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Study Abroad: Funding

We are committed to offering global experiences that enable students to grow and learn about the world. To help you achieve your goals, LA&PS and York University have established a variety of funding opportunities including awards, scholarships, and bursaries that support global learning. Take a look through the available awards to see which one(s) you maybe eligible for.

LA&PS International Study Abroad Award

Current registered LA&PS undergraduate students (domestic or international) with a minimum GPA of 5.00 (C+) are eligible to apply. Students from other YorkU faculties are not eligible for this award and should contact their home faculty for information on funding opportunities. Similarly, graduate students are not eligible and should contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for information on funding opportunities. 


Who is Eligible?

Current registered LA&PS undergraduate students (Canadian or international) with a minimum GPA of 5.00 (C+) are eligible to apply. Graduate students should contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for information on funding opportunities.

Applicants must also be approved for one of the following York University sanctioned global learning opportunities: 

  • LA&PS Summer Study Abroad faculty-led course (3.0 or 6.0 credits)
  • LA&PS Summer Study Away faculty-led course (3.0 or 6.0 credits) 
  • York International Summer Study Abroad faculty-led course (3.0 or 6.0 credits)
  • York International Academic Exchange (one or two terms) 
  • York International Global Internship 
  • York International Placement Practicum abroad 
  • Experiential field trip abroad in a LA&PS course  
  • International conference presentation 

Students are eligible to receive one award within an academic year and a maximum of two awards in the duration of their studies (as long as one is associated with a student exchange program).


Award Confirmation

You will be notified of the decision via e-mail within two weeks of Students will usually be notified of the award confirmation decision via e-mail within four weeks of submitting their application. Students that apply for funding more than 3 months in advance of their departure date (ex. Students that apply for funding in April but do not begin their academic exchange until September) should not expect to receive any funding prior to the month before their departure.

Awarded funds will be deposited into your student account at York University. You may request a refund via Student Financial Services to transfer the award from your student account to your bank account.

Students who apply for an International Study Abroad Award can also apply to York International for additional funding, but are not guaranteed to receive both awards.

Funding for the LA&PS International Study Abroad Award comes from various donation pools, so your award confirmation may state that you have received funding from a different source.


Deadlines

Students should apply for funding 4 to 8 weeks prior to their official date of departure or start date of the activity to allow time for the funding to be posted to their accounts. Awards are intended to provide support to eligible undergraduate students for their upcoming study abroad – retroactive applications (e.g. applications made while you are abroad or after you have returned) will not be considered.

Please note: Students must use their YorkU e-mail address to apply as e-mail addresses from outside the York organization are not supported by the application platform. If your @my.yorku.ca e-mail address is not working, please input your YorkU e-mail address using only @yorku.ca.

How Much Could I Receive?

  • Summer Study Abroad or Away faculty-led course (3.0 or 6.0 FCE): Depending on eligibility, students will be granted study abroad funding following the chart below. Funding amounts are determined based on program duration, destination, and associated cost of living in destination.
DestinationDurationMax Funding Amount
Europe1-2 weeksUp to $500 
Europe2-3 weeks Up to $600 
Europe3-4 weeks Up to $700 
Asia1-3 weeks Up to $700 
Asia3-4 weeks Up to $1000 
Latin America1-2 weeks Up to $250 
Latin America3-4 weeks Up to $500 
North America1-2 weeks Up to $500 
North America2-3 weeks Up to $600 
North America3-4 weeks Up to $700 
  • Short-term study abroad programs (less than 3.0 FCE): Up to $500, depending on program type, duration, destination and availability of funds.
  • Experiential field trip abroad in a LA&PS course: Up to $500, depending on program type, duration, destination and availability of funds.
  • International conference presentation: Up to $500 depending on program type, duration, destination and availability of funds.
  • York International Academic Exchange: Depending on the availability of funds, students will be funded at the maximum level following the chart below.
DestinationFunding for One (1) TermFunding for Two (2) Terms
U.S. – ContinentalUp to $1,000Up to $1,200
U.S. – HawaiiUp to $1,200Up to $1,500
Caribbean and Central AmericaUp to $1,000Up to $1,200
Northern South AmericaUp to $1,000Up to $1,200
Southern South AmericaUp to $1,200Up to $1,500
Western EuropeUp to $1,000Up to $1,200
Eastern EuropeUp to $1,200Up to $1,500
Middle East and Central AsiaUp to $1,200Up to $1,500
AsiaUp to $1,200Up to $1,500
Indian subcontinentUp to $1,200Up to $1,500
Australia and New ZealandUp to $1,500Up to $1,500

Other Study Abroad Funding

There are a variety of other study abroad awards available to students from all Faculties and Schools at York University. These endowed awards help students offset the cost of their participation in international experiences and are made possible by generous donors to the university.  


LA&PS Endowed Awards

The Italo-Canadian Youth Club established this bursary in honour of one of its members to promote the understanding of the Italian language and culture in Canada. The Italo Canadian Youth Club Pasquale Manna Award for Student Experiences in Italy is open to students (undergraduate or graduate) enrolled in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies who are taking part in an experiential educational opportunity in Italy. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

A Student Financial Profile application is not required to be eligible for this award. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at lapsdlll@yorku.ca and copying Prof. Samia Tawwab, Italian Studies Coordinator, at abdel@yorku.ca.

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The Leonardo Cianfarani Memorial Award for Travel to Italy supports a student (undergraduate and graduate) in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies who is taking part in an experiential educational opportunity in Italy. The recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected person, Ontario Residents and who demonstrate financial need. This bursary is named after the late Leonardo Cianfarani who was an eminent member, and one of the early champions of Toronto's Italian community.

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies will select the recipient.

The award will be given to one or more students in the Summer in Italy Program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies who have a minimum overall grade point average of 5.00 (C+). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario who demonstrate financial need.

Applications are available to students participating in the Summer in Italy Program in the Department of Literatures, Languages and Linguistics.

A Student Financial Profile application is not required to be eligible for this award. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at lapsdlll@yorku.ca and copying Prof. Samia Tawwab, Italian Studies Coordinator, at abdel@yorku.ca.

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To honour one of the founding members of the Ontario Formwork Association, and the Association itself, by providing yearly awards to student(s) taking part in the LA&PS Summer in Italy Program.

Applications are available to students participating in the Summer in Italy Program in the Department of Literatures, Languages and Linguistics.

A Student Financial Profile application is not required to be eligible for this award. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at lapsdlll@yorku.ca and copying Prof. Samia Tawwab, Italian Studies Coordinator, at abdel@yorku.ca.

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Awarded to students participating in the Summer in Italy program who have a minimum overall grade point average of 5.00 (C+). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. This award is made possible by the generous donation of the Italian Home Bakery.

Applications are available to students participating in the Summer in Italy Program in the Department of Literatures, Languages and Linguistics.

A Student Financial Profile application is not required to be eligible for this award. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at lapsdlll@yorku.ca and copying Prof. Samia Tawwab, Italian Studies Coordinator, at abdel@yorku.ca.

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Value: $1,000 CAD

This scholarship is awarded to assist a student in the Department of English (Keele Campus) who has completed at least four English courses and who proposes to travel to Europe, especially France. This travel might be specifically for the purpose of study, but this would not be a necessary qualification for the award. The departmental committee reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

Further information regarding this award may be obtained by contacting the Department of English at lapsengl@yorku.ca.

Value: $500 CAD

The Department of Communication & Media Studies York International Exchange Award is given to a Communication Studies major who has completed a York University International Exchange, is currently completing their Honours degree, who has a high overall GPA, and who can demonstrate financial need.

To be considered, students need to submit a short description of their exchange (which could be in the form of a letter or a video) outlining the value of their experience; they also need to agree to publicize their exchange on the department's web site to further other students' exchanges. Contact the Department of Communication and Media Studies at lapscomn@yorku.ca.

The Martin and Maria Singer Study Abroad Award will be awarded to a full-time continuing undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies who is participating in one of York's international exchange or study abroad programs. To be eligible recipients must have a minimum GPA of 6.00. 

Students who have been accepted to a study abroad or international exchange program can complete a general funding application form available online at http://laps.yorku.ca/student-resources/study-abroad/funding/ to be considered for appropriate mobility awards. 


York International Endowed Awards

York International is pleased to be able to assist students in accessing scholarship and bursary funding to help offset the cost of their participation in a Global Learning Initiative.


Study in Israel Scholarships

Students participating in an international mobility experience in Israel may be eligible for one of the many scholarships offered through the Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies at York University. Check the website for eligibility and application information.  

Learn More

For more information please contact the Study Abroad Team.