Carleton University Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships for African Students 2021-2022

The Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship, valued at $5,000 for the 2021/2022 academic year, is awarded annually to an outstanding international student from an African country. The award was endowed in 2005 by friends, family and colleagues in honour of Richard J. Van Loon, Carleton’s 10th President.

About Carleton University

Carleton University’s roots as a non-denominational college supported in part by charitable donations from the Ottawa community make it unique among Ontario universities. Founded in 1942, Carleton was created in response to the need to help provide the young people in Ottawa, many of whom had taken on jobs to cope with the pressures of the Depression, with an opportunity to continue their formal education. From its humble beginnings on Ottawa’s First Avenue, Carleton has grown into a dynamic research and teaching institution with a tradition of anticipating and leading change. T... read more

Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships

Scholarship, valued at $5,000 for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Requirements for Richard J. Van Loon Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible, candidate:

• must be a citizen of an African country.
• must be an international student, who is required to have a valid Study Permit for Canada.
• must be registered as a full-time student at Carleton University and be successfully proceeding from one year to another in any program of study.
• must be in good academic standing.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The 2021-22 Application Form is open.

Once complete, please email your application package to [email protected].

Acceptable referees would include:

Professor who has taught a class you successfully completed Thesis advisor Graduate Supervisor Dean of a Faculty A Director of a School or Institute A Chair of a Department or Program

For more details, vsit Carleton University website.