York University Presidential Scholarship for International Students 2025

York University is committed to giving a broad demographic of students access to a high quality, research-intensive learning environment committed to the public good. We champion diversity and inclusivity, embracing differing perspectives, peoples, and ways of knowing, and fostering global fluencies and cross-cultural knowledges.

Benefits

Up to 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.

Requirements

• 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 2025
• 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, 2025 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
• Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 15, 2025 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time