The time of year when this award is offered. This gives you an idea about when you'll need to apply for the award. The most common is In-Course (Fall/Winter), indicating that the award happens during the Fall/Winter session.
Description
Details about the award's origins, purpose, and eligibility requirements. For example, some awards may require a minimum credit enrolment, a certain grade point average (GPA), enrolment in a specific Faculty, or a certain citizenship status.
Award Type
The type of award:
Bursaries are based on financial need. Therefore, students with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Scholarships are based on academic merit. Therefore, students with high academic standing are encouraged to apply.
Awards are based on both academic merit and financial need. Therefore, students with high academic standing and financial need are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
This explains how you can be considered for the award. Many of the awards simply require that you fill out the Student Financial Profile (SFP) for the current session. Other awards may, for example, ask for reference letters and personal statements outlining your extra-curricular involvement.
Application Process
• Apply via the online application form (https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/financialsupport).
• Minimum 'A' average or equivalent (York factor 8 or 9) required to be considered.
• Application form consists of a personal statement from applicant (500 words or less), financial profile, list of activities and volunteer experiences and one letter of reference.