More Than One Faculty
Access York Award
Donor: c/o Access York Advisory Committee
on Special Needs
The Access York Award has been established to
assist students with disabilities who are experiencing financial
difficulty. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 5.0 (C+), be Canadian citizens or permanent residents,
be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
African Students Relief Fund
Donor: Association of African Students at
York University
Bursaries are available to members of the Association
of African Students at York University who are in financial need.
Alumni 40th Anniversary Bursary
Donor: Mr. John F. Bankes and Pamela M. Gibson
This award was established in 1999 to celebrate
York's 40th anniversary and to honour the contribution of the alumni.
It will be awarded annually to undergraduate students who are Canadian
citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as
defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and who
demonstrate financial need.
Bank of Montreal Awards
Donor: Bank of Montreal
Awarded to students entering into their undergraduate
program or entering into their graduate program at the masters level
in all Faculties. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario
Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Barkley's of Avonmore Bursary
Donor: Mr. F. Barkley
An annual bursary will be awarded to a York student
in financial need. Academic standing will be a consideration and
preference will be given to candidates from a third world country.
Benarroch-Hazan Sephardi Studies Award
Donor: Mr. Georges Benarroch
The Benarroch-Hazan Awards are given to graduate
and/or undergraduate students for achievement in Sephardi studies.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well
as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Nirvan Bhavan Foundation Awards
Donor: Bhavan Foundation
Two annual undergraduate awards will be available
to students in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Fine Arts, and
the projected India Studies Program. These awards are open to full-time
students in third or fourth year enrolled in a course(s) dealing
with the arts, society and/or culture of India. Applicants must
be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents
as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and
in financial need.
Birks Family Foundation Bursaries
Donor: Birks Family Foundation
The Birks Family Foundation has established a
plan of annual contributions to the student aid funds of recognized
Canadian universities for the creation of the Birks Family Foundation
Bursaries.
Dr. Harry Botterell Bursary
Donor: Mrs. Margaret Botterell
Dr. Harry Botterell was one of Canada's earliest
neurosurgeons and had a lifelong interest in the rehabilitation
of spinal cord injury patients. His family has established this
award in his memory to help mobility disabled students at York University.
This bursary will be given to a mobility disabled student, undergraduate
or graduate who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident as well
as Ontario resident as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
James Alan Brackley Bursary
Donor: Family and Friends of James Alan Brackley
This bursary was established to honour the memory
of James Alan Brackley, a member of the Department of Psychology
staff for 32 years. It will be given annually to a psychology major
in one of the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
or the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies who
is in financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
David and Lois Buckstein Bursary
Donor: David and Lois Buckstein
This bursary is available to students in Jewish
studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents,
be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Michael and Rena Buckstein Bursary
Donor: Michael and Rena Buckstein
This bursary is available to student in Jewish
studies. Recipients must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents,
be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Bursary/Loan Fund for Disabled Students
Donor: Office for Students with Disabilities
The Office for Students with Disabilities has
established a bursary/loan fund which will be used for emergency
financial assistance to disabled students at York University. Application
forms are available at the Office for Students with Disabilities.
Elizabeth Burton Bursary
Donor: Mrs. Elizabeth Burton
One or more bursaries are available annually
to students of good standing in the second, third or fourth year
of a program who are in financial need.
Canadian Federation of University Women - Etobicoke Award
Awarded to a female student in a degree program.
Recipient must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits,
have financial need and be a resident of Etobicoke.
Canadian Federation of University Women - North Toronto Branch
Award
Donor: CFUW - North Toronto
The Canadian Federation of University Women is
a non-partisan, non-profit, voluntary and self-funded association
of university women graduates who are active in public affairs,
who work to raise social, economic and legal status of women, and
to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human
rights. The North Toronto Branch consisting of 120 women residing
in north Toronto, is one of 67 branches in Canada, with over 10,000
members. The CFUW is affiliated with the International Federation
of University Women, consisting of over 180,000 members worldwide.
The award will be given to a female student currently registered
in any undergraduate or graduate program, with preference to students
studying in a science related field. Applicants must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as
defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in
financial need.
Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons Bursary
Donor: Vim Kochhar
This award has been established by the Canadian
Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons to provide five annual
bursaries to deserving York University students with a physical
disability. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University Award
Donor: Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University
Awards are available to graduate and undergraduate
students to study and/or research at the Hebrew University. Preference
will go to students who have completed two years at York and who
return to York from Israel for at least one year and who are enrolled
in the Jewish Teacher Education Program. Recipients must be participating
in York-recognized exchange programs with the Hebrew University
and will be selected on the basis of financial need and scholarship
merit. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Paul Cantor Award
Donor: Paul Cantor
Paul Cantor has served as a member of the York
University Board of Governors (1998 to 2002) and has extensive experience
in the Toronto business community. This award will be granted annually
to a student who has completed 48 credits, has a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 6.0 (B) and focused their studies in the
areas of public policy and administration. Recipients must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents, Ontario residents and demonstrate
financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is a member
of McLaughlin College.
CGI Award
Donor: Ms. Eileen Mercier
This award is available to undergraduate students
majoring in computer science or information technology who have
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B). Recipients
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, residents of Ontario
as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and
demonstrate financial need.
Pricilla Clark Award
Donor: Phyllis Clark
The Pricilla Clark Award will be given to an
undergraduate student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
an Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Frank and Nella Colantonio Award in Italian-Canadian History
Donor: Nella Colantonio
The Frank and Nella Colantonio Award will be
available to a second- or third-year student in the Faculty of Arts
or the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, with
a clear interest in Italian-Canadian studies. Selection will be
based on academic standing and financial need.
Robert L. Colson Family Award
Donor: Mr. Robert L. Colson
The Robert L. Colson Family Award has been established
by Robert L. Colson BA, '73, LLB '77, to provide an annual award
to a deserving York University undergraduate student with a preference
given to those students who are affiliated with either Vanier College
or Bethune College. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario
Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
David J. Conrad Bursary
Donor: Friends of David J. Conrad
David J. Conrad began his studies in political
science at York University in 1987. In addition to his academic
pursuits, David was active in every aspect of student life. This
included his participation in the student government and involvement
with a variety of on-campus student clubs. He was a respected student
leader and he inspired all of those who had the pleasure of knowing
him. Unfortunately, in April 1992, David passed away as a result
of his lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy. This award was established
to honour his memory. Applicants must have financial need and have
demonstrated an extracurricular commitment to improving the life
of students with disabilities at York. Applications are available
from the Office for Persons with Disabilities. Applicants must be
Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents
as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and
in financial need.
Ron Cope Bursary
Donor: Friends of Ron Cope
Ronald Cope dedicated his career to teaching
deaf, deafened and hard of hearing students. In memory of this commitment
and dedication, the Ron Cope Resource Room was established on York
Campus providing deaf, deafened and hard of hearing students with
access to the most current databases, resources and services available.
Each year the Ron Cope Bursary is given to a student in order to
meet a portion of their educational expenses and to afford them
the opportunity to participate in the operation of the Ron Cope
Resource Room. Bursary recipients must be a deaf, deafened or hard
of hearing York student and will be selected on the basis of financial
need. Recipients must have Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant
status and be Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student
Assistance Program (OSAP).
Harry S. Crowe/Atkinson College Association Bursary Fund
Donor: Atkinson College Students' Association
The Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional
Studies Committee on Awards and Petitions will select the candidates
and recommend the value of each bursary in accordance with college
policy. The bursaries are available to part-time undergraduate students
in a degree program with the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional
Studies. Students of the other York University Faculties may apply
for assistance from this fund in the summer session only provided
they are taking Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies
courses.
Charlene Denzel Bursary
Donor: Charlene Denzel
Charlene Denzel has been the receptionist in
the Counselling and Development Centre for 25 years. During that
time she has watched many single parents struggle to get an education
and now wants to help in a small way. This bursary is for an undergraduate
student, in any Faculty, who is also a single parent and the primary
caregiver. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents,
be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Deborah Doxtator Bursary
Donor: Friends of Deborah Doxtator
This bursary honours the memory and the contributions
of Professor Deborah Doxtator to the study of First Nations culture
and history. Her intellectual generosity and pedagogical commitment,
her wit, her wisdom, and compassion, inspired her students and colleagues
alike. Her brilliance and independence of mind were exemplary. Deborah's
passionate belief in academic education was balanced always by a
clear sense of its limitations. She believed that education was
only part of the journey. This bursary is to help students with
that part. Open to both undergraduate and graduate First Nations
students, particularly graduates of a Native bridging course. Applicants
must demonstrate financial need, be a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident and have been a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario
Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Ken Dryden Award
Donor: The Ken Dryden Scholarship Awards Fund
This award must be granted to an undergraduate
applicant who has had significant experience with the child welfare
system in Ontario. This experience is defined as having lived in
a foster home or group home or such other experience that is deemed
appropriate. The applicant must have lived in the province of Ontario
for at least 12 months prior to commencing postsecondary education.
In addition, the recipient must be a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident, Ontario resident as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and must demonstrate financial need.
Dusk Family Bursary
Donor: Cora Dusk
In her position as Assistant Vice-President Student
Affairs, Cora Dusk has established a commitment to the quality of
student life. Her goal is that all students have equal opportunity
to participate fully at the University and receive their degree.
This award was established to assist students with physical disabilities.
Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of
6.0 (B), be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as
Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program
(OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.
Molly Eisenberg Memorial Award in Judaic Studies
Donor: Herbie Eisenberg and Sons and "Studies
Unlimited"
An annual prize will be awarded to a student
who has completed one year in the Judaic Studies Program, who exhibits
talent in their chosen discipline and demonstrates financial need.
Michael and Pui Feldman Award
Donor: Michael and Pui Feldman
This award has been made possible by the generosity
of Michael and Pui Feldman for the purpose of helping students who
are committed to their studies and require financial assistance.
This award is open to second-year undergraduate students with a
minimum 6.0 (B) average. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or
permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Charma Mordido Figuracion Bursary
Donor: Katherine Figuracion
This award is in honour of Charma Mordido Figuracion.
We remember and recognize her for her thirst of knowledge; her compassion
and generosity towards others; and her inspirational and rewarding
work with the education of children. She was a model to those around
her and she continues to inspire our lives today. She lives on through
her loving parents, Ernesto and Luzviminda; and through her siblings
Erminn, Ruby and Katherine. This bursary is awarded annually to
a female computer science major who is a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident, resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student
Assistance Program (OSAP) and who demonstrates financial need.
Fitzhenry-Weatherhead Theatre Award
Donor: Eugenia Weatherhead
The Fitzhenry-Weatherhead Theatre Award is given
in recognition of excellence and achievement in studies or creative
work in theatre to a third- or fourth-year theatre major enrolled
in any of York's Theatre programs: the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal
and Professional Studies, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Glendon College.
Selection/eligibility criteria include completion of at least 48
academic credits, sound academic standing (minimum 6.0 (B) average)
and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario
Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Both part-time and full-time
students are encouraged to apply.
General Motors of Canada Limited Bursary for Undergraduate
Students in Computer Science
Donor: General Motors of Canada Limited
General Motors of Canada Limited is committed
to education and has established this bursary to assist York University
undergraduate students in computer science. Recipients must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate
financial need.
Bertrand Gerstein Scholarships
Donor: Bertrand Gerstein
A scholarship will be awarded, with the possibility
of renewal for two years, to a disadvantaged or mature student in
financial need who is enrolled in the Schulich School of Business,
Environmental Studies, Osgoode Hall Law School or Fine Arts. Two
scholarships will be awarded, with the possibility of renewal for
two years, to Glendon students whose financial circumstances are
such that they might not be able to begin or continue a program
of bilingual studies without this assistance.
Berek and Regina Gertner Bursary in Holocaust Studies
Donor: Eric Gertner and Friends
Awarded annually to either graduate or undergraduate
students who are in financial need and who have demonstrated their
interest in Holocaust studies by virtue of course work or research
projects. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Richard Goranson Memorial Research Award
This award is named in honour of Professor Richard
Goranson, a long-time member of the Department of Psychology. Professor
Goranson was especially interested in research methodology and was
very committed to the supervision of undergraduate student research
projects. This award will be given annually to fourth-year Honours
students registered in AS/SC/PSYC 4000 6.0. Applicants must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents, residents of Ontario as defined
by Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial
need. Students must submit a brief description of their thesis projects.
Charleen Gorbet Award
Donor: Fred and Charleen Gorbet
The Charleen Gorbet Award has been established
by Charleen Harris Gorbet, BA '66 (Glendon), and Fred Gorbet, BA
'65 (Glendon), to provide an annual award to a deserving York University
student. Undergraduate students whose financial circumstances may
not allow them to continue their postsecondary education (with preference
given to mature female students) are eligible for this award. The
award is based on financial need and a minimum of 6.0/7.0 (B/B+)
average at the time of admission to York. The successful applicant
must have demonstrable financial need, be a Canadian citizen or
permanent resident and be a resident of Ontario as defined by the
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Ivana Guglietti-Kelly Award
Donor: Professor Malcolm Westcott
This award is given in honour of Ivana Guglietti-Kelly.
Both graduate and undergraduate students in any of the departments
of psychology at York (Arts, Atkinson, Glendon, Graduate Studies
or Science) are eligible for this award. Applicants must submit
an application for the Ivana Guglietti-Kelly Award for Qualitative
Research in Psychology. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen
or permanent resident and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial
need.
Shirley Halevy Award
Donor: Professor Balfour Halevy
This award was established to assist students
with physical disabilities who are in financial need. Recipients
must have a minimum cumulative average of 6.0 (B), be Canadian citizens
or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by
the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Arden R. Haynes Emergency Bursary Fund
Donor: Arden R. Haynes
Awarded to students in third- or fourth-year
undergraduate or master's level program, with a minimum 6.0 (B)
average, in all disciplines. Applicants must be Canadian citizens
or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by
the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Margot Franssen and Quig Tingley Award for Undergraduate Students
Donor: Margot Franssen and Quig Tingley
Margot Franssen and Quig Tingley are the owners
of the Body Shop, Canada. Their generous gift has established a
permanent endowment to assist academically qualified students who
have financial need. Ms. Franssen is a York University graduate
(BA '79) who has supported York in many ways including volunteering
her time as one of the campaign cochairs during York's National
Campaign. This award is available to undergraduate students who
are academically eligible to continue in an Honours program. Recipients
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents
and demonstrate financial need.
Lynda Mary Ann Heppenstall Bursary
Donor: The Estate of Olive Violet Weir
In memory of Lynda Heppenstall, this bursary
provides assistance to allow undergraduates in financial need to
pursue their studies.
The HKUAA (Ontario) Chinese Cultural Heritage Award
Donor: Hong Kong University Alumni Association
(Ontario)
The Hong Kong University Alumni Association (Ontario)
established this award to promote a better understanding of Chinese
culture and heritage among York students through academic, extracurricular
or personal activities. The recipient must be registered at a Hong
Kong university through an official York University exchange program,
be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, an Ontario resident
as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program, have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) and demonstrate financial
need.
Edith A. Horsley Bursary
The award honours Mrs. Edith A. Dugelby (née
Horsley), mother of J. Bruce Dugelby who has worked at York since
1965. Mrs. Dugelby was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England in 1904.
She became a trained singer and ballerina before being married,
but unfortunately the opportunities to further her career were not
available. In later life she has suffered from chronic disabilities.
These disabilities have severely restricted her lifestyle but she
has through her son, kept informed on the progress of the University.
She has particular admiration for those who, although restricted
by disabilities, strive to complete their education and consequently
improve their lifestyle. It is Mrs. Dugelby's wish that an undergraduate
student who has a chronic physical disability and also requires
financial aid should receive a contribution towards their education
while at York.
Peter and Basya Hunter Award
Donor: David Hunter
This award was endowed in memory of Peter and
Basya Hunter who dedicated their lives to social justice. It will
be awarded to one full-time student per year who has completed 48
credits in any area of study and has or will be taking courses focused
on either women's literary studies, peace studies or both. Applicants
must have a minimum 6.0 (B) cumulative grade point average, be a
Canadian citizen or permanent resident, an Ontario resident and
demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to McLaughlin
College students.
Danny Iannuzziello Soccer Awards
Donor: Mr. Danny Iannuzziello
These awards have been made possible through
the generosity of Danny Iannuzziello, a York alumnus and former
player on the men's varsity soccer team, as a means of assisting
student-athletes who have demonstrated financial need. An applicant
must be a returning member of the Yeowomen/Yeomen varsity soccer
team and have achieved a minimum average of 6.0 (B) in the previous
year of study. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario
Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
International Courier Award
Donor: The International Courier
The International Courier Award is offered to
one or more students proceeding from the women's studies bridging
course into a degree program in any Faculty of York University.
The successful candidate(s) will be chosen from among those who
obtained at least a grade of B in a women's studies bridging
course completed in the period of September to June of a given academic
year; have registered in a course for the following fall/winter,
winter or summer session; and have demonstrated financial need on
a bursary application form.
International Student Fund
Donor: Jayfran Enterprises Ltd.
Bursary/loan fund available to international
students in their penultimate or final year of a degree program
at York, who are citizens of underdeveloped countries.
Arthur C. Johnson Memorial Award
Donor: Estate of Professor Arthur C. Johnson
The Arthur C. Johnson Memorial Bursaries are
awarded to continuing students with a grade average of 6.0 (B) or
higher, who have had an association with interuniversity athletics.
The awards are selected and administered by the Office of Student
Financial Services on the basis of financial need and conform with
CIS and OUA regulations. Please contact the executive officer in
the School of Kinesiology and Health Science for further information
and deadline dates.
Kenaidan Contracting Award
Donor: Kenaidan Contracting Limited
Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. has had a long association
with York University. They have established this award to support
students who are experiencing financial difficulty while completing
their undergraduate degree. Recipients must be Canadian citizens
or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by
the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and must demonstrate
financial need.
Kenaidan Contracting Hockey Award
Donor: Kenaidan Contracting Limited
These awards have been made possible through
the generosity of Kenaidan Contracting Limited, as a means of assisting
student-athletes on York University's varsity hockey teams who have
demonstrated financial need. Aidan Flatley, co-founder and president
of Kenaidan, is a York graduate and former player on the men's varsity
hockey team. Awarded to two continuing students-one to a member
of the Yeomen hockey team and one to a member of the Yeowomen hockey
team. These awards are intended for the student-athlete on each
team who meets the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) criteria of
a minimum grade average of 6.0 (B) in the previous year of study.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well
as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Koenig Psychology Undergraduate Award
This is the most prestigious award offered by
the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Pure
and Applied Science) and is named in honour of Professor Kathryn
Koenig, a long-time member of the faculty. Dr. Koenig obtained her
PhD in social psychology from the University of Michigan in 1962.
She joined the department as an assistant professor in 1965 when
all of York University was located at Glendon. She moved to the
main campus in 1967 and the following year was promoted to the rank
of associate professor. Among many other responsibilities, she served
as Chair of the undergraduate studies program (1968-1971), associate
dean of the Faculty of Arts (1973-1976) and Chair of the department
(1987-1990). In these and other positions, Dr. Koenig was very sensitive
and responsive to the needs and concerns of undergraduate students.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well
as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Dr. Allen T. Lambert Scholars Award
Donor: Dr. Allen T. Lambert
The Dr. Allen T. Lambert Scholars Award will
be offered each year to two outstanding undergraduate and two outstanding
graduate Canadian Aboriginal or First Nations students showing promise
as a first-rank scholar and researcher in their chosen field. Applicants
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario
residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
and in financial need. Dr. Allen T. Lambert has been associated
with York University since it was founded in 1959 and awarded an
honorary doctorate in 1982. Dr. Lambert has served on the first
Board of Governors, and as a fundraiser, pioneered on behalf of
York, orchestrating the University's first one million dollar gift.
Barbara Langstaff Memorial Award
Donor: Canadian Federation of University Women,
Aurora-Newmarket Club
A bursary is donated annually for a worthy woman
student of York county excluding Metropolitan Toronto.
Honourable Ray Lawson Bursary
Donor: The Honourable Ray Lawson
A bursary is awarded to a student entering the
second year of an undergraduate program.
Learning Disabilities Association of North York Bursary
This bursary was donated by the Learning Disabilities
Association of North York to help learning disabled students in
financial need.
John D. Leitch Bursary
Donor: Mr. John D. Leitch
This bursary will be awarded annually to a student
who demonstrates financial need. It is open to students in any undergraduate
Faculty who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and Ontario
residents.
Sheldon Levy Award
Donor: University Community
The Sheldon Levy Award is named in honour of
a longstanding citizen of York, who studied and worked at the University
for over 25 years. Sheldon Levy received his BSc (Honours, First
Class) and MA degrees from York University, and lectured in mathematics
and computer science. He served the University in a succession of
academic and administrative posts culminating in Vice-President
(Institutional Affairs), through which he become known for his advocacy
and administrative expertise. He spoke out about the need to make
university education a public priority, and never wavered from his
commitment to academic quality, equity and accountability. He was
the recipient of the Class-Builders Award for his keen interest
in high school recruitment and student issues, and was a staunch
supporter of students with disabilities. This award has been designated
to assist both undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities,
who demonstrate financial need, to achieve their academic goals.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well
as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP).
Charles Lithgow Award
Donor: Ian Lithgow
Ian H. Lithgow, former vice-president of University
Advancement, York University, established the award, in honour of
his father, the late Charles Lithgow. All undergraduate students
majoring in English are eligible for this award. The successful
applicant must have demonstrable financial need, have Canadian citizenship
or landed immigrant status and be a resident of Ontario as defined
by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Dr. Robert Lundell Achievement Bursary
Donor: Guy Burry and Elizabeth Lundell
This award has been established in honour of
Dr. Lundell's long standing career at York University. As a faculty
member of the Faculty of Science and a McLaughlin Fellow, Dr. Lundell
was truly a York pioneer. Dr. Lundell's commitment to York University
and its students extended far outside of the classroom, and over
the years he has been an active participant and supporter of a wide
range of university events and activities. This award has been established
as encouragement to those who follow Dr. Lundell's example of active
involvement in the university wide community. The successful applicant
will have demonstrated commitment to York University outside of
the classroom through extracurricular involvement. Examples include
varsity and/or intramural athletics, volunteer activities, college
affiliations, student government, student publications etc. This
award is open to all third- or fourth-year undergraduate students
at York University who have completed 10 university courses or York
University equivalent with a minimum of five courses completed at
York. The successful applicant must be in good academic standing
with a minimum 7.0 (B+) average. A student may be eligible to receive
this award in both their third and fourth year of their undergraduate
program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Magnum Copy Centres Award
Donor: Jared Kelton, Magnum Copy Centres
Magnum Copy Centres, in appreciation of the Kinesiology
and Health Science Program for the opportunity to reproduce manuals
and manuscripts, provides two awards annually to Kinesiology and
Health Science students, one female and one male, each of whom have:
completed a minimum of 48 credits in their degree study; a minimum
6.0 (B) cumulative grade average overall; a minimum grade average
of 6.0 (B) in kinesiology and health science practica; undertaken
extracurricular, volunteer activities; a demonstrated financial
need.
Mann Award of Excellence for Study Abroad
Donor: Dr. Susan Mann and Friends
This bursary was established through a gift from
Dr. Susan Mann, president of York University, 1992-1997, to acknowledge
her own introduction to "study abroad" by her parents, Ottawa high
school English teachers, Walter and Marjorie Mann. It will be awarded
to a student majoring in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts
or sciences. The recipient must be pursuing full-time third year
studies in a formal York University exchange program in a country
outside of Canada and the US. Applicants must be Canadian citizens
or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by
the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
The John Marden Bursary
Donor: Anne Marden
This award is for a York student, undergraduate
or graduate, who is studying about Hong Kong at York University
or who is going on an exchange to Hong Kong. The bursary is made
possible by a donation from Anne Marden in honour of her husband,
a former Chair of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce. Recipients
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents
and demonstrate financial need.
Masonic Foundation of Ontario Bursary
An annual bursary is available to an undergraduate
student registered in the final or penultimate year of study who
encounters a financial emergency. Student must be a Canadian citizen
or permanent resident, as well as a resident of Ontario.
Vera McGarry Memorial Bursary Fund
Donor: Local 373, CUPE
In honour of its late past President, Vera McGarry,
Local 373 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (City of North
York Municipal Employees) has established the Vera McGarry Bursary
Fund. Preference will be given to students who have an interest
in athletics.
Meloche Monnex Bursary
Donor: Richard Lim, Vice President
This bursary will be awarded to two students
in each of the Faculties of Arts, Education, Glendon, and Pure and
Applied Science. Recipients must be a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident, an Ontario resident (as defined by OSAP) and demonstrate
financial need.
Memories and Dreams of Maple Leaf Gardens Award
This award has been established in recognition
of the last game played by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Maple
Leaf Gardens after 68 years of hockey. This annual award will be
given to a student-athlete on the men's hockey team who demonstrates
financial need and who has maintained a minimum 6.0 (B) average.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well
as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP).
Marco and Sarah Mendelson Award
Donor: Mr. S.J. Mendelson
This award has been established in honour of
Marco and Sarah Mendelson for one or more annual awards to students
enrolled in either part-time or full-time programs of study.
Robert Munro Menzies Award
Donor: Mr. Robert Munro Menzies
Robert Munro Menzies received a Bachelor of Arts
from Atkinson of York University in 1984. He generously established
this award in 1999, shortly after retiring as a teacher with the
Toronto Board of Education. This award is presented annually to
a kinesiology and health science major who is a continuing interuniversity
athlete; has successfully completed a minimum of 18 credits in the
previous academic year and achieved a 6.0 (B) average. Applicants
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario
residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
and in financial need.
Vera Morris Bursary Fund
Donor: Mr. John Morris
Although she had to cope with arthritis from
her earliest youth, the last thing anyone might have called Vera
Morris was handicapped. Throughout her life she was active and interested
in everything and everyone around her. Born in 1911 in Winnipeg,
Vera led an exceptionally full and active life. She was a nursery
school teacher, mother, freelance writer, a politically active crusader
and fervent nationalist. At 60, she began a new career as a travel
agent and took advantage of her position to pursue her love for
travel, taking trips to the Caribbean, Europe and Asia, including
Hong Kong, on two canes. This bursary is available to York students
with physical disabilities.
Mount Sinai Masonic Lodge Golden Anniversary Fund Bursary
Donor: Mount Sinai Masonic Lodge
A bursary, provided by the Mount Sinai Masonic
Lodge to commemorate its 50th anniversary, is awarded on the basis
of academic standing and financial need.
Newton/Wilder Achievement Bursary
In appreciation of the education received by
all six of their children at York University, Professor Elaine Newton
and her husband, Alan Wilder, have established this award. This
award is available to students who have a major or minor in: creative
writing, dance, English, film (photography), humanities, psychology,
or visual arts. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 credits,
have a 6.0 (B) average and be in financial need. To apply students
should provide a detailed statement of their financial situation
and include an approximate budget for the next fall/winter session.
Ed Nowalkoski Award
Donor: Friends and Family of Ed Nowalkoski
Named in memory of Ed Nowalkoski, former head
athletic therapist and lecturer in the School of Kinesiology and
Health Science from 1971 to 1995, this award is presented annually
to either an interuniversity student athlete or student therapist
who: has completed a minimum of 90 credits in academic courses toward
a degree; has achieved a minimum 6.0 (B) grade average in the previous
academic year; meets the OSAP Ontario residence requirement; and
has financial need.
Pass It On Bursary
Two important messages are attached to this
bursary:
Pass it on-when you are doing OK, and have some
money to spare and the gift has served its purpose for you, pass
it on.
Be the best you can be. The successful recipient
will be an undergraduate student in any year/Faculty with demonstrated
financial need. This annual award will be administered by the Scholarships
and Bursaries unit of the Office of Student Financial Services.
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group - York University Bursary
Donor: The Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada) Inc.
Pepsi-Cola Canada, in recognition of the financial
challenges faced by students in pursuit of their university studies,
has created this bursary to assist students in their studies at
York University. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Richard Pettyjohn Bursary
Donor: Estate of Richard Pettyjohn
Rick Pettyjohn was a teacher in Durham district
for 24 years. He was teaching special education at Vincent Massey
Public School in Oshawa when he died of a heart attack. Rick was
president of the Oshawa Bonsai Club, convenor of the Oshawa Shamrock
Football League and an avid outdoors person. This bursary will be
awarded annually to a student who demonstrates financial need. It
is open to students in any undergraduate Faculty who are Canadian
citizens or permanent residents and Ontario residents. Preference
will be given to a student in the Faculty of Education.
Mary Patricia Ratcliffe Bursary
Donor: Joseph Gagne
The Mary Patricia Ratcliffe Bursary is given
to an undergraduate student in any Faculty. The recipient must be
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and an Ontario resident
who demonstrates financial need. This bursary has been established
through a gift made by Joseph Gagne, president of Abrams Towing
Services Limited.
Rose Reisman Bursary
Donor: Sam and Rose Reisman
Sam and Rose Reisman donated this bursary to
help students who need assistance to successfully complete their
studies. It is available annually to a student who is a Canadian
citizen or permanent resident, Ontario resident and demonstrates
financial need.
Stuart G. Robbins Awards
Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science
These awards are named in honour of Dr. Stuart
G. Robbins, a faculty member in the School of Kinesiology and Health
Science from 1974 to 2000 who served as director of sport and recreation
and three terms as Chair of the school. Recipients will be chosen
from among the continuing student athletes who have achieved the
highest grade average in the previous academic session from the
women's and men's interuniversity sport teams selected to receive
the York University Sport Excellence Award. Recipients must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate
financial need.
Royal Bank Emergency Bursary Fund
Donor: Royal Bank of Canada
Awarded to students in third- or fourth-year
undergraduate or master's level program, with a minimum 6.0 (B)
standing, in all Faculties except the Schulich School of Business
and Osgoode Hall. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario
Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Sceptre Investments Counsel Ltd. Bursary
Donor: Sceptre Investments Counsel Ltd.
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited established
this award to help students strive for excellence. It will be awarded
annually to an undergraduate student who is a Canadian citizen or
permanent resident, an Ontario resident as defined by the Ontario
Student Assistance Program and demonstrates financial need.
School of Kinesiology and Health Science Honour Awards
Awards are provided annually to continuing Kinesiology
and Health Science Honours students who (a) were named to the School
of Kinesiology and Health Science Honour Roll in the previous year
of study; (b) are Canadian citizens or permanent residents; (c)
meet the OSAP Ontario residency requirement; and (d) have a demonstrated
financial need. To be eligible, an applicant will have completed
a minimum of 18 credits in the previous year of study. Ten awards
will be offered annually. At least one award will be given in each
level of study above first year (24 credits or more).
David Morris Schrage Bursary for Jewish Studies
This award is available to undergraduate or graduate
students with an interest in Jewish studies who have a 6.0 (B) average
and are in financial need.
Helen Schrage Jewish Studies Bursary
Donor: Al Schrage
Awarded on the basis of financial need to a graduate
or undergraduate student with a demonstrated interest in Jewish
studies.
Seneca@York Bursary
To celebrate the opening of Seneca College on
the York University campus, York University has established this
bursary. Recipients must be enrolled in a joint York/Seneca program
and be currently registered at York to receive the award. Applicants
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario
residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
and in financial need.
The Seretis Family Bursary
Donor: George Seretis
George Seretis is a volunteer with the York Business
and Professional Alliance at York. Mr. Seretis has generously established
a bursary to support students in financial need. This bursary is
for an undergraduate student, in any Faculty. Preference will be
given to a student who does volunteer work in the Greek community.
The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
Allan C. Silber Award for Holocaust and Eastern European Jewish
Studies
Donor: Mr. Allan Silber
Graduate or undergraduate awards are available
for study and/or research in the area of Holocaust and Eastern European
studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Abraham Isaac Silver Scholarship in Judaic Studies
Donor: The late Abraham Isaac Silver
A scholarship, with some financial consideration,
to be awarded bi-annually to a York student or students, specializing
in or interested in the field of Judaic studies, and wishing to
study at an institution of higher learning in Israel.
Saul A. Silverman Family Foundation Bursary
Donor: Judith Teller
This award was created to provide students an
opportunity to realize their academic goal. It will be awarded annually
to a student who is suffering through a personal crisis and requires
financial assistance. Preference will be given to a student who
is a client of York's Counselling and Development Centre. The recipient
must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a resident of
Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
and demonstrate financial need.
Dr. Percy and Bernice Singer Award
Donor: Steven Singer and Percy Singer
Awarded to graduate and or undergraduate students
with an interest in physical education to study at the Wingate Institute
in Israel or at another appropriate Israeli institution. Preference
will be given to students who have completed two years at York and
who will return to York from Israel for at least one year and who
are enrolled in the Jewish Teacher Education Program. Applicants
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario
residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
and in financial need.
William Small Bursary
Donor: York University Retirees Association
(Members)
William W. Small was the second employee hired
at York University after its first president Dr. Murray Ross in
1960. As vice-president of University Services between 1964-1973,
he oversaw the design and construction of 36 of the buildings of
York University. He was a founding member of York's Retirement Planning
Centre. A bursary will be awarded by the York University Retirees
Association (YURA), to a mature undergraduate student who has sustained,
after at least nine credits, a grade point average of 7.0 (B+) or
above. Preference will be given to students who have a clear focus
on their program of study and their selection of courses. Applicants
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario
residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
and demonstrate financial need.
Michael Smith Award
Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science
Named in memory of Dr. Michael D. Smith, a former
professor in sport sociology and leading researcher in the field
of domestic violence, this award is given annually to a continuing
kinesiology and health science major, who has a minimum grade average
of 6.0 (B), meets the OSAP residency requirement, is a Canadian
citizen or permanent resident and has a demonstrated financial need.
Preference will be given to a student from a traditionally under-represented
group who may have faced systemic barriers. Consideration may also
be given to a student whose extracurricular involvements have included
volunteer work either with the disadvantaged, or in support of social
agencies or causes.
Social Justice Bursary
Donor: The Children's Aid Foundation, The
Hope for Children Foundation of the Catholic Children's Aid Society
of Toronto and The Toronto Centre for Social Justice
This award was established to assist students
who are currently or at one time were wards of the Crown and who
are studying at York University. To qualify for this award, a student
must be or have been a ward in the care of the Catholic Children's
Aid Society of Toronto or the Children's Aid Society of Toronto
for a minimum of one year. Recipients must be Canadian citizens
or permanent residents, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial
need. In addition, students must be enrolled in at least a 60 per
cent course load (nine credits per term) or if a student has a permanent
disability they must be enrolled in at least a 40 per cent course
load (six credits per term). This award is open to students from
all undergraduate Faculties but preference will be given to McLaughlin
College students.
Sport Administration Leadership Award
Donor: York University Sport Administration
Alumni Association
This award has been initiated by the York University
Sport Administration Alumni Association in order to recognize a
deserving student in the Sport Administration Certificate Program.
This annual award will be presented to a current member of the Sport
Administration Certificate Program with a minimum 6.0 (B) average
in all sport administration courses who has demonstrated outstanding
leadership of, and commitment to, the activities of the York University
Sport Administration Association. Applicants must be Canadian citizens
or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by
the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial
need.
Sport and Recreation Bursaries
Four bursaries will be awarded to student applicants
reflecting a fair and reasonable balance of college and Faculty
affiliation and sport and recreation program involvement, as determined
by the Awards and Scholarships Committee of the School of Kinesiology
and Health Science. Recipients must have demonstrated financial
need.
Mary Stevens Memorial Bursary
Donor: Family, Friends and Colleagues of Mrs.
Mary Stevens
This fund has been established in honour of Mrs.
Mary Stevens, who was an active supporter of people returning to
school after a number of years in the work force, to provide a bursary
for a mature student (21 years or older) demonstrating financial
need. Potential applicants must be majoring in computer science,
have recently successfully completed 24 credits or the equivalent
at York University and maintained a 5.0 (C+) or higher average.
The bursary is to be awarded by application on the basis of financial
need.
Tel Aviv University - The Berdie and Irvin Cohen Award
Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University
This award will be given annually to a qualifying
student at York University who has been accepted to Tel Aviv University.
Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be
Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Tel Aviv University - Vera Dolly Denty Award
Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University
Named in memory of Vera Dolly Denty, this award
will be given annually to a qualifying student at York University
who has been accepted to Tel Aviv University. Recipients must be
Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and
demonstrate financial need.
Tel Aviv University - Marnie Kimelman Award
Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University
Named in memory of Marnie Kimelman, this award
will be awarded annually to a qualifying student at York University
who has been accepted to Tel Aviv University. The recipient must
be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and resident of Ontario
who demonstrates financial need.
Tel Aviv University - Louis Manpel Award
Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University
Named in memory of Louis Manpel, this award will
be given annually to a qualifying student at York University who
has been accepted to Tel Aviv University. Recipients must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate
financial need.
TD Financial Group Bursary
Donor: The Toronto Dominion Bank
TD Bank Financial Group is committed to helping
students succeed in their postsecondary studies. This bursary is
for undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, are Canadian
citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as
defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and who
qualify as entitled to the domestic tuition fee rate.
Arvo Tiidus Awards
Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science
Named in honour of the founding coordinator of
Recreation York, two awards are given annually to continuing students
who have cumulative grade averages of 6.0 (B) or higher, and who
have made significant contributions to the recreation program. One
of the two annual awards is specified for an applicant who meets
the OSAP residency requirement, is a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident and has a demonstrated financial need.
Undergraduate Residence Life Bursaries
Bursaries are available to encourage students
to make a valuable contribution to their residence community. Applications
are available from the Master's Office in each college after classes
begin in September.
University Women's Club of North York
Donor: University Women's Club of North York
The Club donates, annually, a sum of money to
be used for bursaries to deserving women students.
University Women's Club of Toronto Emergency Fund
Donor: University Women's Club of Toronto
An annual award is given to a full-time female
student in any year of an approved degree program who has demonstrated
need for financial assistance preferably on an emergency basis in
order to maintain herself in an institutional setting.
Marina van der Merwe Scholarship
Donor: Sharon Creelman & Sandra Levy
This scholarship is named in honour of Marina
van der Merwe in recognition of her ongoing and outstanding contributions
as a faculty member in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science,
coach of the University field hockey team since 1979, coach of the
Canadian national team since 1976, and to women in sport through
her work with the Canadian Olympic Association, Coaching Association
of Canada and Sport Canada. The award is given to a continuing woman
student who is an Honours kinesiology and health science major (or
double major), has a cumulative grade average of 6.0 (B) or higher,
and has demonstrated excellence as a member of the Yeowomen field
hockey team for a minimum of one year. Applicants must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents, Ontario residents as defined by
the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), and in financial
need.
Margery Ward Memorial Bursary Fund
Donor: The Ward Family
This award is in memory of Margery Ward (MPP,
Don Mills) who passed away on January 22, 1993. Margery graduated
from York University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in
computer science in 1980. She had attended York both as an evening
student and a full-time day student. This bursary is for a mature,
female student majoring in political science in an undergraduate
Faculty.
Joseph Webber Memorial Fund for International Education
Donor: Janet and Mark Webber
The Joseph Webber Memorial Fund for International
Education honours the memory of Joseph Webber in accordance with
his conviction that international study plays an important role
in students' academic and personal development. This bursary is
intended to promote international education by allowing qualified
and deserving students to study abroad. Reflecting Joseph Webber's
own interests and experiences, it is directed to undergraduates
and graduate students wishing to study at a university in (in order
of descending priority): (1) Germany, (2) Europe, (3) other countries.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well
as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) and in financial need.
Leonard Wolinsky Israel Study Awards
Donor: Mr. David Wolinsky
This award is given annually to one or more York
graduate and/or undergraduate students for one year of full-time
study in Jewish studies at an Israeli university. Preference will
be given to students who have completed two years at York and who
will return to York from Israel for at least one year and who are
enrolled in the Jewish Teacher Education Program. Applicants must
be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents
as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and
in financial need.
Yeomen and Yeowomen Achievement Awards
Awarded annually in the fall of each academic
year to continuing students who are returning members of their respective
interuniversity sport teams and have achieved a minimum grade average
of 6.0 (B) in their previous year of study. Applicants must be Canadian
citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as
defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in
financial need.
York Business & Professional Alliance Bursary
Donor: Friends of York Business & Professional
Alliance
The York Business & Professional Alliance's
principal aim is to provide a meaningful link between York University
and the business community in the greater Toronto area. This bursary,
estabilished by contributions from the small to medium-size business
sector, is to be awarded to undergraduate students requiring financial
assistance. The recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent
residents, be Ontario residents and must demonstrate financial need.
York University Alumni Bursary Endowment
Donor: York University Alumni Association
The interest on a fund established by the York
University Alumni Association provides assistance for needy undergraduate
students of good standing who satisfactorily demonstrate financial
need. While neither a legal nor a moral obligation for repayment
exists, it is hoped that each recipient may contribute to the Alumni
Fund when in a financial position to do so.
York University Black Students' Alliance Scholars Award
Donor: York University Black Students' Alliance
(YUBSA)
The York University Black Students' Alliance
(YUBSA) through its fundraising efforts have created this award
to assist a continuing undergraduate student with a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 7.0 (B+). The recipient must be a visible
minority of African descent, dedicated a least one year of service
to the York University Black Students' Alliance and demonstrate
financial need.
York University Faculty Association Bursaries
Donor: YUFA Foundation
The York University Faculty Association Foundation
and Trust established these bursaries in recognition of the financial
difficulties faced by the students while completing their undergraduate
studies. They will be awarded annually to students in the Faculties
of Arts, Atkinson, Education, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts,
Glendon, Osgoode, Pure and Applied Science and the Schulich School
of Business. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents,
Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program
(OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.
York University Service Bursaries
Many students enjoy volunteering their time and
participating in campus activities, but are hampered by their financial
obligations. They cannot afford to give up time that could be spent
earning money, even though this unpaid work will give them valuable
experience for the future. To address this issue York has developed
the Service Bursary Program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens
or permanent residents, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial
need. Applications are available from the Office of Student Financial
Services after classes begin in September.
York University South Asian Alliance Award
Donor: South Asian Alliance
The York University South Asian Alliance Award
has been made available to support members of the York University
South Asian Alliance. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate
students with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (B), a strong involvement with
the South Asian community and must demonstrate financial need.
York University Sport Excellence Awards
Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science
These renewable awards are available to continuing
student athletes who have achieved a minimum grade average of 6.0
(B) in the previous year of study, and are members of the following
interuniversity sport teams: Men's - basketball, football, ice hockey,
track and field, volleyball, cross country, soccer, swimming; Women's
- basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, track and field, volleyball,
cross country, soccer, swimming, rugby. To be eligible, an applicant
must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, Ontario resident
and have a demonstrated financial need. In addition, an applicant
must have demonstrated athletic excellence as a member of one of
the aforementioned interuniversity sport teams for one or more years.
Criteria for measuring `athletic excellence' have been established,
and are available from the Office of the Chair of Kinesiology and
Health Science. These awards are administered by the Scholarship
and Bursary Unit, Office of Student Financial Services, in consultation
with the Awards and Scholarships Committee of the School of Kinesiology
and Health Science.
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