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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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Geography Undergraduate Achievement Award

Value: Fixed
Offered: Fall, Winter


George and Catherine Fallis Entrance Award

Value: 3500
Offered: Entrance
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need


George Doxey Bursary

Value: Varied Unspecified
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need


George Hopton Award

Department of Humanities, Department of Social Science, Department of Sociology, School of Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies, School of Social Work

Value: 1000
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Aboriginal Heritage, Demonstrated Financial Need, Single Parent


George Michie Memorial Scholarship

Value: 1250
Offered: Fall


George Tatham Memorial Bursary

Value: 525
Offered: Fall
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need


George Vari Award for Excellence and Good Citizenship

Value: 500
Offered: Convocation
Demographic Requirement: Demonstrated Financial Need


Gerry Erickson Essay Prize

School of Social Work

Value: 50
Offered: Winter


Glen Frankfurter Scholarship in Geography

Value: 3000
Offered: Fall, Winter