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Ecole Polytechnique Montreal Women’s Memorial Scholarship

Overview York University established this graduate award in memory of the 14 women who died tragically at the Ecole Polytechnique on December 6, 1989. The award is designed to encourage women to enter science disciplines. The scholarship will be offered to an entering, full–time female candidate in a program of study leading to a Master […]

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

Hatanaka Family Football Awards

Overview The Hatanaka Family Football Awards will be granted to students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program and who play interuniversity football for York University. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are actively involved in […]

Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) Bursary

Overview The Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) Bursary is to be awarded to a graduate student pursuing research in an area relevant to urban development and planning, fine arts or environmental studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents or protected persons,  Ontario residents* and demonstrate financial need. How to Apply Contact Dr. Micha Fiedlschuster, Coordinator of the […]

Grace and David Taylor Graduate Scholarship

Overview The Grace and David Taylor Graduate Scholarship in Caribbean Studies is intended to support PhD students whose research is related to Caribbean studies so that they might focus on research during the fieldwork phase of their studies or while writing their thesis. Applications are reviewed and awarded by Centre of Research on Latin America […]