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 […]
Overview The Diana Massiah Caribbean Canadian Scholarship was created to support full-time undergraduate and graduate students at York University. To be eligible students must demonstrate academic excellence and have financial need. Recipients must have a clear and compelling passion for and a history with the Caribbean community or the Caribbean-Canadian community. The scholarship is renewable […]
Overview The Barbara Godard Prize for the Best Dissertation on the Study of Canada will be awarded annually to recognize a PhD candidate whose doctoral dissertation on a Canadian topic best advances the knowledge of Canada, transcends disciplinary boundaries, and demonstrates innovation in thought and/or methodology. How to Apply Contact
Overview The Gordon Darroch International Scholar Award will be granted annually to a full-time international Ph.D. student in any year of study enrolled in the Graduate Program in Sociology at York University. To be eligible for the award, students must be a fulltime international Ph.D. student and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Recipients can receive this […]
Overview The Wilhelm Cohnstaedt Social Justice Award will support a graduate student in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design or the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies whose research focuses on the principles of social justice and issues of human rights, equality, equity and inclusion. Priority will be given to research that […]
The Mary-Jo Nadeau Activist Scholar Award (The M.J.) for Graduate Students in Sociology was established by family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Mary-Jo Nadeau, a graduate (’05) of York University’s Graduate Program in Sociology. Her anti-racist feminist research and activism focused on white supremacy in the Canadian women’s movement, labour rights, anti-poverty campaigns, and Palestinian […]
Launched in the fall of 2021, the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF) program supports graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives through simple and timely access to funds. Activities that are supported by AEF include research, dissemination of scholarly or creative work as well as well as student-led initiatives, activities or events that advance […]
Overview The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and SSHRC CGS Doctoral Scholarships aim to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in undergraduate and graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities. Value and Duration Eligibility Deadline How to Apply Students […]
Overview The Research Cost Fund (RCF) assists with the costs directly connected to research undertaken by registered full-time York graduate students who are or have been members of CUPE 3903 within their current program of study. Applications are reviewed and allocations are determined by a four–person committee, consisting of: Value and Duration Eligibility Eligible Applicants […]
Overview The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health. For more information about the Vanier CGS, please visit the program website. Value and Duration […]