York University International Student Scholarships Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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**Confirm Eligibility**: Ensure you meet all the criteria for the President's International Scholarship of Excellence (PISE).
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**Apply to York University Admissions**: Submit your application for admission to an undergraduate program at York University for the Fall 2026 term. You will receive a 9-digit York University Reference Number after your application is processed.
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**Complete Online Scholarship Application**: Use your York Reference Number to log in and complete the International Student Scholarship Application form online by January 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. This application includes your personal statement, list of extracurricular activities, and previous awards.
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**Nominator Submission**: Ensure your guidance counsellor, principal, or senior school official submits their official nomination confirmation and reference letter by February 4, 2026. York University will email a link to your nominator with instructions after your scholarship application is submitted.
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**Monitor Application Status**: Verify that all required documents, including your admission application materials and scholarship documents, are shown as "Received" in your York application (MyFile) by the stated deadlines.
FAQs for York University International Student Scholarships
Q.What is the deadline for the President's International Scholarship of Excellence for Fall 2026 admission?
The application deadline for students for the President's International Scholarship of Excellence is January 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. The deadline for the nominator's reference letter and confirmation is February 4, 2026.
Q.Do I need a separate application for other international scholarships at York University?
For the President's International Scholarship of Excellence, a separate online application is required in addition to your university admission application. However, many other international entrance scholarships (automatic awards) are automatically considered when you apply for admission to York University, based on your academic average, and do not require a separate scholarship application.
Q.Can I combine the President's International Scholarship of Excellence with other York University scholarships?
No, the President's International Scholarship of Excellence cannot be held in conjunction with other major automatic entrance awards offered by York University, such as the York International Scholarship of Distinction, the York International Merit Award, or the York International Transfer Award.
Q.What are the renewal criteria for renewable scholarships at York University?
For renewable scholarships, including the President's International Scholarship of Excellence, recipients are generally required to complete a minimum of 24 academic credits each year and maintain a high academic standing. For PISE, this means a minimum 7.80 GPA on a 9-point York scale, while continuing full-time enrollment in their program.