Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
York University awards generous application-based scholarships to international applicants who have an exceptional academic profile, and demonstrate leadership through community service or excellence in the arts or sport. Students do not need an offer of admission to apply for York entrance awards and scholarships.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants;
• Must be an international student who is required to pay international tuition fees at York.
• Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2026
• Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies
• Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent
• Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement
• Must be officially nominated by a guidance counsellor, principal, or senior school official. Maximum of two nominations per school in each year are accepted
- Nomination Deadline: February 4, 2026
Value of Scholarship:
The York International Application-Based Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. President’s International Scholarship of Excellence: CAD$180,000 (CAD$45,000 over four years) {20 awards available}
ii. The Annie Demirjian '77 Scholarship: CAD$5,000 - CAD$10,000 {Available for two (2) international applicants who are admitted to Glendon with top academic standing (of 85% or higher) and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who are Francophone}
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into York.
- You will receive a 9-digit York reference number which is required for the application-based scholarship, within 5 business days of applying to York.
- Also, ensure that you submit your application for admission well in advance of the scholarship application deadline
ii. Complete and submit the online by the deadline at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time (the name, position, e-mail, and phone number of the nominator in the application form must be provided in the form).
Application Requirement:
- A personal statement that explains why you are an exceptional candidate for the PISE. Your statement must speak to your personal professional goals, leadership skills, commitment to volunteer work and/or extracurricular activities. The maximum word count for this statement is 500 words.
- A list of Extracurricular Activities & Community Involvement (maximum of 3)
- A list of Previous Awards (maximum of 3)
- Contact information for guidance counsellor, principal, or senior official at your high school that will nominate you for this award.
- (Optional) A reference letter highlighting your community involvement
- A financial profile indicating the estimated total amount of funding you will have to support your studies over the next three to four years.
iii. Ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by the deadline at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the York University International Scholarship Page or the scholarship links above.