Scholarships for Sprott Students
Sprott has scholarships open to BCom and BIB undergraduate students. Read the descriptions below and self-nominate to apply.
Apply by May 15, 2025, 11:59 P.M.
Submit an application form for EACH scholarship you are applying for.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Awards
KPMG Indigenous Student Award (2722)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding undergraduate Indigenous student who is enrolled in or has been admitted into the Bachelor of Commerce degree program at Sprott School of Business. Preference will be given to students in the accounting concentration. Application is required. Established in 2022 by KPMG.
Amount Available $1,000
Women’s Business Network Association of Ottawa Scholarship (445)
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student proceeding to Third or Fourth year of the Commerce program. The recipient is to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Donor: Women’s Business Network Association of Ottawa, an association created to promote, improve and profile women in business. Established 1987. Revised 1990.
Amount Available $1,500
T.E. Wealth Indigenous Scholarship in Finance (2535)
Awarded annually to one or two students on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to outstanding undergraduate Indigenous students entering or proceeding from one year to another in any program within the Sprott School of Business. Preference will be for students in the Finance concentration. Application is required. Established in 2019 by T.E. Wealth Indigenous Services. Revised 2022.
Amount Available $2,500
Sprott Asset Management Scholarship (2625)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to outstanding undergraduate students who identify as women who are enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce degree program. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Sprott Student Investment Fund. Application is required. Endowed in 2020 by Sprott Asset Management.
Amount Available $2,400
KPMG Black Student Award (2723)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding Black student who is enrolled in or has been admitted into the Bachelor of Commerce degree program at Sprott School of Business. Preference will be given to students in the accounting concentration. Application is required. Established in 2022 by KPMG.
Amount available $1,000
Connor, Clark & Lunn Scholarship for Women in Finance (2893)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to one or more outstanding undergraduate students who are entering or continuing in a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concentration in Finance. Preference will be given to students who identify as women. Consideration will be given to students who participate in extran curricular clubs and associations. Established in 2024 by Connor, Clark & Lunn Management Ltd.
Amount available $4,000
Awards for HR and Ethics
Samuel Sair Prize in Business Ethics (662)
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to an outstanding student who is studying business ethics and is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Endowed 1985. Revised 1997.
Amount Available: $650
Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), Ottawa Chapter Scholarship (684)
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to one or two outstanding students proceeding from Third to Fourth year of the Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Managing People and Organizations program. Eligible students will have demonstrated interest in a career in Human Resources and will have engaged in volunteer activities/club membership with the Sprott School of Business or in the community at large. Preference will be given to students who are current or past members of HRPA (Ottawa) and/or have demonstrated engagement in the HR community. Established in 1998 by The Human Resources Professionals Association, Ottawa Chapter. Endowed in 2001, revised 2008 and 2010.
Amount Available: $4,700 issue to 2 students
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Rhea Mital Scholarship in Small Business Management (1337)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to the top student in the small business management course. This award was established by Kelly and Nandi Mital of Ottawa in recognition of their granddaughter Rhea and in memory of Mr. Kelly Mital’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Mital of Chandigarh, Punjab, India. Endowed in 2002.
Amount Available: $1,200
Anil Mital Undergraduate Bursary for Entrepreneurship (1532)
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to a deserving student proceeding from one year to another in the Sprott School of Business studying small business and entrepreneurship. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need, must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons) and must meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements. Endowed in 2005 in honour of Anil Mital by his parents Kailash (Kelly) and Nandi Mital, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Mital of Chandigarh, Punjab, India.
Amount Available: $1,100
Sprott Alumni Scholarship in Entrepreneurship (2647)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to outstanding undergraduate students proceeding from one year to another in a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Endowed in 2019 by Lynn Honsberger BCom/78 and the alumni of the class of 1978.
Amount Available $2,300
Kamra Family Scholarship in Innovation (2685)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business in consultation with the Director of the Innovation Hub to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student entrepreneur proceeding from one year to another in any program of study who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Endowed in 2021 by Deepak Kamra BCom/78.
Amount Available $1,000
Awards for Leadership & Good Citizenship
Commerce Class of ’65 Eric Sprott Award (2885) – Application Required
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Sprott School of Business to outstanding undergraduate students continuing into their final term of study of a degree program within the Sprott School of Business. Eligible recipients will have demonstrated leadership and a generosity of spirit during their time at Carleton, having had an impact on their classmates and/or in the broader community. Application is required. Endowed in 2024 by a group of Class of 1965 Alumni leading up to their 60th anniversary and in their celebration of their lifelong friendship and connection to Carleton University.
Amount Available $5,000
Jacques Bonneau Family Scholarship in Leadership (2896)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student proceeding from Third to Fourth year in a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Marketing or a Bachelor of International Business. Eligible recipients will demonstrate that they have taken on an active leadership role within the Sprott School of Business, on campus or within their community. Application is required. Established in 2024 by Jacques Bonneau BCom/76 and family.
Amount Available: $10,000
Peter M. Cleveland Leadership Award (2076)
Awarded annually to one or two outstanding Third or Fourth Year student(s) enrolled in either the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of International Business programs. The recipients will have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential through on-campus and/or off-campus leadership activities. Recipients must also meet the Ontario residency requirement as per OSAP, be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 8.0 and be able to demonstrate financial need. Selection will be by application only to the Chair, Awards Committee, Sprott School of Business. Endowed in 2004 by Peter M. Cleveland, Senior Vice President, Ernst & Young.
Amount Available: $1,200
Alterna Bank Scholarship (2454)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a bachelor program within the Sprott School of Business. Preference will be given to students involved in the Enactus Carleton student organization. Endowed in 2018 by Alterna Bank.
Amount Available $2,400
Alterna Savings Scholarship (2453)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another in a bachelor program within the Sprott School of Business. Preference will be given to students involved in the Enactus Carleton student organization. Endowed in 2018 by Alterna Savings..
Amount Available $2,400
Supply Chain Management
Costco Scholarship in Supply Chain Management (2244)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to one outstanding student entering the third year of a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. Preference will be given to students who attended an Ottawa area High School. This award may be renewable should the recipient successfully proceed to fourth year. Endowed in 2015 by Costco Canada.
Amount Available $2,500
Benjamin M. Schlussel Supply Chain Scholarship (2680)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to an outstanding undergraduate student proceeding from one year to another in the Bachelor of Commerce program within the area of supply chain. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities related to the field of supply chain management. Endowed in 2021 by the Directors of the former APICS Ottawa Chapter in memory of colleague and leader in the profession, Benjamin M. Schlussel.
Amount Available $2,200
BIB Scholarships
Sprott Exchange Travel Scholarship (806)
Value: $1500. A minimum of fifteen awarded annually to students in the Bachelor of International Business Program, and the Bachelor of Commerce Program, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business. The intention of this award is to assist students who will spend at least one full semester on exchange to a university outside of Canada. Eligibility is based on academic achievement across all courses. Established in 2002 by Eric (BCom ’65) and Vizma Sprott.
Amount Available: $1,500 per nominated student – number of students to be determined by School of Business (funded by School of Business)
Jonathan Stout Cunningham Award of Excellence in International Business (2075)
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to the student with the highest academic standing who is proceeding from Second to Third year of the Bachelor of International Business or the Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in International Business. Established in 1996 by Jonathan Stout Cunningham BComm/79, to encourage competition among students. Endowed in 2000. Revised 2006 and 2011 to honour Jon’s late mother Shirley Ann (Stout) Cunningham, who passed away in December 2009.
Amount Available $450
JoAnna Townsend International Business Scholarship (1465)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the JoAnna Townsend Steering Committee, by the Director of the Sprott School of Business, to a student in the Bachelor of International Business program, who is in their mandatory year abroad studying Spanish or Portuguese in Central America, South America or Spain. This award was endowed in 2004 by Barbara Orser and family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Ms. JoAnna Townsend. Revised 2014.
Amount Available $6,000
Anil Bhartia Award in International Business
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student in the Bachelor of International Business, who is in their mandatory year abroad, is studying in Mexico. Preference will be given to students studying in Monterrey, Mexico. Established in 2014 by Anil Bhartia.
Amount Available $1,500
General Awards
Lawrence Segal Memorial Fund (82)
Established as a book prize for a student enrolled in the Sprott School of Business. Donors: The friends of the late Lawrence J. Segal. B.Com. Carleton, 1961. Endowed 1970. Revised 1986.
Amount Available $125
KPMG Award in Business Technology (2718)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding student proceeding from one year to another in the Bachelor of Commerce degree demonstrating an interest in Business Technology. Established in 2022 by KPMG.
Amount available $1,000
KPMG Award in Sustainable Accounting (2719)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding student proceeding from one year to another in the Bachelor of Commerce degree with a demonstrated interest in Sustainable Accounting. Preference will be given to students in the Accounting concentration. Established in 2022 by KPMG.
Amount available $1,000
Vinod and Uma Kumar Business Award for International Students from India (2706)
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to one International undergraduate student from India who is in demonstrated financial need, and is continuing in a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Established in 2021 by Drs. Vinod and Uma Kumar.
Amount Available $4,000