Published: 20 Nov 2025 250 views
The York Science Scholars program provides up to 10 first-year entering students with awards worth $10,000 each. This Faculty of Science award is considered separately and in addition to any other York University or Faculty of Science admissions awards and scholarships.
The York Science Scholars Award of $10,000 is provided in two parts:
Applications are open to students entering the University in their first-year.
Given the prestige of the York Science Scholars program, its $10,000 financial component, and, perhaps most significantly, the experience provided by the summer research placement, applicants to the York Science Scholars program have very competitive applications. Please begin the process of putting your application together very early. You may submit your application prior to receiving an offer of admission to York University’s Faculty of Science.
1) Complete the application form
You can fill out the application form through our online portal when the portal is open (Click "Apply Now" button below). Please open the YSSA Application Guidelines file below to view detailed instructions
2) Write your personal statements
Please read the guidelines below carefully and complete two statements for your application.
Personal Statement Guidelines and Topics
3) Prepare and upload your resume
Please include all paid employment, volunteer experience and any involvement in clubs and activities.
4) Arrange for two references. Only one can be an academic reference (teacher).
Choose references who know you well in a professional or academic setting and can write about your character and qualities. Please include two references, only one of which is an academic reference (teacher). Your second reference can also be a teacher if they are from a non-academic setting (e.g. a coach, volunteer supervisor, etc).
To be eligible for the YSSA, you must provide two (2) letters of reference. The reference letter form is available for download below. Please have your references fill out the reference letter form and email it directly to [email protected]. Reference letters must be sent to us DIRECTLY by your references. You cannot submit letters on behalf of your references. All documents needed for your application, including your reference letters, must be received and date stamped by the deadline.
YSSA Reference Letter Form
You are responsible for ensuring that these documents are submitted on time when applications are open or your application will be at risk of disqualification.
5) Submit your application!
For more details, visit York University Scholarship webpage
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