The Glendon International Excellence Scholarship will be awarded to international students who are admitted to Glendon with top academic standing (80% and higher or equivalent), and who demonstrate leadership through community service or excellence in sports or the arts. Eligibility will be based on a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or school counsellor, a complete application including a 300-word statement demonstrating the applicants leadership attributes and the contribution they will make to Glendon.
York University Information
Founded in 1959, York University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, York University (YU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. York University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for Glendon International Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be international Students admitted to Glendon with top academic standing (80% and higher or equivalent)
- Applicants must of demonstrate la level of leadership skillset through community service or excellence in sports or the arts
- Eligibility will be based on a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or school counsellor, a complete application including a 300-word statement demonstrating the applicant’s leadership attributes and the contribution they will make to Glendon.
- To renew this award recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 8.0 over a minimum of 24 credits taken during a school year (including the preceding summer semester, fall and winter semesters).
Offered Benefits
About 10 recipients will receive the 2023/2024 award valued at $10,000 each and to be channeled towards their first year in a Glendon program, renewable for the same amount each year for full-time studies up to a maximum of 4 years.
Application Process
Go to York University on www.yorku.ca to apply
Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or school counsellor and a complete application form. The application is available online at www.glendon.yorku.ca/futurestudents/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries.
Founded in 1959, York University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, York University (YU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. York University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.