York University International Student Scholarship
York University offers one of Canada's most generous international undergraduate scholarship packages — running on a tiered system. The flagship International Student Scholarship of Distinction is worth CAD 35,000 (CAD 8,750/year × 4 yrs). The Global Leader of Tomorrow Award is worth CAD 80,000. The top-tier President's International Scholarship of Excellence is worth CAD 180,000 over four years — effectively covering all tuition. Selection across all tiers is automatic with the UG admission application.
York University
University-funded
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Value (Tiered)
CAD 35,000 / 80,000 / 180,000
Duration
4-Year Bachelor's (renewable)
Eligibility
All International Freshman Applicants
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
Strong School-Leaving Results
Minimum 80% average (Distinction tier). For Global Leader of Tomorrow, ~85%+. For President's Excellence Scholarship (top tier), 90%+ — equivalent to all-A A/L results.
International Fee Status
Reserved for international fee-paying students. Canadian citizens and permanent residents apply through York's separate domestic awards.
Automatic Consideration
Every eligible international applicant is automatically considered. The top-tier President's Scholarship requires an additional leadership statement (300-500 words) within the UG application.
Maintain GPA to Renew
All tiers are renewable across the 4 years, contingent on maintaining a minimum GPA at York (typically 7.50/9.00 for Distinction, 8.00 for higher tiers).
account_tree Application Process
Apply to York by 15 February
Submit your UG application via the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) or directly to York. Complete all transcripts and English proficiency results by the deadline.
Submit the leadership statement (top tier only)
For President's International Scholarship of Excellence consideration, complete the additional 300-500 word leadership statement within the York supplementary application.
Admissions review + ranking
York's Admissions Office reviews academic results and (for top tier) the leadership statement. All scholarship decisions are made internally — no interview.
Scholarship offer with admission
Scholarship offers arrive alongside or shortly after the academic admission. Accept your admission and the scholarship is applied to your tuition automatically each year.
Why York?
York is Canada's third-largest university, located in Toronto. Particularly strong in business (Schulich), liberal arts, and the sciences. Toronto's large Sri Lankan community and York's significant international cohort make it an accessible first stop for Sri Lankan undergraduates.
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QS World Ranking 2026
CAD 180k
Top-Tier Award Over 4 Years
55,000+
Students Across All Levels
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