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 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 Dorothy Rowe Visual Cultures & Canada Graduate Award is intended to stimulate and support the study of visual cultures and Canada. It will be offered annually to a student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and an Ontario resident* demonstrating financial need and academic excellence, who is entering the Graduate Program […]
Overview The Susan Crocker and John Hunkin Scholarship in the Fine Arts will be awarded to new PhD students, beginning a degree in a Fine Arts program in York University's Faculty of Graduate Studies. Recipients must have a minimum "B" average, be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents*, and must demonstrate financial need. […]
Overview The Susan Crocker and John Hunkin Scholarship in the Fine Arts will be awarded to new MFA/MA/MDes students, beginning a degree in a Fine Arts program in York University's Faculty of Graduate Studies. Recipients must have a minimum "B" average, be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents*, and must demonstrate financial need. […]
Overview The Jacques Israelievitch Scholarship in Interdisciplinary Arts will be granted to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design. The scholarship will be granted to incoming students, but in any year where no incoming student qualifies the award may be granted to a graduate student in a higher […]
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 […]