Application for the Entrance Scholarships 2027 at York University is currently ongoing from suitably qualified international students who are interested in studying an undergraduate degree program in Canada with financial aid starting from the 2027 academic year.
The Entrance Scholarships offers financial support of up to CAD $180,000 annually for four years to eligible international undergraduate students with outstanding academic result who are looking to study in York University, Canada from the 2027 academic year. The Undergraduate Scholarships ranges from automatic merit awards to competitive scholarships that recognizes leadership and community involvement.
Every year, York University offers several scholarships to help international students manage their education expenses and while some of these awards are granted automatically based on admission results, others require a separate scholarship application and, in certain cases, nomination by the applicant’s high school.
Other available scholarships at York University includes:
- York Automatic Entrance Scholarship
- Tentanda Via Award
- President’s International Scholarship of Excellence
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be international students applying to an eligible undergraduate programme at York University.
- Be subject to international tuition fees.
- Meet the academic admission requirements for their chosen programme.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance.
- Provide evidence of leadership, extracurricular involvement or community service where required.
- Meet the specific conditions of the scholarship for which they are applying.
For the President’s International Scholarship of Excellence, applicants must additionally have a minimum final admission average of 80% or equivalent and be nominated by an authorised official of their high school.
Applicants do not need to have received an admission offer before submitting a competitive scholarship application, but must first apply to York University and obtain a York reference number.
Scholarship Benefits
- Scholarships worth up to CAD $180,000 over four years.
- Financial assistance toward tuition and other educational expenses.
Method of Application
Follow these steps to apply for the Entrance Scholarships 2027 at York University:
- Apply for an eligible undergraduate programme at York University through the official admission process.
- Obtain your York University reference number after submitting your admission application.
- Visit the International Scholarship Application Portal and complete the application for awards requiring separate submissions.
- For the President’s International Scholarship of Excellence, arrange for your school official to submit the required nomination and reference before the nomination deadline.
Note: Applicants seeking automatic entrance scholarships do not need to submit a separate scholarship application.
Required Documents
- Academic transcripts and admission information.
- York University reference number.
- Personal statement of up to 500 words.
- Details of extracurricular activities and community involvement.
- Information about previous academic or personal awards.
- Financial profile.
- School nomination and reference letter, where required.
Application Deadline:
- January 27, 2027: Deadline for competitive international scholarship applications.
- February 4, 2027: Deadline for required school nominations and references.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
