- 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?

Mitchell Machiha says
Regards!
I am Mitchell Machiha aged 19 and from Zimbabwe. I just graduated from High School where i passed with flying colours but because of my family financial challenges i cant proceed to go to University. By being poor my dreams have been shattered and i cant achive any certain life goal.
If i am to get an scholarship from you it would mean a lot to me because that will be the ladder i will have to climb for me to reach the stars in my life, if i mange to get a scholarship and become a welll educated and civilised woman i will take care of my family, neighbours, community, nation and any other person who will be needing help.
Contact info:
mitchellmachiha@gmail.com
+263733817552
Ian mudiwa says
Dear sir /madam
My name is lan mudiwa (19 years)and iam from Zimbabwe, lam a high school graduate who graduated this year, i wrote my Zimsec A level examination last year and i managed to bring 13 points in which i had A in History , B in Divinity and B in Sociology, this l believe is my ticket to enter the university world but unfortunately because of my economically strained background i cannot do more than watch as others who are privileged excell to the best colleges. If there is any possibility of a scholarship to rise or available , lam frankly interested if not i would be very happy, because in reality lam the breadwinner and the future agent who is going to change my economically crippled matrifocal family. My desire is to do law , and i believe that its possible through your help
Yours frankly
Ian mudiwa + 263 782 820504
edwin wanyakala says
Dear Sir/madam
It is with great hope that I am penning this request letter to you. I am an honest citizen of this great country (Uganda) and I want to contribute to the growth of the nation in my very small way. But, my dreams are being threatened by my abject poverty. I was born in poverty but somehow went through primary school and college with the help of scholarships.
The scholarship helped me through my school days and I made the optimum use of the scholarship and always led my class. I finished my secondary school at-least with credits and passes in all subjects. In addition I was engaged in activities like psychosocial support at Makerere University in which I was able to win a certificate and awards.
From my childhood days I have been dreaming to study Information and Communications Technology at one of the top national universities but because of lack of the facilitation i managed to start first with a Certificate in Certified Cisco and Network Associate at Makerere university. It is with this intention that I approach you with my humble request for a scholarship. I am relying on your goodwill to fulfil my dream. Indeed I like studying so much and got so much interested in you to help me achieve my goal.
Yours truly wanyakala Edwin
Kampala Uganda
256 781 075 736
edwinwanyakala@gmail.com
godfrey says
my name is Godfrey Ndlovu and am 19 years old,i’m in desperate need for a scholarship,i want 2 study medicine or dental care,i passed my O level(11 subjects) n studied my A level n set for e exams bt failed because i hardly went 2 school due to financial reasons,since then my life is stuck,n its bn one year i can’t even find a job to help my self study..i beg u,i knw my potential,i’m a hardworker and a focused person..my contacts are +263771903695,+263713263725 please help,i am desperate for this
DAVID AYAH says
I want to know if the university offers full scholarship in medicine for an excellent academic . I want to also know if the document can be sent through an email of York university