- 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?

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Muhammad says
Hi, I am a Form 3 student in Niarobi Kenya.I am from Somalia, the country that is not having a central government for the last two decades. I need a free abroad scholarship specially in Canada. I hope you will accept my request.
gebre yitayih says
Date: 21/10/2012
Dear ,Sir/Madam
Subject: application for training sponsoring
I am Gebre Yitayih from Ethiopia, with 24 years old. I have graduated first degree (BSc.N) from Haromaya University, college of health science in 2009.My second degree (MSc.N) from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine, Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital in 2011.
I am very interested doing researches, projects and community based problems such as Cancer. Even, my master’s thesis had been done on cervical cancer treatment compliance and I will study further on cancer in developing country. Currently I am lecturer in Mekelle University College of Health Science Department of Nursing, Ayder referral Hospital.
Experience has taught me how to build strong relationships with all departments at an organization. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team. Therefore, this position would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist at your organization and to expand my full effort for our society. Most importantly, I would be more pleased if you consider me to your highly responsible organization where I can still get knowledge & skill from your diligent & resourceful staff. Thank you for your consideration of my application. For detail information, I have sent my resume and credentials to the office.
I have done my thesis on cervical cancer and in future I will like to study on cancer since Ethiopia is the leading cause of death in cancer now days. So please give a chance on participating in conference and trainings.
I would like to ask your support in giving trainings for our staff of Mekelle University College of Health Science, Ayder Referral Hospital on “pain managing for chronically ill patients” since in the world now a day’s become the main problem, especially in Ethiopia no none trained on pain intervention based on this problem I would like to ask your organization to give training for me to solve such problems.
I will send my aims and objectives if you have given a chance to be trained.
You’re sincerely
Gebre Yitayih (MSc.N-Lecturer)
Mekelle University, CHS
Ayder Referral Hospital
Email:gebyit45@yahoo.com
Cellphone: +251920427298
Mekelle –Ethiopia
Maria says
Am kenyan lady who is greatelly in need of the above scholarship to study medicine.please consider my request.
Fallah Dunor Kamanor says
Many thanks and appreations for such opportunity.This is what i’m always praying for.
I’m a Liberian and a bachelor’s degree holder in chemistry.I have chosen to search the internet for scholarships opportunities that will help fulfill this existing dream.The burning desire of being a pharmacist grew in me even before 2008 graduation but yet remain unfulfilled.All is because i lack financial support to challenge this problem.I openly confess that this problem is beyond my range.
Therefore,i am colling for scholarship opportunities that will help achieve my goal.This will fully equip me for the positive impartation on the society.