- 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?

AYANDA MLALAZI says
dear sir\madam
i am a zimbabwean.i got 14 points in the november 2012 sit.i need a scholarship to further my studies in accounting
Tapiwa Zimunda says
Dear sir/madam
my name is Tapiwa Zimunda; 26years of age from Zimbabwe. I did my A levels with 9points in commercial subjects. Iam looking for a scholarship to study Banking and Finance.
Tafara Shadreck says
Hi, my name is Tafara Shadreck. I’m 19 years old and l archived 15 points in ‘A’ level, 2012. I wan’t to study law and l will be greatly delighted to be admitted into 2013 law class in York Univesity. I reside in Zimbabwe. Thank you in advance
tanaka maramba says
dear sir/madam i am a zimbabwan and i got 17 points in the zimsec exams in 2012.I wish to study electronics engineering at york university but i do not have enough money so i need a scholarship.my phone number is +263772988772
oyewo damilola says
am 4rm nigeria.an undergraduate. i want 2 study medicine nd surgery.i wuld be glad if u can award me dis scholarship.my cell fone no z 08168020729