{"id":197,"date":"2020-07-22T14:36:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:11:24","slug":"york-science-scholars-award-yssa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/york-science-scholarships-and-awards\/york-science-scholars-award-yssa\/","title":{"rendered":"York Science Scholars Award (YSSA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alert alert-warning\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-0\">YSSA Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#e31837\"><strong>What is the York Science Scholars Award Program?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The York Science Scholars program provides up to 10 first-year entering students with awards worth $10,000 each.&nbsp; This Faculty of Science award is considered separately and in addition to any other York University or Faculty of Science admissions awards and scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The York Science Scholars Award of $10,000 is provided in two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$5,000 as an entrance scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$5,000 following a guaranteed summer research position after the first year of study<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:27%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Future Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/york-science-scholarships-and-awards\/\">York Science Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/admissions\/\">Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/info-for-admitted-students\/\">Info for Admitted Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/\">Future Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#e31837\"><strong>What makes this Award different?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At York\u2019s Faculty of Science, we acknowledge the importance of hands-on experience in academic and career success.&nbsp; The York Science Scholars Award program combines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$5,000 entrance scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guaranteed full-time, 12-week summer research position following a student\u2019s first year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$5,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the summer research position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leading-edge research facilities, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>one-on-one mentorship from outstanding faculty members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>York Science Scholar winners are given the valuable opportunity to earn tuition in a guaranteed summer position during their first summer while participating in advanced scientific exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e31837\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How do I apply?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the prestige of the York Science Scholars program, its $10,000 financial component, and, perhaps most significantly, the experience provided by the summer&nbsp;research&nbsp;placement, applicants to the York Science Scholars program have very competitive applications. Please begin the process of putting your application together very early. <strong>You may submit your application prior to receiving an offer of admission to York University\u2019s Faculty of Science.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Complete the application form<\/strong><br>You can fill out the application form through our online portal when the portal is open (Click \"Apply Now\" button below). Please open the YSSA Application Guidelines file below to view detailed instructions <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/11\/YSSA-Application-Guidelines-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YSSA Application Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Write your personal statements<\/strong><br>Please read the guidelines below carefully and complete two statements for your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/11\/YSSA-Personal-Statement-Guidelines-and-Topics-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal Statement Guidelines and Topics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Prepare and upload your resume<\/strong><br>Please include all paid employment, volunteer experience and any involvement in clubs and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4)&nbsp;Arrange for two references. Only one can be an academic reference (teacher).<\/strong><br>Choose references who know you well in a professional or academic setting and can write about your character and qualities. Please include two references, only one of which is an academic reference (teacher). Your second reference can also be a teacher if they are from a non-academic setting (e.g. a coach, volunteer supervisor, etc).<br><br>To be eligible for the YSSA, you must provide two (2) letters of reference. The reference letter form is available for download below. Please have your references fill out the reference letter form and email it directly to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231208170129\/mailto:science@yorku.ca\">science@yorku.ca<\/a>. Reference letters must be sent to us DIRECTLY by your references.&nbsp;<em>You cannot submit letters on behalf of your references<\/em>. All documents needed for your application, including your reference letters, must be received and date stamped by the deadline.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/11\/YSSA-Reference-Form-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YSSA Reference Letter Form<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for ensuring that these documents are submitted on time when applications are open or your application will be at risk of disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5) Submit your application!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>YSSA Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:135px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#e31837\"><strong>Past YSSA Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YSSA Winners Share Their Journey: YSSA Scholarship Success Stories\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IlCeLTjmJxw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"709\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9576\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/jacqueline-photo-786x1024-1-edited.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/jacqueline-photo-786x1024-1-edited.png 708w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/jacqueline-photo-786x1024-1-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/jacqueline-photo-786x1024-1-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title h5\">Jacqueline D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">The YSSA award has given me a chance to explore other subjects outside my major, broadening my skills in statistical analysis and data manipulation. It has allowed me to write a paper on a very current topic and has given me the opportunity to be mentored by professors with experience in the field. I have learned many new skills throughout the summer that will help me succeed in my university career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/yssa-winners\/\">Read More about Jacqueline<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"1062\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9577\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/Sakina-Hasnain.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/Sakina-Hasnain.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/Sakina-Hasnain-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/07\/Sakina-Hasnain-777x1024.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title h5\">Sakina H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the YSSA experience, I have had the opportunity to connect with other students as well as faculty. I was able to connect with other like-minded individuals and forge new friendships. It has also been an incredibly rewarding experience to work with distinguished members of the faculty and grow as a student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/yssa-winners\/\">Read More about Sakina<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2153\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/AA-YSSA-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/AA-YSSA-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/AA-YSSA-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/AA-YSSA-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/AA-YSSA-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/AA-YSSA-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/AA-YSSA-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title h5\">Aleeza Q<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">The York Science Scholar Award has given me the opportunity to fund my university experience in a nurturing environment that supports scientific exploration and global thinking. 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top-color:#f2f2f2;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#f2f2f2;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:4px solid #f2f2f2;border-left-color:#f2f2f2;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id197_fdb394-6e > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id197_fdb394-6e .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:4px solid #eeeeee;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id197_fdb394-6e .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id197_fdb394-6e > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#0e9cd1;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#0e9cd1;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:4px solid #0e9cd1;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id197_fdb394-6e kt-accordion-has-12-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane197_7b3e98-23\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Frequently Asked Questions  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:science@yorku.ca\">science@yorku.ca<\/a> if you do not find the answer to your question(s) below. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane197_0e1aa9-fc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who can apply? <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>YSSA Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All incoming first-year students, Canadian and International, who have applied for entrance to York University's Faculty of Science for full-time study starting in Fall 2026 are eligible to apply for this program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane197_074019-5a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How does the program work?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The YSSA program is a combination of an entrance scholarship and a guaranteed research placement in the summer after the first year of study. The placement is full time for 12 weeks and runs from May to August. Award winners are expected to commit for the full 12 weeks and are responsible for their own living expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$5,000 Entrance Scholarship:<\/strong><br>Upon enrolment and registration in the York University\u2019s Faculty of Science, the entrance scholarship will be credited to the student\u2019s account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$5,000 Summer Research Placement:<\/strong><br>In the winter term (January) of the first year, students will be matched with a summer research placement based on factors such as their area of study, research opportunities, and preferences. Upon successful completion of the summer placement, $5,000 will be credited to the recipient\u2019s York tuition account. Please note that a student must maintain a B+ average to retain their summer research placement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane197_a35657-20\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the award committee looking for in a competitive application?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>1) High academic achievement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Although we consider the YSSA applications holistically, competitive applications tend to have a minimum average of A- (80%, or its equivalent) and higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Demonstrated passion<\/strong>&nbsp;for science and community service, demonstrated leadership skills, and a desire to make a difference for their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Well-rounded<\/strong>&nbsp;candidates who demonstrate involvement beyond academics, for example, in community service, achievement in sports, the arts, or hobbies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) English Language Scores:<\/strong><br>For international students requiring an English language test for admission to York University, competitive English test scores are:<br>\u2022 YELT: band 1<br>\u2022 TOEFL: iBT 100<br>\u2022 IELTS: 7.5<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane197_54a03a-a7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">When will applications open?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>YSSA Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane197_a99b3a-93\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">When is the application deadline date? <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>YSSA Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application deadline is February 20, 2026 at 9:00Am EST (Toronto time)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane197_848510-95\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What other undergraduate science research opportunities are available?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In addition to the YSSA program, our undergraduate students have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/research\/undergraduate-research\/\">multiple opportunities<\/a>&nbsp;to gain scientific research experience in addition to research exposure in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research Practicum Courses:<\/strong>&nbsp;Students apply to work with researchers to advance Professors\u2019 research and Student work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research @York:<\/strong>&nbsp;Paid positions to work with professors in their labs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NSERC USRAs:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers prestigious paid Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRAs) every summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dean\u2019s Undergraduate Research Awards (DURA)<\/strong>: Exclusive to the Faculty of science, students undertake research in labs for 16 weeks over the summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capstone Project Courses:<\/strong>&nbsp;Independent research projects with the help of a supervising professor leading to publications in scientific journals or conference proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Biology Field Courses<\/strong>: In the field training in ecology and conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane197_17c787-a2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">All Application Guideline PDFs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/11\/YSSA-Application-Guidelines-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YSSA Application Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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