York University Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students
Suite of automatic merit entrance scholarships for international students at York University; up to CAD $37,500 over 4 years based on admission average.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
Tiered: Scholarship of Distinction = $37,500 ($15K yr1 + $7.5K yrs 2–4); Merit Award = $25,000 ($10K yr1 + $5K yrs 2–4); Entrance Award = $5,000 one-time; Transfer Award = $2,500 one-time.
Eligible applicants
International high school and transfer applicants to York University with 75%+ final admission average
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Overview
York University Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students is offered by York University for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirement75% (Entrance Award tier); higher averages qualify for larger awards
- University admissionMust be admitted to York University as an international student.
What this scholarship covers
Automatic merit scholarship (multiple tiers)
Included
Multi-year renewal for top tiers
May be included
Tiered: Scholarship of Distinction = $37,500 ($15K yr1 + $7.5K yrs 2–4); Merit Award = $25,000 ($10K yr1 + $5K yrs 2–4); Entrance Award = $5,000 one-time; Transfer Award = $2,500 one-time. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be an international student at York University.
- International eligibility
- These scholarships are exclusively for international students (not domestic). CS, Cybersecurity, and Engineering applicants are not eligible for the Distinction tier in 2026/27.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum 75% final admission average (exact threshold depends on scholarship tier).
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
International applicants admitted from high school or with fewer than 24 transfer credits to York University. Multiple award tiers based on final admission average (75%–90%+).
Applicant profile
- International high school and transfer applicants to York University with 75%+ final admission average
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- International applicants admitted from high school or with fewer than 24 transfer credits to York University. Multiple award tiers based on final admission average (75%–90%+).
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Scholarship application form
How to apply
- 1
Apply to York University as an international student.
- 2
No separate scholarship application is needed — awards are assessed automatically.
- 3
Scholarship amount is communicated in the admission offer.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; assessed automatically at the time of admission. Fall 2026 cycle complete. Next cycle: Fall 2027.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
York University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.