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United Empire Loyalist's Award

Overview Awarded to a student in the Master's or Doctoral program whose research is on a topic devoted to the study of the United Empire Loyalists during the time period of 1760-1841, their descendants and their legacy.  Such research may focus on the history of loyalists in the 13 colonies, Upper Canada, Lower Canada, Nova […]

Robert Cuff Fellowship for American History

Overview The Robert Cuff Fellowship provides travel grants to Master’s-Level or Doctoral students researching topics related to the United States. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in the York History Department or the Schulich School of Business. Applications will be received from both Master’s-Level and Doctoral students, but preference will be given to Doctoral students. […]

Hellenic Heritage Foundation International Graduate Fellowship in Modern Greek History

Overview The Hellenic Heritage Foundation International Graduate Fellowship in Modern Greek History is available to an international Masters or PhD student enrolled in the Graduate Program in History, specializing in Modern Greek History. The recipient must meet the program language requirements and be fluent in both written and oral English and Modern Greek, and must […]

Chancellor Bennett Masters Scholarship for Liberal Arts

Overview The Chancellor Bennett Masters Scholarship for Liberal Arts is available to a student entering a full-time Masters of Arts program who has achieved a minimum admission average of an A and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person and is an Ontario resident* who demonstrates financial need. Value and Duration Eligibility How to Apply […]

Chancellor Bennett Doctoral Scholarship for Liberal Arts

Overview The Chancellor Bennett Doctoral Scholarship for Liberal Arts is available to a student entering a full-time PhD program who has achieved a minimum admission average of an A and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person and is an Ontario resident* who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years provided […]

Ramsay Cook Bursary

Overview The Ramsay Cook Bursary has been established to honour the contributions to the study of Canadian history made by York historian Dr. Ramsay Cook. This award is open to doctoral students who are beyond the comprehensive examination stage of their studies and registered as full-time students at the time that they apply for this […]

Feminist Historical Research Scholarship

Overview The Feminist Historical Research Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student in History or Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies. The award is specifically to support research travel costs outside of Toronto. Preference will be given to students undertaken historical research and approaching their topic from a feminist perspective. How to Apply Contact For […]

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 […]