Overview Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 15 years. Working with 60 universities, thousands of companies, and both federal and provincial governments, Mitacs builds partnerships that support industrial and social innovation in Canada. Mitacs was founded in 1999 as a Canadian Network of Centres […]
Overview The Mackenzie King Scholarships were established as an independent trust under the will of the late Rt. Hon. William Mackenzie King (1874–1950). Two classes of Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship. Both are to support graduate study. Value and Duration Eligibility Deadlines How […]
Overview The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program will help shape researchers into engaged leaders who are conscious of the impact of their research, connected to the realities of the communities in which they work, and open to non-conventional forms of knowledge. Up to 15 Trudeau Scholars are selected each year nationally to support outstanding […]
Overview Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General by participating educational institutions, along with personalized […]
Overview The CGS-MSFSS Program supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at recognized universities abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGSMSFSS recipients contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian universities and affiliated research institutions and universities, or other research […]
Overview The Talent Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual who, at the nomination deadline, holds a SSHRC doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship or scholarship (including, but not limited to, a Canada Graduate Scholarship or Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship). Value and Duration Eligibility Deadlines and Application process Support
Overview In honour of the achievement of John Charles Polanyi, recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Government of the Province of Ontario has established a fund to provide annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are continuing to post–doctoral studies or have recently […]
What is a matching fund award? A matching fund award is comprised of money donated by a private donor that the University matches. The proportion that is matched varies per award (e.g. some are 50% donor funds, 50% university funds; while others are 60% donor funds, 40% university funds). I’m a full-time graduate student. How […]
Some York internal scholarships are matched by funds supported by the Ontario Government. To be eligible for these scholarships, an applicant must be a resident of Ontario, as defined by the residency requirement to qualify for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program). You must be able to meet one of the following in order to be […]
Are you an incoming graduate student? If so, we look forward to meeting you at GRAD@YorkU 2026: Incoming Student Social Fair This social event will be an opportunity for incoming graduate students to meet with our FGS team and campus partners, to learn about a variety of resources and services available to support your graduate journey. […]