York University has numerous awards, bursaries, scholarships and prizes that are awarded through Student Financial Services, the Faculty and the Schools and Departments.
University Awards:
Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships and Prizes
Students are encouraged to apply for Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships and Prizes. More information on these opportunities can be found through Student Financial Services.
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Faculty Awards:
Lillian Wright Maternal-Child Health Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship
Awarded to students in the Faculty of Health who meet the eligibility requirements and who demonstrate an interest in the area of maternal-child health.
March of Dimes Canada Graduate Scholarship
Awarded to graduate students in the Faculty of Health who are engaged in or planning thesis or dissertation research on the recovery of stroke survivors.
Sammy Graduate Scholarship in Autism Research
Awarded to full time graduate students in the Faculty of Health who are engaged in or plan to carry out thesis or dissertation research on the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of autism.
Gold Medal for Outstanding Leadership
Awarded to a graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Health who has demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding contributions to undergraduate student life at York University.
Silver Medal for Outstanding Leadership
Awarded to a graduating undergraduate student in the Faculty of Health who demonstrates outstanding leadership skills and potential through involvement and initiative in Faculty of Health organizations and activities.
Silver Medal for Academic Merit
Awarded to a Faculty of Health graduating student for outstanding academic achievement. The medal will be presented to the student with the highest cumulative grade point average in the graduating class.
Schools & Department Awards:
School of Health Policy & Management
School of Kinesiology & Health Science
School of Nursing
Department of Psychology



