Alumni Award of Distinction Scholarship
- Quantity
- 2
- Grade Range
- 90-95%
- Value
- $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years), plus an on-campus residence room for the first year (approx. $4,000).
- Deadline
- February 15, 2026
- Application Required
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
You must be a high school student seeking admission into your first year of undergraduate study at York University, in any discipline. You must have an admission average of 90% or higher and have other accomplishments such as leadership in community service, achievement in arts or sports, or excellence in other areas of individual endeavour, which demonstrate your wholeness and grace of character.
This award is renewed on the basis of continued high academic standing (minimum grade point average of 8.0).
Additional Information
Access the scholarship application, then select this award from the list and complete the following sections:
- Extracurricular activities
- Community services
- Personal statement
In addition, you must submit 3 letters of recommendation by February 15. This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with another renewable entrance scholarship, the York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship or the York University Continuing Student Scholarship.
Note: Scholarship values are based on 2022-23 awards and are subject to change.
