2018 Carleton University, Canada / Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship for African Students,

African Students for Undergraduate/Graduate that study at Carleton University are invited for the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship Application.



The Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship, valued at $5,000 for the 2017/2018 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.
Eligible Countries: African Countries
To Be Taken At (Country): Canada
Programme: Undergraduate, Masters
Eligibility: To be eligible, candidate:
  • You must be a citizen of an African country.
  • You must be an International student, who is required to have a valid Study Permit for Canada.
  • You 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.
  • You must be in good academic standing.
Number of Awards: 1
Value of Award: $5,000

How to Apply

  1. Please complete all 5 sections of the 
  2. Enclose with your application an essay (500-600 words) on the topic provided.
  3. Enclose with your application a sealed recommendation from an academic referee.
  4. Enclose with your application proof of citizenship and a copy of your study permit for Canada
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

Visit the Program Webpage for details
Application Deadline:  15th November 2017.

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