Graduate Fellowship for Academic Distinction at York University in Canada

York University in Toronto, Canada is providing funds for the freshmen students to help them take their first step to career plan with the help of its Graduate Fellowship for Academic Distinction. This educational program is for the academic session 2021-2022.

The scholarship funds are arranged to provide adequate financial support to promising students for their university studies. The fellowship would allow students to cover their expenses related to a graduate program.

York University Toronto, Canada

York University is Canada’s third-largest university, and it has approximately 55,700 students, 8500+ international students from over 178 countries. ranked 33rd out of 767 universities globally. University offering 17-degree types (BA, iBA, BHS, BSc, BSc, BBA, BBA, BEng, BES, BDes, BPA, BFA, BCom, BEd, BDEM, BHRM, BScN, BSW), They provide over 120 undergraduate programs and provides over 170-degree options. They earn 30 international degrees offering international language studies.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must meet up the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:

• A student seeking for Master’s and doctoral are eligible for the scholarship,
• Both National and International students are eligible for this award,
• Student have Experienced in international affairs,
• The student must complete the Research topic that seeks to address social problems or needs.
• Must have high potential for future leadership in international Affairs; environmental protection; fine arts; and/or, political economy

Acceptable Courses and Subjects

The scholarships are open to studying a graduate degree program in the following fields:

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• Science
• Mathematics
• Communications
• Engineering
• Economics
• Environment
• Visual Studies
• Health
• Humanities
• Music
• Various

Why study at York University in Toronto?

York is one of the premier institutions for inspiring and life-changing studies in the world. University recruits renowned academics whose studies carry the teaching you will receive in York with vibrancy and cutting edge ideas. The most significant factors of YOrk are the beautiful campus-based university, the high course ranking, and the geographical location within the UK. York is a truly global university that provides teaching and exchange partnerships and international opportunities for our students to study or work abroad.

Benefits of the Programs

The scholarship will be awarded as follows:

Master’s Level Scholarship:

• the scholarship amount is up to $10,000
• York Graduate Fellowship amount is $10,000 (domestic rate)
• The tuition Support amount is $5592 (amount varies)

Doctoral Level Scholarship:

• The scholarship amount is up to $20,000
• York Graduate Fellowship amount is $5403 (domestic rate)
• The tuition Support amount is $5592 (amount varies)

How to Apply for the Scholarship

For applying to these scholarships, candidates are needed to follow these steps:

Step 1: Apply for Admission

The student may just apply for the program at the graduate level. It is not possible to apply for a specific scholarship. FGS will only consider your scholarship application as long as you meet the minimum requirements and meet the deadline.

 Apply for admission

Step 2: Submit Required Documents

• Curriculum vitae of the student
• The research topic that seeks to address social problems or needs (one page)
• Statement of strengths and weaknesses
• List of experience(s) indicating potential future leadership in international affairs
• Transcripts supplied by the graduate program from the Admissions file
• Three academic letters of recommendation is a must (supplied by the graduate program from the Admissions file)
• If the Admissions file contains only two letters of recommendation please indicate within the letter of nomination from the Program, and,
• Letter of nomination must be submitted (supplied by graduate program director)

Entry Requirements

• Minimum “B” grade point average over the last two years of study.
• The first language is English
• Full-time study at an accredited university in a country
• You must have graduated from an established post-secondary institution with an honorary degree.
• You must have a study permit & visa.

 Visa Requirements

Along with a visa, candidates must also apply for a study permit visa and study permit can be obtained after consulting the nearest Canadian Embassy and should be applied for at the earliest to avoid last-minute complications.

List of important documents needed to apply for a study visa:

• Proof of Acceptance from the University.
• Proof of Identity (a valid passport and two recent passport-size photos).
• Proof of Financial Proof

 Application Deadline:  March 1, 2021

Contact address:  (416) 736-2100

University location: 2275 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M6 Canada

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