Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to Canadian high-school applicants.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
• Student assistance programs for other provinces

YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries available to Canadian high-school applicants are listed in the following table. For awards requiring an application, submit the application via MyFile as noted below. You do not need an offer of admission to apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries. Complete the application early so that you are considered for the most awards possible — some scholarships close to applications as early as February 15. The application closes April 1. If you qualify for one of these awards listed, you will receive an e-mail or letter letting you know the name of the scholarship or award you have received and the value. Full award and eligibility details are available by clicking the award name. Note: Scholarship values are subject to change.

Note: Applicants to the York-Seneca-Georgian Collaborative Nursing program are not eligible for York University Entrance Scholarships & Awards.

AWARD	AMOUNT
York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships Based on final admission average: Many high school applicants are admitted and offered entrance scholarships based on mid-year or "in-progress" results when their admission average is at or above 80%. All Entrance Scholarship amounts and eligibility are confirmed/finalized based on final grades. 95%+ (42-45 IB diploma points) — $3,500 (renewable for 3 additional years)* 90-94.9% (36-41 IB diploma points) — $2,000 85-89.9% (33-35 IB diploma points) — $1,000 80-84.9% (30-32 IB diploma points) — $500 No award application required   $500 — $14,000 *Renewable for three years based on grade point average and course load requirements. To renew York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships, recipients must maintain a minimum 8.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) over a minimum of 24 credits taken during the entire academic year (previous Summer and Fall/Winter sessions). Student Life Award ($500) High School applicants are eligible for the Student Life Award (valued at $500) if their final admission average is 75% or greater, all admission conditions are met, and acceptance of the offer of admission is received by the date indicated in the offer letter. The Student Life Award is applied to the student's YU Card at the start of classes and is intended to help pay for books, school supplies and meals on campus.
President's Scholarships ($5,400 x 4 years) No award application required	$21,600
Chancellor Cory Entrance Scholarship ($4,000 x 4 years) No award application required	$16,000
Governors' Awards of Distinction ($8,000 x 4 years, plus cost of residence accommodation for first year, approx. $4,000) John S. Proctor Entrance Scholarship Alumni Entrance Scholarship Deadline: February 15 (Merit Scholarships of $2000 are awarded to those short-listed for the Governors' Awards of Distinction)	$32,000 Apply via MyFile
Avie Bennett Award ($7,500 x 4 years) For applicants who are residents of Brampton Deadline: April 1	$30,000 Apply via MyFile
Awards of Achievement ($6,000 x 4 years) No award application required - Recipients selected from applicants short-listed for the Governors' Awards of Distinction.	$24,000
Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship ($6,000 x 4 years) Deadline: February 15	$24,000 Apply via MyFile
Honderich Bursary ($8,000 x 4 years) For incoming students from James Cardinal McGuigan Secondary School, Emery Collegiate Institute, CW Jeffrey's Collegiate Institute and Westview Centennial Secondary School. Includes a summer job at the Toronto Star at the end of the first year. Deadline: April 1	$32,000 Apply via MyFile
Schulich Leader Scholarships York University is proud to be a participant in the Schulich Leader Scholarship program. One scholarship valued at $100,000 ($25,000 x 4 years) will be awarded to a Schulich Leader Nominee admitted to an Engineering program. An additional scholarship valued at $80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years) will be awarded to a Schulich Leader Nominee admitted to Science, Technology, or Mathematics. Candidates must be nominated by their high school to be eligible for consideration. Selection is based on the following criteria: outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership; academic excellence; financial need. For detailed information on the nomination and application processes and a list of eligible York University programs, please visit the Schulich Leader Scholarships page. Nomination deadline: January 30, 2019 Application deadline: February 20, 2019	$80,000 or $100,000
Chancellor Bennett Entrance Awards for the Westview Partnership ($7,000 x 4 years) For incoming students from Westview Centennial Secondary School, C.W. Jeffrey's Collegiate Institute, Emery Collegiate Institute, James Cardinal McGuigan Secondary School and North Albion Collegiate Institute. Deadline: April 1	$28,000 Apply via MyFile
Avie Bennett Visionary Leadership Scholarship ($9,000 x 4 years) Deadline: April 1	$36,000
York University Renewable Entrance Athletic Scholarship ($4,500 x 5 years) Award applicants must contact the head coach of the intended interuniversity team. Deadline: April 1	$22,500 Apply via MyFile
Various awards There are a variety of entrance awards and bursaries available. A detailed listing is available when you log into the scholarships, awards and bursaries application through MyFile. Deadline: April 1	$500 - $4,000 Apply via MyFile
Additional entrance scholarships and awards by Faculty and/or program School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design Faculty of Environmental Studies Glendon Faculty of Health Lassonde School of Engineering Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Schulich School of Business Faculty of Science Deadline: April 1 or sooner, depending on the award	Various amounts Apply via MyFile

ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

There are a number of on-campus employment opportunities available to help with your budget.

• Be a department or faculty office assistant, library or research assistant, lab or gallery monitor or similar
• Work from 10-20 hours per week, conveniently between classes
• Salaries range from the provincial minimum wage to more than  $20 per hour depending on the nature of the job

Apply for these positions in late August/early September.

OTHER SOURCES / EXTERNAL FUNDING

Many organizations offer awards and/or scholarships. Such financial assistance may be available through your own (or a family member's) employer, places you volunteer for or other associations you are affiliated with. Sites noted below are also helpful for information on additional funding opportunities.

• Canlearn scholarships search
• York awards search
  (Find in-class, summer, graduating and other award types in one central database. Entrance awards mentioned above are also listed in this database. Search for additional awards by keyword, i.e., athlete, alumni families, program name, city/province of residence, etc.)

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

US students: It is possible to transfer your FAFSA loans to assist you when studying at York University. York's FAFSA code is G07679.

YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to international applicants.

Scholarships and awards for international students are limited and you should be prepared to support yourself throughout your studies at York.

Awards which do not require an application are noted with "no award application required" — you are automatically considered for them.

For awards requiring an application, complete and submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form (application opens December 14, 2018, and closes February 1, 2019).

AWARD	AMOUNT
York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships International applicants studying the Canadian curriculum at a secondary school within or outside of Canada are eligible for this award. No award application required. Based on final admission average: 95%+ (42-45 IB diploma points) — $3,500 (renewable for 3 additional years)* 90-94.9% (36-41 IB diploma points) — $2,000 85-89.9% (33-35 IB diploma points) — $1,000 80-84.9% (30-32 IB diploma points) — $500   $500 - $14,000 *Renewable for three years based on grade point average and course load requirements. To renew York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships, recipients must maintain a minimum 8.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) over a minimum of 24 credits taken during the entire academic year (previous Summer and Fall/Winter sessions). Additional $500 — Student Life Award Students who qualify for one of the scholarships above and accept their offer of admission by the date indicated in the offer letter will also qualify for the Student Life Award valued at $500 (one time only for all). This unique award is designed to help students with the cost of books, eating on campus, etc. and will be applied to their YU Card.
York University Talent Entrance Scholarships  For applicants to programs in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) No award application required	$1,000
Lassonde Entrance Scholarships  For Lassonde school of Engineering applicants No award application required	$2,000
Columbia International Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Entrance Scholarship For Liberal Arts & Professional Studies applicants No award application required	$1,000
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies International Student Entrance Scholarship For Liberal Arts & Professional Studies applicants No award application required	$2,000
Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship For Faculty of Science applicants No award application required	$2,000
York Science Scholars Award For Faculty of Science applicants and requires an application $5,000 as an entrance scholarship + $5,000 as a guaranteed summer research position following the first year of study Application Deadline: February 22, 2019 For more information - http://science.yorku.ca/future-students/scholarsaward/	$10,000

International Scholarships and Awards Requiring an Application

To be considered for the scholarships and awards below, you must submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application. These scholarships and awards are for applicants with an exceptional academic profile, and who demonstrate leadership through community service or excellence in the arts or sport. Students do not need an offer of admission to apply for York entrance awards and scholarships.
Note: Scholarship values are subject to change.

Important dates:
The Fall/Winter 2019-2020 application will open on December 14, 2018.
The application deadline is February 1, 2019.

Full details will be available in the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form when it opens in mid-December.

A 9-digit York reference number is required, which you will receive within 5 business days of applying to York. We strongly encourage you to submit your application to York by January 15, 2019 at the latest.

Requirements:

• Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada
• Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2019
• Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies
• Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent
• Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement
• Must be nominated by their high school (schools may nominate one student only)
  • The nominated student will be considered for the International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction, the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award, the International Circle of Scholars Scholarships, and the York University Academic Excellence Scholarships
  • Candidates must speak to their school guidance counsellor, principal, or administration about the York International Student Scholarship & Award Application, and receive confirmation that they are the individual from that school who has been nominated
  • The candidate must then provide the name, position, e-mail, and phone number of the nominator in the application form
• Must upload one letter of recommendation
• Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by February 1, 2019 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
• Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 1, 2019 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

Award winners will be notified by May 1, 2019.

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By submitting the International Student Scholarship & Award Application, you will be considered for all of the scholarships listed below:

Awards	Amount
International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction Three (3) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $35,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains high academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $140,000 over four years.	$140,000 ($35,000 x 4 years)
Global Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students Two (2) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $20,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains high academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $80,000 over four years.	$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)
International Circle of Scholar’s Scholarship One (1) of these scholarships is awarded per year, valued at $15,000. It is for $15,000 towards a student’s first year of study.	$15,000
York University Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students Five (5) to 10 of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $5,000 to $10,000. It is for $5,000 to $10,000 towards a student’s first year of study.	$5,000-10,000

EMPLOYMENT

Visit the York International website for information on job opportunities available to international students at York.

OTHER SOURCES / EXTERNAL FUNDING

Many organizations offer awards and/or scholarships. Sites noted below are helpful for information on additional funding opportunities.

• Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
• The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
• iStudent Canada
• The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) - for graduate studies
• York awards search
  (Find in-class, summer, graduating and other award types in one central database. Entrance awards mentioned above are also listed in this database. Search for additional awards by keyword, i.e., international, athlete, program name, home country, etc.)