The York Science Scholars program provides up to 10 first-year entering students with awards worth $10,000 each. This Faculty of Science award is considered separately and in addition to any other York University or Faculty of Science admissions awards and scholarships.
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
Application Deadline February 20, 2026
Value $10,000
Study Level Undergraduate
Sponsor York University
City to study Toronto
School to study York University
Eligible Country All Countries
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The York Science Scholars Award of $10,000 is provided in two parts:
$5,000 as an entrance scholarship
$5,000 following a guaranteed summer research position after the first year of study
Application Process
Given the prestige of the York Science Scholars program, its $10,000 financial component, and, perhaps most significantly, the experience provided by the summer research placement, applicants to the York Science Scholars program have very competitive applications. Please begin the process of putting your application together very early. You may submit your application prior to receiving an offer of admission to York University’s Faculty of Science.
1) Complete the application form
You can fill out the application form through our online portal when the portal is open (Click "Apply Now" button below). Please open the YSSA Application Guidelines file below to view detailed instructions
YSSA Application Guidelines
2) Write your personal statements
Please read the guidelines below carefully and complete two statements for your application.
Personal Statement Guidelines and Topics
3) Prepare and upload your resume
Please include all paid employment, volunteer experience and any involvement in clubs and activities.
4) Arrange for two references. Only one can be an academic reference (teacher).
Choose references who know you well in a professional or academic setting and can write about your character and qualities. Please include two references, only one of which is an academic reference (teacher). Your second reference can also be a teacher if they are from a non-academic setting (e.g. a coach, volunteer supervisor, etc).
To be eligible for the YSSA, you must provide two (2) letters of reference. The reference letter form is available for download below. Please have your references fill out the reference letter form and email it directly to . Reference letters must be sent to us DIRECTLY by your references. You cannot submit letters on behalf of your references. All documents needed for your application, including your reference letters, must be received and date stamped by the deadline.
YSSA Reference Letter Form
You are responsible for ensuring that these documents are submitted on time when applications are open or your application will be at risk of disqualification.
5) Submit your application!
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For more details, visit York University Scholarship webpage
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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.