- 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?

Tonga N. Torcida says
I will be graduated in July from this year from Diploma in Wildlife Management, and i am looking for an opportunity in studying Bsc. Please i am kindly keenly.
HOPELYN SAMUEL says
DEAR SIR/MADAM, I AM A CITIZEN OF NIGERIA. I NEED A SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. PLEASE HELP ME. AM A PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE WITH WAEC CERFICATE. MY NUMBER IS 08137625297
Amin beshir says
First of all,many thanks and appreciation for providing me this priceless scholarship chance to learn masters program in york university and that is why i apply for studying environmental studies.As far as my background is concerned, i am amin beshir from ethiopia with the age of 23 .Though am from lower income family i have attained BA degree in sociology with CGPA OF 3.62. I have conducted a bundle of projects and researches on issues like sanitation problem(particularly of solid and liquid waste management systems ),rate and expansitiön of hiv/aids, the cause and consequences of deforestation,problems associated with coffee productivity and on other harmful cultural practices with in a society and my last but not least thesis was done on the impact of media globalization on the behavior of higher education students;the case of wollega university.on this final thesis little or no researchs has been done in ethiopia and other countries context as well.All of my prior research was approved warmly by the university instructors and advisors and given ‘A’ grade.IF YOU CONSIDER MY APPLICATION AND GATE THE CHANCE; I HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO THINGS HAPPEN.phone number: 0910 97 85 37 With regards
Wondimagegn Samuel says
First of all I would like to say: thank you!
I’m Ethiopian
I have BA degree in Sociology. Now I have an interest to my Master’s degree in environmetal study, since I’m born & living in sub_Saharan Africa, an area where very unfavorable climatic condition. I’ve agreat responsibility and motivation to teach my community to keep & control our natural environmet.
I know more 5 local language, which help me directly to teach my rural community, if you give me the chance.
Thank you!
Broker mubanga says
Dear madam/sir
I am Broker Mubanga,18yrs,a Zambian.Am a secondary school gratuate with 7 points.I want to do Medicine and surgery .Please help me find a scholarship
Thank you for your favourable consideration