2026/27 York University President's International Scholarship of Excellence

The President's International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who are entering their first year of a four-year undergraduate degree program at York University and demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.

• Table of Content
• About York University
• York University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of York University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for York University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

York University Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of York University Undergraduate Scholarship

• Up to twenty (20) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $45,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $180,000 over four years.

you must submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application. This award is for applicants with an exceptional academic profile, and who demonstrate leadership through community service or excellence in the arts or sport. Students do not need an offer of admission to apply for York entrance awards and scholarships.

Requirements for York University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Must be an international student who is required to pay international tuition fees at York.
• Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2026
• Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies
• Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent
• Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement
• Must be officially nominated by a guidance counsellor, principal, or senior school official. Maximum of two nominations per school in each year are accepted
• Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by January 26, 2026 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
• Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by January 26, 2026 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

Note: A 9-digit York reference number is required, which you will receive within 5 business days of applying to York. Ensure that you submit your application for admission well in advance of the scholarship application deadline January 26, 2026.

Documents Required for Application

• A personal statement that explains why you are an exceptional candidate for the PISE. Your statement must speak to your personal professional goals, leadership skills, commitment to volunteer work and/or extracurricular activities. The maximum word count for this statement is 500 words.
• A list of Extracurricular Activities & Community Involvement (maximum of 3)
• A list of Previous Awards (maximum of 3)
• Contact information for guidance counsellor, principal, or senior official at your high school that will nominate you for this award.
• (Optional) A reference letter highlighting your community involvement
• A financial profile indicating the estimated total amount of funding you will have to support your studies over the next three to four years.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit York University scholarship webpage.