Role of the Committee in Student Funding
The Senate Committee on Student Awards serves as the primary governance body at Carleton University for overseeing donor-funded student financial awards. The committee reviews and approves the terms of proposed undergraduate and graduate scholarships, awards and bursary funds, ensuring they align with university policies and donor intentions.
Policy Development and Oversight
The committee is responsible for developing and recommending guidelines and policies related to the establishment, administration and awarding of donor-funded scholarships, bursaries and awards. It initiates studies pertinent to the scholarship and bursary programs and reviews decisions relating to the administration of these programs upon request.
Selection Processes
One of the committee's key responsibilities is convening an annual selection panel to determine the recipients of undergraduate prestige entrance awards. This process ensures equitable and merit-based distribution of financial support to incoming students.
Reporting and Accountability
The committee provides an annual summary report on its activities and reports regularly to Senate on new undergraduate and graduate awards and other relevant matters, ensuring transparency in the university's student financial aid governance.