Undergraduate Awards & Scholarships
New for Fall 2024: Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution
York has transformed the way students get access to the many financial aid, awards, and scholarships opportunities available to them.
This new centralized online solution streamlines government financial aid processing, awards, and scholarships. You will be able to view your scholarship and awards opportunities in one place, search and apply for funding opportunities and even get matched with some automatically. You will also be able to track the applications and receive funding.
To learn more, watch this short, animated video about York’s new solution for Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships.
You can access the new Financial Aid, Awards, and Scholarships (FAAS) App through the landing page found here.
There are many awards, bursaries and scholarships on offer to fund your studies here at the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Please consult the list of opportunities below.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Garret Keown, Manager, Student Academic Integrity, Achievement & Awards gkeown@yorku.ca.
To learn about additional scholarships, awards, and bursaries offered by York University to incoming students, visit the Student Financial Services website.
*Please note that most of the award applications require you to complete your Student Profile, which will open at the end of August each year.
**Important update RE: Lassonde Scholarship application for 2024. The application will open August 19th and application instructions will be emailed to all LE undergrad students at that time. You can also use the application link under the Lassonde Scholarship heading below.
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Value: $2000 approximately
Description: The Aleksandar Spasov Memorial Award was created to benefit first-generation students enrolled in an undergraduate program within the Lassonde School of Engineering. Aleksandar Spasov immigrated to Canada from former Yugoslavia with his family when he was a teenager. He overcame poverty through hard work, determination, and ingenuity. Aleksandar founded a mechanical insulation business and developed an industry-leading product and application technique. He believed strongly that education plays a critical role in transforming people’s lives. Aleksandar gave generously to help support his family, community, and those in need, awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 3rd year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Eligibility: Lassonde Undergraduate students must be the first member of their families to pursue post-secondary education and must demonstrate leadership and community service at Lassonde or within the wider community which relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development goals.
How to Apply: The application will open in September 2024 via the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution .
Description: The Aleksandar Spasov Memorial Award was created to benefit first-generation students enrolled in an undergraduate program within the Lassonde School of Engineering. Aleksandar Spasov immigrated to Canada from former Yugoslavia with his family when he was a teenager. He overcame poverty through hard work, determination, and ingenuity. Aleksandar founded a mechanical insulation business and developed an industry-leading product and application technique. He believed strongly that education plays a critical role in transforming people’s lives. Aleksandar gave generously to help support his family, community, and those in need, awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 3rd year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Eligibility: Lassonde Undergraduate students must be the first member of their families to pursue post-secondary education and must demonstrate leadership and community service at Lassonde or within the wider community which relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development goals.
How to Apply: The application will open in September 2024 via the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution .
Value: $500 approximately
Description: The Angel Paw Prize will be awarded to a first-year student on the Lassonde School of Engineering who has the highest grade point average across EECS 1012 (Net-Centric Introduction to Computing) and EECS 1022 (Programming for Mobile Computing) or equivalent. The Angel Paw Prize has been established in loving memory by the family of Phillip Wedderburn who passed away at the age of 24 in 2015 from cancer. He was a Seneca@ York student and died before finishing his degree. Phillip loved computers and was passionate about technology; he was specifically interested in software engineering and development. While he was a student, he worked on a Google Glasses project which he particularly enjoyed. This award honours Phillip’s legacy.
Eligibility: The award is based on academic achievement.
How to Apply: No application is required. Student Financial Services will select the recipient in collaboration with the EECS department.
Description: The Angel Paw Prize will be awarded to a first-year student on the Lassonde School of Engineering who has the highest grade point average across EECS 1012 (Net-Centric Introduction to Computing) and EECS 1022 (Programming for Mobile Computing) or equivalent. The Angel Paw Prize has been established in loving memory by the family of Phillip Wedderburn who passed away at the age of 24 in 2015 from cancer. He was a Seneca@ York student and died before finishing his degree. Phillip loved computers and was passionate about technology; he was specifically interested in software engineering and development. While he was a student, he worked on a Google Glasses project which he particularly enjoyed. This award honours Phillip’s legacy.
Eligibility: The award is based on academic achievement.
How to Apply: No application is required. Student Financial Services will select the recipient in collaboration with the EECS department.
Value: $500 approximately
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 3rd year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Eligibility: The award is based on academic achievement.
How to Apply: No application is required. EECS department selects students based on academic achievement.
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 3rd year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Eligibility: The award is based on academic achievement.
How to Apply: No application is required. EECS department selects students based on academic achievement.
Value: Variable
Description: The Atena Arabsalmany Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate female students enrolled in the Space Engineering program in the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. The Atena Arabsalmany Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory of Atena Arabsalmany who was a third-year Space Engineering student at York University when she tragically died in 2008. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage female students to pursue careers in aerospace engineering and reinforce the status of women in this field.
Eligibility: Students must meet the 7.5-grade point average requirement, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Description: The Atena Arabsalmany Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate female students enrolled in the Space Engineering program in the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. The Atena Arabsalmany Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory of Atena Arabsalmany who was a third-year Space Engineering student at York University when she tragically died in 2008. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage female students to pursue careers in aerospace engineering and reinforce the status of women in this field.
Eligibility: Students must meet the 7.5-grade point average requirement, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Value: $900
Description: B.W. Boville Prize in Atmospheric Sciences.
Eligibility: Awarded to a student completing Year 3 or 4 or a certificate program in Atmospheric Science, with a minimum grade point average of 7.00 (B+).
How to Apply: No application is required. Selection is based on academic merit and will be selected by the ESSE Department.
Description: B.W. Boville Prize in Atmospheric Sciences.
Eligibility: Awarded to a student completing Year 3 or 4 or a certificate program in Atmospheric Science, with a minimum grade point average of 7.00 (B+).
How to Apply: No application is required. Selection is based on academic merit and will be selected by the ESSE Department.
Value: No monetary award.
Description: Each year, two top students in the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program are identified and awarded for their academic achievement and/or entrepreneurial excellence with the Bergeron Medal of Distinction. This interdisciplinary program in entrepreneurship and new ventures will provide and teach real-world business experience to aspiring student-entrepreneurs. A special notation will appear on the selected recipients’ transcript.
Eligibility: Must be one of the two top students in the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Each year, two top students in the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program are identified and awarded for their academic achievement and/or entrepreneurial excellence with the Bergeron Medal of Distinction. This interdisciplinary program in entrepreneurship and new ventures will provide and teach real-world business experience to aspiring student-entrepreneurs. A special notation will appear on the selected recipients’ transcript.
Eligibility: Must be one of the two top students in the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $2,500
Description: This bursary will provide assistance to one or more female students enrolled in the Faculty of Science and the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Must be a female Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Description: This bursary will provide assistance to one or more female students enrolled in the Faculty of Science and the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Must be a female Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Value: $1,000
Description: This award is available to undergraduate students majoring in computer science or information technology who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00 (B). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Computer Science or Information Technology student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.00 (B). Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Description: This award is available to undergraduate students majoring in computer science or information technology who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00 (B). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Computer Science or Information Technology student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.00 (B). Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Value: $657
Description: Awarded annually to a female computer science major. This award is in honour of Charma Mordido Figuracion.
Eligibility: Must be a female computer science major student. Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: Awarded annually to a female computer science major. This award is in honour of Charma Mordido Figuracion.
Eligibility: Must be a female computer science major student. Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $250
Description: The family and friends of Dr. Geoffrey Hunter established this award to honour his career at York University in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science (formerly called the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science). This award will be given to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science or the Lassonde School of Engineering who has completed at least 30 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C). Must have completed at least 30 credits. ). Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Description: The family and friends of Dr. Geoffrey Hunter established this award to honour his career at York University in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science (formerly called the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science). This award will be given to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science or the Lassonde School of Engineering who has completed at least 30 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C). Must have completed at least 30 credits. ). Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Value: $3,613 (minimum)
Description: The Dr. James Wu Bursary is awarded annually to an undergraduate student completing their engineering degree at York’s Lassonde School of Engineering. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Must be completing an undergraduate engineering degree.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Dr. James Wu Bursary is awarded annually to an undergraduate student completing their engineering degree at York’s Lassonde School of Engineering. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Must be completing an undergraduate engineering degree.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $250
Description: Awarded to the student with the highest grade point average among all Year 2 students in space science and space engineering in the Lassonde School of Engineering. This prize was established in honour of Nabil Labib, who obtained his PhD in 1972 from the Centre for Research in Experimental Space Sciences (CRESS).
Eligibility: Awarded to 2nd-year students in space science and space engineering with highest GPA in.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded to the student with the highest grade point average among all Year 2 students in space science and space engineering in the Lassonde School of Engineering. This prize was established in honour of Nabil Labib, who obtained his PhD in 1972 from the Centre for Research in Experimental Space Sciences (CRESS).
Eligibility: Awarded to 2nd-year students in space science and space engineering with highest GPA in.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $500
Description: The Dr. Peter Cribb Prize is given to a student entering their 4th year in a COSC or CSEC honours program at Lassonde School of Engineering who demonstrates exceptional promise through a combination of interests, leadership/community involvement, academic performance, and resilience through hardships and adversity.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 7.5. and must submit a one-page statement introducing themselves and outlining their plans and aspirations following graduation and what they have done during their time at York to help achieve this exceptional promise (e.g. co-op participation, community involvement, independent projects, etc).
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Dr. Peter Cribb Prize is given to a student entering their 4th year in a COSC or CSEC honours program at Lassonde School of Engineering who demonstrates exceptional promise through a combination of interests, leadership/community involvement, academic performance, and resilience through hardships and adversity.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 7.5. and must submit a one-page statement introducing themselves and outlining their plans and aspirations following graduation and what they have done during their time at York to help achieve this exceptional promise (e.g. co-op participation, community involvement, independent projects, etc).
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $5,000
Description: The Enbridge Engineering Scholarship will be given annually to an entering or continuing engineering student in the Lassonde School of Engineering. Recipients entering from secondary school must have a minimum admission average of 80%; continuing students must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 7.5 or greater. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, a resident of Ontario, and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Recipients entering from secondary school must have a minimum admission average of 80%; continuing students must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 7.5 or greater.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Enbridge Engineering Scholarship will be given annually to an entering or continuing engineering student in the Lassonde School of Engineering. Recipients entering from secondary school must have a minimum admission average of 80%; continuing students must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 7.5 or greater. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, a resident of Ontario, and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Recipients entering from secondary school must have a minimum admission average of 80%; continuing students must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 7.5 or greater.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $1,250
Description: The Eshrat Arjomandi Scholarship in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will be given annually to an undergraduate and/or graduate student studying or doing research in Computer and/or Electrical Engineering at York University. The recipients must have demonstrated academic excellence (minimum 7.5 GPA for undergraduate candidates and minimum ‘A’ average for graduate candidates); preference will be given to female students (under York’s Women in Science special program).
Eligibility: Minimum 7.5 GPA for undergraduate candidates and minimum ‘A’ average for graduate candidates. Must be in Computer and/or Electrical Engineering programs. Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to female students.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Eshrat Arjomandi Scholarship in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will be given annually to an undergraduate and/or graduate student studying or doing research in Computer and/or Electrical Engineering at York University. The recipients must have demonstrated academic excellence (minimum 7.5 GPA for undergraduate candidates and minimum ‘A’ average for graduate candidates); preference will be given to female students (under York’s Women in Science special program).
Eligibility: Minimum 7.5 GPA for undergraduate candidates and minimum ‘A’ average for graduate candidates. Must be in Computer and/or Electrical Engineering programs. Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to female students.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $2000
Description: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in any Engineering program at the Lassonde School of Engineering who maintains a minimum grade point average of 6.00 and demonstrates leadership through involvement in their community and extracurricular activities.
Eligibility: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an Engineering program in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in any Engineering program at the Lassonde School of Engineering who maintains a minimum grade point average of 6.00 and demonstrates leadership through involvement in their community and extracurricular activities.
Eligibility: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an Engineering program in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $500
Description: The Farzia Khan Champion for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Prize was created to benefit students enrolled at the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must submit a personal statement outlining how they have demonstrated leadership and promoted an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture at Lassonde (e.g. via the establishment or development of a club, participation and promotion of events, contributing to research, etc). Preference will be given to female students.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution. Next application will be open in March 2025.
Description: The Farzia Khan Champion for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Prize was created to benefit students enrolled at the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must submit a personal statement outlining how they have demonstrated leadership and promoted an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture at Lassonde (e.g. via the establishment or development of a club, participation and promotion of events, contributing to research, etc). Preference will be given to female students.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution. Next application will be open in March 2025.
Value: $464
Description: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in a science or engineering degree program who demonstrates financial need. This award has been established in memory of the late George Faber by members of his family and his associates in the fur industry.
Eligibility: Recipient must be a full-time student in a science or engineering degree program and must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Description: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in a science or engineering degree program who demonstrates financial need. This award has been established in memory of the late George Faber by members of his family and his associates in the fur industry.
Eligibility: Recipient must be a full-time student in a science or engineering degree program and must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Value: $2,779
Description: 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, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: 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, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: Variable
Description: The Hany Salama Bursary has been established to provide encouragement and financial support to one or two students who are majoring in computer science or mathematics or information technology and who have completed a minimum of 30 credits. Preference will be given to students majoring in information technology. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Must also be majoring in computer science or mathematics or information technology and must have completed a minimum of 30 credits.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Hany Salama Bursary has been established to provide encouragement and financial support to one or two students who are majoring in computer science or mathematics or information technology and who have completed a minimum of 30 credits. Preference will be given to students majoring in information technology. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Must also be majoring in computer science or mathematics or information technology and must have completed a minimum of 30 credits.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $500
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 4th year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Based on academic achievements and recipients have to be in their fourth year of study.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 4th year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Based on academic achievements and recipients have to be in their fourth year of study.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $1,000
Description:
The J.P. Hill Memorial Award for Indigenous Students will be awarded to an undergraduate student in their second year at the Lassonde School of Engineering. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 6.0, self identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit , and submit a short essay, in 500 words or less, demonstrating a history of community leadership, centered on improving and strengthening their home communities. The J.P. Hill Memorial Award for Indigenous Students in STEM, honours the legacy of John Peter Hill, the grandfather of Starrlee DeGrace, proud Indigenous woman and member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. J.P. encouraged his granddaughter to chase her dreams, to pursue post-secondary education and to not put limits on her potential based on current circumstances, which is the purpose of the J.P. Hill Memorial Award.
Application: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution and must self identify as an Indigenous learner.
Description:
The J.P. Hill Memorial Award for Indigenous Students will be awarded to an undergraduate student in their second year at the Lassonde School of Engineering. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 6.0, self identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit , and submit a short essay, in 500 words or less, demonstrating a history of community leadership, centered on improving and strengthening their home communities. The J.P. Hill Memorial Award for Indigenous Students in STEM, honours the legacy of John Peter Hill, the grandfather of Starrlee DeGrace, proud Indigenous woman and member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. J.P. encouraged his granddaughter to chase her dreams, to pursue post-secondary education and to not put limits on her potential based on current circumstances, which is the purpose of the J.P. Hill Memorial Award.
Application: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution and must self identify as an Indigenous learner.
Value: $10,000
Description:
This bursary is open to students who self-identify as women, enrolled in first year at the Lassonde School of Engineering undergraduate program in Electrical, Mechanical, Space, or Computer Engineering, and who demonstrates financial need.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must submit a one-page statement outlining their leadership and community service experience. Recipients will also be invited to apply for a 4-month co-op term with KPM Power after their second year, as well as receive the optional opportunity to be mentored by the donor throughout their studies. The award will be renewable in the recipient’s second year, provided they remain in good academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
The award will be renewable in the recipient’s second year, provided they remain in good academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need.
Application opens in September 2024.
Description:
This bursary is open to students who self-identify as women, enrolled in first year at the Lassonde School of Engineering undergraduate program in Electrical, Mechanical, Space, or Computer Engineering, and who demonstrates financial need.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must submit a one-page statement outlining their leadership and community service experience. Recipients will also be invited to apply for a 4-month co-op term with KPM Power after their second year, as well as receive the optional opportunity to be mentored by the donor throughout their studies. The award will be renewable in the recipient’s second year, provided they remain in good academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
The award will be renewable in the recipient’s second year, provided they remain in good academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need.
Application opens in September 2024.
Value: $15,000.
Description:
At Lassonde, we believe in developing engineers and scientists that not only have technical skills, but also passion, perspective and a creative spark.
The Lassonde Scholarship is one of the most generous awards available to undergraduate students who demonstrate creativity, passion, ingenuity, rational thinking and confidence in their academic pursuits, extracurricular activities and personal interests.
Eligible candidates must demonstrate: 1) exceptional academic grades (minimum admission averages of 80% or a grade point average of 7.0 or higher for continuing students) and 2) leadership in high school, university and/or community life, and/or evidence of entrepreneurial talent. Financial needs will be taken into consideration.
Eligibility: 1) Students must be applying to or enrolled in any program offered by the Lassonde School of Engineering 2) Candidates who meet the criteria of the grade are eligible to apply 3) Current students must have a full-time course load remaining in the year that the scholarship is offered (must have a minimum of 30 credits remaining)
Renewal eligibility: 1) Must maintain a minimum of a 7.0 cumulative grade point average 2) Attach a statement to demonstrate innovative, motivational leadership impacting the Lassonde community 3) Must be enrolled in full-time studies and have a minimum of 30 credits remaining in the Lassonde program.
Recipients of this scholarship are not eligible for the YU Automatic Entrance Scholarship or the York University Continuing Student Scholarship.
How to Apply: Students applying to any program offered by the Lassonde School of Engineering or who have completed their first year of study in a Lassonde School of Engineering program will be considered. Eligible candidates who meet the grades criteria are encouraged to apply.
Please apply here .
*The deadline to submit your application is September 18th, 2024.
Description:
At Lassonde, we believe in developing engineers and scientists that not only have technical skills, but also passion, perspective and a creative spark.
The Lassonde Scholarship is one of the most generous awards available to undergraduate students who demonstrate creativity, passion, ingenuity, rational thinking and confidence in their academic pursuits, extracurricular activities and personal interests.
Eligible candidates must demonstrate: 1) exceptional academic grades (minimum admission averages of 80% or a grade point average of 7.0 or higher for continuing students) and 2) leadership in high school, university and/or community life, and/or evidence of entrepreneurial talent. Financial needs will be taken into consideration.
Eligibility: 1) Students must be applying to or enrolled in any program offered by the Lassonde School of Engineering 2) Candidates who meet the criteria of the grade are eligible to apply 3) Current students must have a full-time course load remaining in the year that the scholarship is offered (must have a minimum of 30 credits remaining)
Renewal eligibility: 1) Must maintain a minimum of a 7.0 cumulative grade point average 2) Attach a statement to demonstrate innovative, motivational leadership impacting the Lassonde community 3) Must be enrolled in full-time studies and have a minimum of 30 credits remaining in the Lassonde program.
Recipients of this scholarship are not eligible for the YU Automatic Entrance Scholarship or the York University Continuing Student Scholarship.
How to Apply: Students applying to any program offered by the Lassonde School of Engineering or who have completed their first year of study in a Lassonde School of Engineering program will be considered. Eligible candidates who meet the grades criteria are encouraged to apply.
Please apply here .
*The deadline to submit your application is September 18th, 2024.
Value: No monetary value.
Description: Awarded to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student in recognition of their extracurricular contributions to University life, to their school or academic department, or to Lassonde as a whole. (Fall & Spring graduates are eligible).
Eligibility: A student can apply or be nominated for this award by a student or faculty or staff. Fall graduates will be considered with the Spring graduates of the following year.
How to Apply: Application will open in April of every year. To apply for this medal, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: Awarded to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student in recognition of their extracurricular contributions to University life, to their school or academic department, or to Lassonde as a whole. (Fall & Spring graduates are eligible).
Eligibility: A student can apply or be nominated for this award by a student or faculty or staff. Fall graduates will be considered with the Spring graduates of the following year.
How to Apply: Application will open in April of every year. To apply for this medal, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: No monetary value.
Description: Awarded to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student in recognition of the highest academic achievement in the Lassonde School of Engineering. (Fall & Spring graduates are eligible)
Eligibility: Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit. Fall graduates will be considered with the Spring graduates of the following year.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student in recognition of the highest academic achievement in the Lassonde School of Engineering. (Fall & Spring graduates are eligible)
Eligibility: Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit. Fall graduates will be considered with the Spring graduates of the following year.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: No monetary value.
Description: Awarded to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student in the Lassonde School of Engineering showing promise as a researcher. (Fall & Spring graduates are eligible).
Eligibility: Departments’ Awards Committees nominate one student per department. The Lassonde School of Engineering Awards committee will select the final recipient. Recipients are selected on the basis of their research contribution. Fall graduates will be considered with the Spring graduates of the following year.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student in the Lassonde School of Engineering showing promise as a researcher. (Fall & Spring graduates are eligible).
Eligibility: Departments’ Awards Committees nominate one student per department. The Lassonde School of Engineering Awards committee will select the final recipient. Recipients are selected on the basis of their research contribution. Fall graduates will be considered with the Spring graduates of the following year.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $500
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 2nd year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Based on academic achievement.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 2nd year and enrolled in an Honors Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Based on academic achievement.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $400
Description: Awarded to a mature student (21 years or older) demonstrating financial need. Potential applicants must be majoring in computer science, have recently successfully completed 24 credits at York University and maintained a 5.00 (C+) or higher average. 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 workforce.
Eligibility: Mature student (21 years or older) majoring in computer science and must demonstrate financial need. Must have completed 24 credits at York University with a 5.00 (C+) average or a higher average.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: Awarded to a mature student (21 years or older) demonstrating financial need. Potential applicants must be majoring in computer science, have recently successfully completed 24 credits at York University and maintained a 5.00 (C+) or higher average. 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 workforce.
Eligibility: Mature student (21 years or older) majoring in computer science and must demonstrate financial need. Must have completed 24 credits at York University with a 5.00 (C+) average or a higher average.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $500
Description: Awarded to the top Year 1 student in space science. This award was established to recognize the contribution and achievements of Mr. Stan McKittrick in the field of aerospace in Canada.
Eligibility: Awarded to top Year 1 student in space science.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded to the top Year 1 student in space science. This award was established to recognize the contribution and achievements of Mr. Stan McKittrick in the field of aerospace in Canada.
Eligibility: Awarded to top Year 1 student in space science.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $500
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 1st year and enrolled in an Honours Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in 1st year and enrolled in an Honours Degree program majoring in any of the programs offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $1,000
Description: Praise Ayorinde is a YorkU Alumni that graduated from Lassonde with a degree in Computer Science and Psychology. She came to study in Canada as an international student from Nigeria in 2013. She is currently working as a software engineering manager at Amazon. Praise created the “Praise Ayorinde Scholarship” because she understands some of the struggles of international students, and wanted to give back and help similar students from Africa with financial needs.
Application Process: This donation is designated to create a scholarship to benefit an entering or continuing undergraduate international student with a minimum grade of 80% (for entering students) or a minimum grade point average of 7.5 (for continuing students). To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program within the Lassonde School of Engineering, and must have graduated from a high-school or post-secondary institution in Africa. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: Praise Ayorinde is a YorkU Alumni that graduated from Lassonde with a degree in Computer Science and Psychology. She came to study in Canada as an international student from Nigeria in 2013. She is currently working as a software engineering manager at Amazon. Praise created the “Praise Ayorinde Scholarship” because she understands some of the struggles of international students, and wanted to give back and help similar students from Africa with financial needs.
Application Process: This donation is designated to create a scholarship to benefit an entering or continuing undergraduate international student with a minimum grade of 80% (for entering students) or a minimum grade point average of 7.5 (for continuing students). To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program within the Lassonde School of Engineering, and must have graduated from a high-school or post-secondary institution in Africa. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $2,400
Description: There is one Annual award per Ontario University to be granted to a member of the employment equity target group (women, aboriginal, disabled, visible minority). Given to a student who has completed one year and is currently in the second year of the Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering Program. Details on this scholarship are available from the Ontario Power Generation website.
Eligibility: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution. .
Description: There is one Annual award per Ontario University to be granted to a member of the employment equity target group (women, aboriginal, disabled, visible minority). Given to a student who has completed one year and is currently in the second year of the Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering Program. Details on this scholarship are available from the Ontario Power Generation website.
Eligibility: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution. .
Value: $1,500
Description: The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarship will be awarded annually to two students who have been admitted to the Engineering program in the Lassonde School of Engineering. To be considered applicants must demonstrate academic excellence ( minimum admission average of 80%) and must demonstrate at least one of the following: a. leadership qualities through participation in extra-curricular activities or programs; b. commitment to participation in extra-curricular activities in school or the community like student government, clubs and team sports; c. superior volunteerism (well beyond requirements for high school graduation); or d. financial need. Applicants are strongly encouraged to enroll in the free student membership programs of Professional Engineers Ontario (engineeringstudents.peo.on.ca) and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (http://www.ospe.on.ca/?page=cat stud). As well,applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the engineersfoundation.ca website. By virtue of applying for these awards, selected recipients consent to their name being published by the donor. The recipient’s combined scholarships for the academic year cannot be more than $10,000 from all sources including the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarships.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarship will be awarded annually to two students who have been admitted to the Engineering program in the Lassonde School of Engineering. To be considered applicants must demonstrate academic excellence ( minimum admission average of 80%) and must demonstrate at least one of the following: a. leadership qualities through participation in extra-curricular activities or programs; b. commitment to participation in extra-curricular activities in school or the community like student government, clubs and team sports; c. superior volunteerism (well beyond requirements for high school graduation); or d. financial need. Applicants are strongly encouraged to enroll in the free student membership programs of Professional Engineers Ontario (engineeringstudents.peo.on.ca) and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (http://www.ospe.on.ca/?page=cat stud). As well,applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the engineersfoundation.ca website. By virtue of applying for these awards, selected recipients consent to their name being published by the donor. The recipient’s combined scholarships for the academic year cannot be more than $10,000 from all sources including the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarships.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $1,500
Description: The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Undergraduate Scholarship will be awarded annually to two students in the second, third, fourth or final year of an Engineering program at the Lassonde School of Engineering. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate at least one of the following: a. financial need; b. high engineering aptitude (i.e. natural engineering ability; not to be equated with a specific GPA); c. leadership through participation in professional affairs; d. sustained participation in extra-curricular activities either on or off-campus; or e. continued volunteerism either on or off-campus. Applicants are strongly encouraged to enrol in the free student membership programs of Professional Engineers Ontario (engineeringstudents.peo.on.ca) and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (http://www.ospe.on.ca/?page=cat stud). As well, applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the engineersfoundation.ca website. By virtue of applying for these awards, selected recipients consent to their name being published by the donor.
Eligibility: Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 7.5 and demonstrate one of the following attributes identified above.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Undergraduate Scholarship will be awarded annually to two students in the second, third, fourth or final year of an Engineering program at the Lassonde School of Engineering. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate at least one of the following: a. financial need; b. high engineering aptitude (i.e. natural engineering ability; not to be equated with a specific GPA); c. leadership through participation in professional affairs; d. sustained participation in extra-curricular activities either on or off-campus; or e. continued volunteerism either on or off-campus. Applicants are strongly encouraged to enrol in the free student membership programs of Professional Engineers Ontario (engineeringstudents.peo.on.ca) and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (http://www.ospe.on.ca/?page=cat stud). As well, applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the engineersfoundation.ca website. By virtue of applying for these awards, selected recipients consent to their name being published by the donor.
Eligibility: Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 7.5 and demonstrate one of the following attributes identified above.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $1,995
Description: Awarded to undergraduate students studying in the field of science (excluding engineering) within the Faculty of Science and the Lassonde School of Engineering, who have the highest Faculty grade point averages of all applicants to the undergraduate bursary, and have completed a minimum of 24 credits. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
Must have completed at least 24 credits with the highest Faculty grade point average, and must be studying in the field of science (excluding engineering).
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: Awarded to undergraduate students studying in the field of science (excluding engineering) within the Faculty of Science and the Lassonde School of Engineering, who have the highest Faculty grade point averages of all applicants to the undergraduate bursary, and have completed a minimum of 24 credits. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
Must have completed at least 24 credits with the highest Faculty grade point average, and must be studying in the field of science (excluding engineering).
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $772
Description: This bursary is awarded to an undergraduate engineering student. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: This bursary is awarded to an undergraduate engineering student. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $168
Description: Awarded to a student majoring in computer science, information technology or mathematics who has completed at least 48 credits including at least 18 credits in the major with a minimum GPA of 7.00 (B+). Established to honour the late Sally Findley, former Administrative Secretary of the Atkinson Computer Science and Mathematics Department.
Eligibility: minimum GPA of 7.00 (B+). The recipient must be majoring in computer science, information technology or mathematics and must have completed at least 48 credits including at least 18 credits in the major.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: Awarded to a student majoring in computer science, information technology or mathematics who has completed at least 48 credits including at least 18 credits in the major with a minimum GPA of 7.00 (B+). Established to honour the late Sally Findley, former Administrative Secretary of the Atkinson Computer Science and Mathematics Department.
Eligibility: minimum GPA of 7.00 (B+). The recipient must be majoring in computer science, information technology or mathematics and must have completed at least 48 credits including at least 18 credits in the major.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Value: $1,000
Description: This award will be presented to a student, entering or continuing, in the Lassonde School of Engineering with preference to a student in computer science, computer security or computer engineering. First preference shall be given to a student who demonstrates a clear and compelling passion for working within the Canadian-Somali community as indicated by a strong history of community service and leadership. This award is established in memory of Loyan Gilao, a Year 2 York University student, who was tragically killed on Aug. 8, 2005. Loyan was an outstanding Canadian citizen and gifted leader whose values espoused the need for peaceful communities and conflict resolution to reduce violence.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Entering students must present a minimum admission average of 75 percent and continuing students must present a cumulative grade point average of 7.00. Preference will be given to a student in computer science, computer security or computer engineering. First preference shall be given to a student who demonstrates a clear and compelling passion for working within the Canadian-Somali community as indicated by a strong history of community service and leadership.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Description: This award will be presented to a student, entering or continuing, in the Lassonde School of Engineering with preference to a student in computer science, computer security or computer engineering. First preference shall be given to a student who demonstrates a clear and compelling passion for working within the Canadian-Somali community as indicated by a strong history of community service and leadership. This award is established in memory of Loyan Gilao, a Year 2 York University student, who was tragically killed on Aug. 8, 2005. Loyan was an outstanding Canadian citizen and gifted leader whose values espoused the need for peaceful communities and conflict resolution to reduce violence.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Entering students must present a minimum admission average of 75 percent and continuing students must present a cumulative grade point average of 7.00. Preference will be given to a student in computer science, computer security or computer engineering. First preference shall be given to a student who demonstrates a clear and compelling passion for working within the Canadian-Somali community as indicated by a strong history of community service and leadership.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please fill out the current Student Financial Profile
Value: $1,250
Description: Awarded to one female student of Lassonde School of Engineering and one female student of Physics, Biophysics, Astronomy, and or Chemistry (excluding Biochemistry), who have completed 84 credits towards an Honours BSc or BASc and have earned a B average on the most recently earned 30 credits.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Entering students must present a minimum admission average of 75% and continuing students must present a cumulative GPA of 7.00.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: Awarded to one female student of Lassonde School of Engineering and one female student of Physics, Biophysics, Astronomy, and or Chemistry (excluding Biochemistry), who have completed 84 credits towards an Honours BSc or BASc and have earned a B average on the most recently earned 30 credits.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Entering students must present a minimum admission average of 75% and continuing students must present a cumulative GPA of 7.00.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $4,400 (minimum)
Description: The Gordon and Agnes (Twambley) Brash Award in Engineering is presented annually to a full-time student enrolled in the Engineering Degree Program within the Lassonde School of Engineering, who has maintained a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) or above.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Must be a full-time student enrolled in the Engineering Degree Program within the Lassonde School of Engineering, who has maintained a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) or above.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: The Gordon and Agnes (Twambley) Brash Award in Engineering is presented annually to a full-time student enrolled in the Engineering Degree Program within the Lassonde School of Engineering, who has maintained a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) or above.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need. Must be a full-time student enrolled in the Engineering Degree Program within the Lassonde School of Engineering, who has maintained a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) or above.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: Variable
Description: The Mary & Hubert Lynch Undergraduate Research Internship for Computer Science and Engineering Students is intended for undergraduate computer science students or engineering students who wish to participate in a faculty member’s research project. Students will be invited to apply by faculty researchers. Selected students will have completed at least 54 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.50 and will work directly with professors, post-doctoral fellows and/or graduate students primarily, but not exclusively, in York’s research centres. Fall and winter internships are full-time for approximately 14 weeks and provide $5,000 in financial assistance. The summer internship runs for two summer sessions. Research internships are intended to begin in the summer after Year 2 and conclude at the end of a Year 4 undergraduate program. Interns are expected to prepare a report or scientific paper by the end of their cumulative research internship experience. However, continuation in the internship placement is at the invitation of the faculty research supervisor and is based on satisfactory research work (including progress on the report or paper) and maintenance of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.50.
Eligibility: Recipient must be undergraduate computer science or engineering student and must have completed at least 54 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.50.
How to Apply: Complete an application form made available by the Office of the Vice-President, and submit a short description of the project and what they wish to accomplish.
Description: The Mary & Hubert Lynch Undergraduate Research Internship for Computer Science and Engineering Students is intended for undergraduate computer science students or engineering students who wish to participate in a faculty member’s research project. Students will be invited to apply by faculty researchers. Selected students will have completed at least 54 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.50 and will work directly with professors, post-doctoral fellows and/or graduate students primarily, but not exclusively, in York’s research centres. Fall and winter internships are full-time for approximately 14 weeks and provide $5,000 in financial assistance. The summer internship runs for two summer sessions. Research internships are intended to begin in the summer after Year 2 and conclude at the end of a Year 4 undergraduate program. Interns are expected to prepare a report or scientific paper by the end of their cumulative research internship experience. However, continuation in the internship placement is at the invitation of the faculty research supervisor and is based on satisfactory research work (including progress on the report or paper) and maintenance of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.50.
Eligibility: Recipient must be undergraduate computer science or engineering student and must have completed at least 54 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.50.
How to Apply: Complete an application form made available by the Office of the Vice-President, and submit a short description of the project and what they wish to accomplish.
Value: $1,787
Description: 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, Health, Osgoode, Science, Lassonde and the Schulich School of Business.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Description: 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, Health, Osgoode, Science, Lassonde and the Schulich School of Business.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is a resident of Ontario. Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: To apply for this award, please complete your student profile on the new Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships solution.
Value: $3,500
Description: A generous donation by the York University Faculty Association has made possible awards of substantial value to the top students in the Faculties of Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Education, Glendon, Health, Lassonde, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, Osgoode, Schulich School of Business, Science. The recipients will have completed between 60 and 90 credits at York University, achieved the best cumulative grade point average in their Faculty and will subsequently re-register at York to complete their undergraduate degree program. This scholarship may be held only once and will be payable at the time of the re-registration.
Eligibility: Awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement who has completed between 60 and 90 credits at York University.
How to Apply: No application is required.
Description: A generous donation by the York University Faculty Association has made possible awards of substantial value to the top students in the Faculties of Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Education, Glendon, Health, Lassonde, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, Osgoode, Schulich School of Business, Science. The recipients will have completed between 60 and 90 credits at York University, achieved the best cumulative grade point average in their Faculty and will subsequently re-register at York to complete their undergraduate degree program. This scholarship may be held only once and will be payable at the time of the re-registration.
Eligibility: Awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement who has completed between 60 and 90 credits at York University.
How to Apply: No application is required.