York University offers 150+ scholarships, of which 25+ are accessible to Indian applicants at undergraduate, master’s and PhD levels.
The Keele campus in Toronto disbursed over CAD 180 million (INR 1,215 Crores) in financial support to full-time students last cycle. Roughly CAD 8 million of that total flowed to international admits.
- Standard international UG tuition: CAD 36,000 to CAD 40,000 per year (INR 24.30 to INR 27 Lakhs)
- With York International Scholarship of Distinction (automatic): tuition offset of CAD 15,000 in Year 1 (INR 10.13 Lakhs) and CAD 7,500 in each subsequent year (INR 5.06 Lakhs)
- With PISE full stack: CAD 45,000 per year renewable for 4 years (INR 30.38 Lakhs annually, INR 1.22 Crores across the degree)
- Next major deadline: President’s International Scholarship of Excellence closes tentative January 26, 2027 for Fall 2027 UG intake
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 CAD = INR 67.50 as of October 2026. Amounts above INR 1 Lakh are stated in Lakhs or Crores for clarity.
York University Scholarships for UG Students
York runs six distinct entrance tracks for first-year international applicants, three automatic and three competitive. Indian applicants from CBSE, ISC and IB streams qualify for every track.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD) | Amount (INR) | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| President’s International Scholarship of Excellence (PISE) | CAD 45,000 per year, renewable 4 years | INR 30.38 Lakhs annually, INR 1.22 Crores total | Minimum A average (90%+ CBSE / ISC, IB 38+); leadership plus school nomination | Tentative January 26, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Tentanda Via Award | CAD 30,000 per year, renewable 4 years | INR 20.25 Lakhs annually, INR 81 Lakhs total | Up to 15 international seats; proven resilience through adversity | Tentative January 26, 2027 |
| Global Leader of Tomorrow Award | CAD 20,000 per year, renewable 4 years | INR 13.50 Lakhs annually, INR 54 Lakhs total | Only 2 international seats; strong academics plus arts, sport or service record | Tentative March 24, 2027 (admission deadline) |
| York International Scholarship of Distinction | CAD 15,000 Year 1, CAD 7,500 Years 2 to 4 | INR 10.13 Lakhs Year 1, INR 5.06 Lakhs each subsequent year | Automatic; final admission average of 90% or higher | Automatic; no separate application |
| York International Merit Award | CAD 10,000 Year 1, CAD 5,000 Years 2 to 4 | INR 6.75 Lakhs Year 1, INR 3.38 Lakhs each subsequent year | Automatic; final admission average between 80% and 89.9% | Automatic |
| York International Entrance Award | CAD 5,000 one-time | INR 3.38 Lakhs | Automatic; final admission average between 75% and 79.9% | Automatic |
The three automatic tracks require zero paperwork. Indian applicants file nothing beyond the undergraduate admission form. The bursary office matches each admit to the correct tier using the final Grade 12 result.
The PISE is York’s flagship competitive award. Applicants need the 9-digit York reference number first, then upload a 500-word personal statement, a signed school nominator form and the activity record through MyFile.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants frequently combine the automatic York International Scholarship of Distinction with a faculty-level award from Lassonde or Science. The stack can push total year-one aid past CAD 20,000 (INR 13.50 Lakhs) without a separate scholarship application.
Confirm the current tuition sticker on the York University Fees page before shortlisting a specific faculty.
York University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Master’s funding at York runs through guaranteed funding packages, Schulich entrance scholarships and departmental fellowships. Indian admits in research-stream programs receive the strongest offers.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD) | Amount (INR) | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| York Graduate Fellowship (YGF) | CAD 7,000 to CAD 32,093 per year | INR 4.73 to INR 21.66 Lakhs annually | Full-time research master’s; automatic within the funding package | Automatic at admission |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Enhanced Funding | CAD 8,770 top-up per year | INR 5.92 Lakhs annually | Research-stream admits in participating units; faculty nomination | Automatic by unit |
| Schulich Dean’s International Scholarship | CAD 25,000 to CAD 40,000 one-time | INR 16.88 to INR 27 Lakhs | Admitted international MBA / IMBA students; A- academic record | Rolling; aligned with Schulich round deadlines |
| Teaching and Research Assistantships (TA / RA) | CAD 11,000 to CAD 16,000 per year | INR 7.43 to INR 10.80 Lakhs annually | Enrolled research master’s or PhD; unionised through CUPE 3903 | Unit-level allocation each term |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) | CAD 5,000 per term, up to 3 terms per year | INR 3.38 Lakhs per term, up to INR 10.13 Lakhs yearly | Master’s or PhD; A- minimum average; international students eligible under Ontario quota | Tentative February 1, 2027 (unit-level) |
A typical research-stream master’s offer bundles the York Graduate Fellowship, Faculty Enhanced Funding and a Teaching Assistantship into one base package. Published offers from Science and Lassonde reach CAD 40,863 (INR 27.58 Lakhs) per year for incoming international admits.
Schulich MBA candidates sit on a separate scholarship track. The Dean’s International Scholarship is the single largest award, and admitted Indian students are evaluated automatically on their application file.
Reddit Insight: Indian coursework-only MBA, MF and MMAI admits at York report minimal base funding. Departmental grants typically run CAD 2,500 to CAD 5,000 (INR 1.69 to INR 3.38 Lakhs) per year. Research-stream MA, MSc and MASc candidates receive the full YGF plus TA package instead.
Cross-check the specific program’s funding structure on the York University Programs page before converting the offer.
India-Specific Scholarships at York University
York hosts roughly 2,800 Indian students across its Toronto and Markham campuses, making India its single largest international source. Three India-only tracks fund direct student mobility.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD) | Amount (INR) | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) via AICTE | CAD 6,000 stipend plus airfare, visa and insurance | INR 4.05 Lakhs stipend package | Senior UG students at AICTE-approved Indian institutions; CGPA 8.0+ | Tentative September 15, 2026 (annual AICTE cycle) |
| Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship | CAD 15,000 | INR 10.13 Lakhs | GRI alumni continuing as full-time master’s or PhD at York | Rolling; tentative March 31, 2027 |
| Shastri-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (SRA) | CAD 6,000 for a 12-week research visit | INR 4.05 Lakhs | Indian master’s or PhD scholars from SICI member institutions | Tentative October 31, 2026 |
| Kamlesh G. Moorjani Entrance Scholarship (Schulich India MBA) | USD 5,000 one-time | INR 4.20 Lakhs | Entering Schulich MBA in India program; academic merit | Rolling with Schulich India MBA rounds |
| Stewart Family Entrance Scholarship (Schulich India MBA) | USD 10,000 one-time, 2 awards | INR 8.40 Lakhs | Incoming Schulich India MBA students with A- or better record | Rolling with Schulich India MBA rounds |
The Mitacs Globalink track is the primary research pipeline from Indian engineering campuses into York labs. The GRI covers a 12-week summer research stint at Lassonde, Science or Health under a York faculty supervisor.
Successful GRI interns regularly convert to the Globalink Graduate Fellowship. The CAD 15,000 (INR 10.13 Lakhs) top-up layers directly onto any York YGF package, raising total funding past CAD 55,000 per year.
The Schulich India MBA scholarships are limited to the Mumbai-based cohort. Candidates from the Toronto Keele MBA sit on the Dean’s International Scholarship track instead.
Review the York University Admissions page before applying to any Indo-Canadian mobility scheme.
York University PhD Scholarships
Doctoral admits at York receive a guaranteed minimum funding package across the first four years of registration. The package ranges from CAD 23,000 to CAD 42,000 per year (INR 15.53 to INR 28.35 Lakhs).
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD) | Amount (INR) | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Elia Scholars Program | Up to CAD 35,000 per year for 4 years | INR 23.63 Lakhs annually, INR 94.50 Lakhs total | Incoming full-time doctoral students; nominated by graduate unit | Tentative January 30, 2027 |
| York University Fellowship (Doctoral Base) | CAD 32,093 per year | INR 21.66 Lakhs annually | All full-time PhD admits within funded-cohort units | Automatic at admission |
| Provost Dissertation Scholarship | CAD 10,000 one-time | INR 6.75 Lakhs | PhD candidates past Year 4 completing dissertation | Unit-level nomination; tentative May 15, 2027 |
| Susan Mann Dissertation Scholarship | CAD 15,000 one-time | INR 10.13 Lakhs | Female-identifying PhD candidates writing full-time | Tentative February 15, 2027 |
PhD funding at York is stacked by default. A typical offer combines the base York Graduate Fellowship, Faculty Enhanced Funding, a Teaching Assistantship and an external scholarship into one package.
- Automatic York University Fellowship across the funded cohort
- Faculty of Graduate Studies Enhanced Funding top-up
- Teaching or Research Assistantship through CUPE 3903
- Elia Scholars award, OGS or a Tri-Council grant layered on top
Indian PhD applicants should target units with named chairs in their field. Lassonde, the Faculty of Science and Osgoode Hall Law School publish the strongest base packages.
Review the full doctoral landscape through the York University Overview page and align research interests with faculty profiles before writing the application statement.
External Government Scholarships for York University Applicants
Beyond York’s internal awards, Indian applicants can layer federal Canadian, Ontario provincial and Indian government scholarships onto their package.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD or INR) | INR value | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Doctoral (CGRS-D) | CAD 40,000 per year for 3 years | INR 27 Lakhs annually | Full-time PhD candidates at Canadian universities; replaces discontinued Vanier CGS | Tentative November 1, 2026 (York internal nomination) |
| Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS) | CAD 40,000 per year for up to 4 years | INR 27 Lakhs annually, INR 1.08 Crores total | International PhD candidates at Ontario universities; strong research output | Tentative November 15, 2026 |
| Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF) | CAD 5,000 to CAD 8,000 | INR 3.38 to INR 5.40 Lakhs | Indian master’s or PhD scholars pursuing Canada-focused research | Tentative March 31, 2027 |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | INR 10 Lakhs interest-free loan plus gift component | Up to INR 17.5 Lakhs total | Indian citizens admitted to master’s or PhD programs abroad | Tentative March 31, 2027 |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad | INR 4 Lakhs grant plus interest-free loan supplement | INR 4 to INR 10 Lakhs | Indian PG admits to accredited overseas universities | Tentative April 5, 2027 |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship | Interest-free loan up to INR 20 Lakhs | INR 20 Lakhs | Indian citizens admitted to full-time PG programs abroad | Tentative April 15, 2027 |
The CGRS-D replaced the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship in February 2025 and remains the most prestigious federal doctoral award.
- Full-fund PhD stack: CGRS-D plus Elia plus York Fellowship brings yearly funding past CAD 90,000 (INR 60.75 Lakhs)
- Master’s cost-cut stack: YGF plus TA plus JN Tata loan pulls total out-of-pocket under INR 6 Lakhs
- UG offset stack: PISE at CAD 45,000 plus a Narotam Sekhsaria loan removes nearly all tuition pressure
The Ontario Trillium Scholarship opens exclusively to PhD applicants. York nominates roughly 7 to 10 doctoral students each cycle, so unit-level signalling matters more than raw GPA.
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York University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian applicant can secure at York University?
Ans. Undergraduate Indian admits can combine the PISE at CAD 45,000 per year with a faculty top-up and a Narotam Sekhsaria loan. This stack pushes total yearly support near CAD 55,000 (INR 37.13 Lakhs). Doctoral candidates stacking CGRS-D, Elia Scholars and the York Fellowship cross CAD 90,000 (INR 60.75 Lakhs) per year.
Ques. When should Indian students apply for York University scholarships?
Ans. Undergraduate applicants submit the PISE and Tentanda Via forms by tentative January 26, 2027, for the Fall 2027 intake. Master’s and PhD applicants target the January 30, 2027 Elia nomination window and the February 1 OGS deadline.
Ques. What does the President’s International Scholarship of Excellence cover in detail?
Ans. PISE pays CAD 45,000 per year (INR 30.38 Lakhs) renewable across 4 undergraduate years. The award fully covers international tuition plus a share of Toronto living costs. York issues up to 20 PISE awards each cycle to international applicants with A averages, strong school nominations and documented leadership.
Ques. How does the Mitacs Globalink pathway work for Indian STEM undergraduates?
Ans. AICTE-approved senior UG students apply through the Mitacs portal for a 12-week summer research internship at York. The package includes a CAD 6,000 stipend plus airfare, visa and health insurance. Successful interns can convert into the CAD 15,000 (INR 10.13 Lakhs) Globalink Graduate Fellowship when they return for a York master’s or PhD.
Ques. What academic threshold do I need to be competitive for a York scholarship?
Ans. Automatic entrance awards start at a 75% final admission average and scale through a 90% band for the Distinction tier. Competitive awards including PISE expect 90%+ CBSE or ISC aggregate, IB score of 38 or higher, plus signed school nominator paperwork.
Ques. Will a York University scholarship cover Toronto rent and living costs?
Ans. Toronto living costs run CAD 1,500 to CAD 2,500 per month (INR 1.01 to INR 1.69 Lakhs) across rent, food and transit. The PISE and Tentanda Via awards cover tuition in full and leave a modest buffer for rent. Automatic entrance awards typically require a part-time job of 20 hours per week to cover rent.
Ques. Can Indian coursework-only master’s admits expect any funding at York?
Ans. Coursework-only MBA, MF, MMAI and similar professional master’s admits receive little base funding beyond small departmental grants of CAD 2,500 to CAD 5,000 (INR 1.69 to INR 3.38 Lakhs). Schulich MBA candidates sit on the separate Dean’s International Scholarship track awarded on application-file merit.
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