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York University International Entrance Scholarships

Applications closed Bachelor Partially Funded
Award CAD 15,000 / per year Paid per year. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline February 3, 2025 Deadline passed
Duration 4 Years How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type Partially Funded Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.

About this scholarship

What this award covers and who it is designed to support.

York honors academically strong international applicants with entrance scholarships based on final admission average. These awards are applied automatically—no extra application is needed. They're renewable if students maintain at least a B+ GPA (7.5/10) and complete 24 credits per year.

Scholarship details

Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.

Study level

Bachelor

Field of study

Medicine & Health Sciences

Host country

Canada

Competition

Medium

Opens

December 1, 2024

Eligibility

Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • International students (study permit holders) admitted to a full-time undergraduate degree.
  • Final admission average of:
    • 85%+ for Scholarship of Distinction
    • 80–84.9% for Merit Award
    • 75–79.9% for Entrance Award

Transfer students with 24+ credits and 75%+ may qualify for the Transfer Award.

Application requirements

Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.

The requirements are as follows:

  • Submit admission application to York and secure an offer.
  • Scholarships are awarded automatically based on your final admission average—no separate form required.

For renewal (Distinction & Merit), maintain minimum GPA and credit load.

What is covered

Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.

The scholarship includes coverage for:

Automatic entrance scholarships based on final admission average (no application required).

  • Scholarship of Distinction:
    • Year 1: CAD 15,000
    • Years 2–4: CAD 7,500/year
    • Total max: CAD 37,500
  • Merit Award:
    • Year 1: CAD 10,000
    • Years 2–4: CAD 5,000/year
    • Total max: CAD 25,000
  • Entrance Award: One-time CAD 5,000 (Year 1 only)

Transfer Award: One-time CAD 2,500 for students with 24+ transfer credits.