Overview The Burstow's York U. Scholarship in Antipsychiatry and Mad Studies supports graduate students conducting research and related scholarly and creative activities in the areas of Antipsychiatry and/or Mad Studies. Funds will support research on "resistance against psychiatry" in such areas as, but not limited to, critical mental health movements such as the psychiatric survivor […]
Overview Paula Yolanda Gowdie, a Black woman with African ancestry, completed her graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at York University as a part-time student. During this time, she was confronted with the lack of resources and services, including scholarships and awards, available to part-time graduate students, and particularly for Black graduate students. To help with […]
Overview The Dr. Abdus Salam (Nobel Laureate) Bursary will be awarded to graduate students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology at York University’s Markham Campus. Dr. Abdus Salam (1926-1996) was a pioneering theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate. He received the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the electroweak unification theory, becoming […]
Overview The Chancellor Bennett Graduate Bursary for the Study of Canadian Literature will be granted to recognize students' commitment and excellence in the study of Canadian Literature. To be eligible, applicants must be incoming Master's students engaging in study and/or research in Canadian Literature. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents or protected persons, residents of […]
Overview The Maria Stea Memorial Award was created to benefit graduate student researchers affiliated with the Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (BEEc). As an eternal tribute, the Maria Stea Memorial Award celebrates the unwavering dedication and tireless work of a remarkable individual in support of research at the York University Faculty of Science, […]
Overview This fund is designated to create an expendable award to support 6 BIPOC part-time scholars enrolled in a graduate research program while maintaining caregiving responsibilities and/or demonstrating meaningful commitment to community service. This award represents FGS’ commitment to DEDI and Access for All, acknowledging the barriers facing many scholars who balance advanced study with […]
Overview The Rocco Liegghio Memorial Entrance Award will be awarded to a graduate student pursuing energy-related research in Chemistry. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need. How to Apply Contact For more information, please visit the Graduate Program in Chemistry’s website.
Overview The Harold I. Schiff Graduate Scholarship in Atmospheric Chemistry will be given to an outstanding graduate of York University entering a York graduate program with a specialization in atmospheric chemistry. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need. How to Apply
Overview The Peter Moens/AGSBS Graduate Award in Biology will be given to a full-time continuing graduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Science’s Biology program who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in original research and who is an active member York University’s graduate student community through involvement with CUPE, GSA, AGSBS, Biology Symposium or FGS. […]
Overview The Iristel Graduate Award has been established to support promising graduate students in the field of optical physics. The award will be granted to two (2) full-time graduate students each year in the field of optical physics and will support research and related scholarly and creative activities. How to Apply Contact For more information, […]