Automatic scholarship
$1,000–$4,000/year
The Awards Office table begins at 80%, while the newer admissions summary says 85%. Verify the live Fall 2027 table.
Carleton scholarships, tuition, bursaries, OSAP, and 2027 dates
Carleton University Scholarships & Financial Aid: 2027 Guide
Carleton separates automatic entrance scholarships, competitive Prestige Scholarships, need-based bursaries, OSAP, and international-student awards. This guide compares the current award tables and 2026–2027 tuition with the Fall 2027 dates Carleton has already confirmed, including the published threshold conflict applicants should verify before relying on an estimate.
Reviewed August 2, 2026 · 2027 dates are labelled only where Carleton has published them
2026–2027 tuition and Fall 2027 award dates
Carleton University scholarships, tuition, and financial aid
A Carleton funding plan should keep tuition, automatic entrance scholarships, competitive Prestige Scholarships, need-based bursaries, OSAP, co-op cash flow, and living costs separate. The official fee tables vary materially by program and residency.
Prestige deadline
March 1, 2027
Current eligibility starts at 90% plus leadership and extracurricular involvement.
International welcome award
$2,000–$5,000
Automatic and additive for eligible international high-school applicants entering in September 2027.
Carleton tuition and compulsory fees for 2026–2027
These published first-year, full-time fall-and-winter totals include compulsory miscellaneous fees and the U-Pass. They are not a complete cost of attendance. Housing, food, books, supplies, travel, and personal spending are separate.
| First-year program | Ontario resident | International |
|---|---|---|
| Arts | $7,624.02 | $41,383.68 |
| Commerce | $11,920.48 | $47,608.68 |
| Computer Science | $10,772.94 | $57,397.12 |
| Architectural Studies | $11,316.96 | $57,458.68 |
Other-Canadian rates use a separate table. The student's Carleton Central “Calculate Amount to Pay” result and account statement are authoritative after registration.
Automatic renewable entrance scholarships
The current 2026–2027 table applies to eligible students entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP. Carleton assesses the marks submitted for admission; the offer is not reassessed on final high-school grades. Recheck the award table for Fall 2027 before relying on these values.
| Admission average | Annual value | Four-year maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 95%–100% | $4,000 | $16,000 |
| 90%–94.9% | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 85%–89.9% | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 80%–84.9% | $1,000 | $4,000 |
Carleton Prestige Scholarships
Carleton has confirmed the March 1, 2027 deadline, but its detailed public value table still describes 2026–2027. Use these as the latest planning values and verify the Fall 2027 application before submission. A single application covers the Prestige awards.
| Award | Number | Latest published value |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor’s Scholarships | 10 | $32,000 |
| Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarships | 7 | $21,500 |
| Scholarships of Excellence | 3 | $20,000 |
| SHAD Scholarships | 2 | $20,000 |
| Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship | 1 | $20,000 |
| Riordon and Collins Prestige Scholarships | 1 each | Canadian domestic full tuition |
Funding checklist
- 1.Use the exact fee table for the student's program, residency category, year, and course load.
- 2.Separate tuition and compulsory fees from residence, meal plans, books, travel, winter clothing, and personal costs.
- 3.Submit the admission application and all required grades by June 15 for automatic entrance-scholarship consideration.
- 4.Apply separately for the March 1 Prestige Scholarship, May 1 Leadership Entrance Bursary, and June 30 Entrance Bursary when eligible.
- 5.Use OSAP or the student's home-province aid process separately; scholarships do not replace a government-aid application.
Official Carleton tuition and financial-aid sources
- 2026–2027 Ontario undergraduate fee table
- 2026–2027 international undergraduate fee table
- Renewable entrance-scholarship tiers and rules
- Prestige Scholarship values and latest published rules
- Scholarships and bursaries for incoming students
- Entrance and Leadership Entrance Bursaries
- Carleton OSAP application guidance
- Carleton awards database
- 2026–2027 Awards and Financial Aid dates
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers based on Carleton's current tuition, scholarship, bursary, OSAP, and international-student sources.
How much is Carleton University tuition for 2026–2027?
For a full-time first-year Ontario undergraduate, Carleton's published fall-and-winter totals including compulsory miscellaneous fees are $7,624.02 for Arts, $10,772.94 for Computer Science, $11,316.96 for Architectural Studies, and $11,920.48 for Commerce. The corresponding international totals are $41,383.68, $57,397.12, $57,458.68, and $47,608.68. Exact fees depend on program, residency, course load, year, and account adjustments; housing, food, books, and personal costs are separate.
What average do I need for a Carleton entrance scholarship?
Carleton's Awards Office currently publishes a 2026–2027 renewable entrance-scholarship table starting at 80%: $1,000 per year at 80%–84.9%, $2,000 at 85%–89.9%, $3,000 at 90%–94.9%, and $4,000 at 95%–100%. However, Carleton's newer undergraduate admissions scholarship summary says automatic consideration starts at 85%. Because the official pages conflict and the detailed Fall 2027 table is not yet published, verify the live offer and Awards Office table rather than assuming the 80% tier will apply. The current renewal standard is a 10.0 annual GPA.
When is the Carleton University scholarship deadline for 2027?
Carleton lists March 1, 2027 for the Prestige Scholarship, May 1 for the Leadership Entrance Bursary, June 15 for receipt of a complete admission application and required grades for automatic entrance-scholarship consideration, and June 30 for the Entrance Bursary. Other donor and program awards have their own dates.
How much are Carleton Prestige Scholarships?
The latest published values are $32,000 for a Chancellor's Scholarship, $21,500 for a Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, $20,000 for the Scholarship of Excellence, SHAD, and Jay Woo and CAA awards, and Canadian domestic full tuition for the Riordon and Collins awards. The latest detailed table is for 2026–2027, so Fall 2027 applicants should verify values before applying. Eligibility currently requires at least 90% plus leadership and extracurricular involvement.
Does Carleton offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Eligible international high-school students can be assessed for the same renewable entrance-scholarship tiers. International undergraduates applying for September 2027 are also automatically considered for the one-time President's Welcome Award worth $2,000–$5,000, which Carleton says can be added to other Entrance or Prestige awards. Program-specific awards may also apply.
Can I use OSAP at Carleton University?
Yes. Most Carleton undergraduate degree programs are approved for OSAP. Students apply separately through the Ontario OSAP portal and should use Carleton's current study-period and course-load guidance. Co-op registration changes can affect government-aid eligibility, so funded co-op students should consult Carleton Awards and Financial Aid before changing their schedule.