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The LA&PS International Study Abroad Award

The LA&PS International Study Abroad Award provides additional support to LA&PS students approved for study abroad experiences. Registered students who demonstrate academic excellence where a financial barrier inhibits their participation in a study abroad experience are welcome to apply.

Alumni Award for Commitment to Student Experience and Engagement

The Alumni Award for Commitment to Student Experience and Engagement honours a student leader in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for his or her outstanding contribution to student engagement throughout the academic year and for his or her efforts to engage current students with alumni. This award is supported by Alumni and […]

George Hopton Award

The George Hopton Award was established by the former Atkinson Students’ Association (ASA) and friends, to honour Professor Hopton, retired Professor of Humanities at York University, ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church, and former Master of Atkinson. Professor Hopton was an advocate for redressing systemic imbalances and social injustices. This award is intended to recognize […]

Atkinson Students' Association Scholarship

Students must have completed at least 48 Liberal Arts & Professional Studies credits with a cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+). No more than two scholarships may be awarded in any one discipline. The Atkinson Students' Association established this scholarship to recognize five students for their academic excellence. No more than two of the […]

Dean's Award for Research Excellence (DARE)

The Dean’s Award for Research Excellence, or DARE, gives you the opportunity to fully engage in a professional research project with one of our world-class faculty members. Over the summer term, you’ll participate in hands-on experience and one-on-one mentoring while working in your area of interest.

George Vari Award for Excellence and Good Citizenship

The George Vari Award for Excellence and Good Citizenship will recognize a graduating student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for their outstanding academic achievement and community service. Demonstrated financial need will also be considered when selecting the recipient for this award.

Outstanding Student Leadership Award

The Outstanding Student Leadership Award honours student leaders in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for exceptional contribution to an undergraduate student association in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. It recognizes outstanding achievement in enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience through leadership, commitment and innovation.

Dean's Award for Academic Excellence

Awarded to the students with the highest sessional grade point average based on a course load of at least 30 credits in each of first-, second-, third- and fourth-year in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies.

Columbia International LA&PS Entrance Scholarship

The Columbia International Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to students from Columbia International College who are entering the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University with an admit average of 85% and higher. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 for students admitted with 85% - […]