Overview
The York University Retirees' Association (YURA) Graduate Award was established in 2014. It will be awarded to full-time Master's students who demonstrate financial need and either a strong commitment to volunteerism in the community or active engagement in a student leadership role.
The YURA Graduate Award applications are available to eligible students in Faculties on the following rotational basis:
- In academic year 2023-2024, the award will be available to students enrolled in Business or Law.
- In academic year 2024-2025, the award will be available to students enrolled in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), Glendon or Education.
- In academic year 2025-2026, the award will be available to students enrolled in the Faculties of Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health, or Science.
A new three-year cycle following the above rotational pattern will be set for 2026-27 and beyond.
Applications are reviewed and awarded by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee.
Value and Duration
- Annually
- 3-4 awards valued at $1,500 each.
Eligibility (for 2023-24)
- Full-time registered York Master's student in the Business or Law
- Actively engaged in volunteer activities or in a student leadership role;
- A minimum academic standing of B+
- Demonstrate financial need.
Deadlines
- January 3 extended to January 25th, 2024
How to Apply
Students must complete the Award Submission Portal with the following information:
- The applicant's statement section should describe their experience in a volunteer or student leadership role; and
- Upload required materials, merged into one PDF file, 1) a copy of transcript for the most two recent years of study (an unofficial transcript or records from student account are acceptable); and 2) a letter of reference attesting to the applicant's community/student life involvement.
Also separately,
- Complete online Student Financial Profile;
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our FGS Staff Directory.