Opportunity For Zimbabwean Youth:York University International Student Scholarships

Brief description:

York University offers Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships, United World College Scholarships, and International Entrance Scholarships specifically for international students who would like to take a full-time undergraduate degree at University of York.

Host Institution(s):

York University in Ontario, Canada

Field of study:

Any undergraduate degree program that begins in the Fall 2016 term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: $68,000 ($17,000 x 4 years)

United World College Scholarship $112,000 ($28,000 x 4 years)

International Entrance Scholarships: $112,000 ($28,000 x 4 years)

All scholarships above are renewable for three years of full-time undergraduate study, provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the Major International Scholarships, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

•   Be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada.

•  Be applying directly from high school no more than two years after graduation and have no previous university or college studies

•  Have applied to an undergraduate degree program that begins in the Fall 2016 term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business

• Posses 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

• Submit all required documents to complete the York application by 15 Feb 2016 (e.g, predicted grades, copies of transcript or GAP letters or language proficiency)

• Complete the online International Student Scholarship Application Form by 15 February 2016

• Specific to York’s United World College Scholarship: You must be enrolled in a United World College and have a high academic standing.

Application instructions:

To apply, you must complete a scholarship application form online.  The deadline for applications is 15 February 2016.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/funding#intl