Scholarships

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries for Incoming Students

York University offers a variety of scholarships and awards that recognize academic excellence, resilience and community leadership. Some financial awards require that you submit an application for consideration, while other entrance awards are automatically assessed and awarded at the time of your admission.

To determine your eligibility and explore your options for scholarships, awards and financial aid, please select the sentence below which best describes you:

York Entrance Scholarships & Awards

Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to international applicants.
Scholarships and awards for international students are limited and you should be prepared to support yourself throughout your studies at York. Awards which do not require an application are noted with "no award application required" — you are automatically considered for them.

For awards requiring an application, complete and submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form (dates to be confirmed).

Terms and Conditions:

• All undergraduate international students are required to pay the $2,000 non-refundable acceptance deposit regardless of scholarship status.
• All admission conditions must be satisfied, and the recipient must accept their offer of admission by the deadline indicated in their offer letter to maintain scholarship eligibility.
• Scholarship offers will be automatically deferred for applicants who defer their admission to the Winter 2026. Applicants who elect to defer their admission beyond the 2025-2026 academic year, will be subject to the scholarship program in effect at the new point of admission. 
• International entrance scholarships/awards are applicable to students paying international tuition rates only; York reserves the right to revoke or discontinue the scholarship if the recipient’s tuition category changes to domestic.
• The President’s International Scholarship of Excellence or the Tentanda Via Award cannot be held in conjunction with the York International Scholarship of Distinction International, the York International Merit Award International, the York International Merit Award International and the York International Transfer Award International but can be held with non-renewable faculty specific awards.