Overview The Bengt Lindqvist Human Rights Prize in Critical Disability Studies will be awarded to a student graduating from the Master’s Program in Critical Disability Studies who has produced the best Major Research Paper. Bengt Lindqvist’s leadership and dedication to the rights of persons with disabilities have had a profound and lasting effect on the […]
Overview In memory of Mary McEwan, who was a psychologist and scholar deeply concerned with women’s issues, this scholarship is annually offered one PhD dissertation produced at York University in the area of feminist scholarship. An Awards Committee of faculty affiliated with the Centre for Feminist Research will choose the winners. How to Apply Contact […]
Overview Through funding provided by the LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution, the Child/Youth Violence Research Assistantship provides the opportunity for a graduate student to work with the nominating professor in their ongoing research related to reducing violence in the lives of children and youth. In addition, this award will provide support […]
Overview The HSBC Exchange Award will be awarded to undergraduate or graduate degree students participating in an official York University-wide Exchange Program through York International and face social, financial or personal barriers that could (or may) inhibit their participation in an international educational program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 6.00 to qualify. How […]
Overview The Hedi Bouraoui Mediterranean Scholarship is awarded to the student, graduate or undergraduate, who presents the best research proposal or the best piece of academic work in the area of Maghrebian studies in a Mediterranean context. How to Apply Contact
Overview The Hatanaka Family Football Awards will be granted to students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program and who play interuniversity football for York University. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are actively involved in […]
Overview The Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) Bursary is to be awarded to a graduate student pursuing research in an area relevant to urban development and planning, fine arts or environmental studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents* and demonstrate financial need. How to Apply Contact Dr. Micha Fiedlschuster, Coordinator of the […]
Overview The Grace and David Taylor Graduate Scholarship in Caribbean Studies is intended to support PhD students whose research is related to Caribbean studies so that they might focus on research during the fieldwork phase of their studies or while writing their thesis. Applications are reviewed and awarded by Centre of Research on Latin America […]
Overview The Diana Massiah Caribbean Canadian Scholarship was created to support full-time undergraduate and graduate students at York University. To be eligible students must demonstrate academic excellence and have financial need. Recipients must have a clear and compelling passion for and a history with the Caribbean community or the Caribbean-Canadian community. The scholarship is renewable […]
Overview The Barbara Godard Prize for the Best Dissertation on the Study of Canada will be awarded annually to recognize a PhD candidate whose doctoral dissertation on a Canadian topic best advances the knowledge of Canada, transcends disciplinary boundaries, and demonstrates innovation in thought and/or methodology. How to Apply Contact