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Various forms of financial assistance are available to graduate students. York University and external agencies offer numerous fellowships, assistantships, scholarships, awards, prizes and grants. Graduate students are encouraged to consult with their particular program for advice on financial matters.
Student Funding
MSc
A domestic student pursuing an MSc degree by Thesis can expect financial support at approximately $21,000 per year, comprising a package of Scholarships and/or Research, Teaching, and Financial Assistantships, valid for up to two years. This support is subject to funding available to supervisors and to our graduate program. It is also subject to satisfactory academic progress and employability as a Teaching Assistant on the part of the student. International students pursuing an MSc degree by Thesis can expect additional assistance in the form of an International Student Tuition Fee Scholarship for up to two years, currently set at $4,800 per year. Again this is subject to available funds. All full-time students who hold a Teaching Assistantship belong to a certain union (known as CUPE). Union membership confers a number of benefits. One of these is by way of a Graduate Financial Assistance, currently set at approximately $1,770-$2325 for a domestic/visa student per year. There are other sources of assistance such as Bursaries, Research Cost Fund, Graduate Development Fund, etc. Some of these are administered in accordance with need, some on academic grounds, some on a combination of considerations.
PhD
A domestic student can expect financial support at approximately $23,000 per year, comprising a package of Research, Teaching, and Financial Assistantships, valid for up to four years. This support is subject to funding available to supervisors and to our graduate program. It is also subject to satisfactory academic progress and employability as a Teaching Assistant on the part of the student. International students can expect additional assistance in the form of an International Student Tuition Fee Scholarship for up to four years, currently set at $4,800 per year. An extension is possible. Again this is subject to available funds. All full-time students who hold a Teaching Assistantship belong to a certain union (known as CUPE). Union membership confers a number of benefits. One of these is by way of a Graduate Financial Assistance, currently set at approximately $1,770-$2775 for a domestic/visa student per year. There are other sources of assistance such as Bursaries, Research Cost Fund, Graduate Development Fund, etc. Some of these are administered in accordance with need, some on academic grounds, some on a combination of considerations.
Alternative Funding
Students on paid educational or other leave from their employer, or holding substantial scholarships (e.g NSERC or OGS) are not normally eligible for the program (GA) or supervisor (RA) support, but scholarship holders are eligible for Teaching Assistantships (TAs). Other financial supports for students include: