York University International Entrance Scholarships for Undergraduates

York University International Entrance Scholarship Details and FAQs

Applications are currently ongoing for the York University International Entrance Scholarships for Undergraduate Students Canada. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible.

York University is offering full scholarships to outstanding international students wishing to undertake Bachelor studies at the University for the 2019/2020 academic session.

When is the application deadline?

1st February, 2019

Is the scholarship/opportunity offered annually?

Yes

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

International

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

Canada

Field of Study

Candidate must apply to the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business.

What is the category of this opportunity?

Undergraduate

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

To be considered for the International Scholarships, candidate:

• 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 counselor, 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

How many scholarship awards are available?

3

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

$140,000 ($35,000 x 4 years)

What is the duration of the scholarship?

4 years

How to Apply

Application Webpage

Scholarship Webpage

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York University Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Details and FAQs

Applications are currently ongoing for the York University Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships for International Students Canada. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible.

York University is offering full-tuition scholarships to outstanding international students wishing to undertake Bachelor studies at the University for the 2019/2020 academic session.

When is the application deadline?

1st February, 2019

Is the scholarship/opportunity offered annually?

Yes

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

International

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

Canada

Field of Study

Candidate must apply to the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business.

What is the category of this opportunity?

Undergraduate

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

To be considered for the Major International Scholarships, candidate must:

1. Be  an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada
2. Be applying directly from high school no more than two years after graduation and have no previous university or college studies
3. Have applied to an undergraduate degree program that begins in the Fall 2019 term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business
4. Posses an excellent academic record (“A” average or equivalent) and have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports or other areas of individual achievement
5. Submit all required documents to complete my York application by Feb 15, 2017 at 11:59:59 pm, Eastern Time (EST) (e.g, predicted grades, copies of transcript or GAP letters or language proficiency
6. Complete the online International Student Scholarship Application Form by February 1, 2019 at 11:59:59 pm, Eastern Time (EST).

What are the selection criteria?

• Highest academic average
• Leadership and demonstrated skills
• To renew – must have a high academic standing (7.80 on a 9-point York scale) in each academic year at York
• By submitting this application, you will also be considered for the other available international scholarships requiring an application.

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)

What is the duration of the scholarship?

4 years

How to Apply for the Programme

Application Webpage

Scholarship Webpage

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About York University

York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada’s third-largest university. York University has approximately 52,300 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and 295,000 alumni worldwide. It has eleven faculties, including the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Faculty of Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, Schulich School of Business, Osgoode Hall Law School, Glendon College, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies, the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (formerly the Faculty of Fine Arts), and 28 research centres.

York University participates in the Canadian Space Program and is home to Canada’s only space engineering program. The Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering are Canada’s primary research facility into Martian exploration, and have designed several space research instruments and applications currently used by NASA.

York has pioneered several PhD programs in Canada, including women’s studies. The School of Social Work is recognized as having one of the most socially responsive programs in the country. York’s psychology program is the largest in North America. York University’s business school and law school have continuously and consistently been ranked among the top schools in Canada and the world.