Full Undergraduate Scholarships at York University, Canada

• 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?

• Website: President’s International Scholarship of Excellence

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?

• Website: The Global Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students