Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

Scholarship recipients are selected largely on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Academic excellence and financial need are the primary criteria for an award. There are a number of scholarships and awards available to assist undergraduate students in meeting the costs of university education.

Bursaries and awards are granted on the basis of student financial need, with some consideration given to academic progress. Some awards will have additional criteria which you can find on the individual award descriptions. Students who are applying for York bursaries, are also encouraged to apply for OSAP or for the student financial assistance program in their home province. Visit the OSAP Web site for details on applying and on the new grant programs available to students in certain income categories.

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Note: Student Financial Services is responsible for approving all new awards at York University. Award creation is guided by the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Policy on Scholarships and Awards and award criteria is reviewed for this purpose.