York University offers 12 scholarships, including 10 available to Indian applicants. The President’s International Scholarship of Excellence is valued at up to INR 1.26 Crore over four years. Eligible students may also receive automatic entrance scholarships when they apply for admission.
- Annual international UG tuition: INR 23 Lakhs - INR 28 Lakhs for most programmes
- With an automatic scholarship (85% admission average): Estimated first-year cost falls to INR 13 Lakhs
- With the President’s scholarship: Eligible recipients may receive full tuition coverage and additional funding for living expenses, subject to the award terms
- Next deadline: January 27, 2027, for the President’s International Scholarship of Excellence
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 CAD = INR 70.00 as of October 2026.
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York University Scholarships for UG Students
Three major undergraduate awards require a separate application: the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award, International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction, and President’s International Scholarship of Excellence. In addition, four automatic entrance scholarships are awarded with the admission offer, without requiring a separate application.
| Scholarship |
Value (CAD) |
Value (INR) |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| President’s International Scholarship of Excellence |
$45,000/year ($180,000) |
INR 1.26 Crore total |
A+ average, leadership, principal nomination |
January 27, 2027 |
| International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction |
$35,000/year ($140,000) |
INR 98 Lakhs total |
Outstanding academics, leadership record |
Tentative February 7, 2027 |
| Global Leader of Tomorrow Award |
$20,000/year ($80,000) |
INR 56 Lakhs total |
A average plus community impact |
Tentative February 7, 2027 |
| York International Scholarship of Distinction |
$15,000 Y1 + $7,500 x 3 = $37,500 |
INR 26.25 Lakhs total |
85%+ admission average (automatic) |
With admission application |
| York International Merit Award |
$10,000 Y1 + $5,000 x 3 = $25,000 |
INR 17.50 Lakhs total |
80 to 84.9% admission average (automatic) |
With admission application |
| York International Entrance Award |
$5,000 one-time |
INR 3.50 Lakhs |
75 to 79.9% admission average (automatic) |
With admission application |
| York International Transfer Award |
$2,500 one-time |
INR 1.75 Lakhs |
75%+ with 24+ transfer credits |
With admission application |
Indian students with a Class 12 CBSE score of 90%+ typically land the Scholarship of Distinction tier automatically. For the top three application-based awards, a signed nomination from your school principal is non-negotiable. Renewal requires a 7.5 GPA (B+) plus 24 completed credits each academic year.
- Renewal GPA: 7.5 (B+) on York’s 9-point grade system
- Credit load rule: complete 24 credits per academic year to keep multi-year awards
- No reapplication: automatic awards are reassessed each term by York’s registrar
Reddit Insight: Indian recipients report that the President’s Award helps cover tuition and part of Toronto’s housing costs. Design student Gaurika Agarwal has also credited the award with reducing the financial pressure on her family.
Also check: York University Admission: Acceptance Rate and Deadlines 2026-27
York University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Master’s funding at York University is more limited than undergraduate funding, with many awards based on departmental nominations. The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and York Graduate Fellowship are key funding options for Indian postgraduate applicants.
| Scholarship |
Value (CAD) |
Value (INR) |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) |
$5,000/term ($15,000/year) |
INR 10.50 Lakhs/year |
A- average, open to international students |
December 1, 2026 (Master’s internal) |
| York Graduate Fellowship (YGF) |
Varies by program and year |
Program-dependent, up to INR 10 Lakhs |
Automatic for full-time grad admits |
With admission application |
| QEII Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology |
$5,000/term ($15,000/year) |
INR 10.50 Lakhs/year |
Science or engineering grad students |
December 1, 2026 (Master’s internal) |
| Faculty-level Internal Awards |
$1,000 to $10,000 varies |
INR 70,000 to INR 7 Lakhs |
Nominated through graduate program |
Rolling via Graduate Awards Portal |
| Research Assistantships (RA) |
$3,000 to $8,000 per term |
INR 2.10 Lakhs to INR 5.60 Lakhs |
Supervisor nomination, research work |
Varies by supervisor |
Most Indian Master’s students stack an OGS or QEII award on top of a York Graduate Fellowship. Research-track applicants should pitch supervisors early for RA funding during admission conversations. The OGS internal deadline arrives one full semester before fund disbursement.
Reddit Insight: Discussions among York University applicants suggest that the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) requires a separate application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies portal. Admission paperwork alone may not be sufficient, so applicants should check the latest faculty-specific instructions and scholarship deadlines.
Also check: York University Courses and Fees 2026
India-Specific Scholarships at York University
York University runs no India-exclusive scholarship label at present. However, Indian applicants have won every major international award, including the Global Leader of Tomorrow. Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute programs operate on a bilateral India-Canada track.
| Scholarship |
Value (CAD) |
Value (INR) |
Eligibility for Indians |
Deadline |
| Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SICI) |
$6,000 for 12 to 24 weeks |
INR 4.20 Lakhs |
Full-time Indian Master’s student visiting Canada |
Rolling; tentative November 30, 2026 |
| Shastri Student Research in India Fellowship |
$8,500 per project grant |
INR 5.95 Lakhs |
India-focused research project at Canadian host |
Tentative March 15, 2027 |
| President’s Scholarship (open to Indians) |
$180,000 total four-year value |
INR 1.26 Crore total |
Indian Class 12 with A+ average and nomination |
January 27, 2027 |
| Global Leader of Tomorrow (open to Indians) |
$80,000 total four-year value |
INR 56 Lakhs total |
Indian student with leadership proof |
Tentative February 7, 2027 |
Indian students should treat the big-ticket international scholarships as their India-focused pathway. An Indian high schooler with CBSE 95%+ and a strong leadership portfolio has a legitimate shot at the top three awards. Masoom Gaba from India is a documented Global Leader of Tomorrow recipient.
Also check: Scholarships in Canada for Indian Students
York University PhD Scholarships
Doctoral funding at York University runs substantially stronger than at the Master’s level. The Elia Scholars Program is the flagship PhD award. Standard PhD admits receive a guaranteed York Graduate Fellowship for the first two years of study.
| Scholarship |
Value (CAD) |
Value (INR) |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| Elia Scholars Program |
$35,000/year ($140,000) |
INR 98 Lakhs total |
Incoming full-time PhD, nominated by program |
January 30, 2027 |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral) |
$15,000/year, up to 4 years |
INR 10.50 Lakhs/year |
A- average, open to international PhD students |
October 1 to October 8, 2026 (by Tri-Council) |
| York Graduate Fellowship (Doctoral) |
Program-dependent, up to $20,000/year |
Up to INR 14 Lakhs/year |
Automatic for full-time PhD admits |
With admission application |
| Provost Dissertation Scholarship |
$18,000 one-time |
INR 12.60 Lakhs |
Doctoral candidate in final writing phase |
Rolling via Faculty of Graduate Studies |
The Elia Scholars award may be combined with the York Graduate Fellowship in the first two years, depending on the applicable funding rules. Combined first-year PhD funding could exceed CAD 55,000 (INR 38.50 Lakhs). Indian applicants should contact their prospective supervisor well before January to discuss eligibility and the Elia nomination process.
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External Government Scholarships for York University Students
Five external funding programmes offer opportunities for Indian students pursuing studies or research in Canada. The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (CGRS) replaced the former Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, while the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to undertake research at Canadian universities.
| Scholarship |
Value (CAD) |
Value (INR) |
Eligibility for Indians |
Deadline |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Doctoral (CGRS-D) |
$40,000/year (Total $120,000) |
INR 84 Lakhs total |
Nominated by Canadian institution, PhD track |
October 30, 2026 |
| Mitacs Globalink Research Internship |
$12,000 for a 12-week project |
INR 8.40 Lakhs |
Indian UG year 3+ with 85% CGPA, AICTE-approved institute |
Tentative September 15, 2026 (annual cycle) |
| National Overseas Scholarship (Govt of India) |
Tuition and USD 15,400/year living |
Tuition and INR 13 Lakhs/year |
SC/ST/OBC Indian PG/PhD applicants, family income under INR 8 Lakhs |
Tentative March 31, 2027 |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship |
Up to USD 100,000 across degree |
Up to INR 83 Lakhs |
Indian citizen under 30, PG programs only |
Tentative April 10, 2027 |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship |
INR 10 Lakhs loan and INR 2.5 Lakhs gift |
INR 10 to INR 12.5 Lakhs |
Indian PG/PhD applicants, merit-based |
Tentative March 25, 2027 |
Indian PhD applicants should check eligibility and nomination rules for the CGRS-D and York Elia Scholars awards before planning to combine funding. Undergraduate students interested in a Mitacs internship should contact their institute early, ideally by August of their third year. Applicants considering Inlaks or JN Tata funding should verify each award’s eligibility, deadlines and rules on combining scholarships with other funding.
Also check: Fully Funded Scholarships in Canada for Indian Students
FAQs
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship funding an Indian student can stack at York University?
Ans. An Indian UG applicant can combine the President’s International Scholarship of Excellence (CAD 180,000) with faculty-level merit awards. Top candidates have landed four-year packages worth INR 1.30 Crore plus a living stipend. The President’s award alone covers full international tuition in most York programs.
Ques. When should Indian students apply for York University scholarships?
Ans. Submit your York University admission application by December 2026 for Fall 2027 intake. The President’s scholarship deadline is January 27, 2027. Automatic entrance scholarships appear within three weeks of your admission offer.
Ques. Do I need a separate application for the automatic entrance scholarships?
Ans. No separate form is needed for the four automatic entrance scholarships at York University. York evaluates your admission average and applies the appropriate award directly in your offer letter. The three top application-based awards do need a separate online nomination form plus principal signature.
Ques. What CBSE or ICSE percentage do I need for the top York scholarship tier?
Ans. A CBSE or ICSE Class 12 aggregate of 90%+ typically maps to York’s A+ grade. This clears the eligibility bar for the three application-based awards. For the automatic Distinction tier, you need 85% or higher on your Class 12 best-of-four.
Ques. How does the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award work for Indian applicants?
Ans. York University gives two Global Leader of Tomorrow awards per year, each worth CAD 20,000 annually for four years. Indian applicants submit the online nomination form by early February with academic transcripts, essay and principal signature. Masoom Gaba from India won this award in a recent cycle.
Ques. Does a York University scholarship cover Toronto living costs?
Ans. The top three application-based scholarships cover tuition entirely and leave money for rent. Toronto on-campus residence costs CAD 11,000 per year (INR 7.70 Lakhs). Students with the CAD 180,000 package can self-fund living after tuition is handled.
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