York University International Student Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Completed undergraduate admission application to York University for Fall 2026.
- Online International Student Scholarship Application form (for PISE).
- Personal statement (maximum 500 words) explaining candidacy, professional goals, leadership skills, commitment to volunteer work and/or extracurricular activities.
- List of Extracurricular Activities & Community Involvement (maximum 3).
- List of Previous Awards (maximum 3).
- Contact information for a guidance counsellor, principal, or senior official for nomination.
- One letter of recommendation or other supporting documents from the nominator.
- Academic transcripts and certificates (as part of the admission application).
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required for admission).
- Passport or valid identification (as part of the admission application).
- Any additional program-specific documents requested by the university.
- All required documents must be shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile) by the deadline.
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.