Overview
The Lambert Family Award will be given to support incoming graduate students in the area of engineering or medicine. Until such a time as a medical school is established at York University, consideration will be given solely to qualified graduate students in the area of Engineering. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need.
Value and Duration
- Up to 2 awards of $2,200 each (Subject to change)
- Non-renewable
Eligibility
- Entering full–time Master's or doctoral student
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents and/or protected persons who are residents of Ontario
- Applicant must be studying in the area of Engineering
- Confirmation of financial need
Deadlines
- Graduate program deadline: Program nomination is due to FGS by January 30, 2026.
Graduate Program Responsibility
- Graduate programs are encouraged to identify and nominate outstanding candidates for this award. Nomination packages must be submitted to FGS by the deadline.
Documentation (supplied from the admissions file where possible)
- Research statement
- Two academic letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- A completed online Student Financial Profile
How to Apply
- Applicants for admission must be nominated by their graduate program.
- Current undergraduate students entering a master’s program, or master’s students entering a PhD program, should contact their proposed graduate program to request a nomination.
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our FGS Staff Directory.