Canada has most of the best universities in the world. Studying in Canada should be your number one priority. Because, most universities in Ghana offers scholarship opportunities for international students.
Here is a university in Canada that offers full scholarships for international students. Kindly take time to read through.
YORK UNIVERSITY
As a York University student, you’ll join a diverse community that will welcome your perspective and expand your point of view. You’ll add your voice and ideas to lively classroom discussions and work to tackle today’s most pressing and complex challenges.
Most importantly, you’ll become part of a community that is committed to creating positive change. Together, we are making things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT YORK UNIVERSITY
YORK ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Explore the resources below for details on financial assistance available to international applicants.
Scholarships and awards for international students are limited and you should be prepared to support yourself throughout your studies at York.
Awards which do not require an application are noted with “no award application required” — you are automatically considered for them.
For awards requiring an application, complete and submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form (application opens December 1, 2022, and closes February 3, 2023).
| AWARD | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| York University Talent Entrance Scholarships For applicants to programs in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) No award application required |
$1,000 |
| Lassonde Entrance Scholarships For Lassonde school of Engineering applicants No award application required |
$2,000 |
| Liberal Arts & Professional Studies International Undergraduate Leadership Scholarships ($10,000 x 4 years) For Liberal Arts & Professional Studies applicants and requires an application. Application Deadline: March 1, 2023 Submit the Liberal Arts & Professional Studies International Students Scholarship application. |
$40,000 |
| Liberal Arts & Professional Studies International Student Entrance Scholarship For Liberal Arts & Professional Studies applicants No award application required |
$2,000 |
| Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship For Faculty of Science applicants No award application required |
$2,000 |
| York Science Scholars Award For Faculty of Science applicants and requires an application $5,000 as an entrance scholarship + $5,000 as a guaranteed summer research position following the first year of study Application Deadline: March 1, 2023 For more information – York Science Scholars Award (YSSA) |
$10,000 |
| Glendon International Excellence Scholarship For Glendon applicants and requires an application. Application Deadline: April 1 Submit the Glendon International Students Scholarship application package. |
$40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) |
| Glendon International Scholarship For Glendon applicants and requires an application. Application Deadline: April 1 Submit the Glendon International Students Scholarship application package. |
$5,000-$10,000 |
| The Annie Demirjian’77 Scholarship For Glendon applicants and requires an application. Application Deadline: April 1 Submit the Glendon International Students Scholarship application package. |
$5,000-10,000 |
International Scholarships and Awards Requiring an Application
York University is committed to giving a broad demographic of students access to a high quality, research-intensive learning environment committed to the public good. We champion diversity and inclusivity, embracing differing perspectives, peoples, and ways of knowing, and fostering global fluencies and cross-cultural knowledges. International students who attend York University have access to a wide variety of supports, academic, financial, and otherwise to help them in meeting their academic goals.
To be considered for the scholarships and awards below, you must submit the International Student Scholarship & Award Application. These scholarships and awards are for applicants with an exceptional academic profile, and who demonstrate leadership through community service or excellence in the arts or sport. Students do not need an offer of admission to apply for York entrance awards and scholarships.
Note: Scholarship values are subject to change.
Important dates:
The Fall/Winter 2022-2023 application will open on December 1, 2022.
The application deadline is February 3, 2023.
Full details will be available in the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form when it opens in December.
A 9-digit York reference number is required, which you will receive within 5 business days of applying to York. You must submit your application to York by January 15, 2022 at the latest.
Requirements:
- Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada
- Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2023
- Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award)
- Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable)
- Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement (where applicable)
- Must upload one letter of recommendation or other supporting documents as applicable
- Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by February 1, 2023 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
- Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 3, 2023 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
The Application form opens December 1, 2022
By submitting the International Student Scholarship & Award Application, you will be considered for the scholarships listed below except for the Tentanda Via Award (you must specifically select the Tentanda Via Award on the application form to be considered):
| AWARDS | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| President’s International Scholarship of Excellence Twenty (20) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $45,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $180,000 over four years. |
$180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years) |
| Tentanda Via Award Fifteen (15) of these awards are awarded per year, valued at $30,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $120,000 over four years. |
$120,000 ($30,000 x 4 years) |
| Global Leader of Tomorrow Award for International Students Two (2) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $20,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains high academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $80,000 over four years. |
$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years) |
| International Circle of Scholar’s Scholarship One (1) of these scholarships is awarded per year, valued at $15,000. It is for $15,000 towards a student’s first year of study. |
$15,000 |
| York University Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students Five (5) to 10 of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $5,000 to $10,000. It is for $5,000 to $10,000 towards a student’s first year of study. |
$5,000-10,000 |
EMPLOYMENT
Visit the Work/Study website for information on job opportunities available to international students at York.
OTHER SOURCES / EXTERNAL FUNDING
Many organizations offer awards and/or scholarships. Sites noted below are helpful for information on additional funding opportunities.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
- The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
- iStudent Canada
- The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – for graduate studies
- York awards search
(Find in-class, summer, graduating and other award types in one central database. Entrance awards mentioned above are also listed in this database. Search for additional awards by keyword, i.e., international, athlete, program name, home country, etc.) -
PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT YORK UNIVERSITY
Actuarial Science
Applied Mathematics
Bachelor of Education (French)
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology / Biologie
Biomedical Science
Biophysics
Business Economics
Business Economics / Économie et commerce
Chemistry
Children, Childhood and Youth
Cinema & Media Arts
Cinema & Media Arts – Media Arts
Cinema & Media Arts – Production
Cinema & Media Arts – Screenwriting
Cities, Regions, Planning
Civil Engineering
Classical Studies/Classics
Cognitive Science
Commerce
Commerce Qualification Year
Communications / Communications
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Security
Creative Writing
Criminology
Dance
Data Science
Design
Digital Media
Digital Technologies
Disaster & Emergency Management
Drama and Creative Arts / Théâtre et arts visuels
Earth & Atmospheric Science
East Asian Studies
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education
Economics / Science économique
Economics Qualification Year
Ecosystem Management (BES) with Fleming
Educational Studies
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering & International Development Studies
English
English & Professional Writing
English / Anglais
Environmental Arts and Justice
Environmental Biology
Financial & Business Economics
French Studies
Gender & Women’s Studies
Geomatics Engineering
Global Geography
Global Health
Global Political Studies
Health Studies
Hellenic Studies
Health Policy, Management & Digital Health
History
History / Histoire
Human Resources Management
Information Technology
Integrative Arts
Interdisciplinary Social Science
International Development Studies
International Studies / Études internationales
Italian Studies
Jewish Studies
Kinesiology & Health Science
Languages and Linguistics
Linguistics
Linguistics & Language Studies / Linguistique et sciences du langage
Mathematical Biology
Mathematics / Mathématiques
Mathematics for Education
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nursing: Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses
Nursing: Second Entry
Nursing: 4-Year Direct Entry Nursing
Philosophy
Physics & Astronomy
Political Science
Portuguese & Luso-Brazilian Studies
Professional Writing
Psychology / Psychologie
Public Administration
Religious Studies
Science, Technology and Society
Sexuality Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Sociology / Sociologie
Software Engineering
Space Engineering
Statistics
Sustainable Environmental Management
Translation / Traduction
Undecided Major
Work & Labour Studies
