York Science Scholars Award

York Science Scholars Award

The York Science Scholars program provides up to 25 first-year entering students with awards worth $10,000 each. This Faculty of Science award is assessed separately from, and in addition to, any other York University or Faculty of Science admissions awards and scholarships.

Seeking Applicants of Exceptional Promise.
York University’s Faculty of Science eagerly awaits applications for its prestigious York Science Scholars Award (YSSA) program. In keeping with our vision of preparing global thinkers to advance knowledge and human progress, the Science Scholars program nurtures the intellectual and career development of high-achieving, passionate science students entering our Faculty.

The York Science Scholars Award of $10,000 is provided in two parts:
$5,000 as an entrance scholarship
$5,000 as a guaranteed summer research position following the first year of study

Who can apply?
Both Canadian and International students are eligible to apply for this program. We invite applications from students who have applied for entrance to the York University Faculty of Science. Newly enrolled first year Faculty of Science students are eligible to receive the award.

How do I apply?
Please submit YSSA applications directly to the Faculty of Science either digitally or in hard copy by no later than February 22, 2019 at 11:59PM.

Digital submission:
Please submit your digital application below.

Hard Copy submission:
Please submit a hard copy of your application to:

York Science Scholars Award
Faculty of Science, York University
352 Lumbers Building, 4700 Keele St.
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3

Documents must be received and date stamped by the Faculty of Science by February 22, 2019 at 11:59PM.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email science@yorku.ca