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The Janet Dowdell Memorial Award

Awarded to a second- or third-year student majoring or minoring in Women’s Studies who has maintained good standing in full-time studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. Established in honour of Janet Dowdell, a devoted and active mature student who was awarded the Commemorative […]

Dr. Vara P. Singh Bursary

Awarded to a student who entered York University through the Bridging program and has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00 (B). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in a major or minor in women’s […]

Sarojini Rowland Bursary

Awarded to a student who entered York University through the Bridging program. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in a major or minor in women’s studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. This award is made in memory of Mrs. Sarojini Rowland.

Arriscraft Bursary

Awarded to a student currently enrolled in a major or minor in women’s studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

Virginia Sawyer Award

Awarded to a student enrolled in a major or minor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies. Preference will be given to students who entered the university under the mature student admission basis category. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

Donald Jackson Prize

Established to honour Professor Donald Jackson, upon his retirement, for his extensive contribution to the University. The recipient of the award must be a French major or minor, have a cumulative GPA of 7.00 (B+) or higher in French Studies courses, and have at least two 8.00's in the last academic year.

Department of English Retirees' Scholarship OSOFT II

The award will be given annually to the top student, based on cumulative grade point average, majoring or minoring in the Department of English (Keele Campus). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. Recipients must also have completed at least 21 credits in English, and […]

Babs Burggraf Award in Creative Writing

The Babs Burggraf Award in Creative Writing offers financial assistance to a Year 4 student majoring or minoring in creative writing with proven talent and achievement in the area of short story writing. Faculty members in the program will nominate Year 4 students (successful completion of at least 84 credits) who have submitted short stories […]