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Brief description:
York University offers the Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships and the International Entrance Scholarships specifically for international students who would like to take a full-time undergraduate degree at University of York.
Host Institution(s):
York University in Ontario, Canada
Field of study:
Any undergraduate degree program that begins in the Fall 2020/21 term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business
Number of Awards:
Not specified.
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: $80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)
International Entrance Scholarships: $140,000 ($35,000 x 4 years)
All scholarships above are renewable for three years of full-time undergraduate study, provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year.
REQUIREMENTS:
Some programs require a higher average result in HSC. Please review the requirements for your program below.
High School Diploma.
SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying the US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. SAT score of 1170 (SAT submission code: 0894) or ACT score of 24 (ACT submission code: 5250).
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Transfer credit granted for final scores of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams, depending on the program (maximum 30 credits). Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PRELIMINARY REVIEW
The following documents are required for your application to be reviewed for a conditional offer of admission.
Documents can be uploaded to your MyFile account after you apply.
Decisions are typically made 4-8 weeks after all required documents are submitted.Grade 9-12 Semester 1 High School Transcript(s) (with grading scale)
SAT/ACT Score (must be sent electronically from the College Board)
Other documents may be required, and are determined by your academic background (please check your MyFile)
Eligibility:
To be considered for the Major International Scholarships, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
• 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 2020/21
• Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies
• Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent
• Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement
• Must be nominated by their high school (schools may nominate one student only)
(i) The nominated student will be considered for the International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction, the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award, the International Circle of Scholars Scholarships, and the York University Academic Excellence Scholarships
(ii) Candidates must speak to their school guidance counsellor, principal, or administration about the York International Student Scholarship & Award Application, and receive confirmation that they are the individual from that school who has been nominated
(iii) The candidate must then provide the name, position, e-mail, and phone number of the nominator in the application form
• Must upload one letter of recommendation
• Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application
Application instructions:
To apply, you must complete a scholarship application form online.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/funding#intl
