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Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and QEII Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST)

Note: We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the 2027-2028 Tri-Council (CGRS D and CGRS M) Cover Sheet and the 2027-2028 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and QEII Only Application. The Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) application is unaffected. Please check this page regularly for updates. Overview Since 1975, Ontario, in partnership with Ontario’s publicly–assisted […]

St. George's Society of Toronto Endowment for Graduate Student Award

Overview The St. George's Society of Toronto Endowment for Graduate Student Award seeks to support graduate students with areas of research pertaining to British culture (i.e. English language and literature, history, art, science, social and political science, geography, environment), and health sciences, specifically in the area of nursing and nurse practitioners. Applicants must be Canadian […]

York University Retirees' Association (YURA) Graduate Award

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 […]

Martin Cohnstaedt Graduate Research Award for Studies in Non-Violence

Overview This research costs award is open to York graduate students engaged in researching some aspect of pacifism or non-violence (biographical, historical, international, philosophical, political, religious, social action, etc., or some combination of the above). The award will assist graduate students with travel costs and other related research expenses in Canada and abroad. Value and […]

Ambassador Gary J. Smith Award

Overview The Ambassador Gary Smith award is given to excellent Masters or Doctoral students whose area of specialization includes an international focus, preferably relative to Canadian Foreign Policy. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a Glendon College graduate studying […]

Penelope Jane Glasser Graduate Award

Overview This scholarship assists York students returning to university from a work or family career, who are pursuing a graduate degree in interdisciplinary studies or in interdisciplinary fields such as education, social work or women's studies. Preference will be given to those whose studies focus on women's studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents […]

Jaclyn and Michelle Marcus Award

Overview The Jaclyn and Michelle Marcus Award will be given to a York University graduate student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and is an Ontario resident* who demonstrates financial need. This award celebrates student volunteerism. It is available to students who demonstrate volunteerism through charitable work at York University or in the […]

David Hunter Jorgensen Memorial Award

Overview David Hunter Jorgensen was a graduate of the Master's program in English at York University and a member of the Doctoral program. His family has established this award in his honour, to recognize a Master’s or Doctoral student with a disability. Value and Duration Eligibility Deadlines Award Period (when the award will be paid) […]

CCCJ – John Lockwood Memorial Award

Overview John Lockwood (1913—1997) was a long time member and Honourary Chairman of the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews. This award honours his leadership in, and commitment to, breaking down the barriers of bigotry and discrimination. The award is given to students whose research is related to cultural diversity or cross-cultural understanding in Canada. […]

Abella Scholarship for Studies in Equity

Overview Named in honour of the 20th anniversary of the Abella Commission on Equality in Employment and in celebration of the appointment of Rosalie Abella to the Supreme Court of Canada, this scholarship is designed to provide support for an outstanding full–time graduate student at York University whose thesis, dissertation or major research paper touches […]