Many graduate students at 91亚色 are successful in winning prestigious external or internal scholarships and you are encouraged to seek eligible opportunities. The university also offers bursaries and other support funds to assist with your scholarly and research activities. Common types of funds include the following:
External awards such as SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR doctoral and CGS-Masters programs, as well as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship;
Bursaries听that are allocated based on demonstrated financial听need;
Research support funds to cover expenses related to scholarly and research activities;
Donor-supported internal awards: To find internal award opportunities, please use the award search.
Information about graduate funding as well as tuition fees are available here. Visit also this page to learn about graduate student employment types, including the Teaching Assistantship (TA), Graduate Assistantship (GA) and Research Assistantship (RA).
For further information, please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies scholarships and awards page or please contact the Graduate Program Assistant.
Graduate Program or Faculty Specific Awards
Overview
The Elia Scholars Program is 91亚色鈥檚 most prestigious graduate award for incoming domestic or international doctoral students. The Elia Scholars Program enables 91亚色 to attract doctoral students of the highest possible caliber, and ensures that those students have the opportunity to participate in 91亚色's distinguished graduate programs. This commitment to excellence at the highest level of academic study both commemorates a distinguished benefactor of the university and his family, and reinforces 91亚色's reputation for and commitment to excellence.
Value and Duration
- Up to 3 awards of $35,000 per year, up to 4 years
- Students may hold additional scholarships provided by 91亚色 or received from other sources, so long as their total financial support, including support from the Elia Scholars Program, does not exceed $50,000
- Students may also hold up to 0.5 teaching assistantship per academic year
- In addition, the 91亚色 Graduate Fellowship will be offered in the first two years of the degree program
Eligibility
- Full-time incoming 91亚色 doctoral graduate student;
- Domestic and international students are both eligible;
- Selection criteria includes:
- Academic accomplishments;
- Research and leadership potential
- Normally, one Scholar will be selected in each of three fields: (1) Sciences, Engineering and Health Studies, (2) Social Sciences, Education, Law, Business and Environmental Studies, (3) Humanities and Fine Arts.
Deadline
- Graduate program deadline:听Program nomination is due to FGS by听January 31.
Award Period (when the award will be paid)
- Upcoming academic year
How to Apply
- Applicants for admission must be nominated by the graduate program
Graduate Program Responsibility
- Graduate programs are encouraged to nominate outstanding candidates for this program.
Documentation (supplied from the admissions file where possible)
- Research statement
- Transcripts
- Two academic letters of recommendation
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our听FGS Staff Directory.
Overview
Graduate Fellowships for Academic Distinction are scholarships awarded to incoming doctoral or master鈥檚 students with high potential for future leadership in international affairs; environmental protection; fine arts; and/or, political economy.
The fellowships have been supported by a generous endowment from the , established by the Nippon Foundation and administered through the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research. The goal of the Sylff Program is to nurture future leaders who will transcend geopolitical, religious, ethnic, and cultural boundaries in the world community for the peace and the well-being of humankind.
This scholarship is renewable for up to two years for Master's students and for 3 years for doctoral students. This is the most prestigious 91亚色 internal award at the Master's level and one of the highest valued at the doctoral level.
Value and Duration
Master's Level Scholarship
- Scholarship: up to $16,000
Doctoral Level Scholarship
- Scholarship:听up to $26,000
Duration
- Up to 2 years of funding is available for Master鈥檚 students. Up to 3 years of funding is available for doctoral students
Eligibility
- Master's and doctoral
- both Domestic and international students are eligible for this award
- Selection criteria includes:
- Academic accomplishments
- High potential for leadership in international matters, in public life, and in private endeavors
- Engaged in research related to environmental protection; fine arts; and/or, political economy
How to Apply
- Applicants for admission must be nominated by the graduate program.
Graduate Program Responsibility
- Graduate programs are encouraged nominate top candidates for entrance awards through the听.
Documentation (supplied from the admissions file where possible)
- Research statement
- Two academic letters of recommendation
- CV
- Transcripts
Deadline
- Program nomination is due to听FGS by听January 31.
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our听FGS Staff Directory.
Overview
The Chancellor Bennett Master's and Doctoral Scholarships for Liberal Arts is available to a student entering a full-time Master of Arts or PhD program who has achieved a minimum admission average of an A and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person and is an Ontario resident* who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years provided the recipient has maintained satisfactory progress and demonstrate financial need.
Value and Duration
- One award up to $20,000 (Subject to change)
- Renewable for three additional years (doctoral) or one year (Master's), provided that recipients remain eligible and in good standing
Eligibility
- Student entering a full-time Master's or Doctoral program in Liberal Arts programs;
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident and/or protected person who is a resident of Ontario;
- Minimum admission average of A;
- Demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply
- Applicants for admission must be nominated by the graduate program.
Graduate Program Responsibility
- Graduate programs are encouraged to forward nominations.
Documentation (Supplied from the Admissions file where possible)
- Research statement
- Transcripts
- Two academic letters of recommendation
- CV
- A completed online听
Deadlines
- Program nomination is due to听FGS by听January 31.
Award Period (when the award will be paid)
- Upcoming academic year
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our听FGS Staff Directory.
Overview
The Paavo & Aino Lukkari Award and the Paavo & Aino Lukkari Fellowship will be awarded annually to graduate student(s) whose research focuses on human rights and social justice issues related to the situation of indigenous people or people of African descent in Latin America and the Caribbean. Recipients must have a minimum 鈥淎-鈥 average, and must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents*, with demonstrated financial need. These supplementary awards will be awarded to one or more graduate students, depending on the applicants鈥 need and may include support for fieldwork, language training, and other research requirements.
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted to the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC). Please contact CERLAC for more information.
Contact
- Centre or Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC)
8th Floor Kaneff Tower
Phone: 416-736-5237
贰尘补颈濒:听cerlac@yorku.ca
Overview
The Susan Crocker and John Hunkin Awards and Scholarships provide valuable support for graduate students pursuing studies in Fine Arts programs. Recipients must have a minimum "B" average, be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents*, and must demonstrate financial need.
Value and Duration
- The award is valued at $10,000 but the number of award(s) in any given year will depend on the rate of distribution from the endowment fund.
- Non-renewable
Note: This award is comprised of matching funds. If you are expecting to receive the 91亚色 Graduate Fellowship, this award will impact your Fellowship amount. Please visit Matching Funds to learn more.
Eligibility
- Incoming full-time registered Master's or doctoral 91亚色 graduate student;
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents and/or protected persons
- Minimum "B" average
- Resident of Ontario;
- Demonstrate financial need
- Selection criteria includes:
- Research in the area of fine arts;
- Academic accomplishments;
Note: The student must be registered full-time for the upcoming academic year (Fall/Winter).
Deadlines
- This award is adjudicated by the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD). A call for nominations from AMPD Graduate Programs will be announced during the winter term. Nominations must be submitted by Graduate Programs to the AMPD Research Officer by the due date specified in the call for nominations.听Students should let their Graduate Program Director know as soon as possible if they would like to be considered and confirm the nomination deadline.听
- The Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee will review eligibility before confirming recipients.
Award Period (when the award will be paid)
- Upcoming academic year
How to Apply
- Since this award is for Fine Arts related graduate students only, the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design听through the Associate Dean Research will provide additional information regarding the process for adjudication
- Students cannot apply directly to FGS. They must be nominated by their Graduate Program.
Documentation
- Statement of research
- CV
- Transcripts, unofficial or official, (supplied by graduate program from admissions file), or can be a student copy downloaded from the student account. Must include the last two years or all years of graduate studies
- Completed online听
- Letter of nomination (supplied by Graduate Program Director)
Contact
- Research Officer
AMPD
ampdro@yorku.ca
Overview
The Enbridge Graduate Student Award is available to graduate students at 91亚色 to support their research related to sustainability and the study of the environment, with particular emphasis on current and emerging issues and programs within fields such as, but not limited to: air quality; conservation; renewable resources; environmental engineering; climate change; and, the design of infrastructure. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need.
Value and Duration
- Up to 6 awards of up to $12,500
- The value and number of award(s) in any given year will depend on the rate of distribution from the endowment fund and the number of recipients selected
- Non-renewable
Note: This award is comprised of matching funds. If you are expecting to receive the 91亚色 Graduate Fellowship, this award will impact your Fellowship amount. Please visit Matching Funds to learn more.
Eligibility
- Full-time registered current Master's or doctoral 91亚色 graduate student;
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents and/or protected persons who are听residents of Ontario*;
- Selection criteria includes:
- Research in sustainability and the environment; air quality; conservation; renewable resources; environmental engineering; climate change; and/or, design of safe infrastructure
- Academic accomplishments (minimum 鈥淏鈥 average), and,
- Financial need
Note: The student must be registered full-time for the upcoming academic year (Fall/Winter).
Deadlines
- Student deadline:听February 10
- Graduate program deadline (if applicable):听Feb 28
Award Period (when the award will be paid)
- Upcoming academic year
How to Apply
Students must complete the with the following information:
- The applicant's statement section should outline how the student's experience and current research are aligned with the scope of the award; and
- Upload required material(s), merged into one PDF file, 1) an up-to-date CV, and 2) a copy of transcript for the most two recent years of study (an unofficial transcript or records from student account are acceptable)
Also separately,
- Complete online听
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our听FGS Staff Directory.
Learn More
The Graduate Program in Theatre at 91亚色 is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.