We want to recognize your academic success and provide a financial boost to those who need it. Not just a source of extra funds – scholarships, awards and bursaries are a great way to enhance your resume and university transcript, demonstrating your hard work and dedication to your studies.
If you have an unexpected financial need – short-term emergency funding is also available.
Financial Aid, Awards & Scholarships (FAAS App) is transforming the way you get access to financial aid!
Did you know that York University is transforming the way students get access to the many financial aid, awards and scholarship opportunities that are available to them? York is also making it easier for faculty and staff to adjudicate and distribute the awards.
Want to know more? Watch this short, animated video.
Fall applications now open!
Winter application period starts: January 6, 2025.
Please ensure you fully complete your profile, including the financial section, to see all funding opportunities available to you!
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Questions?
We're here to help answer any questions you may have about scholarships, awards and bursaries. Email awdslaps@yorku.ca for more information.
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E.B. Rowe Communications & Culture Politics & Policy Scholarship
Value: 100 - 2000
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need, Ontario resident
Edward A. Beder Memorial Scholarship
Department of Economics, Department of Politics
Value: 750
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Elizabeth Bentham Prize
Value: 500
Offered: Winter
Elizabeth Sabiston Prize
Value: 360
Offered: Fall, Summer, Winter
Ellen Baar Award in Social Science
Department of Social Science
Value: 1250
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
ENAACC Foundation Award for Black and Indigenous Students
Value: 1,000
Offered: Fall
To be considered for this award, applicants must complete the Student Financial Profile and must self identify as Black or Indigenous.
ENAACC Foundation Bursary for Black and Indigenous Students
Value: 500
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
To be considered for this award, applicants must complete the Student Financial Profile and must self identify as Black or Indigenous.
Ernest Daniel Stong Essay Prize
Value: 380
Offered: Winter
Esiri Dafiewhare Scholarship
Department of Social Science
Value: 800 - 1000
Offered: Winter
My goal is to make this world a better place for everyone. I think my four years at York University will help me find a career that allows me to fulfill my dreams and goals.
— Masoom Gaba
BA, Global Political Studies
International Student Award Winner (Global Leader of Tomorrow Award)
The LA&PS Study Abroad Bursary helped me finance a part of my exchange. Through this award and York International Study Abroad Bursary, I was able to successfully complete my semester abroad. Without this support, it would be very difficult for me to finance my exchange.
— Noorin Pattni
BA, International Development Studies and Psychology
I’m truly grateful and honoured to receive this scholarship. Without this award, getting international education wouldn’t be impossible.
— Musaddiq Ahmed
BA, Business & Society
International Student Award Winner (International Scholarship of Distinction)
