Tentanda Via Award
York University
Open to all domestic and international undergraduate applicants. Financial need may be considered.
Recognize undergraduate students who:
- Have had to face significant personal barriers and who despite these challenges, have persevered and demonstrated fortitude and resilience in overcoming these personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education or
- Are student leaders/changemakers who are pushing boundaries by demonstrating commitment to progressive and sustainable development initiatives by making a difference regarding compelling issues of our time (either connected to the United Nations’ Seventeen Development Goals(“SDGs”) or other complex issues).
Applicants must submit a personal statement (no more than 500 words) that speaks to how they meet the award criteria.
Overview
Scholarship Summary
| Quantity | up to 45 (domestic); 15 (international) |
| Application Required | Yes |
| Value | Domestic: $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) International: $120,000 ($30,000 x 4 years) |
| Renewable? | Yes |
| Deadline | Feb. 15, 2025 |