International Student Bursary Application Form

• International Student Bursary Application Form •

The YUGSA recognizes the extensive financial, social, and mental burdens that international graduate students have to deal with once they commence their graduate studies. Moreover, we recognize their immeasurable contribution to graduate student life on campus, and in Toronto as a whole. Unfortunately, while they pay almost double of what Canadian students pay, they are not privy to a majority of the sources of funding, job opportunities, medical facilities and social networks that local students are able to participate in.

The goal of the International Student Bursary is to provide some additional financial flexibility to International students in light of the conditions they face.

Deadlines: August 1st (Summer), December 1st (Fall), April 1st (Winter)

Guidelines (Please read carefully before submitting)

1.) An International student is defined as a student who requires a student permit and/or visa in order to be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada.

2.) The applicant must supply the following to be eligible for this bursary: Proof that they are currently registered as a graduate international student at York University in addition to a valid YU Card.

3.) The maximum amount that each eligible applicant can receive is $300.00. The amount awarded to each applicant is subject to the total number of applicants and the total amount of funding available.

4.) Applications will be adjudicated by the YUGSA funding committee. First-time applicants will be privileged in the adjudication of these funds. Appeals may be submitted in writing to the Funding Committee. Bursary allocations will expire and not be reissued six months after issue.

5.) Candidates may apply only once per eligibility period (adjudication is April 1st, therefore, it spans 2 academic years).

If you have questions or comments about the eligibility criteria, deadlines, and/or the guidelines and conditions for the funds and bursaries, please contact info@yugsa.ca for more details. Please direct questions regarding funding applications to finance@yugsa.ca.

Funding is issued by electronic funds transfer. If you would like a cheque to be issued please contact finance@yugsa.ca.

Applicant's Information

Full Name*

Student Number*

Department*

(Write department name if not in the list)

Program*

Ph.D.Masters

Year of Study*

Phone Number*

E-Mail Address (York account preferred)*

example@example.com

Have you applied for this bursary before?*

YesNo

When did you apply last? (Month, Year)

Attachments can be scanned images or good quality photos of the original documents clearly showing all detail. You may attach multiple files in appropriate file formats.

Please attach: A copy of your valid Study Permit

A Proof of Your Registration Status (A screenshot of your student account showing enrollment as an international student or a department letter is sufficient. A copy of your York ID is NOT considered a proof of registration)*

A Copy of your Valid YU Card*

Signature

Please verify that you are human*

Please do NOT submit hardcopy prints of this application or supporting documents to our office. Applications requiring signatures will be signed online, A request will be sent to you by e-mail if necessary.

OFFICE USE ONLY (Not to be filled by applicant)

Amount Awarded

Cheque Number

Date of Pickup or Mailing

Date

Notes