The York Science Scholars Award 2023/2024 in Canada is now accepting applications from all qualified students worldwide. The scholarship programme is an effort by the Faculty of Science at York University in Canada to draw brilliant minds to the study of science.
The Faculty of Science at York University is eagerly awaiting applications for its esteemed York Science Scholars Award (YSSA) programme. The Science Scholars programme fosters the intellectual and professional growth of high-achieving, driven science students joining the Faculty in line with the mission of educating global thinkers to advance knowledge and human progress.
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 considered separately and in addition to any other York University or Faculty of Science admissions awards and scholarships.
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
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): York University.
Scholarships to be taken at: York University, Canada.
Scholarship Type: Partial funding/Education Support.
Scholarship Worth: Up to $10,000.
Number of Awards: 25 scholarships to be awarded
Scholarship level: Undergraduate.
Nationality: Domestic and International students
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
All students, Canadian and International, who have applied for entrance to the York University Faculty of Science for full-time study starting in Fall 2023 are eligible to apply for this program. Newly enrolled first-year Faculty of Science students are not eligible to receive this award.
Other criteria are categorized thus;
1) High academic achievement: Although we consider the YSSA applications holistically, competitive applications tend to have a minimum average of A- (80%, or its equivalent) and higher.
2) Demonstrated passion for science and community service, demonstrated leadership skills, and a desire to make a difference for their communities.
3) Well-rounded candidates who demonstrate involvement beyond academics, for example, in community service, achievement in sports, the arts, or hobbies.
4) English Language Scores:
For international students requiring an English language test for admission to York University, competitive English test scores are:
• YELT: band 1
• TOEFL: iBT 100
• IELTS: 7.5
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How to Apply
Please submit York Science Scholars Award applications directly to the Faculty of Science either digitally or in hard copy by no later than March 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
1) Complete the application form: You can fill out the application form through our online portal.
2) Write your personal statements: Please read the guidelines carefully and choose two topics in which you are the most passionate about.
3.) Complete other steps: Complete all other steps as stated at the official application portal.