Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries for Incoming Students
黑料福利网 offers a variety of scholarships and awards that recognize academic excellence, resilience and community leadership. Some financial awards require that you submit an application for consideration, while other entrance awards are automatically assessed and awarded at the time of your admission.
To determine your eligibility and explore your options for scholarships, awards and financial aid, please select the sentence below which best describes you:
Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to Canadian high-school applicants.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries available to Canadian high-school applicants are listed in the following table. For awards requiring an application, submit the application via MyFile as noted below. You do not need an offer of admission to apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries. Complete the application early so that you are considered for the most awards possible 鈥 some scholarships close to applications as early as February 15. The application closes April 1. If you qualify for one of these awards listed, you will receive an e-mail or letter letting you know the name of the scholarship or award you have received and the value. Full award and eligibility details are available by clicking the award name. Note: Scholarship values are subject to change.
Note: Applicants to the York-Seneca-Georgian Collaborative Nursing program are not eligible for 黑料福利网 Entrance Scholarships & Awards.
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Various awards |
$500 - $4,000 |
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Additional entrance scholarships and awards by Faculty and/or program |
Various amounts |
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ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
There are a number of on-campus available to help with your budget.
- Be a department or faculty office assistant, library or research assistant, lab or gallery monitor or similar
- Work from 10-20 hours per week, conveniently between classes
- Salaries range from the provincial minimum wage to more than $20 per hour depending on the nature of the job
Apply for these positions in late August/early September.
OTHER SOURCES / EXTERNAL FUNDING
Many organizations offer awards and/or scholarships. Such financial assistance may be available through your own (or a family member's) employer, places you volunteer for or other associations you are affiliated with. Sites noted below are also helpful for information on additional funding opportunities.
(Find in-class, summer, graduating and other award types in one central database. Entrance awards mentioned above are also listed in this database. Search for additional awards by keyword, i.e., athlete, alumni families, program name, city/province of residence, etc.)
Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to Canadian college and university transfer and mature student applicants.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries available to Canadian college/university transfer or mature applicants are listed in the following table. Awards which do not require an application are noted with "no award application required" 鈥 you are automatically considered for them. For awards requiring an application, submit the application via MyFile as noted below. You do not need an offer of admission to submit the scholarships, awards and bursaries application in MyFile. Complete the application early so that you are considered for the most awards possible. The application closes April 1. If you qualify for one of these awards listed, you will receive an e-mail or letter letting you know the name of the scholarship or award you have received and the value. Full award and eligibility details are available by clicking the award name. Note: Scholarship values are subject to change.
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($10,000 x 4 years) |
$40,000 Apply via |
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$3,000 |
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$500 - $1,000 |
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
There are a number of on-campus available to help with your budget.
- Be a department or faculty office assistant, library or research assistant, lab or gallery monitor or similar
- Work from 10-20 hours per week, conveniently between classes
- Salaries range from the provincial minimum wage to more than $20 per hour depending on the nature of the job
Apply for these positions in late August/early September.
OTHER SOURCES / EXTERNAL FUNDING
Many organizations offer awards and/or scholarships. Such financial assistance may be available through your own (or a family member's) employer, places you volunteer for or other associations you are affiliated with. Sites noted below are also helpful for information on additional funding opportunities.
(Find in-class, summer, graduating and other award types in one central database. Entrance awards mentioned above are also listed in this database. Search for additional awards by keyword, i.e., college, mature, athlete, program name, city/province of residence, etc.)
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
US students: It is possible to transfer your to assist you when studying at 黑料福利网. York's FAFSA code is G07679.
YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to international applicants.
Scholarships and awards for international students are limited and you should be prepared to support yourself throughout your studies at York.
Awards which do not require an application are noted with "no award application required" 鈥 you are automatically considered for them.
For awards requiring an application, complete and submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form (dates to be confirmed).
Terms and Conditions:
- All undergraduate international students are required to pay the $1,500 non-refundable acceptance deposit regardless of scholarship status.
- All admission conditions must be satisfied, and the recipient must accept their offer of admission by the deadline indicated in their offer letter to maintain scholarship eligibility.
- Scholarship offers will be automatically deferred for applicants who defer their admission to the Winter 2026. Applicants who elect to defer their admission beyond the 2025-2026 academic year, will be subject to the scholarship program in effect at the new point of admission.
- International entrance scholarships/awards are applicable to students paying international tuition rates only; York reserves the right to revoke or discontinue the scholarship if the recipient鈥檚 tuition category changes to domestic.
- The President鈥檚 International Scholarship of Excellence or the Tentanda Via Award cannot be held in conjunction with the York International Scholarship of Distinction International, the York International Merit Award International, the York International Merit Award International and the York International Transfer Award International but can be held with faculty specific awards.
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For Glendon applicants. No award application required. Up to ten (10) awarded per year to international students who are admitted to Glendon with top academic standing. |
$40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) |
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York International Scholarship of Distinction Awarded to international high school applicants and transfer students admitted with less than 24 transfer credits with a final average of 85%+. |
$37,500 ($15,000 in year 1, $7,500 in years 2, 3 and 4) |
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York International Merit Award Awarded to international high school applicants and transfer students admitted with less than 24 transfer credits with a final average of 80% - 84.9%. |
$25,000 ($10,000 in year 1, $5,000 in years 2, 3 and 4) |
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York International Entrance Award Awarded to International high school applicants and transfer students admitted with less than 24 transfer credits with a final average of 75% - 79.9%. |
$5,000 |
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For Faculty of Science applicants. |
$3,000 |
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York International Transfer Award Awarded to International transfer applicants admitted with 24 or more transfer credits and a minimum final average of 75%+. |
$2,500 |
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Fifteen (15) awarded to international and domestic applicants to programs in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) |
$1,000 |
International Scholarships and Awards Requiring an Application
黑料福利网 is committed to giving a broad demographic of students access to a high quality, research-intensive learning environment committed to the public good. We champion diversity and inclusivity, embracing differing perspectives, peoples, and ways of knowing, and fostering global fluencies and cross-cultural knowledges. International students who attend 黑料福利网 have access to a wide variety of supports, academic, financial, and otherwise to help them in meeting their academic goals.
To be considered for the scholarships and awards below, you must submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application. These scholarships and awards are for applicants with an exceptional academic profile, and who demonstrate leadership through community service or excellence in the arts or sport. Students do not need an offer of admission to apply for York entrance awards and scholarships.
Note: Scholarship values are subject to change.
Important dates:
The Fall/Winter 2025-2026 application will open in December 2, 2024.
The application deadline is February 15, 2025.
Full details will be available in the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form when it opens in December.
Note: A 9-digit York reference number is required, which you will receive within 5 business days of applying to York. Ensure that you submit your application for admission well in advance of the scholarship application deadline February 15, 2025.
Requirements:
- Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada
- Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2025
- Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award)
- Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum 鈥淎鈥 average or equivalent (where applicable)
- Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement (where applicable)
- Must upload one letter of recommendation or other supporting documents as applicable
- Must ensure all required documents are shown as 鈥淩eceived鈥 in the York application (MyFile), by February 15, 2025 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
- Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 15, 2025 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
By submitting the International Student Scholarship & Award Application, you will be considered for the scholarships listed below except for the Tentanda Via Award (you must specifically select the Tentanda Via Award on the application form to be considered):
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Up to twenty (20) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $45,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $180,000 over four years. |
$180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years) |
Up to fifteen (15) of these awards are awarded per year, valued at $30,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $120,000 over four years. |
$120,000 ($30,000 x 4 years) |
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$10,000 |
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Awarded to two (2) international applicants who are admitted to Glendon with top academic standing (of 85% or higher) and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who are Francophone. Glendon applicants will automatically be considered for this award if they apply for the President鈥檚 International Scholarship of Excellence. |
$5,000-10,000 |
EMPLOYMENT
Visit the for information on job opportunities available to international students at York.
OTHER SOURCES / EXTERNAL FUNDING
Many organizations offer awards and/or scholarships. Sites noted below are helpful for information on additional funding opportunities.
(Find in-class, summer, graduating and other award types in one central database. Entrance awards mentioned above are also listed in this database. Search for additional awards by keyword, i.e., international, athlete, program name, home country, etc.)
The following section lists resources specific to Indigenous applicants.
BAND FUNDING
If you are a First Nations (status), M茅tis or Inuit student, you may be eligible for postsecondary financial support to help offset the costs of tuition, books and supplies, travel and living expenses. Given that each Band, Tribal Council or other funding agency has its own postsecondary policy, you will need to contact your Band or Tribal Council directly. The Coordinator of the Centre for Indigenous Student Services, Randy Pitawanakwat, can assist you during this process. Contact Randy at rpitawan@yorku.ca.
Detailed information is available on our Student Financial Services website: .
How to apply for Band funding:
- Contact the Education Counsellor at your local Band office to have a postsecondary education application package sent to you.
- Carefully read the policy and guidelines. Complete and send out the application before the required deadline.
- Your Band office will inform you if you have been approved. Follow through with any additional requests from the Band.
If you receive Band funding, your tuition fees will be paid directly to the University by a third party (your Band). Submit your sponsorship letter to Student Financial Services at the time of your enrolment. You must pay your within five business days of enrolling in courses to maintain your enrolment status; York will then bill the third party for the balance of your fees. In some cases, your Band may also set up an account for you at the 黑料福利网 Bookstore to pay for your textbook costs.
YORK INDIGENOUS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries available to Indigenous applicants are listed in the following table. For awards requiring an application, submit the application via MyFile as noted below. You do not need an offer of admission to submit the scholarships, awards and bursaries application in MyFile. Complete the application early so that you are considered for the most awards possible. The application closes April 1. If you qualify for one of these awards listed, you will receive an e-mail or letter letting you know the name of the scholarship or award you have received and the value. Full award and eligibility details are available by clicking the award name. Note: Scholarship values are subject to change.
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($7,500 x 4 years) Deadline: April 1 |
$30,000 |
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($2,200 x 4 years)
Deadline: April 1 |
$8,800 |
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($10,000 x 4 years) |
$40,000 Apply via |
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