Financial support for first-year international applicants

York University provides a number of scholarships, some based on academic performance and others awarded through an application process.

Awarded automatically based on academic performance
Awarded through an application process

External scholarships and other funding
To ensure that you're maximizing funding for your studies, we recommend you look at optioins in your home country, research scholarships provided by private organizations or companies and visit the following resources:
Canadian Bureau of International Education (research funding)
Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade (DFAIT)
Association of Universities & Colleges of Canada (AUCC)

In-course scholarships and awards
York offers a number of awards to recognize academic excellence, community involvement and leadership. You can apply for these awards when you arrive on-campus in the fall.

Jobs: on and off campus
On-campus jobs
Off-campus jobs

Full-time international students who meet the eligibility criteria and receive a work permit will be able to work up to 20 hours off-campus during the school year and up to 40 hours during winter holidays, reading week and summer break. The work permit is valid for the duration of study permit. www.cic.gc.ca