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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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Outstanding Sociology Student Award

Department of Sociology

Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Summer
Demographic Requirement: Community Service, Extra Curricular Activities


Outstanding Student Leadership Award

Dean's Office

Value: 300
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Leadership, Extra Curricular Activities

2020-2021 Application
2021-2022 Application


Outstanding Student Volunteer Award

Dean's Office

Value: $250
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Community Service, Demonstrated Leadership, Extra Curricular Activities

2020-2021 Application
2021-2022 Application


Paul Simpson-Housley Award

Value: 0 - 550
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need, Ontario resident


Penny Jolliffe Scholarship in Communication Studies

Department of Communication & Media Studies

Value: 130
Offered: Winter


Peter and Basya Hunter Award

Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need, Ontario resident


Political Science Scholarship

Department of Politics

Value: 275
Offered: Winter


Randal Dooley Memorial Entrance Bursary

Value: 2475
Demographic Requirement: Community Service, Demonstrated Financial Need


Reva Orlicky Memorial & Founding Friends Award

Department of Communication & Media Studies

Value: 686
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need