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FGS 60th Anniversary Award

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 […]

Lambert Family Award

Overview The Lambert Family Award will be given to support incoming graduate students in the area of engineering or medicine. Until such a time as a medical school is established at York University, consideration will be given solely to qualified graduate students in the area of Engineering. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or […]

Carswell Scholarships in the Lassonde School of Engineering

Overview The Carswell Scholarships will be awarded to incoming Doctoral students in the Lassonde School of Engineering, who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Value and Duration Eligibility Deadline How to Apply Documentation Assessment Process Contact

Roderick Guthrie Graduate Scholarship

Overview The Roderick Guthrie Graduate Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming or continuing full-time graduate student in a Master's or PhD level of study at the Lassonde School of Engineering whose area of study/research is related to Process Engineering Metallurgy and/or related Environmental/Energy Issues. Value and Duration Eligibility Deadline Allocation Process The Lassonde School of […]

Patel Family Fighting Spirit Award

Overview The Patel Family Fighting Spirit Award will recognize students who are able to persevere and overcome life’s ups and downs with a fighting spirit by achieving the greatest jump in grade point average from one year to the next. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in full-time studies at the Lassonde School of Engineering are […]

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in Mechanical Engineering

Overview The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizes up to two exceptional teaching assistants (TAs) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The award honours the importance of teaching as one of the core missions of the Department and aims to inspire graduate students to give increased attention to teaching and learning processes. To be eligible for […]

Mercedes T. Richards and Jane St. Amour Award in Engineering

Overview The Mercedes T. Richards and Jane St. Amour Award in Engineering was established to support research and related scholarly activities. The award will benefit a full–time international student enrolled in a PhD or Master's program within the Lassonde School of Engineering who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need. Preference will be given to students […]

Excellence Award for Graduate Research–in Mechanical Engineering

Overview The Excellence Award in Graduate Research recognizes the outstanding research achievement of graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. There are two awards: one at the Master’s level, and another at the PhD level. Candidates must meet all the following criteria at the time of application: How to Apply Contact For more information, […]

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 […]