Scholarships and Bursaries

Bursaries for postsecondary studies in French as a second language 

Application method: via MyFile 

Deadline: March 1

Award description at a glance:

• This new program was established by the Government of Canada. Its aim is to encourage young English-speaking students to pursue their postsecondary studies in French. The objective is simple: Allow a greater number of English-speaking Canadians to become bilingual. Watch this video for more information.

To receive a bursary for postsecondary studies in French as a second language, one must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; 
• Have English as the first official language spoken; 
• Have completed their secondary school studies in an English-language institution and graduated from this institution; 
• Have reached the postsecondary level of education; 
• Study full time in a Canadian institution during the current year; 
• Be enrolled in the first year of a postsecondary study program in French; 
• Be at least 17 years old on the first day of class; 
• Demonstrate that they have sufficient knowledge of French to be able to study in that language. A transcript, attesting to having taken courses in French at the secondary school or college or university level in Canada for a minimum of two years, will be required; 
• Intend to pursue full-time studies in a college or undergraduate university program in Canada, to take at least 50% of their courses and participate in related activities (placements and training activities in the community) in French. 

Note: Special consideration will be given to students facing financial challenges and those who come from under-represented groups. 

York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships 

Application 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.

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 (renewable for three additional years)* 

90-94.9% (36-41 IB diploma points) - $2,500 (one time only) 

85-89.9% (33-35 IB diploma points) - $1,500 (one time only)   

80-84.9% (30-32 IB diploma points) - $1000 (one time only) 

*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). 

Tentanda Via Award

Application method: 

• Domestic applicants apply via MyFile between November 1 and February 1
• International applicants apply via the online application form between December 1 and February 15

($10,000 x 4 years)  

Award description at a glance:

• The Tentanda Via Award has been created to recognize undergraduate students who: (a) Have had to face significant personal barriers, and who despite these challenges, have persevered and demonstrated fortitude and resilience in overcoming these personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education; or (b) Are student leaders/changemakers who are pushing boundaries by demonstrating commitment to progressive and sustainable development initiatives by making a difference regarding compelling issues of our time (either connected to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDGs’) or other complex issues).
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

President’s Scholarships 

Application method: No award application required.

($5,400 x 4 years)  

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to the top student in each Faculty entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study who have achieved the highest admission average (including prerequisites) 
• This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Chancellor Cory Entrance Scholarship 

Application method: No award application required.

($4,000 x 4 years)  

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a student entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study who has achieved a minimum 90% admission average 
• The recipient of this award is also eligible for the York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Governors’ Awards of Distinction

John Proctor Scholarship  
Alumni Award of Distinction 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 

($8,000 x 4 years, plus cost of residence accommodation for first year, approx. $4,000) 

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a student entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study who has achieved a minimum 90% admission average 
• Applicants must demonstrate accomplishments in community service, leadership, arts or sports, or excellence in other areas of individual endeavour which demonstrate the wholeness of the person and grace of character 
• This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance scholarship 
• Click on each award’s title above for full award details and application instructions 

York University Awards of Achievement 

Application method: No award application required

Award description at a glance:

• Recipients are selected from applicants short-listed for the Governors’ Awards of Distinction.
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Awards of Distinction Merit Scholarships

Application method: No award application required

Award description at a glance:

• Recipients are selected from applicants short-listed for the Governors’ Awards of Distinction.
• This scholarship can be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance scholarship.
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship 

Application 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

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a student entering their first year of undergraduate study with a minimum 90% admission average 
• Applicant must be a child, grandchild or sibling of a York alumnus/alumna 
• Applicant must demonstrate a record of participation and leadership in extracurricular student life 
• This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance scholarship 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Avie  Bennett Visionary Leadership Scholarship 

Application 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. 
Deadline:  April 1 

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a student entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study with a minimum 80% admission average 
• Applicant must be a resident of Brampton (Ontario), demonstrate financial need, and have a proven commitment to service and society and a desire to continue that service as a leader while at York 
• This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance scholarship 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Honderich  Bursary 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and contact your high school guidance office for the in-school application form.
Deadline:  April 1 

Award description at a glance:

• For incoming high school students from James Cardinal McGuigan Secondary School, Emery Collegiate Institute, CW Jeffrey’s Secondary School and Westview Centennial Secondary School 
• Recipients are guaranteed a summer job at the Toronto Star at the end of the first year 
• This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance scholarship or the York Continuing Student Scholarship 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Avie  Bennett Award 

Application method: Apply via MyFile 
Deadline:  April 1 

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a student entering their first year of undergraduate study with a minimum 75% admission average 
• Applicant must be a resident of Brampton (Ontario) demonstrating financial need 
• This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance scholarship 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Chancellor Bennett Entrance Awards for the Westview Partnership 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and personal statement. 
Deadline:  April 1 

($7,000 x 4 years)  

Award description at a glance:

• For incoming high school students from Westview Centennial Secondary School, C.W. Jeffrey’s Collegiate Institute, Emery Collegiate Institute, James Cardinal McGuigan and North Albion Collegiate 
• Applicants must have achieved a minimum admission average of 75 per cent and demonstrate financial need 
• This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Automatic Entrance scholarship or the York Continuing Student Scholarship 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

York University Renewable Entrance Athletic Scholarship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and personal statement. 
Deadline:  April 1 

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a student entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study who has achieved a minimum 80% admission average 
• This scholarship was established to support athletic and academic excellence 
• This scholarship can be held in conjunction with other merit-based scholarships and awards however the value of all funding in which athletic ability is a criteria cannot exceed $4500 (or the value of tuition and compulsory fees) per year 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Various awards  

There 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 

LLIR 40th Anniversary Scholarship 

Application method: No award application required.

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to the top incoming Glendon student who graduated from an immersion or extended French programme in Ontario 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database

Pearson Alumni Entrance Scholarship

Application method: No award application required.

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a Canadian high school student entering Year 1 at Glendon with high academic standing
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Ron  Triffon  Entrance Scholarship 

Application method: No award application required.

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a Year 1 Glendon student with high academic standing coming from a province east of Ontario (Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island)
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Perigoe Family Scholarship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile 

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to the top incoming Glendon student majoring in English demonstrating financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database  

Club Richelieu Internship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. 

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a new full-time Glendon student in exchange for 100 hours of community service in their second language 
• Recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities and financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Omer and Norah Deslauriers  Internship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. 

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a new full-time Glendon student in exchange for 100 hours of community service in their second language 
• Recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities and financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database

Bourse d’entrée pour les finissants des écoles de langue française  de  l’Ontario 

Application method: Apply via MyFile 

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to students entering directly from an Ontario French-language high school who demonstrate financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Roseann  Runte  Scholarship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement.

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to students entering their first year of studies who demonstrate high academic achievement and leadership 
• Students must also show a commitment to bilingualism at the national or international level 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Escott Reid Entrance Scholarship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement.

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to an incoming Glendon student who demonstrates activity in international events through education, volunteerism or employment 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Sarah and Joe  Rainsberger  Entrance Bursary for Home-Schooled Students 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: personal statement.

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to an incoming Glendon student who has been home schooled and who demonstrates financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

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 bursary application by March 1

Award description at a glance:

• This new program was established by the Government of Canada. Its aim is to encourage young English-speaking students to pursue their postsecondary studies in French. The objective is simple: Allow a greater number of English-speaking Canadians to become bilingual. Watch this video for more information.

To receive a bursary for postsecondary studies in French as a second language, one must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; 
• Have English as the first official language spoken; 
• Have completed their secondary school studies in an English-language institution and graduated from this institution; 
• Have reached the postsecondary level of education; 
• Study full time in a Canadian institution during the current year; 
• Be enrolled in the first year of a postsecondary study program in French; 
• Be at least 17 years old on the first day of class; 
• Demonstrate that they have sufficient knowledge of French to be able to study in that language. A transcript, attesting to having taken courses in French at the secondary school or college or university level in Canada for a minimum of two years, will be required; 
• Intend to pursue full-time studies in a college or undergraduate university program in Canada, to take at least 50% of their courses and participate in related activities (placements and training activities in the community) in French. 

Note: Special consideration will be given to students facing financial challenges and those who come from under-represented groups. 

Tentanda Via Award

Application method: 

• Domestic applicants apply via MyFile between November 1 and February 1
• International applicants apply via the online application form between December 1 and February 15

($10,000 x 4 years)  

Award description at a glance:

• The Tentanda Via Award has been created to recognize undergraduate students who: (a) Have had to face significant personal barriers, and who despite these challenges, have persevered and demonstrated fortitude and resilience in overcoming these personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education; or (b) Are student leaders/changemakers who are pushing boundaries by demonstrating commitment to progressive and sustainable development initiatives by making a difference regarding compelling issues of our time (either connected to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDGs’) or other complex issues).
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

York University Mature Student Entrance Scholarship  

Application method: Submit a detailed, personal Mature Student letter for review along with your admission application.

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to students with a record of outstanding achievement who are admitted under the mature student basis of admission 
• Selection will be based on strong academic performance or work history, community or volunteer experience and personal development as well as clearly outlined interests and goals for university studies 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Provost’s Award 

Application method: No award application required.

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to Ontario College and Ontario University Transfer applicants who have completed one year of full–time post–secondary study or equivalent within the past three years 
• Candidates will be assessed on their most recent post secondary studies only. Applicants who have previously completed a university degree are excluded 
• Applicants must be admitted  to an undergraduate degree  program at York and meet the award’s published grade point average(s) 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database  

Quebec Entrance Scholarship  

Application method: No award application required.

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to students from CEGEP who hold the DEC  
• Recipient must have achieved the highest admission average and must be eligible for admission to second year of their program at Glendon. 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Ron  Triffon  Entrance Scholarship 

Application method: No award application required.

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a Year 1 Glendon student with high academic standing coming from a province east of Ontario (Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island)
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Perigoe Family Scholarship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile 

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to the top incoming Glendon student majoring in English demonstrating financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database  

Club Richelieu Internship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. 

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a new full-time Glendon student in exchange for 100 hours of community service in their second language 
• Recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities and financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Omer and Norah Deslauriers  Internship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities and community service. 

Deadline: March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to a new full-time Glendon student in exchange for 100 hours of community service in their second language 
• Recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities and financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database

Roseann  Runte  Scholarship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement.

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to students entering their first year of studies who demonstrate high academic achievement and leadership 
• Students must also show a commitment to bilingualism at the national or international level 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Escott Reid Entrance Scholarship 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service and personal statement.

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to an incoming Glendon student who demonstrates activity in international events through education, volunteerism or employment 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database

Sarah and Joe  Rainsberger  Entrance Bursary for Home-Schooled Students 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and complete the following sections: personal statement.

Deadline:  March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to an incoming Glendon student who has been home schooled and who demonstrates financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Tentanda Via Award

Application method: 

• International applicants apply via the online application form between December 1 and February 15

($30,000 x 4 years)  

Award description at a glance:

• The Tentanda Via Award has been created to recognize undergraduate students who: (a) Have had to face significant personal barriers, and who despite these challenges, have persevered and demonstrated fortitude and resilience in overcoming these personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education; or (b) Are student leaders/changemakers who are pushing boundaries by demonstrating commitment to progressive and sustainable development initiatives by making a difference regarding compelling issues of our time (either connected to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDGs’) or other complex issues).
• 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.
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

NEW Glendon International Excellence Scholarship 

Application method: To be announced.
Deadline: April 1 

($10,000 x 4 years)

Award description at a glance:

• Must be an international student who requires a permit to study in Canada.

• High school applicants only. No previous college or university experience allowed.

•  You must first apply to study for an undergraduate Glendon program starting Fall 2022.

• Minimum academic standing of “B+” (or equivalent) average grade required.

• Community service, art or sport achievement or other individual achievement required.

• One letter of recommendation from your high school teacher or school counsellor required.

Glendon International Scholarship 

Application method: Fill out the Glendon International Scholarship Application and send by e-mail to finance@glendon.yorku.ca.
Deadline: March 1 

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to an incoming international student admitted to Glendon with top academic standing (85% and higher) 
• Applicants must demonstrate great leadership potential and/or financial need 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

The Annie Demirjian ’77 Scholarship 

Application method: Fill out the Glendon International Scholarship Application and send by e-mail to finance@glendon.yorku.ca.
Deadline: March 1

Award description at a glance:

• Awarded to an incoming international student admitted to Glendon with top academic standing (85% and higher) 
• Applicants must demonstrate great leadership potential and/or financial need
• Preference will be given to Francophone applicants  
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Award for Aboriginal Students 

Application method: Apply via MyFile and indicate your Provincial Territorial Organization affiliation in the personal statement section.  
Deadline:  April 1 

Award description at a glance:

• Available to students of Aboriginal ancestry with one award recipient selected from each of the Provincial Territorial Organizations in Ontario (currently Nishnabwe-Aski Nation, Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres, Anishinabek Nation, Union of Ontario Indians, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Grand Council Treaty No. 3, Métis Nation of Ontario) 
• Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario who demonstrate financial need and who present a minimum admission average of 70 per cent 
• Recipients of the award will be required to take part in a mentorship program 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

York Entrance Bursary for Aboriginal Students 

Application method: Apply via MyFile  
Deadline:  April 1 

Award description at a glance:

• Available to status and non-status undergraduate students of Aboriginal ancestry who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and are residents of Ontario who demonstrate financial need 
• The bursary is renewable for a maximum of three additional years provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+) and enrolment in a minimum of 18 credits 
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database 

Tentanda Via Award

Application method: 

• Domestic applicants apply via MyFile between November 1 and February 1
• International applicants apply via the online application form between December 1 and February 15

($10,000 x 4 years)  

Award description at a glance:

• The Tentanda Via Award has been created to recognize undergraduate students who: (a) Have had to face significant personal barriers, and who despite these challenges, have persevered and demonstrated fortitude and resilience in overcoming these personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education; or (b) Are student leaders/changemakers who are pushing boundaries by demonstrating commitment to progressive and sustainable development initiatives by making a difference regarding compelling issues of our time (either connected to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDGs’) or other complex issues).
• Click here to review the full award details in York’s awards database