York World Scholarship & Education

York University

Double Major Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 20 June 2016
Study in:  Canada
Course starts Sept 2016

Last updated: 18 Feb 2016

Brief description: York University, recognized for championing new ways of thinking, requests worldwide students to submit an application to the York World Scholars (YWS) program. The program is for high-achieving students with strong verbal and written communication skills, who would like to pursue a double major  (a combination of two programs resulting in a unique degree) in the humanities, the social sciences, languages and specialized fields.

Host Institution(s): York University, Canada.

Level/Fields of study: Double Major Bachelor’s degree in one of the following combinations:

• • Human Rights & Equity Studies andAnthropology
• • Sociology/Geography and Urban Studies
• • International Development Studies andGeography
• • History and Political Science
• • Economics and  Political Science
• • Finance and Business Economics
• • Cognitive Science and Information Technology
• • English and Professional Writing

Number of Awards: 3

Target group: Worldwide students

Scholarship value/duration: The top 3 World Scholars will accept a tuition waiver of up to $20,000. Those with a Grade Point Average of 80% or above will be suitable for scholarships up to $2500. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are acceptable for up to 3 years.

As a York World Scholar candidate, you will also be automatically considered for the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Worldwide Student Entrance Scholarship. Qualified applicants with a Grade Point Average (GPA) between 90% and 94.9% will receive $2,000; applicants with a GPA of 95% or higher will receive $3000.

Eligibility: You must convene York’s global admission requirements, found here: futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/international

Application instructions: Worldwide candidates can submit an application through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) (if they are attracted in applying to other Ontario Universities) OR they can use the York online application (if they are attracted in applying to York only). After submitting the OUAC application, two statements of interest are required:

a. A statement of 400 words describing the double major combination you have chosen and why.
b. A statement of 200 words explanation who you envision yourself to be in the next 5 years.

The OUAC application and both statements are due no later than 20 June 2016.

It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the application form and for complete information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  http://laps.yorku.ca/york-world-scholars/