Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of February, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
York University is awarding the Alumni Award of Distinction Scholarships to two exceptional Canadian students in their final year of study in a secondary school who will be seeking admission into first year of undergraduate study at York University in any discipline.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Have a minimum admission average of 90% or equivalent
ii. Have other accomplishments such as leadership in community service, achievement in arts or sports, or excellence in other areas of individual endeavour which demonstrates the wholeness of the person and grace of character
Value of Scholarship:
The Alumni Award of Distinction Scholarship is valued as CAD$8,000 (x 4 years).
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into York University by January 15.
ii. Submit the scholarships and bursaries application available through http://www.yorku.ca/myfile. You do not need an offer of admission to apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries.
- You must select the Alumni award from the list available and complete the following sections: extracurricular activities, community service, and a personal statement.
iii. In addition, you must submit three letters of recommendation by the February 15 deadline (refer to http://sfs.yorku.ca/scholarships/ for Letter of Reference Guidelines). Letters can be mailed to:
Scholarships and Bursaries,
W223 Bennett Centre for Student Services,
York University,
4700 Keele St., Toronto,
ON, M3J 1P3
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the York University Undergraduate Scholarship Page.