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.
Entrance Awards
Did you know that there are numerous financial aid opportunities available for students enrolling at York? The awards listed below can assist with tuition costs, allowing you to concentrate on your studies. Take a look at some of the available awards and apply now!

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.

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.
Search our Awards
The Italian Canadian Savings Foundation Summer in Italy Award
Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics
Value: Fixed
Offered: Summer
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need, Participate Exchange Abroad
Complete your FAAS profile.
The Janet Dowdell Memorial Award
School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: 570
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Complete your FAAS profile.
The Jimmy the Greek Scholarship
Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics
Value: 1200
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Complete your FAAS profile.
The John Alexopoulos Memorial Scholarship
Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics
Value: 1200
Offered: Fall
Complete your FAAS profile.
The Joseph Woods Memorial Prize
Department of History
Value: 200
Offered: Fall
Complete your FAAS profile.
The Karen Hadley Memorial Award
School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: 2000
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Complete your FAAS profile.
The Kitty and Lou Newman Memorial Graduate Scholarship in the Humanities
Value: 5000
Offered: Entrance
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need, Ontario resident
Complete your FAAS profile.
The LA&PS International Study Abroad Award
Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Fall, Summer, Winter
Demographic Requirement: International
Complete your FAAS profile.
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Honours Award
Department of Social Science
Value: 250
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Complete your FAAS profile.