- York University provides several fully funded scholarships for international students who desire to pursue their studies in Canada.
President’s International Scholarship of Excellence
Scholarship Overview
- The President’s International Scholarship of Excellence is awarded to international high school applicants who are starting their first year of a four-year undergraduate program at York University.
- These applicants must demonstrate commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, academic excellence, and leadership skills.
- Graduates of this scholarship program are referred to as “President’s International Scholars”.
Host School(s)
- York University, Canada
Field(s) of Study
- Undergraduate programs
What does the scholarship cover?
- $45,000 for the first year of study, renewable for each year of study, coming to a total of $180,000 for the 4 years.
- Note that you must complete a minimum of 24 credits each Fall/Winter session with a minimum GPA of 6.0 for that session to qualify for renewal of the scholarship.
How many scholarships are given?
- 20
Which countries are targeted?
- International students
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To apply for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an international student who is required to have a study permit to study in Canada.
- Have applied to an undergraduate degree program in York that begins in Fall 2023.
- Have applied to York University directly from high school no more than 2 years after graduating from high school.
- Have an excellent academic record with a minimum 80% (A) average or its equivalent.
- Not have pursued college or university studies previously.
- Be committed to volunteer work and extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Be an international fee-paying student.
- Have received admission to an undergraduate program at York University.
How Do I Apply – Next Steps
- Application for the scholarship is done online via the online application form.
- You are required to complete the application before the submission deadline.
- The application form should have the following supporting documents:
- A personal statement from the applicant (500 words or less)
- A financial profile
- 2 letters of recommendation (one should be academic)
- A list of extracurricular activities and volunteer experience
Closing Date
- Applications open in December 2022.
How do I get more information?
The Global Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students
Scholarship Overview
- The Global Leader of Tomorrow Award targets international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement or excellence in community service, the arts, or sports.
- Applicants for this scholarship should have graduated from high school in the past two years.
Host School(s)
- York University, Canada
Field(s) of Study
- Arts
- Media
- Environmental and Urban Change
- Health
- Science
- Business
- Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
What does the scholarship cover?
- $20,000 for the first year of study, renewable for each year of study, coming to a total of $80,000 for the 4 years.
- Renewal of this scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance.
How many scholarships are given?
- 4 scholarships
Which countries are targeted?
- International students
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- Be an international student who is required to have a study permit to study in Canada.
- Have applied to York University directly from high school no more than 2 years after graduating from high school.
- Not have pursued college or university studies previously.
- Have applied and received admission to an undergraduate degree program in York that begins in Fall 2023.
- Have an excellent academic record with a minimum 80% (A) average or its equivalent.
- Be committed to volunteer work and extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Demonstrate financial need.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- Application for the scholarship is done online via the online application form.
- You are required to complete the application before the submission deadline.
- The application form should have 2 letters of reference attached. Note that one letter should be academic.
Closing Date
- Applications open in December 2022.
How do I get more information?
Faith Munombe says
I am a 19 year old zimbabwean girl looking for a scholarship to further my education and study law.i recently completed A Level.any help would be greatly appreciated
rahwa says
i am Ethiopian.and i am searching for scholarship. i am medical student and i want to learn medicine in there or other. so i will be great full if you can help me all the funding and scholarship.
Dubale kombaye says
Dear
I am Dubale Kombaye from Ethiopia. Really, I am so happy and greatful at you because you gave your time and,knowledge to help me and others. I have no single words thank you just God bless you. Actualy,I have diploma in medical laboratory and to continue my degree I had a problem with in my family. My father passed way when i was second year student in the college. Normaly, i am from poor family and I am only the one who is educated in the family. I have strong feeling to be a capable and Skillful medical proffessional but how I could be?. As a result of this problems, I am looking for undergraduates scholarships to pursue my degree program. Please try to help me by providing scholarships.
I wait your helpful reply.
Thank you
Almighty God bless you all.
FAUZA says
Am a Ugandan in need of a scholarship to study Bachelar in medical imaging i have already admission in my hand . I finished my Diploma in Nursing in 2008 with a very good grade. I will be very greatful if you will help me to fulfill my dream. Thanks in advance
Fauza
OMUJI MOSES says
I need ascholarship in order to extend my level of education but the line of getting it is very difficult ,now i am stack some where becouse if the reply is not coming back for any information but numbers are there no wwhat to do.