Skip to main content Skip to local navigation
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS)
Home » Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

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.

Quick Links

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!

students at Keele Campus commons

Named in memory of Atkinson alumnus Arthur F. Williams, this award is available to a secondary school student entering his/her first year of undergraduate study at the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies who has completed at least one grade 12 university or university/college course (or the equivalent) in the Division of Canadian and World Studies and has a minimum overall average of 85 per cent. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, currently reside in the province of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. This award is renewable for one additional year.

Please complete and submit FAAS profile with attention to financial section - recipients will be selected based on those who successfully meet the award criteria and have financial need.

Value: $2,000

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies recognizes that students may be challenged in their pursuit of a postsecondary education because of limited financial resources. The Faculty is committed to providing such students with the opportunity to realize their goal to complete an undergraduate degree. Applicants must be admitted to the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies with a minimum admission average of 85 per cent. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. This award is renewable up to three times. To renew, recipients must be in a minimum of 18 credits, academically eligible to continue in an Honours program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, and continue to demonstrate financial need.

Please complete and submit FAAS profile with attention to financial section - recipients will be selected based on those who successfully meet the award criteria and have financial need.

Value: $1,700

The Columbia International Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to students from Columbia International College who are entering the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University with an admit average of 85% and higher. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 for students admitted with 85% - 89.9% and $2,000 for students admitted with 90%+.

No application required - Recipient(s) selected on basis of academic merit.

Value: $1,500

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies International Student Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to international students entering the Faculty with top academic standing of 90% or higher. Eligible candidates with a GPA between 90% to 94.9% will receive $2,000; candidates with a GPA of 95% or higher will receive $3000.

No application required - Recipient(s) selected on basis of academic merit.

Value: $2,000 - 3,000

The C. Jane Banfield Scholarship in the Social Sciences will be awarded to entering full time undergraduate students studying in any field of the social sciences in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, who demonstrate academic excellence. Please visit https://www.yorku.ca/laps/sosc/undergraduate-programs/ for a list of applicable programs. Preference will be given to students who participated in York's Bridging Program for Women. This scholarship was made possible through a generous bequest from the late Dr. C. Jane. Banfield (1930-2016) a graduate of UBC (LLB'54, MA'59) and LSE (PhD'73). Dr. Banfield was a professor in York University's Division of Social Science from 1968 to 1998. In the early 1970's she founded the Law & Society interdisciplinary program, the first of its kind in Canada, and served as a director for many years. She was appointed by York University President Ian Macdonald as the University's first adviser on the status of women, She was tireless in her concern for student achievement, inspired many, and often said "law is far too important to be just to lawyers". Dr. Banfield's husband was York University Professor Robert (Bob) H. Haynes OC (1931-1998), a distinguished science biologist, who served York from 1968-1992.

To be considered for this award, applicants must submit the scholarships and bursaries application available through MyFile. In addition, applicants must submit a one page statement outlining their academic goals and if applicable, how the bridging program will assist them with their success at York.

Value: $2,000

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.

Get Started and Apply Today

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!

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.

Contact Us

Search our Awards


E. Carl Smith Book Prize

Department of Politics

Value: 50
Offered: Winter

No application required - Recipient(s) selected on basis of academic merit

Learn More

E.B. Rowe Communications & Culture Politics & Policy Scholarship

Value: 100 - 2000
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need, Ontario resident

Complete your FAAS profile.

Learn More

Edward A. Beder Memorial Scholarship

Department of Economics, Department of Politics

Value: 750
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need

Complete your FAAS profile.

Learn More

Elizabeth Bentham Prize

Value: 500
Offered: Winter

Complete your FAAS profile.

Learn More

Elizabeth Sabiston Prize

Value: 360
Offered: Fall, Summer, Winter

No application required - Recipient(s) selected on basis of academic merit

Learn More

Ellen Baar Award in Social Science

Department of Social Science

Value: 1250
Offered: Winter
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need

Complete your FAAS profile.

Learn More

ENAACC Foundation Award for Black and Indigenous Students

Value: 1,000
Offered: Fall

To be considered for this award, applicants must complete the Student Financial Profile and must self identify as Black or Indigenous.

Learn More

ENAACC Foundation Bursary for Black and Indigenous Students

Value: 500
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need

To be considered for this award, applicants must complete the Student Financial Profile and must self identify as Black or Indigenous.

Learn More

Eric Koch Award

Department of Communication & Media Studies

Value: 250
Offered: Fall

No application required - Recipient(s) selected on basis of academic merit

Learn More

My goal is to make this world a better place for everyone. I think my four years at York University will help me find a career that allows me to fulfill my dreams and goals.

— Masoom Gaba

BA, Global Political Studies
International Student Award Winner (Global Leader of Tomorrow Award)

Photo of Masoom Gaba

The LA&PS Study Abroad Bursary helped me finance a part of my exchange. Through this award and York International Study Abroad Bursary, I was able to successfully complete my semester abroad. Without this support, it would be very difficult for me to finance my exchange.

— Noorin Pattni

BA, International Development Studies and Psychology

Photo of Noorin Pattni

I’m truly grateful and honoured to receive this scholarship. Without this award, getting international education wouldn’t be impossible.

— Musaddiq Ahmed

BA, Business & Society
International Student Award Winner (International Scholarship of Distinction)

Photo of Musaddiq Ahmed