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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Everything you need to know to apply for awards and bursaries is in one place.
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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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Eugene H. Zimmerman Memorial Prize
School of Administrative Studies
Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Fall
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Entrance Award
Value: 1700
Offered: Entrance
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies International Student Entrance Scholarship
Value: 2000 - 3000
Demographic Requirement: International
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Writing Prize
Dean's Office, Writing Department
Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Fall
Feminist Historical Research Scholarship
Department of History, School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Summer
Fokus Media Awards
Department of Communication & Media Studies
Value: Fixed
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Founders Cock & Bull Scholarship
Value: 1750
Offered: Winter
Frank & Nella Colantonio Award in Italian Canadian History
Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics
Value: 500
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Fred Elkin Sociology Merit Award
Department of Sociology
Value: 350
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)
