York University works with a number of external funding agencies to provide scholarships to students who wish to participate in an academic exchange or as an international visiting research trainee (IVRT). Review the list of scholarships below for more information on eligibility, award amounts, how to apply, and deadlines.
Global Affairs Canada
Global Affairs Canada provides scholarships to support the best and brightest students to come to Canada and York University on a short-term study or research projects. There are four scholarships available – please click on the corresponding links for more information as each scholarship has unique eligibility requirements, scholarship amounts, and application deadlines.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-26 now open!
- Overview: The Government of Canada announced the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) in 2009 to support the development of human capital and the next generation of leaders in the Americas while strengthening the linkages between post-secondary institutions in Canada and the Americas. These scholarships provide students from post-secondary institutions located in Latin America and the Caribbean with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions. The ELAP is part of Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program.
- Eligibility: for students from post-secondary institutions located in Latin America and the Caribbean with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at York University. There are no restrictions on academic discipline. For more detailed information, visit: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap-pfla.aspx?lang=eng
- Award Amounts: between $8,200 and $11,100 depending on length of stay
- How to Apply:
- Students must complete the ELAP application form.
- Students must apply for a program at York University
- Deadline: York University's internal deadline for the 2025-26 application cycle is March 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm (EST). Late applications will not be considered.
- Questions - contact Ashley Laracy, Associate Director of Global Learning - alaracy@yorku.ca
- Overview: Study in Canada Scholarships aim to increase opportunities for Canadian post-secondary institutions to welcome international students from a wide range of countries and territories on short-term exchanges for study or research. This will provide institutions the opportunity to strengthen and diversify their international linkages and promote their academic and research excellence in new markets. The new connections created through the program will diversify and enrich Canada’s education engagement with a diverse range of partners, strengthen bilateral ties, and complement the Government of Canada’s broader international trade diversification efforts. The Study in Canada Scholarships is a Short-term Exchange Program under Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program.
- Eligibility: available for students from post-secondary institutions located in the eligible countries/territories list with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at York University. For more detailed information: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/study-in-canada-sep-etudes-au-canada-pct.aspx?lang=eng
- Award Amounts: between $10,200 and $12,700 depending on length of stay
- How to Apply:
- Students must complete the Study in Canada application form.
- Students must apply for a program at York University
- Deadline: York University's internal deadline for the 2025-26 application cycle is March 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm (EST). Late applications will not be considered.
- Questions - contact Ashley Laracy, Associate Director of Global Learning - alaracy@yorku.ca
- Overview: On August 6, 2017, the Government of Canada announced the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program to provide opportunities for students from ASEAN member states to conduct short-term study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development program aims to reduce poverty in the developing countries of ASEAN and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Scholarships and educational exchanges will contribute towards the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SEED contributes to strengthening people-to-people ties between Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. SEED scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post-secondary institutions in Canada and their partner institutions in ASEAN countries. The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development Program is a Short-term Exchange Program under Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program.
- Eligibility: for students from ASEAN countries who are interested in study/research in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at York University. For more detailed information, visit: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/asean-anase.aspx?lang=eng
- Award Amounts: between $10,200 and $15,900 depending on length of stay
- How to Apply:
- Students must complete the ASEAN-SEED application form.
- Students must apply for a program at York University
- Deadline: York University's internal deadline for the 2025-26 application cycle is March 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm (EST). Late applications will not be considered.
- Questions - contact Ashley Laracy, Associate Director of Global Learning - alaracy@yorku.ca
Mitacs
Mitacs is a not-for-profit national research organization that, in partnerships with Canadian academia, private industry and government, operates research and training programs in fields related to industrial and social innovation. There are two main research awards for incoming students to York University. Please click on the corresponding links for more information. For an overview of Mitacs and the process,
click here.
- Eligibility: international undergraduates from Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia. From May to September of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.
- Award Amounts: varies
- Deadline: Summer 2023 applications will open in August – September 2022
- How to Apply: All applications are facilitated and processed by Mitacs. For more information please visit: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink
- Contact: Rachel Sung, Mitacs - Business Development Manager - rsung@mitacs.ca
- Note that Mitacs recipients must follow the International Visiting Research Trainee program at York University.
- Eligibility: senior undergraduate and graduate students to undertake research projects abroad. Projects last 12–24 weeks and all disciplines are eligible.
- Award Amounts: $6000
- Deadline: accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students should apply a minimum of 6 months in advance of their planned start date in Canada. Note that
- How to Apply: All applications are facilitated and processed by Mitacs. For more information please visit: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-award
- Contact: Rachel Sung, Mitacs - Business Development Manager - rsung@mitacs.ca
- Note that Mitacs recipients must follow the International Visiting Research Trainee program at York University.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholarship
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation International Visiting Graduate & Undergraduate Student Scholar Award will be available annually to students at a university in Greece with which York has a formal relationship. The recipient will receive the designation of "The Stavros Niarchos Foundation International Visiting Scholar" during the period of their stay. This award will be open to students who are completing an undergraduate, Masters, or PhD in any discipline and intend to visit York University for study or research purposes.
Students are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per 4 month semester. Students staying less than 4 months will have their award amount pro-rated.
- Eligibility: Students must be a Greek citizen and registered in a Greek post-secondary institution that has a bi-lateral agreement with York University. Students can be any academic level, and come for either study or research.
- Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per four-month semester. Students who visit for less than a semester will have their award pro-rated.
- How to Apply: Complete the following form - CLICK HERE
- Contact: Ashley Laracy, Associate Director, Global Learning – alaracy@yorku.ca
- Deadline: At least two months in advance of the students’ planned visit to York University
