Funding: Incoming Global Learning

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 2023-24 CLOSED!

Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)

  • 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 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:
  • Deadline: York University's internal deadline for the 2023-24 application cycle is March 8th, 2023 at 11:59pm (EST). Late applications will not be considered.
  • Questions - contact Ashley Laracy, Associate Director of Global Learning - alaracy@yorku.ca

Study in Canada Scholarships (SIC)

Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)

  • 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 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:
  • Deadline: York University's internal deadline for the 2023-24 application cycle is March 8th, 2023 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. 

Globalink Research Internship (GRI)

  • 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.

Global Research Award (GRA)

  • 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.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholarship

  • 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