Dance Studies

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and QEII Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST)

Overview Since 1975, Ontario, in partnership with Ontario’s publicly–assisted universities, has encouraged excellence in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral levels through the awarding of Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS). OGS awards are merit–based scholarships available to students in all disciplines of academic study jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and Ontario universities. The […]

Armand and Denise LaBarge Graduate Scholarship in Multiculturalism

Overview The Armand and Denise La Barge Graduate Scholarship in Multiculturalism will be awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled at York University. To be eligible for the Scholarship the recipient must demonstrate academic excellence in their field of study. This award reflects the La Barges' outstanding contributions in fighting racism and promoting peaceful co-existence […]

St. George's Society of Toronto Endowment for Graduate Student Award

Overview The St. George's Society of Toronto Endowment for Graduate Student Award seeks to support graduate students with areas of research pertaining to British culture (i.e. English language and literature, history, art, science, social and political science, geography, environment), and health sciences, specifically in the area of nursing and nurse practitioners. Applicants must be Canadian […]

York University Retirees' Association (YURA) Graduate Award

Overview The York University Retirees' Association (YURA) Graduate Award was established in 2014. It will be awarded to full-time Master's students who demonstrate financial need and either a strong commitment to volunteerism in the community or active engagement in a student leadership role. The YURA Graduate Award applications are available to eligible students in Faculties […]

Martin Cohnstaedt Graduate Research Award for Studies in Non-Violence

Overview This research costs award is open to York graduate students engaged in researching some aspect of pacifism or non-violence (biographical, historical, international, philosophical, political, religious, social action, etc., or some combination of the above). The award will assist graduate students with travel costs and other related research expenses in Canada and abroad. Value and […]

Anne Simone Graduate Student International Conference Award

Overview The Anne Simone Graduate Student International Conference Award will be given annually to one student enrolled full time in a graduate program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies who is attending an international conference to present his/her research. Anne Simone was a long-term employee at York University. She worked for years […]

Zdenka Volavka Research Fellowship

Overview The goal of the Zdenka Volavka Research Fellowship is to stimulate and support the study of the art history of the indigenous peoples of Africa and North America through fieldwork and to provide opportunities for comparative study through field activities and related collections research. Applications are reviewed and awarded by the Graduate Studies Awards […]

Ambassador Gary J. Smith Award

Overview The Ambassador Gary Smith award is given to excellent Masters or Doctoral students whose area of specialization includes an international focus, preferably relative to Canadian Foreign Policy. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a Glendon College graduate studying […]

Penelope Jane Glasser Graduate Award

Overview This scholarship assists York students returning to university from a work or family career, who are pursuing a graduate degree in interdisciplinary studies or in interdisciplinary fields such as education, social work or women's studies. Preference will be given to those whose studies focus on women's studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents […]

Jaclyn and Michelle Marcus Award

Overview The Jaclyn and Michelle Marcus Award will be given to a York University graduate student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and is an Ontario resident* who demonstrates financial need. This award celebrates student volunteerism. It is available to students who demonstrate volunteerism through charitable work at York University or in the […]