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YORK U SCIENCE SCHOLARS AWARDS

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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YORK U INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Application Deadline: February 1, 2024

LOCATION: Canada

Are you a high school student that demonstrates leadership through community service or excellence in sports or the arts? This international student scholarship is available to students who have applied for an undergraduate program in the Faculty of LA&PS.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an international student who requires a permit to study in Canada.

High school applicants only. No previous college or university experience allowed.

You must first apply to study for an undergraduate LA&PS program starting Fall 2024 and submit your application to the university no later than February 1, 2024.

You MUST submit the scholarship application by February 15, 2024.

Minimum academic standing of “B+” average grade required.

Community service, art or sport achievement or other individual achievement required.

1 Letter of recommendation from your high school teacher or school counsellor is required.

BENEFIT:

Fifty (50) of these scholarships are awarded each year, valued at $10,000 per year. The scholarship is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if you maintain high academic standing (B GPA) each year, which would bring the total funding to $40,000 over four years.

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