LA&PS Emergency Bursaries
We know that these are unprecedented times. You are not alone if you are in need of immediate short-term financial relief because of lost wages, emergency travel or unexpected expenses.
The LA&PS Emergency Bursary is administered by the Associate Dean, Students in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This fund is positioned to help students who are experiencing financial need due to the following:
- loss of wages
- unforeseen circumstances
- emergency travel
- housing insecurity
- food insecurity
- basic needs
Note: Due to limited funds, this bursary will NOT fund a student’s entire financial need. Typically the maximum bursary is $500, with $500 only being given in extreme circumstances. Both full and part-time students who meet the above criteria are eligible to apply. If eligible, students can only receive emergency bursary funding once per academic year.
Undergraduate Students
To be considered for funding, applicants must demonstrate financial need and have completed the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) Application for the current session.
Graduate Students
Graduate students should apply for assistance through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).
Additional Bursaries
Please visit the Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries for full details on additional bursaries along with information on how to apply.
If you are an international student, please head to York International Student Bursary for more information on York University’s International Student Emergency Bursary.
Application Details
Domestic students must:
- be enrolled in the Faculty of LA&PS
- experience financial difficulty through unforeseen circumstances
- be registered and pursuing an undergraduate degree
- be enrolled in courses at the time of application
International students must:
- be enrolled in the Faculty of LA&PS
- be an international (study permit) student, paying international fees
- experience financial difficulty through unforeseen circumstances
- be registered and pursuing an undergraduate degree
- be enrolled in courses at the time of application
- have already applied to the York International Student Bursary.
Questions?
To learn more or if you have any questions about the application form, contact us at awdslaps@yorku.ca.