York University International Student Scholarship & Award Program AboUt the progrAm Established for international undergraduate applicants, recognizing academic excellence, leadership qualities, exceptional community service and individual achievement. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15 Only successful candidates will be notified by email, with a decision goal of May 1. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FAST FACTS YORK OFFERS AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIFICALLY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RANGING FROM $100 TO $100,000. IN ADDITION TO THE AWARDS REQUIRING THIS APPLICATION, SOME AWARDS ARE AUTOMATICALLY GRANTED BA SED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE . FOR RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, VISIT FUTURESTUDENTS.YORKU.CA/SCHOLARSHIPS. generAl eligibilitY criteriA • You MUST submit a formal application to York University either by the OUAC website or York online application for September entry to be considered for the International Scholarships. • You MUST be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada. • You MUST be applying to the first year of a fulltime undergraduate degree program in one of the following Faculties: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Glendon, Health, Lassonde School of Engineering, Science, Schulich School of Business. • You MUST possess an excellent academic record ("A" average or equivalent) and have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports or other areas of individual achievement. • You MUST have graduated from high school within the past two years. • Application documentation is required. See checklist on reverse. • Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. see over > > > > > > York AwArded more thAn 4 million dollArs in finAnciAl AssistAnce to internAtionAl stUdents in 2012-2013. Global Leader of Tomorrow Award • Valued at $15,000 and renewable for a HOW TO APPLY Scholarship and Award packages can be either mailed or e-mailed to the University. If we do not receive all required admission documentation, and as a result are not able to process your file for admission, we will not be able to consider you for these awards. Choose one of the following options to forward your documents to the University: m a i l yo u r a p plication Mail your application and supporting documents by March 15, 2014, to: International Scholarship Committee; Office of Admissions; Bennett Centre for Student Services; York University; 4700 Keele Street; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; M3J 1P3 application has been mailed and the date it was sent. • Counsellors or schools may e-mail nomination letters and transcripts. Transcripts must include contact details of the school official submitting them. Official transcripts are still required by mail; e-mailed transcripts are used for interim scholarship assessment only. • Referees can e-mail reference letters. Reference letters must include the contact information of the referees. e- m a i l yo u r application • Include in the e-mail subject line of all e-mails: your name (as it appears on the scholarship and admission application), date of birth and OUAC or York reference number for easy matching of documents. E-mail your application and supporting documents by March 15, 2014, to [email protected]. If you have mailed your application and are now sending supporting documentation via e-mail, please note in the e-mail that your • This e-mail account is for document submission only. Any queries sent to this account will not be answered. All other documents received without a scholarship application will be destroyed. For more information about our complete scholarship and award program, visit futurestudents.yorku.ca further three years of full-time undergraduate study provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year. • You must be nominated by your high school. Only one candidate per school will be considered for this award. • You must meet the general eligibility criteria listed on the previous page. Note: This is a partial scholarship intended to supplement your own finances. It will not cover the entire cost of studying and living at York University. York’s United World College Scholarship • Valued at $25,000 and renewable for a further three years of full-time undergraduate study provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year. • You must be enrolled in or must have graduated within the past two years from a United World College to qualify for this scholarship. • York requests that only one candidate be nominated per school. • You must meet the general eligibility criteria listed on the previous page. International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction • Valued at $25,000 and renewable for a further three years of full-time undergraduate study provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year. • You must be nominated by your high school. Only one candidate per school will be considered for this award. • You must meet the general eligibility criteria listed on the previous page. York UniversitY internAtionAl stUdent scholArship & AwArd ApplicAtion York or OUAC reference number (if available) Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Surname (family name) First name (underline name most commonly used) E-mail address* Street address (include apartment number if applicable) City/Town Province/State Country Telephone number (Include area code/country code) Fax number (Include area code/country code) Name of first referee (contact sending your letter of reference) Title E-mail Address Name of second referee (contact sending your letter of reference) Title E-mail Address Name of school contact (contact sending your nomination) Title E-mail Address Postal code/Mailing code/Zip code *Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail internAtionAl scholArships PLEASE CHECK EACH SCHOLARSHIP FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. Global Leader of Tomorrow Award York’s United World College Scholarship International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction reqUired sUpporting docUmentAtion GLOBA L L E A D E R O F TO M O R ROW AWA R D, YO R K’S U N I T E D WO R L D CO L L EG E SC H O L A R S H I P, I N T E R N AT I O N A L E N T RA N C E SC H O L A R S H I P O F D I ST I N CT I O N Scholarship Application Form Financial Declaration Form An essay that includes your goals, ambitions and reasons for A list of activities, community involvement, awards and honours applying for York’s scholarship program (maximum 500 words) that demonstrate your leadership skills. Include the start A statement outlining your financial need (maximum 250 words) date/end date of the activity; name of the organization/school; One letter of reference number of hours; and relevant details. A nomination letter from your school If we do not receive all required admission documentation, and as a result are not able to process your file for admission, we will not be able to consider you for these awards. I have already submitted my application for undergraduate admission and all required supporting academic documentation to York University’s Office of Admissions. Date submitted: _______________________________ Submitted by courier? Yes No OR I have already submitted my application for undergraduate admission to York University’s Office of Admissions and am enclosing all required supporting academic documentation with this scholarship application and documentation. I understand that without an application to an undergraduate degree program at York University, my application for scholarship will not be considered. I certify that the information I have provided in this application is true, complete and accurate in all respects. Date Signature York UniversitY, office of Admissions, finAnciAl declArAtion form York or OUAC reference number (if available): Surname (family name): First name (underline name most commonly used): 1. Indicate your current marital status: Married/common-law Single Single parent 2. If you are married or living common-law, what was your partner’s 2013 gross income in Canadian dollars? (Gross annual income is from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013.) $ 3. Do you have any dependent children? Yes No If yes, Indicate the number of dependent children: 4. Please indicate where you will live during the school year: With family or friends, not paying rent University residence With family or friends, paying rent Off-campus apartment 5. If you are single, please indicate: a. Your parents’ combined 2013 income in Canadian dollars (annual income is from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013): Less than $25,000 $45,000 - $54,999 $75,000 - $84,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $55,000 - $64,999 $85,000+ $35,000 - $44,999 $65,000 - $74,999 b. The number of dependent children in your family (include yourself): 1 2 3 4 5 6+ c. The number of dependent children who will be attending post-secondary studies in Fall 2014 (include yourself): 1 2 3 4 5 6+ 6. Please complete the following list of resources for the Academic Year 2014/15 (in Canadian dollars): Parental/spousal contribution: Contribution from other relatives and friends: Scholarships/awards (if known): Accumulated savings prior to Summer 2013: Expected summer 2013 savings (if known): Other resources (please specify): Total resources: $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Please send all scholarship documentation by MAIL March 15, 2014, to: International Scholarship Committee Office of Admissions Bennett Centre for Student Services York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3 OR E-MAIL E-mail your application and supporting documents to [email protected]. Note: Official transcripts are still required by mail. E-mail subject lines must include your name, date of birth and reference number.