Brief description:
York University,
known for championing new ways of thinking, invites international
students to apply to the York World Scholars (YWS) program. The program
is for high-achieving students with strong oral and written
communication skills, who want to pursue a double major (a combination
of two programs resulting in a unique degree) in the humanities, the
social sciences, languages and professional fields.
known for championing new ways of thinking, invites international
students to apply to the York World Scholars (YWS) program. The program
is for high-achieving students with strong oral and written
communication skills, who want to pursue a double major (a combination
of two programs resulting in a unique degree) in the humanities, the
social sciences, languages and professional fields.
York University
Double Major Bachelor’s Degree
Double Major Bachelor’s Degree
Deadline: 20 April 2016
Study in: Canada
Course starts Sept 2016
Study in: Canada
Course starts Sept 2016
Host Institution(s):
York University, Canada
Level/Fields of study:
Double Major Bachelor’s degree in one of the following combinations:
- • Economics and Political Science
- • Finance and Business Economics
- • Cognitive Science and Information Technology
- • English and Professional Writing
- • Human Rights & Equity Studies and Anthropology
- • Sociology/Geography and Urban Studies
- • International Development Studies and Geography
- • History and Political Science
Number of Awards:
3
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/duration:
The top three World
Scholars will receive a tuition waiver of up to $20,000. Those with a
Grade Point Average of 80% or above will be eligible for scholarships up
to $2500. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.
Scholars will receive a tuition waiver of up to $20,000. Those with a
Grade Point Average of 80% or above will be eligible for scholarships up
to $2500. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.
As a York World
Scholar applicant, you will also be automatically considered for the
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies International Student
Entrance Scholarship. Eligible candidates with a Grade Point Average
(GPA) between 90% and 94.9% will receive $2,000; candidates with a GPA
of 95% or higher will receive $3000.
Scholar applicant, you will also be automatically considered for the
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies International Student
Entrance Scholarship. Eligible candidates with a Grade Point Average
(GPA) between 90% and 94.9% will receive $2,000; candidates with a GPA
of 95% or higher will receive $3000.
Eligibility:
You must meet York’s international admission requirements, found here: futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/international
Application instructions:
International
applicants can apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre
(OUAC) (if they are interested in applying to other Ontario
Universities) OR they can use the York online
application (if they are interested in applying to York only). After
submitting the OUAC application, two statements of interest are
required:
applicants can apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre
(OUAC) (if they are interested in applying to other Ontario
Universities) OR they can use the York online
application (if they are interested 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 explaining who you envision yourself to be in the next five years.
b. A statement of 200 words explaining who you envision yourself to be in the next five years.
The OUAC application and both statements are due no later than 20 April 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.
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:
