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Dean’s Scholarship for Women in Science

Overview The Dean’s Scholarship for Women in Science supports female Doctoral and Master's students in the Faculty of Science. Launched on the 2021 UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the scholarship supports domestic female students entering a graduate program in the Faculty of Science who demonstrate leadership skills, academic excellence, and research […]

Rocco Liegghio Memorial Entrance Award

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.

Harold I. Schiff Graduate Award in Atmospheric Chemistry

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

Peter Moens/AGSBS Graduate Award in Biology

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. […]

Iristel Graduate Physics Award

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, […]

Carswell Scholarship in the Faculty of Science

Overview The Carswell Scholarships will be awarded to an incoming PhD student in the Faculty of Science, who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement. Value and Duration Up to 2 awards of $10,000 each (Subject to change) Non-renewable Eligibility Must be an Incoming Doctoral student in the Faculty of Science Domestic or international Contact Graduate Program Assistant or Graduate […]

Mary McEwan Memorial Award

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 […]

LaMarsh—Child/Youth Violence Research Award

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 his/her ongoing research related to reducing violence in the lives of children and youth. In addition, this award will provide support […]

HSBC Exchange Award

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 […]

Hedi Bouraoui Mediterranean Scholarship with Emphasis on the Maghreb

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