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YORK U SCIENCE SCHOLARS AWARDS

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Application Deadline:  March 1st, 2024 at 12:00pm NOON (ET)

LOCATION: Canada

York University’s Faculty of Science eagerly awaits applications for its prestigious York Science Scholars Award (YSSA) program.  In keeping with our vision of preparing global thinkers to advance knowledge and human progress, the Science Scholars program nurtures the intellectual and career development of high-achieving, passionate science students entering our Faculty.

ELIGIBILITY:

All incoming students, Canadian and International, who have applied for entrance to the York University Faculty of Science for full-time study starting in Fall 2024 are eligible to apply for this program.

BENEFIT:

The York Science Scholars program provides up to 12 first-year entering students with awards worth $10,000 each.  This Faculty of Science award is considered separately and in addition to any other York University or Faculty of Science admissions awards and scholarships:

$5,000 entrance scholarship

guaranteed full-time, 12-week summer research position following a student’s first year

$5,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the summer research position

leading-edge research facilities, and

one-on-one mentorship from outstanding faculty members

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.

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PRESIDENT’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE AT YORK UNIVERSITY, CANADA

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Application Deadline: February 15, 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

LOCATION: Canada

The President’s International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who are entering their first year of a four-year undergraduate degree program at York University and demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada

Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2024

Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award) 

Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable)

Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement (where applicable)

Must upload one letter of recommendation or other supporting documents as applicable

Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by February 15, 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 15, 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

BENEFIT:

Twenty (20) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $45,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $180,000 over four years.

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