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.
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Winter application period is now open!
Please ensure you fully complete your profile, including the financial section, to see all funding opportunities available to you!
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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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Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies International Student Entrance Scholarship
Value: $2,000 - $3,000
Demographic Requirement: International
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Writing Prize
Dean's Office, Writing Department
Value: $125
Offered: Winter
Feminist Historical Research Scholarship
Department of History, School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Summer
First International Courier Award
School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: $1,000
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Frank & Nella Colantonio Award in Italian Canadian History
Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics
Value: $500
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
George and Catherine Fallis Entrance Award
Value: $3,500
Offered: Entrance
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
George Hopton Award
Dean's Office
Value: $1,000
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Aboriginal Heritage, Demonstrated Financial Need, Single Parent
George Tatham Memorial Bursary
Value: $525
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
George Vari Award for Excellence and Good Citizenship
Dean's Office
Value: $500
Offered: Convocation
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need