1.  York Graduate Scholarships
York University offers a limited number of scholarships to students entering programs at the master’s and Doctoral level. There are no application forms for these scholarships. Offers are made by the Graduate Program Directors to selected applicants who have unequivocal “A” standing in their previous two years of study.

2.  York Assistantships (i.e jobs on campus):
York University offers 3 possible means of employment to full-time graduate students. Usually, M.A. students hold Graduate or Research Assistantships, while Doctorate students hold Teaching Assistantships. Please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for more information regarding pay schedules.

• Teaching Assistantships
  A stipend may be paid to a full-time degree candidate who teaches in one of the York Faculties or colleges. Normally, such teaching will consist of a tutorial or seminar work in a timetabled course in which the lectures are given by a full-time member of Faculty, this teaching being considered equal, when preparation is counted, to no more than 10 hours of work per week.  Application forms and job postings are posted under the "CUPE Job Postings" section.
  
  
• Graduate Assistantships
  A stipend may be paid to a full-time degree candidate for various types of activity. The duties of a graduate assistant may include participation in a practicum, as an apprentice in a laboratory or applied setting, library work for the department or for a research group (normally in cases where it is possible for students to make small but constructive contributions to group research projects), administrative, clerical and research work. Formal arrangements for work in this category are made with the program director after admission.  It should be noted that neither a Master's nor a Doctoral candidate is permitted, while registered as a full-time student, to accept more than 10 hours of paid work per week through the University.
  
  
• Research Assistantships
  A stipend may be paid to a full-time degree candidate for research or academic activities relevant and related to the student's field(s) of study within the academic program. Formal arrangements are made with the program director after admission.  It should be noted that neither a Master's nor a Doctoral candidate is permitted, while registered as a full-time student, to accept more than 10 hours of paid work per week through the University.

3.  International Tuition Fee Scholarships (ITFS)
These scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the Graduate Program to which you have applied.  These scholarships are applied directly to the international differential tuition fee in varying amounts (up to approximately $4,800) and are awarded at the time an offer of admission is made.

4.  Elia Doctoral Scholarship
Canadian or international incoming doctoral students interested in being considered for the award will include in the admissions file a 2-page letter speaking to the award. The Graduate Program Director will then submit nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) by April 15th of each year. The awards can be held for up to four years and allow for funding to incoming doctoral students of up to $40,000 in the first year. Detailed information is available at the website of Admissions Office.

5. Graduate Fellowships for Academic Distinction (MA & PhD)

The Graduate Fellowships for Academic Distinction (GFAD) are awarded to both domestic/vise incoming students, with high prospects for future leadership in International Affairs. Selection criteria are based on Academic Accomplishments, Leadership potential and Experience in International Affairs. Eligible Disciplines include: (i) Environmental Protection (ii) Fine Arts (iii) Political Economy.

For further information click here

6. Chancellor Bennett Scholarships for the Liberal Arts (MA & PhD)

These scholarships are awarded to incoming students either entering a Master of Arts program or a PhD program in Liberal Arts on a fulltime basis, and have a record of high academic achievement. Students are selected based on academic accomplishments and financial need. To be eligible applicants must be a Canadian citizens, permanent residents and/or protected persons who are residents of Ontario.

For Masters information click here

For PhD information click here

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1.  Fieldwork Costs Fund
This is a program of funding for Master's and Doctoral students to defray the cost of thesis and dissertation research which must be carried out "in the field."   Major Research Paper researches are excluded.  Up to $50,000 will be available and a maximum of $5,000 will be awarded to each individual recipient.  Download an application form from  here and submit it to the Graduate Program Office (Room 409, HNES Building) by TBD by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

2.  Research Costs Fund
The Research Costs Fund helps subsidize students' own research expenses that are above and beyond those costs that are typically associated with graduate work, such as travel to sources of research, payment of subjects, supplies, services, photocopying, etc.   The Fund generally does not cover books, conference costs, subsistence and tuition fees. ("Generally" means that the Committee will award funds if they are convinced that the expenses are essential for the completion of the research and/or a cheaper alternative is not available.)  All full-time registered graduate students who are members (past and present) of CUPE are eligible for a grant. Master's students should note that Doctoral students take priority. Funding is awarded early Spring and early Fall. Click here for an application form.  Completed applications (for Fall 2008 competition) are to be submitted to the Graduate Program Office (Room 409, HNES Building) by Friday, October 17, 2008, 4:00 pm.

3.  Graduate Development Fund
The Graduate Development fund subsidizes travel costs for students who are presenting their scholarly or creative work outside the Toronto area. Funding is awarded early Spring and early Fall.  Application forms are available in Graduate Program Offices from mid-August through September and from mid-January through February. Click here for an application form.  Completed applications (for Fall 2008 competition) are to be submitted to the Graduate Program Office (Room 409, HNES Building) by Monday, October 6th,  2008, 4:00 pm.

4.  Travelling Fund
Up to $400 may be awarded by the Graduate Students' Association (GSA) to presenting students to cover the costs of travel to a conference.  Forms are available at the GSA office in Room 325, Student Centre Complex.

5.  Master's Major Research Paper or PhD Dissertation Production Costs

Full-time or part-time graduate students, who are or have been a member of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903 (CUPE 3903) Unit 1 and who submit either:

(a) a finalized Master's Major Research paper to their home graduate program; or

(b) a PhD Dissertation to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) for defense,

FGS will reimburse up to $200 or $400 towards the production cost of the final form of their Major Research Paper or PhD Dissertation respectively (the amount is subject to change upon the renewal of CUPE 3903 Unit 1 collective agreement), on receipt of invoices substantiating costs incurred.

(Eligible production costs include: transparencies, binding for two (2) bound copies, cerlox binding, photocopying of exam copies, final copies, laser cartridges, typing, disks, CD Roms, video, slides, photos etc. if used as part of or included in Major Research Paper.  Ineligible production costs include: hardware, mailing envelopes, stamps and couriers.)

They will get Wallaceberg Bookbinding to do the binding for as many copies as they want.  (An order form can be downloaded from here.)  However, only the binding costs of 2 bound copies will be reimbursed by FGS. 

To get a reimbursement,

(a) Master's students in the Critical Disability Studies program must present all invoices along with a completed Reimbursement of Thesis/Dissertation Production Costs Form (download it from here)  to the graduate program office (Room 409, HNES Building) for forwarding to FGS, after they have submitted a hardcopy and electronic copy of their finalized MRP to the graduate program office; or

(b) PhD students must present all invoices to the Thesis Secretary of FGS (Room 283, York Lanes) who will provide them with a Reimbursement of Thesis/Dissertation Production Costs Form to fill out, at the earliest opportunity, preferably when they submit 3 hardcopies of their finalized Dissertation to FGS.

Graduate students who are excluded from the above stated bargaining unit will NOT be reimbursed for this particular production costs.

6.  GSA Emergency Loan
The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) provides short-term interest-free loans to graduate students who encounter temporary financial difficulties. At present, the maximum amount loaned is $250.00 with a repayment schedule of four months. To qualify, you must be a full-time York University graduate student in good standing in the Program. To obtain a loan, contact GSA in person in Room 325, Student Centre or by phone at 416-736-5865

7.  FGS Bursary

Online applications are accepted twice annually - the first time is for both Fall/Winter terms and the second time is for Summer term.  Applications for Fall 2009/Winter 2010 terms is currently being accepted online here until October 13th, 2009.   To avoid last minute technical problems due to overwhelming requests, students are encouraged to apply online as soon as the application window is open.

8.  Off-Campus Work Permits Program for International Students
Full-time international students who meet the eligibility criteria and receive a work permit are able to work up to twenty (20) hours off-campus during the school year and up to forty (40) hours during winter holidays, reading week and summer break. Detailed information is available at the website of York International.

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Applicants to the Faculty of Graduate Studies are urged to apply for external scholarships, fellowships, and other awards tenable at York University. 

1.  Some of the more high-profile external scholarships are listed here.     See section D as below for other scholarships/bursaries.

2.  Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

If you apply early (by June 15) and provide all requested documentation, your loan documents will likely be available for pick up at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Room 283, York Lanes) by the end of August.  If you apply late in the summer, or after classes begin, your OSAP funds may not be available until October or November.   (Non-Ontario residents will apply to the student financial assistance program in your home province.)   OSAP funds are distributed in two installments (normally September and January).  A portion of the OSAP funds will be withheld to cover charges on your York student account.  Any remaining funds will be issued to your personal bank account through the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC).     For further details, please check out the OSAP website here.

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The following websites provide an extensive listing of scholarships/bursaries.   Click on the names for details.

• Association of Universities and College of Canada

• Scholarships Canada

• Student Awards

• School Finder

• Macleans.ca

• Ontario Colleges.ca

• Millennium Scholarships or Bursaries

• Aboriginal Scholarships or Bursaries

• Aboriginal Bursary System

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1.   Bursary for Students with Disabilities and Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities
For further details, please check out the government website here or the website of Office of Student Financial Services at York University here.

2.   Canada Access Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities

For further details, please check out the website here.

3.    News Release - February 1, 2007
McGuinty government helping post-secondary students With disabilities. New tuition policy, focus on links between education and employment mean more opportunities for success. For details, please check out this link

4.  Other

For further details, please check out the website here.

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