SciSoc
Awards and Scholarships
At the Carleton Science Student Society, we recognize the diversity of experiences that undergraduate students encounter in their journey to complete their degree. Through this scholarship program, we hope to acknowledge and reward Carleton University students on their experiences, character development and demonstration of various positive character traits through written prompts. We look forward to hearing your stories!
Achieve
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Achieve Award recognizes students' unique goals that they want to achieve before graduating from Carleton.
Value:
$850
Application
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Application Award recognizes how the material students learn various courses can help them in their studies and be applied to the real world.
Value:
$850
Hindsight
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
Looking back at where you were, even a few months ago helps you to appreciate what you have learned and where your journey has brought you.
Value:
$850
Passion
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Passion Award recognizes the many factors that impact each student’s decision to pursue their chosen undergraduate program.
Value:
$850
Role Model
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Role Model Award recognizes students who have been inspired by a role model such as a teacher, professor, friend or peer.
Value:
$850
Advocate
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Advocate Award recognizes the work students do to support their peers.
Value:
$850
Engagement
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Engagement Award recognizes the efforts of students that are involved in the Carleton community and how this experience benefits them.
Value:
$850
Interdisciplinary
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Interdisciplinary Award recognizes that taking courses outside of the sciences can give students a unique perspective.
Value:
$850
Persistence
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Persistence Award recognizes the dedication and grit students must have to retake a course and what they can learn.
Value:
$850
Transition
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Transition Award is for students who have changed programs during their university career.
Value:
$850
Anniversary
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Anniversary Award allows students to recognize the impact that the CSSS has had on their university experience.
Value:
$100
Explore
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Explore Award recognizes the impact of international experience on students' growth and personal development.
Value:
$850
Leader
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Leader Award recognizes students who have displayed exceptional leadership skills.
Value:
$850
Resilience
Deadline: February 8th, 2021
The CSSS Resilience Award recognizes the challenges that undergraduate students go through and what they learn along the way.
Value:
$850
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a certain GPA to apply?
The CSSS Scholarship and Awards program is NOT GPA BASED. As long as you are an Undergraduate Student in the Faculty of Science, you are eligible for this program.
Do I need to write an essay?
All applications require a short written response. Application responses are a maximum of 300 words!
How many awards can I apply for?
The CSSS Scholarships and Awards program has 23 individual awards available. You are able to apply to as MANY of the awards as you would like. However, you are only allowed to win one.
When do applications close?
Applications closed on February 8th, 2021.
How are award applications judged?
Award applications are anonymized for judging. Your applications will be judged by a 10 member committee on how well you have introspected and matched the trait in question. To avoid bias, only your prompt will be available for the committee to view (not your identifying information).
What happens if my application is chosen as a finalist?
Finalists for each application will be verified. Finalists will be announced on March 1st and asked to have an interview with the CSSS VP Academic (Abhi Kurusetty) and CSSS Awards Officer (Alexandra Schroeder) to chat about your story.
Can I make multiple submissions for the same award?
No. While you are allowed to apply for multiple awards, you cannot make multiple submissions for the same award.