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
Department of Sociology Undergraduate Student Award for Excellence
Department of Sociology
Value: 300
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Community Service
Complete your FAAS profile.
Derek S. Hau-Guzmann Memorial Scholarship
Department of Philosophy
Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Winter
Complete your FAAS profile.
Desmond Hart Memorial Book Prize
Department of History
Value: 200
Offered: Fall
Complete your FAAS profile.
Donald Jackson Prize
Department of French Studies
Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Winter
Complete your FAAS profile.
Doreen Silver Prize in Philosophy
Department of Philosophy
Value: 250
Offered: Fall
Complete your FAAS profile.
Doris Anderson Canadian Bursary
School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: 515
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Complete your FAAS profile.
Doris Anderson Research Fellowship
School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: 1035
Offered: Summer
Complete your FAAS profile.
Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos Undergraduate Scholarship in Hellenic Studies
Department of Humanities
Value: Fixed
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Complete your FAAS profile.
Dr. Vara P. Singh Bursary
School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
Value: 1140
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need
Complete your FAAS profile.