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Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

We want to recognize your academic success and provide a financial boost to those who need it. Not just a source of extra funds – scholarships, awards and bursaries are a great way to enhance your resume and university transcript, demonstrating your hard work and dedication to your studies.

If you have an unexpected financial need – short-term emergency funding is also available.

Financial Aid, Awards & Scholarships (FAAS App) is transforming the way you get access to financial aid!

Did you know that York University is transforming the way students get access to the many financial aid, awards and scholarship opportunities that are available to them? York is also making it easier for faculty and staff to adjudicate and distribute the awards.

Want to know more? Watch this short, animated video.

Fall applications now open!
Winter application period starts: January 6, 2025.

Please ensure you fully complete your profile, including the financial section, to see all funding opportunities available to you!

FAAS App


Discover opportunities

Everything you need to know to apply for awards and bursaries is in one place.


Accessible year round

You can login and complete your profile anytime during the calendar year.


Track your progress

You can now check on the status of your application when you login to your account!

Questions?

We’re here to help answer any questions you may have about scholarships, awards and bursaries. Email awdslaps@yorku.ca for more information.

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Kilbourn Award in the Humanities

Department of Humanities

Value: 800
Offered: Winter


Kingsley Abu Imonikhe Graduate Award

Value: Fixed
Offered: Winter


KWA Partners Scholarship

School of Human Resource Management

Value: 1150
Offered: Fall


LA&PS Student Experience Fund

Value: Fixed
Offered: Fall, Summer, Winter
Demographic Requirement: Community Service, Demonstrated Leadership, Extra Curricular Activities


LA&PS Undergraduate Incentive Award

Value: Fixed
Offered: Fall


Labour Studies Student Achievement Prize

Department of Social Science

Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Fall, Winter


Lex MacKenzie Scholarship

Department of History

Value: 365
Offered: Winter


Lillian Lerman Book Prize

Department of Social Science

Value: 50
Offered: Fall


Linda Heather Lamont-Stewart Scholarship in Canadian Literature

Value: 5000
Offered: Winter