Guide for Writing Reference Letters for Scholarship Applications

Applying for scholarships and awards is an important part of academic and professional development for many graduate students. Reference letters are often a critical component of a successful scholarship application. In order to write a strong, supportive, and effective letter, it is recommended that the letter writer: Review the evaluation criteria; Read the applicant’s draft […]

Ph.D. Completion Fund

CUPE 3903 Unit 1 Ph.D. Completion Fund The CUPE 3903 Ph.D. Completion Fund supports eligible doctoral students in their final term of full-time study. Eligible applicants Registered, full-time, fee-paying York graduate students with demonstrated financial need; Excluding students registered in programs with program-specific bursaries (generally, professional programs and programs affiliated with the Schulich School of […]

Research Cost Fund

Overview The Research Cost Fund (RCF) assists with the costs directly connected to research undertaken by registered full-time York graduate students who are or have been members of CUPE 3903 within their current program of study. Applications are reviewed and allocations are determined by a four–person committee, consisting of: One full-time faculty member selected by the […]

Graduate Development Fund

Overview In recognition of the importance of research dissemination to the academic development of graduate students, the Graduate Development Fund (GDF) supports costs related to the dissemination of scholarly or creative work. NOTE: Due to the travel restrictions currently in place, this cycle of GDF will support expenses related to research dissemination. Eligible expenses include […]

Fieldwork Cost Fund

Update November 2022:Please note that the Fieldwork Cost Fund program is no longer accepting applications. For support for fieldwork and other direct research expenses, please review the Academic Excellence Fund program. If you have an approved notice of award for Fieldwork Cost Fund from 2021 :We strongly advise you to review the current restrictions on […]

Bursaries

Overview York University and the Faculty of Graduate Studies provide bursaries to assist eligible graduate students with financial need. Some bursaries are administered by Student Financial Services (SFS), others by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All bursary applications require students to complete a Student Financial Profile (SFP). The current Student Financial Profile will be replaced at […]

Award Search

This award search function allows you to see a list of awards and other funding opportunities you may be eligible for, based on your student information. Please note that additional eligibility criteria may apply and we encourage you to carefully review the eligibility criteria by visiting the award pages. *York internal scholarships that were established […]

FGS Staff Directory

Admissions All graduate degree and diploma programs can be found on the Future Students website. Prospective students should connect with the Graduate Program Assistant (GPA) in all interested programs. Contact information for each program can be found via our Program Contacts directory. Individual programs can assist with: Program Specific Details Faculty Research Areas Supporting Documentation (Transcripts, […]

York Graduate Fellowship

Graduate Students are vital members of our learning environment here at York and we are committed to supporting the achievement of their academic goals including timely completion of their studies. In addition to providing a vibrant and diverse educational experience, the overall funding package available to our graduate students is key to their success. York's […]

Direct Deposit

Graduate students are encouraged to sign up for Direct Deposit. This service allows York University to deposit refunds and student account payments directly into your Canadian bank account, thereby saving paper, distribution time and a trip to the bank. Online Application Please note that the process for setting up direct deposit for your student account […]