Scholarships & Awards at York U

Scholarships & Awards at York U

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York awarded 40,750 scholarships last year, totallying $85.4M. There are scholarships that you’ll be automatically considered for if you meet eligibility requirements, academic merit-based scholarships, financial needs-based awards and awards specifically for transfer/mature students, international students and Indigenous students.

All listed academic merit-based and financial needs-based awards require an application. To apply for these awards, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.

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Automatic Scholarships

You are automatically considered for the York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship if you:

  • apply from a Canadian high school (or if you are studying a Canadian curriculum);
  • are admitted to a direct-entry undergraduate program;
  • have an admission average of 80% and above.
Academic Merit-Based Awards

Apply for awards after your application for admission is received.

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Financial Needs-Based Awards

We award more than $11 million in entrance scholarships and awards each year. Eligibility varies from academic achievement to specific criteria. To apply for financial needs-based awards, you must demonstrate financial need. Search the awards database to determine additional funding for which you may be eligible.

All listed academic merit-based and financial needs-based awards require an application. Make sure to check details. To apply for these awards, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person

Find Your Awards

You may be eligible for awards specific to what you want to study, how you want to study and when you want to begin your studies. Awards are available for undergraduate and graduate, international and domestic, full-time, part-time and mature students

Find Your Rewards

Some Scholarship Highlights

York University President’s Scholarship
  • High-school applicants with the highest admission average in each Faculty
  • Automatically awarded to the applicant with the highest admission average in their Faculty at the time of assessment (no application required)

$21,600* ($5,400 x 4 years)

Global Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students
  • Demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts or sport
  • Must be an international applicant from secondary school (or equivalent) “A” or equivalent

$80,000* ($20,000 x 4 years)

Award for Aboriginal Students
  • Aboriginal ancestry
  • Resident of Ontario

$28,000* ($7,000 x 4 years)

Schulich Leader Scholarship
  • Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics who want to become the next global pioneers
  • Fulfills two of the following three requirements: demonstrated school or community life leadership; entrepreneurial talent; academic excellence; financial need

$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years) or
$100,000 ($25,000 x 4 years of study)

 

* Indicates that the award or scholarship is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study as long as you maintain high academic standing each year.

Personalize Your Awards Search

Use York’s Award Search Tool to find a variety of awards, scholarships, prizes and bursaries that you may be eligible for.

Student Fees & Expenses

When you are thinking about the cost of your first year at university, you should consider additional financial sources as well, like an on-campus job, scholarships, and awards that can help you cover your education costs.

To get an idea of yearly costs based on a full-time undergraduate student course load (normally 30 credits), check this breakdown of fees and expenses.

How to fund your studies

Maximize your funding eligibility. Access York’s top scholarships by keeping up your academic average.
Apply for entrance scholarships and awards

The Online Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries Application is open from December 1 to April 1 and is available through MyFile at go.yorku.ca/myfile. Your York reference number (provided when you applied for admission) is required to complete the online form. Apply early — you don’t need to wait for an offer of admission.
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Apply for OSAP

OSAP provides eligible applicants with loans and government grants to assist you in paying your tuition. To see how much government aid could be available to you, use the OSAP aid estimator available on the OSAP website, Submit your OSAP application and all required documents online through the OSAP webpage before June 30 to ensure your funding is available at the start of the Fall term. Visit ontario.ca/osap.
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Apply for in-course scholarships and awards

Once you are enrolled in classes, you can apply for in-course awards for each academic session. A single application, called the Student Financial Profile (SFP), is used for scholarships, bursaries and on-campus employment programs. You should complete the SFP to be considered for a variety of programs and funding.
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Explore on-campus job opportunities

Many York students work on campus to earn extra money, gain valuable experience and contribute to University life. Work in student services offices at a work/study position and gain technical experience and knowledge to help you prepare for your career.
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Speak with a financial aid advisor

We’re here to help! Most of our admissions events have financial experts on hand. Visit us to get your questions answered.
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