Scholarships and Bursaries
To explore scholarships and awards to help pay your tuition and fees, select the sentence below which best describes you.
*NEW $3,000 ACUFC Bursaries for FSL Learning
Award | Amount |
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Bursaries for postsecondary studies in French as a second language
Application method: Apply via MyFile |
$3,000 |
Award description at a glance:
To receive a bursary for postsecondary studies in French as a second language, one must:
Note: Special consideration will be given to students facing financial challenges and those who come from under-represented groups. |
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 your MyFile application as noted below.
Some helpful tips:
- 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 — some scholarships close to applications as early as February 15
- The MyFile 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
Award | Amount |
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York University Automatic Entrance ScholarshipsApplication method: No award application required. NOTE FOR CÉGEP: Effective for Fall-Winter 2021, all students admitted with CÉGEP (one and two years) as their basis of admission will now be eligible to receive the automatic entrance scholarship if they meet the minimum GPA requirement. |
$1000 – $16,000* |
BASED ON FINAL ADMISSION AVERAGE:Many high school applicants are admitted and offered entrance scholarships based on mid-year or “in-progress” results when their admission average is at or above 80%. All Entrance Scholarship amounts and eligibility are confirmed/finalized based on final grades. 95%+ (42-45 IB diploma points) – $4,000 90-94.9% (36-41 IB diploma points) - $2,500 85-89.9% (33-35 IB diploma points) - $1,500 80-84.9% (30-32 IB diploma points) - $1000
*Effective Fall/Winter 2022-2023, this scholarship is renewable at all tiers based on grade point average and course load requirements. To renew York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships, recipients must maintain a minimum 8.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) over a minimum of 24 credits taken during the entire academic year (previous Summer and Fall/Winter sessions). |
Award | Amount |
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Tentanda Via AwardApplication method:
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$40,000
($10,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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President’s ScholarshipsApplication method: No award application required. |
$21,600
($5,400 x 4 years) |
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Award | Amount |
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Chancellor Cory Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: No award application required. |
$16,000
($4,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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Governors’ Awards of DistinctionJohn Proctor Scholarship Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and personal statement. In addition, you must submit three letters of recommendation by mail. Deadline: February 15 |
$32,000
($8,000 x 4 years, plus cost of residence accommodation for first year, approx. $4,000) |
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York University Awards of AchievementApplication method: No award application required |
$24,000 ($6,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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Awards of Distinction Merit ScholarshipsApplication method: No award application required |
$2,000 |
Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and personal statement. You must also submit three letters of recommendation and a letter outlining your relationship to a York University alumnus by mail. Deadline: February 15 |
$24,000 ($6,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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Avie Bennett Visionary Leadership ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and personal statement. You must also submit your letters of recommendation and leadership project proposal by mail. |
$36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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Honderich BursaryApplication method: Apply via MyFile and contact your high school guidance office for the in-school application form. |
$32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) |
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Avie Bennett AwardApplication method: Apply via MyFile |
$30,000 ($7,500 x 4 years) |
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Chancellor Bennett Entrance Awards for the Westview PartnershipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and personal statement. |
$28,000
($7,000 x 4 years)
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Award description at a glance:
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York University Renewable Entrance Athletic ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and personal statement. |
$22,500 ($4,500 x 5 years)
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Award description at a glance:
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Various awardsThere are a variety of other entrance awards and bursaries for you to apply for! A detailed listing is available when you log into the scholarships, awards and bursaries application through MyFile. Deadline to apply: April 1
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$500-$4,000
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GLENDON ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Award | Amount |
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LLIR 40th Anniversary ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile |
$1,250
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Pearson Alumni Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: No award application required. |
$1,000
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Ethel Harris Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile Deadline: March 1 |
$10,000
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Ron Triffon Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: No award application required. |
$1,000
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Perigoe Family ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile Deadline: March 1 |
$1,000
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Award description at a glance:
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Club Richelieu InternshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. Deadline: March 1 |
$1,500
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Award description at a glance:
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Omer and Norah Deslauriers InternshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. Deadline: March 1 |
$1,500
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Bourse d’entrée pour les finissants des écoles de langue française de l’OntarioApplication method: Apply via MyFile Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$3,000
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Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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Roseann Runte ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,000
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Award description at a glance:
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Escott Reid Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,000
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Award description at a glance:
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Sarah and Joe Rainsberger Entrance Bursary for Home-Schooled StudentsApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: personal statement. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,000
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Award description at a glance:
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*NEW $3,000 ACUFC Bursaries for FSL Learning
Award | Amount |
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ACUFC Bursaries for postsecondary studies in French as a second language
Application method: Step 1: Check below to see if you qualify Step 2: Complete the application via MyFile by April 1 *EXTENDED |
$3,000 |
Award description at a glance:
To receive a bursary for postsecondary studies in French as a second language, one must:
Note: Special consideration will be given to students facing financial challenges and those who come from under-represented groups. |
YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries available to Canadian college/university transfer or mature applicants are listed in the following table. For awards requiring an application, submit your MyFile application as noted below.
NOTE FOR CÉGEP: Effective for Fall-Winter 2021, all students admitted with CÉGEP (one and two years) as their basis of admission will now be eligible to receive the automatic entrance scholarship if they meet the minimum GPA requirement. Please see the “I AM A CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANT” tab.
Some helpful tips:
- 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 — some scholarships close to applications as early as February 15
- The MyFile application closes April 1 *EXTENDED
- 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
Award | Amount |
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Tentanda Via AwardApplication method:
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$40,000
($10,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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York University Mature Student Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: Submit a detailed, personal Mature Student letter for review along with your admission application. |
$3,000 |
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Provost’s AwardApplication method: No award application required. |
$500 – $1,000 |
Award description at a glance:
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GLENDON ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Award | Amount |
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Quebec Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: No award application required. |
$7,500 |
Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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*NEW Glendon Transfer AwardApplication method: No award application required. |
$2,000 |
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Ethel Harris Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$10,000
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Ron Triffon Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: No award application required. |
$1,000 |
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Perigoe Family ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,000 |
Award description at a glance:
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Club Richelieu InternshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,500 |
Award description at a glance:
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Omer and Norah Deslauriers InternshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,500 |
Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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Roseann Runte ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,000 |
Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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Escott Reid Entrance ScholarshipApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,000 |
Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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Sarah and Joe Rainsberger Entrance Bursary for Home-Schooled StudentsApplication method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: personal statement. Deadline: April 1 *EXTENDED |
$1,000 |
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YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to international applicants.
Some helpful tips:
- 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” — you are automatically considered for them
- For awards requiring an application, complete the International Student Scholarship & Award Application early.
- The application closes by February 1, 2022 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time.
- US students: It is possible to transfer your government-funded FAFSA loans to assist you when studying at Glendon Campus. York University’s FAFSA code is G07679.
YORK INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRING AN APPLICATION
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):
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:
- December 1, 2021 – The Fall/Winter 2022-2023 application will open, full details on the scholarships below will be available.
- January 15, 2022 – Deadline to submit your application for admission to York in order to be eligible to apply for international scholarships.
- February 1, 2022 – Deadline to submit your International Student Scholarship & Award Application form.
- May 1, 2022 – Award winners will be notified.
Requirements:
- Must have a 9-digit York reference number, which you will receive within 5 business days of applying for admission to York.
- 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 2022
- Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies
- Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent
- Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement
- Must be nominated by their high school (schools may nominate one student only)
- The nominated student will be considered for the International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction, the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award, the International Circle of Scholars Scholarships, and the York University Academic Excellence Scholarships
- Candidates must speak to their school guidance counsellor, principal, or administration about the York International Student Scholarship & Award Application, and receive confirmation that they are the individual from that school who has been nominated
- The candidate must then provide the name, position, e-mail, and phone number of the nominator in the application form
- Must upload one letter of recommendation
- Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by February 1, 2022 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
- Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 1, 2022 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
By submitting the International Student Scholarship & Award Application, you will be considered for all of the scholarships listed below:
President’s International Scholarship of Excellence$180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years)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. |
International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction$140,000 ($35,000 x 4 years)Three (3) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $35,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains high academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $140,000 over four years. |
Global Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students
$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)
Two (2) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $20,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains high academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $80,000 over four years.
Award | Amount |
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Tentanda Via AwardApplication method:
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$120,000
($30,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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International Circle of Scholar’s Scholarship
$15,000
One (1) of these scholarships is awarded per year, valued at $15,000. It is for $15,000 towards a student’s first year of study.
York University Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students
$5,000-10,000
Five (5) to 10 of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $5,000 to $10,000. It is for $5,000 to $10,000 towards a student’s first year of study.
GLENDON ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Award | Amount |
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NEW Glendon International Excellence ScholarshipApplication method: Fill out the Glendon International Scholarship Application and send by e-mail to finance@glendon.yorku.ca. |
$40,000
($10,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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Glendon International ScholarshipApplication method: Fill out the Glendon International Scholarship Application and send by e-mail to finance@glendon.yorku.ca. |
$5,000 |
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The Annie Demirjian ’77 ScholarshipApplication method: Fill out the Glendon International Scholarship Application and send by e-mail to finance@glendon.yorku.ca. |
$5,000 – $10,000 |
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Entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries available to Aboriginal applicants are listed in the following table. For awards requiring an application, submit the application via MyFile as noted below.
Some helpful tips:
- 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
- The MyFile 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
Award | Amount |
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Award for Aboriginal StudentsApplication method: Apply via MyFile and indicate your Provincial Territorial Organization affiliation in the personal statement section. |
$28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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Award | Amount |
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York Entrance Bursary for Aboriginal StudentsApplication method: Apply via MyFile |
$8,800 ($2,200 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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Tentanda Via AwardApplication method:
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$40,000
($10,000 x 4 years) |
Award description at a glance:
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You are strongly encouraged to explore any other sections on this page which also apply to you.