The York University Glendon Scholarship is available to high-achieving international students seeking to begin an undergraduate programme at Glendon. The scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic performance who also demonstrate leadership through community service, sports, arts, or other achievements.
The Glendon International Excellence Scholarship awards selected recipients $10,000 toward their first year of study, with the scholarship renewable at the same value each year for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $40,000 | $10,000 Per Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 1, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Glendon International Excellence Scholarship is a renewable scholarship designed to support outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate studies at Glendon, York University.
The scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate excellent academic performance, with an overall average of 80% or higher (York Factor 8) or an equivalent grade based on their educational system.
Selection also considers the applicant’s leadership potential and achievements. Applicants are expected to provide a recommendation letter from a high school teacher or school counsellor, as well as a 300-word statement explaining their leadership qualities and the contribution they hope to make to the Glendon community.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the York University Glendon Scholarship 2027, applicants must:
- Be an international student who requires a study permit to study in Canada.
- Be a high school applicant with no previous college or university experience.
- First apply for an undergraduate programme at Glendon for the Fall or Spring 2027 intake.
- Have a minimum academic standing of “A” or equivalent.
- Demonstrate achievements in community service, arts, sports, or another area of individual achievement.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or school counsellor.
Scholarship Duration and Benefits
The York University Glendon Scholarship provides:
- $10,000 toward the first year of an undergraduate Glendon programme.
- Renewable funding of $10,000 per year for subsequent years of full-time study.
- A maximum total award of $40,000 over four years.
To renew the scholarship, recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 8.0 while completing at least 24 credits during the academic year, including the preceding summer, fall, and winter semesters.
Required Documents
To apply for the York University Glendon Scholarship, applicants should prepare:
- A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or school counsellor.
- A completed scholarship application.
- A 300-word statement demonstrating leadership attributes and explaining the contribution the applicant would make to Glendon.
How to Apply for York University Glendon Scholarship 2027
To apply for the York University Glendon Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate programme at York University’s Glendon campus.
- Complete the required scholarship application and submit the supporting documents.
- Eligible admitted students will be considered for the scholarship based on the stated selection criteria.
- Submit the application before the October 1, 2026 deadline.
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