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UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL Awards and Financial Support
Schulich students have access to a full range of scholarships and awards which recognize
excellence through academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement in the School
and/or wider community. Through the generosity of alumni and friends, these scholarships
and awards that are among the highest value offered to business students in Canada and
around the world.
Funding pathways make it possible for students with financial need to
pursue a Schulich degree.
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Entrance Continuing Graduating York University OSAP Leading Change
Awards Student Awards Student Awards Awards at a Glance Through Student
Success
ENTRANCE AWARDS
Schulich celebrates the accomplishments of incoming students through competitive entrance
scholarships, awards, and bursaries.
Seymour Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship Monika Federau Scholarship for Women in Business
In recognition of academic excellence and merit, Seymour Schulich, The Monika Federau Scholarship for Women in Business will be
OC (Hon LLD ’03) has created the Seymour Schulich Entrance awarded annually to a first year female student enrolled in the
Scholarship. The scholarships are presented to incoming BBA BBA or iBBA program at York’s Schulich School of Business. The
and iBBA students who have demonstrated academic excellence. recipient must be a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident.
Recipients will have been active in their communities and have Selection will be based in a minimum grade of 90% for students
demonstrated leadership qualities either in school or through entering from high school. The scholarship will provide recipients
extracurricular activities. the opportunity to be mentored by the donor.
VALUE: $6,776 (5 scholarships available)
Monika Federau is the Chief Strategy Officer for Intact Financial
Tanna H. Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship Corporation where she leads the development of corporate
In recognition of academic excellence and merit, Seymour Schulich, strategies, and oversees branding, government relations and
OC (Hon LLD ’03) has created the Tanna H. Schulich Entrance communications. She joined Intact in 2010 as Senior Vice
Scholarship. The scholarships are presented to incoming BBA and President, Marketing responsible for national advertising,
iBBA students who have have demonstrated academic excellence. communication and sponsorship strategies, as well as research
Recipients will have been active in their communities and have and digital initiatives. Prior to Intact, Ms, Federau lived in Hong
demonstrated leadership qualities either in school or through Kong working for a global life insurer where she was responsible
extracurricular activities. for developing and executing strategies to enhance the company’s
brand throughout Asia. Monika serves on the Board of the Toronto
VALUE: $6,776 (5 scholarships available)
Financial Services Alliance as well as on the Board of the Interactive
Advertising Bureau of Canada. Monika is committed to supporting
Edith Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Award young women seeking to make their mark in business, prompting
The Edith Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Award is presented to an her to establish this scholarship.
incoming BBA or iBBA student who has demonstrated exceptional VALUE: $1,000
academic ability in his/her high school graduating year and
demonstrates financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian
The Sidney Award
citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario
resident and demonstrate financial need. The Sidney Award is awarded to an incoming Schulich School of
Business BBA or iBBA student who demonstrates financial need
VALUE: $5,000
and academic excellence (minimum 8.0 GPA). The recipient must
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an
Steven K. Hudson BBA/iBBA Entrance Award Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.
The Steven K. Hudson (BBA ’81) Entrance Award to be awarded VALUE: $1,125
to a first-year student who has achieved first-class standing in
the senior year of high-school, has shown strong entrepreneurial
achievements and financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian
citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario
resident and demonstrate financial need.
Award Selection Process
VALUE: $5,000
Nissan Canada Leadership Entrance Award ADMISSION
Applicants are considered for awards only if they have
The Nissan Canada Leadership Entrance Award is awarded to
been admitted to the program of their choice.
an incoming Schulich School of Business BBA/iBBA student who
demonstrates academic excellence. The recipient must be a
Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an SELECTION
Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need. Recipients are selected for awards based on each award’s
criteria. Selections are made by a Scholarships Committee
VALUE: $3,500
that meet on a regular basis.
NOTIFICATION
Recipients will be notified via email if they have
been selected to receive an award.
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“The Nissan Canada Leadership Entrance Award was not just an award or
a confirmation of achievement, but more than anything it gave me the
freedom of mind to pursue and focus on my education without having
to worry about how to pay for it.”
LIOR VALITSKY (BBA ‘14)
Nissan Canada Leadership Entrance Award, $2,500
Awards and Financial Support 3
CONTINUING STUDENT AWARDS
Schulich offers a range of scholarships and awards that recognize the achievements of continuing
undergraduate-level students and support their educational costs.
The Cloud Managed Networks Award in Excellence and Innovation Canaccord Genuity Diversity Award of Excellence
The Cloud Managed Networks Award in Excellence and Innovation The Canaccord Genuity Diversity Award of Excellence (hereinafter
Cloud Managed Networks is a Canadian-based company specializing in “Award”) was created to benefit BBA/iBBA and MBA students at the
cloud-based networking solutions and known for being at forefront of Schulich School of Business. Canaccord Genuity (CG) and all of its
technological innovation. affiliates aim to create a workplace where diversity is encouraged
and in which all employees have the opportunity to realize their
potential for excellence. To create economic opportunities in the
The Cloud Managed Networks Award in Excellence and Innovation is
Black community and to encourage a more equitable future, CG has
distributed annually to a continuing BBA/iBBA student who displays a
established a well-rounded awards program that will unlock the full
deep commitment to their learning journey (through evidence of
potential of Black students pursuing a career in capital markets/
academic excellence, engagement and leadership), as well as their wealth management. The Award will be given annually to one (1)
personal commitment the principles of excellence & innovation. third-year Black BBA/iBBA student and to one (1) incoming Black
Applicants to the Award must demonstrate, through the submission of MBA student who demonstrate both academic excellence (minimum
a two-page essay and resume, their consistent efforts to honour the GPA of B+) and an interest in capital markets/wealth management.
principles and characteristics of excellence and innovation in their The recipients will demonstrate exemplary leadership and
academic and extracurricular career. Recipients must demonstrate interpersonal skills, as well as strong experience in community-
financial need. The annual recipient will be invited to a mentorship building. Unique to this awards program is the immediate investment
lunch with the Co-Managing Partners of Cloud Managed Networks. of an optional continuous CG mentorship throughout the year and an
opportunity to interview for a summer internship. Applicants to the
VALUE: $10,000
Award will be required to submit a detailed resume highlighting their
leadership/community experience and passion for capital markets/
KPMG Undergraduate Scholarship wealth management. Eligibility is not open to CG employees or their
The KPMG Undergraduate Scholarship is established by the KPMG relatives.
Foundation. This award will be granted to a fourth year BBA/iBBA VALUE: $10,000
student with a specialization in accounting. The successful candidate
must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills and financial Freia and John A. Heber Business Scholarship
need. dŚĞ&ƌĞŝĂĂŶĚ:ŽŚŶ͘,ĞďĞƌƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ^ĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉǁŝůůďĞĂǁĂƌĚĞĚƚŽ
VALUE: $7,500 (2 scholarships available) ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵŝŶŐĨƵůůͲƚŝŵĞƵŶĚĞƌŐƌĂĚƵĂƚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐĞŶƌŽůůĞĚŝŶƚŚĞ^ĐŚƵůŝĐŚ
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The Devin Truax Memorial iBBA Scholarship ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐĞdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ;ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵϴ͘ϬKƌĞƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͿŝŶ
The Devin Truax Memorial iBBA Scholarship is awarded annually to a ƚŚĞŝƌŵŽƐƚƌĞĐĞŶƚLJĞĂƌŽĨƐƚƵĚLJ͘ For twenty years, John A. Heber
full-time fourth year Schulich School of Business iBBA student who worked in York University's Department of FInance serving as
demonstrates academic excellence (minimum 7.5 GPA), financial need Comptroller for eight years. Understanding the importance of higher
and a commitment to extracurricular volunteerism and community education, Mr. Heber and his wife, Freia (nee Kaiser) Heber have
leadership. This Scholarship has been established in memory of established this fund through a bequest to York University.
Devin Truax, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly during the VALUE: $5,000
fourth year of his iBBA studies. This Scholarship reflects the values
associated with Devin’s time at Schulich, including his placement HSBC President’s Award for iBBA
on the Dean’s Honours List, his student government leadership and
student ambassador roles, and his overall active involvement in The HSBC President’s Award for iBBA is presented to the student
the Schulich community. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, with the highest academic standing after completion of the first 90
permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and credits of the iBBA program. The award will be presented in the fall
demonstrate financial need. of each year. This award has been created through a generous
donation from the HSBC Bank Canada.
VALUE: $5,000
VALUE: $3,750
Ernst & Young BBA Award
In recognition of academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and The Toronto Dominion Bank Award
financial need, Ernst & Young has created the Ernst & Young Awards. The Toronto Dominion Bank ǁĂƌĚis ĂǁĂƌĚĞĚto students
The awards are given to third year BBA and iBBA students who registered in third or fourth year of the BBA and iBBA programs.
demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and financial need. Successful candidates must have a minimum ŐƌĂĚĞƉŽŝŶƚĂǀĞƌĂŐĞ
Preference is given to students who are pursuing an Accounting ŽĨϳ͘Ϭ(B+). The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent
specialization. Recipients will have been active in their communities resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate
and have demonstrated leadership either in student government or financial need.
other extracurricular activities. The recipient must be a Canadian VALUE: $3,000
citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident
and demonstrate financial need.
VALUE: $5,000
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“As one of the first scholarships I received, the
York University Student Life Award made me
feel welcome in the Schulich and York
community at large, and emphasized the
priority the university places on ensuring all
aspects of student life are considered; a critical
element in my decision to attend Schulich.”
IKA JANISZEWSKI, iBBA CANDIDATE ‘19
Schulich Service Bursary, $2,000
York University President’s Scholarship, $5,400
Seymour Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship, $6,050
York University Student Life Award, $500
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CONTINUING STUDENT AWARDS
Costco Canada Award Margaret Grace Harris Bursary
The Costco Canada Award will be given to an incoming full-time BBA The Margaret Grace Harris Bursary was established through the
or iBBA student at the Schulich School of Business who demonstrates generosity of the late Margaret Grace Harris. The bursary will be given
financial need and good academic standing. The recipient must be a annually to an undergraduate or graduate business student who is in
resident of Ontario and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident need of financial assistance.
or protected person. The Costco Canada Award will be renewable in
VALUE: $2,000
second, third and fourth year with the achievement of a minimum
6.0 overall GPA (B).
RSM Canada Scholarship in Accounting
VALUE: $2,500 renewable ($10,000 over four years)
Experience the power of being you with the RSM Scholarship in
Accounting, established by RSM. This Award will be granted to a 3rd
Wigwanmen Scholarship year BBA/iBBA student with a specialization in accounting. Students
The Wigwamen Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in must have a minimum GPA of 7.5 (A) and a competitive grade in
the BBA/iBBA, MBA/IMBA or one year specialized Masters program at one second year course, which will be determined at the discretion
the Schulich School of Business. The recipient must be of of the award administrator. Preference will be given to a student
documented Indigenous descent, a Canadian citizen, permanent who has commitments in at least two non-academic activities,
resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate including but not limited to: part-time job, student group, volunteer
financial need. role, and sports team. The recipient of the scholarship will be
VALUE: $2,500 offered the optional opportunity to have a coffee meeting and
interview with the RSM team, with an understanding that there will
be no guarantees on job placement. RSM is the leading provider of
The Citibank Canada Community Award audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market, which is the
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ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐŽƌƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚƉĞƌƐŽŶƐ͕ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐŽĨKŶƚĂƌŝŽĂŶĚ UBS Class of 2020 Award
ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂůŶĞĞĚ͘dŚŝƐĂǁĂƌĚŝƐƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚďLJŝƚŝĂŶĂĚĂ Established by the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Business Society
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ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŽĨǁŽŵĞŶ͕ĂďŽƌŝŐŝŶĂůƐĂŶĚƉĞƌƐŽŶƐǁŝƚŚĚŝƐĂďŝůŝƚŝĞƐ͘ of 2020 Award is given to a continuing 3rd or 4th year full-time
WƌĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞǁŝůůďĞŐŝǀĞŶƚŽƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐŝŶƚŚĞƐĞƚŚƌĞĞĐĂƚĞŐŽƌŝĞƐ͘dŚĞ student who is enrolled in the BBA/iBBA program at the Schulich
ǁĂƌĚǁŝůůďĞĂĚũƵĚŝĐĂƚĞĚďLJƚŚĞ^ĐŚƵůŝĐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůŽĨƵƐŝŶĞƐƐKĨĨŝĐĞ School of Business. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, as
ŽĨ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ&ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͘ well as leadership and contribution to the Schulich community
VALUE: $2,000 through the submission of an application.
VALUE: $1,500
The Isaac Akande Scholarship Trust Fund
The Isaac Akande Scholarship Trust Fund was created by the Family of Keun-Chang Kim Memorial Award
Dr. Isaac Akande, an optometrist who often spoke of the need to This award will be given to a Schulich School of Business
encourage young members of the black community to pursue undergraduate student with a minimum grade point average of 7.0
business as a career. The Scholarship will be awarded annually to a (B+) who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected
BBA, iBBA, MBA, IMBA student enrolled in first year who person and resident of Ontario, and who demonstrates financial
has been involved in extracurricular activities within the Black or need. Preference will be given to students involved in an academic
wider community. The recipient will have demonstrated academic exchange program to Korea or who demonstrate a commitment to
excellence (minimum B+ average) and financial need. community volunteerism. This award can be given in addition to
VALUE: $2,000 other exchange program funding. Young-Rahn Woo has established
this award in loving memory of her father.
VALUE: $1,250
Michael Paul Sardella Award for International Studies
Established in memory of Michael Paul Sardella, who spent his last Divakara Varma Memorial Award
few years working in Southeast Asia, this award recognizes his passion
for travel and the study of different cultures. It will be awarded to an The Divakara Varma Memorial Award will be awarded to an
undergraduate or graduate Schulich School of Business student to undergraduate student entering third or fourth year of the BBA/iBBA
travel abroad for internships with foreign organizations, as part of program who demonstrates financial need. The student must have
their international program of studies. The recipient must have a achieved a minimum 6.0 grade point average.
minimum GPA of 6.00 (B+) and demonstrate financial need. Recipients The Divakara Varma Memorial Award was created by family and
must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons friends to commemorate the life of Mr. Divakara (Dik) Varma
who are residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. (1933-2017), a professional librarian for York University's Faculty of
Administrative Studies and Public Services (1971-1994). Following
VALUE: $2,000
retirement, he became a Senior Scholar (1994-2000).
VALUE: $1,100
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CONTINUING STUDENT AWARDS
General Motors of Canada Limited Bursary Timothy A. Brown Startup Award for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
The General Motors of Canada Limited Bursary is awarded first to Timothy A. Brown teaches the Schulich Mini-MBA: Dentist Business
disabled students of the Schulich School of Business MBA/IMBA or Leadership Program at the Schulich Executive Education Centre
BBA/iBBA programs, and then to students who have undergone a (SEEC). Passionate about entrepreneurship and championing
personal hardship, such as the death of a parent, having the effect of student success, Timothy establishes this Award to help Schulich
putting them under financial strain. Recipients must be Canadian undergraduate students to jumpstart and succeed in their
citizens/permanent residents or protected persons, residents of entrepreneurial endeavours.
Ontario and demonstrate financial need. The Award is designed to help one 2nd or 3rd year BBA/iBBA
VALUE: $1,000 students afford the cost of education and help kick-start their
entrepreneurial journey. The recipient demonstrates
Lawrence S. (Al) Rosen BBA Award entrepreneurial spirit by submitting an outline of their own startup
This award is given to one third year BBA/iBBA student who creation/concept and/or their contributions to the student
demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and financial need. entrepreneurial startup community at Schulich, as well as
Preference is given to students who are pursuing an Accounting demonstrate financial need. The recipient will also receive the
specialization. Recipients will have been active in their community optional opportunity for quarterly mentorship sessions with the
and have demonstrated leadership either in student government or Executive Director of Schulich’s Office of Innovation and
extracurricular activities. The student will demonstrate academic Entrepreneurship. The Award will encourage the recipient to
excellence and will be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident explore their startup ideas and advance their early-stage
or protected person and resident of Ontario who demonstrates entrepreneurial aspirations. The Award will be adjudicated by the
financial need. In recognition of academic excellence, demonstrated Office of Student Services and International Relations department
leadership and financial need, Al Rosen has created the Lawrence S. at the Schulich School of Business.
(Al) Rosen BBA Award. VALUE: $1,000
VALUE: $1,000
Winchcombe Scholarship Fund
MBA Class of 2007 Schulich Ambassador Award In memory of Owen and Millicent Winchcombe, two annual
The MBA Class of 2007 Schulich Ambassador Award is awarded to a scholarships are awarded in the fall for scholastic achievement to
full-time undergraduate student at the Schulich School of Business each of the top students entering second year of the full-time MBA
who demonstrates academic excellence, strong leadership and value- program, and third and fourth year of the BBA/iBBA programs.
added judgment. Students must have a minimum 6.5 GPA and have VALUE: $1,000
completed a minimum of 50 hours in the Schulich Ambassador
Program. The student must demonstrate financial need and be a
Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and a Women In Leadership Student Award
resident of Ontario. This Award is established by the Women in Leadership student
VALUE: $1,000 Association at the Schulich School of Business. The Award will be
awarded to a continuing female Undergraduate or a Master’s level
student enrolled in the BBA/iBBA or MBA/IMBA program. The
Nicholas Corradino LGBTQ+ Changemaker Award recipient must demonstrate high academic achievement (minimum
The Nicholas Corradino LGBTQ+ Changemaker Award will be given GPA of B+) and strong leadership attributes. Preference will be given
annually to a student in the BBA or iBBA program at the Schulich to a student who demonstrates significant financial hardship.
School of Business, York University. The recipient must demonstrate VALUE: $1,000
leadership skills, academic achievement (GPA 7.0), and commitment/
involvement in the LGBTQ+ community or causes. Award applicants Carmen and Stanislaus Pinto Resilience Award
will be required to prepare a written statement to be considered for
the Award. Value: $1,000 per year. The Carmen and Stanislaus Pinto Resilience Award was created to
benefit undergraduate business students at the Schulich School of
VALUE: $1,000 Business who demonstrate financial need. The award will be
granted to domestic students who demonstrate leadership
The Thomas H. Beechy Award for International Exchange through extracurricular activities and academic excellence (6.0
Dr. Thomas H. Beechy has recognized the value of international GPA). This award has been created in loving memory of Carmen
exchange in the learning process for our future business leaders. This and Stanislaus Pinto, to celebrate the importance of education,
award is available to a second or third-year BBA/iBBA student who strength and resilience.
intends to participate in an academic exchange, demonstrates VALUE: $750
financial need, and has achieved a minimum 6.0 (B) in Schulich
courses. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent Michael A. Katigbak Award
resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate This award has been established through a gift from Michael A.
financial need. Katigbak, whose focus is on complementary medicine. It is awarded
VALUE: $1,000 annually to a student with demonstrated financial need who is
entering his/her first year of the BBA/iBBA program. Recipients must
be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons,
residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.
VALUE: $500
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CONTINUING STUDENT AWARDS
Nicholas Gareri Award Maritime Life Award
This award is offered annually to a first-year BBA/iBBA student who ǁĂƌĚĞĚƚŽĂzĞĂƌϯƐƚƵĚĞŶƚŝŶƚŚĞͬŝƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͕ǁŚŽŚĂǀĞ
has demonstrated financial need. Recipients must be Canadian ĂŵŝŶŝŵƵŵĐƵŵƵůĂƚŝǀĞŐƌĂĚĞƉŽŝŶƚĂǀĞƌĂŐĞŽĨϲ͘ϬϬ;Ϳ͘ZĞĐŝƉŝĞŶƚƐ
citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of ŵƵƐƚďĞĂŶĂĚŝĂŶĐŝƚŝnjĞŶƐ͕ƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐŽƌƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚ
Ontario and demonstrate financial need. ƉĞƌƐŽŶƐ͕ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐŽĨKŶƚĂƌŝŽĂŶĚĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂůŶĞĞĚ͘
VALUE: $500 VALUE: $300
The Sam G. and Rose T. Reisman Award
Gordon Charlton Shaw Award Fund
This award has been established by Sam G. and Rose T. Reisman to
provide an annual award to a deserving York University Through a generous donation from Schulich Professor Emeritus
undergraduate student with a preference given to those students Gordon Shaw, two BBA/iBBA students will receive bursaries to assist
who are affiliated with the Schulich School of Business. Through this them in second or third-year of their studies. Selection is based on
award, the Reisman family is pleased to show their support for York financial need and strong academic standing (minimum GPA of 6.50).
University students. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or
residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial
financial need. need.
VALUE: $500 VALUE: $250
Stanley L. Warner Memorial Award
Class of ’97 BBA Bursary
This award was established in memory of Stanley L. Warner, Schulich
Each year, a full-time BBA/iBBA student is selected to receive Professor of statistics and economics, to celebrate his many
this bursary. The selected student will be in good standing, registered contributions to the School and his field. The Schulich School presents
as a full-time student in the BBA/iBBA programs and demonstrates the award each year to recognize a third or fourth-year BBA/iBBA’s
financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent academic achievement and extracurricular activities or contribution to
residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate the community and/or university life.
financial need.
VALUE: $250
VALUE: $500
Gordon Charlton Shaw Achievement Award
The James Bray Bursary in Memory of Mrs. Anne Bray
Through a generous donation from Schulich Professor Emeritus
This bursary is open to BBA/iBBA students who demonstrate financial Gordon Shaw, the Gordon Charlton Shaw Achievement Award is
need to achieve their academic goals. Recipients must be Canadian awarded annually to a third-year BBA/iBBA student who has
citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of demonstrated academic excellence and has made a significant
Ontario and demonstrate financial need. contribution to student life.
VALUE: $500 VALUE: $200
Michael Bond Memorial Award Bernadine Nightingale Scholarship
Awarded to a fourth-year BBA/iBBA student based upon academic The Bernandine Nightingale Scholarship is awarded to a fourth-year
achievement. Student must demonstrate a special interest in the BBA/iBBA student specializing in marketing who demonstrates strong
field of Operations Management and Information Systems or in the academic potential.
field of Marketing.
VALUE: Variable
VALUE: $400
The BBA/iBBA Invitational Conference and Case Competition Award
The Joshua Tan Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to BBA
The BBA Class of 1996 has established this scholarship in memory of and iBBA students who have been invited to attend competitions and
classmate Joshua Tan. The scholarship is awarded to a fourth-year to act as more than just a participant in a conference. The purpose of
BBA/iBBA student withĂƐpecialization in Finance who has achieved this award is to provide some financial assistance; it is not intended
a minimum GPA of 7.0 (B+). to cover all travel/competition/conference fees.
VALUE: $350 VALUE: Variable
Bruno Amadi Bursary The Schulich School of Business Alumni Bursary
ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚƚŚƌŽƵŐŚĂŐŝĨƚĨƌŽŵƌƵŶŽŵĂĚŝ; ϳϵͿƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĂ Established by generous alumni contributions to the Schulich Annual
ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚǁŚŽŚĂƐĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚƚŚĞĞƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚŽĨĂƚůĞĂƐƚŽŶĞĨƵůůLJĞĂƌ Fund, the bursary will support undergraduate and graduate Schulich
ŽĨƚŚĞͬŝƉƌŽŐƌĂŵǁŝƚŚĂŵŝŶŝŵƵŵĂǀĞƌĂŐĞŽĨϲ͘ϬϬ;ͿĂŶĚĂ School of Business students, part-time or full-time, who demonstrate
ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjĂƚŝŽŶŝŶĞŝƚŚĞƌĨŝŶĂŶĐĞŽƌŵĂƌŬĞƚŝŶŐ͘dŚĞƌĞĐŝƉŝĞŶƚŵƵƐƚďĞ financial need.
ĂĂŶĂĚŝĂŶĐŝƚŝnjĞŶ͕ƉĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŽƌƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚƉĞƌƐŽŶ͕ĂŶ
VALUE: Variable
KŶƚĂƌŝŽƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚĂŶĚĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂůŶĞĞĚ͘
Bursary funding provided by:
VALUE: $300
Schulich Annual Fund
8 Schulich School of BusinessGRADUATING STUDENT AWARDS
The following student awards are presented at graduation to recognize the achievements
of graduating students.
The Peterson Family Gold Medal & Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Gordon Charlton Shaw Achievement Award - Convocation
Studies ǁĂƌĚĞĚŝŶƚŚĞƐƉƌŝŶŐŽĨƚŚĞLJĞĂƌƚŽĂŐƌĂĚƵĂƚŝŶŐͬŝƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͘
The Peterson Family Gold Medal & Scholarship in Entrepreneurial dŚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚǁŝůůŚĂǀĞĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚƐĂƚŝƐĨĂĐƚŽƌLJĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ
Studies is awarded to a graduating undergraduate student who ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ͕ĂŶĚŝŶƚŚĞǀŝĞǁŽĨƚŚĞĂǁĂƌĚƐĐŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ͕ŚĂǀĞŵĂĚĞ
has pursued the Entrepreneurial & Family Business Studies ƚŚĞŵŽƐƚĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚŝŽŶƚŽƚŚĞ^ĐŚŽŽůĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞŝƌLJĞĂƌƐŝŶƚŚĞ&ĂĐƵůƚLJ͘
concentration and achieved high academic standing in the
VALUE: $200
concentration and also demonstrates true entrepreneurial spirit and
drive.
VALUE: Medal and $1,500 Governor General’s Silver Medal
This medal is awarded annually at the Spring Convocation to a
The Bernard M. Wolf Prize of Excellence in the Certificate in graduating student in the final year of an honours program who
International Management has shown the highest distinction in scholarship at York University.
Established by Professor Bernard M. Wolf, Professor Emeritus of The recipient is chosen on the basis of academic excellence by
Economics and International Business at the Schulich School of the Senate Committee on Admission, Recruitment and Student
Business, the Bernard M. Wolf Prize of Excellence in the Certificate in Assistance.
International Management is awarded to a graduating VALUE: Medal
undergraduate student who has pursued the Certificate in
International Management (CIM) and has achieved the highest
academic standing. Murray G. Ross Award
VALUE: $1,000 Named in honour of York University’s Founding President, this
award is presented annually to a graduating student for scholarship
Alan and Esther Hockin Achievement Award and outstanding participation in undergraduate student life.
This award is presented to the graduating BBA/iBBA student who has VALUE: Medal
achieved the highest distinction in academic standing.
VALUE: $500
Awards and Financial Support 9YORK UNIVERSITY AWARDS, BURSARIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
New and current students in the BBA or iBBA programs are eligible for a range of financial
assistance options, including entrance scholarships and in‐course awards given by York
University in recognition of scholastic achievement. For full details regarding scholarships,
awards and bursaries administered by York University, visit sfs.yorku.ca.
York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships Work/Study Program
Students who applied for admission to the BBA or iBBA will be The Work/Study Program at York University provides eligible
considered for a York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship. undergraduate students (domestic and international) with the
This is a scholarship that does not require an application. Student opportunity to develop professional skills and contribute to the
Financial Services will automatically determine which students are university through paid, on-campus employment opportunities.
eligible for the award and make the appropriate allocation. These on campus work experiences will enrich and complement
VALUE: $1,000 ‐ $16,000 your classroom experiences. In addition, you will be given the
support and tools needed to develop proficiency in core
Student Life Award competencies that will contribute to your long term personal and
professional success and develop your capacity to lead. The
High School applicants are eligible for the Student Life Award General Work/Study program provides student employees with a
(valued at $500) if their final admission average is 75% or greater, broad range of opportunities to contribute in support roles while
all admission conditions are met, and acceptance of the offer of developing valuable, relevant skills and work experience for the
admission is received by the date indicated in the offer letter. The work place. These roles offer a learning and development
Student Life Award is applied to the student's YU Card at the start of opportunity for Work Study employees to receive experiential on-
classes and is intended to help pay for books, school supplies and the-job training, guidance and mentorship. Under the guidance of
meals on campus. permanent staff members, Work Study employees will provide
VALUE: $500 support to their relevant department/faculty in clerical,
administrative and technical capacities.Details are available online
York University Undergraduate Bursary at: https://sfs.yorku.ca/work-study-programs.
The value of the bursary is variable and based upon financial need.
Applications are available on the York website after the beginning of
Research at York (RAY)
classes in September. These bursaries are available to Canadian
citizens or Permanent Residents or Protected Persons. The Research at York (RAY) program was created to enhance both
Undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the York the research culture of the University and the undergraduate student
Undergraduate Bursary, which is available online. International academic experience. Through the RAY program, eligible
students are eligible to apply for the Emergency Bursary Fund. undergraduate students will have the opportunity to participate in
research projects with faculty members and/or fellow students, while
York Continuing Scholarships receiving compensation at a competitive rate. Students who are
awarded a RAY position cannot hold another RAY, Work/Study, CLAY
To be considered for all other York Continuing Scholarships, or YES position concurrently. Details are available online at:
students must complete a Student Financial Profile by visiting the https://sfs.yorku.ca/work-study-programs.
Student Financial Services website at sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp.
Please note that international students are not eligible for most Leadership, Engagement and Ambassadorship Program (LEAP)
continuing scholarships. Visit yorkinternational.yorku.ca for more LEAP positions focus on engaging undergraduate students in roles
information on international scholarships and bursaries. Questions within the faculties, colleges, programs, or the university at large,
regarding financial aid can be directed to finaid@schulich.yorku.ca. that enhance the overall student experience at York university. LEAP
roles allow students to develop skills such as leadership, peer
Undergraduate Residence Life Bursaries
mentoring, and peer support within the University setting and are
This award is intended to encourage active participation in less clerical in nature than the typical Work/Study position (e.g. less
residence life. Both new and continuing students are eligible to than 20% clerical). Examples of positions include: YU Start Leader,
apply. Generally, applications become available late October and Student Recruitment Ambassadors and Peer Educators/Mentors.
bursaries are awarded in December. Applications will be distributed Details are available online at https://sfs.yorku.ca/work-study-
through House Dons once they become available. Applicants must programs.
be Canadian citizens/permanent residents who demonstrate
financial need and are living in one of the undergraduate
residences: Bethune, Calumet, Founders, McLaughlin, Stong, Vanier,
Winters. For details, visit
www.yorku.ca/stongrez/awards/rezlife.html
Value: Varies
10 Schulich School of BusinessAwards and Financial Support 11
STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS
Students may be eligible for government student loan funding through the Ontario Student
Assistance Program.
OSAP at a Glance Eligibility
OSAP is open to Ontario residents who are a:
Financial aid is available to students in the form of Canada and
Ontario Student Loans, through the Ontario Student Assistance • Canadian citizen
Program (OSAP). • permanent resident or
• protected person
OSAP is designed to relieve the financial burden of pursuing higher
education through a combination of repayable loans and grants. It is Please see the government website (ontario.ca/osap) for a detailed
a need-based loan program. breakdown of factors considered when determining your eligibility.
Loans are payment-free and interest-free as long as you are Maximum OSAP Assistance
enrolled as a full-time student for every term of assessment. At York For OSAP maximums, please consult the OSAP website. Please note
University, to be considered a full-time student, students must be that OSAP maximum loan amounts do not cover the full cost of
enrolled in at least 9.00 credits per term; credits cannot be averaged tuition at the Schulich School of Business.
out over the year.
Changes in circumstances throughout the school year can affect Out-of-Province Students
OSAP entitlement for the year. Depending on the change, awards may For information regarding other provincial student loan programs,
increase or decrease. Changes to course load, income or residence please consult the website of your provincial student assistance office.
can all affect entitlement. To ensure that any change in entitlement
Out-of-province student assistance information and website links are
is not detrimental to post-secondary studies, students should consult
available at www.sfs.yorku.ca/aid/outofprovince.
with a representative from Student Financial Services.
Cost of Living
ESTIMATED EXPENSE* ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS
Average full-time tuition $9,619 $9,619
(based on 30.00 credits + ($33,875 CDN for ($33,875 CDN for
essential supplementary
international students) international students)
fees)
Textbooks and $1,200 – $1,500 $1,200 – $1,500
supplies
Housing* $7,101 (residence, single room) $0 (living at home)
$11,000 (apartment)
Meal plan/ $3,750 – $5,250 $0 (living at home)
groceries $4,000 (apartment)
Personal expenses
$2,500 $4,000
(entertainment,
transportation and
health care)
Health and dental $262 (York Federation of $982 (UHIP + YFS health
care Students (YFS) health plan) plan)***
* These are yearly costs based on a full-time student pursuing a BBA or iBBA for the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 session. For details
visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/tuition
*Learn more about housing options at schulich.yorku.ca/student-life-services/student-housing
**Totals are based on highest cost range for Canadian students. Fees are subject to change (sfs.yorku.ca/fees/)
***Participation in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory for international students while in Toronto. For details,
visit yorkinternational.yorku.ca/uhip
12 Schulich School of BusinessFUNDING YOUR STUDIES
Learn more about sources of funding at:
schulich.yorku.ca/financialaid
and on York University’s future students
webpage at:
go.yorku.ca/scholarships
How To Fund Your Studies
1. Keep your grades up 4. Apply for in-course scholarships & awards
Access Schulich and York’s top scholarships and entrance
Once you are enrolled in classes, you can apply for in-course
scholarships by keeping up your average.
awards for each academic session. A single application, called the
Student Financial Profile (SFP) is used for scholarships, bursaries
and on-campus employment programs. You should complete the
2. Apply for entrance scholarships & awards SFP to be considered for a variety of programs and funding.
sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp
The Online Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries Application is open
from December 1 to April 1 and is available through MyFile at
go.yorku.ca/myfile. Your York reference number (provided when 5. Explore on-campus job opportunities
you applied for admission) is required to complete the online form.
Apply early — you don’t need to wait for an offer of admission. Many York students work on-campus to earn extra money, gain
valuable experience and contribute to University life. Work
in student services offices at a work/study position and gain
3. Apply for OSAP technical experience and knowledge to help you prepare for your
career.
95% of students who are Ontario residents and apply for OSAP
receive loan and/or grant funding. The application opens in
November each year. Complete the application and submit all
necessary documents by June 30 to have funds for September
studies. osap.gov.on.ca
Awards and Financial Support 13WE ARE LEADING CHANGE THROUGH STUDENT SUCCESS
Help create a new generation of leaders at the Schulich School of Business
by supporting scholarships, awards and bursaries for current and future students.
Invest in business leaders of tomorrow Leading Change
Pursuing a business degree isn’t easy. Students have to manage The 50th Anniversary of the Schulich School of Business heralded a
program fees, living costs, family demands, and, in some instances, half century of global business leadership and the launch of the biggest
international travel expenses. An offer of financial support can and boldest campaign in the School’s history: Leading Change.
prove to be the deciding factor both for talented students continuing
Leading Change is Schulich’s fundraising and alumni engagement
their post-secondary studies and working professionals returning
campaign seeking to raise $50 million by 2021. Schulich is Leading
to school to upgrade their skills.
Change through Campus Expansion, Innovative Thinking, Research &
Attracting the best students and supporting them throughout Discovery, Alumni Engagement and Student Success.
their studies is a top priority of the Schulich School of Business and
Gifts to Leading Change to benefit Student Success will help
key to our ability to maintain a competitive student experience.
establish new, high value entrance scholarships, bursaries and awards
Some of our awards are among the highest value offered to graduate
for students. Endowed or term-funded awards will recognize the
business students in Canada.
academic merit of students applying to attend Schulich from other
By establishing new scholarships/bursaries/awards, you are countries or areas of Canada, while also aiding those who, otherwise,
investing in the business leaders of tomorrow, who will undoubtedly would not have the means to attend Schulich.
go on to make significant and meaningful contributions to the
global society for years to come. Help us ensure that a lack of financial
resources is never a barrier to current and future Schulich students.
“Gifts to the Schulich School of Business in the form of scholarships, awards and bursaries
have a major impact on the achievements of our students. These achievements in turn contribute
in a significant way to the School’s continued success.”
Dezsö J. Horváth, PhD, CM
Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management, Schulich School of Business
EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION
TALENT
14 Schulich School of BusinessAt the Schulich School, we have a number of different categories of awards and
funding options, which include:
Award Types Support Options
Scholarship Creating an endowment
Scholarships recognize exceptional talent/promise or academic An endowed scholarship/bursary/award is a powerful opportunity
excellence in a program or specialization at Schulich, like finance or for a Schulich donor to generate a lasting, long-term impact for
entrepreneurial studies. In some cases, scholarships may also future generations of Schulich students. With your generous gift, an
include non-academic criteria (i.e., leadership, volunteerism). All endowment fund is permanently established at York University and
scholarships appear on a student’s transcript. is responsibly invested, in perpetuity. Each year, a portion of the
interest income earned on your endowment gift is distributed to the
Award student recipient(s) of your scholarship/bursary/award. As you can
Awards combine academic and/or non-academic criteria imagine, over time your endowed fund will build its financial strength
(i.e., leadership, volunteerism) and/or financial need. Awards appear and deepen its impact. At the Schulich School of Business, gifts of
on a student’s transcript. $25,000 or more are eligible for endowment.
Bursary Annually funded
Bursaries are designed to assist students who have financial As an alternative to establishing a permanent endowment,
need. Recipients must be in good academic standing. Bursaries do some donors consider providing crucial financial aid funding to
not appear on the student’s transcript. Schulich students on an annual basis. Donors can establish
new annual scholarships/bursaries/awards by pledging support for
a minimum of three years. At the Schulich School of Business,
annual support of $1,000 or more will allow for the creation of a
new scholarship/bursary/award.
You can support Schulich’s financial aid program in many ways
To find out more about creating your own student award or making a gift to one of our existing scholarships or bursaries, please contact:
The Office of Development and Schulich School of Business (416) 650-8050 advancement@schulich.yorku.ca
INNOVATION
IMPACT SKILL
Awards and Financial Support 15AWARD INDEX Alan and Esther Hockin Achievement Award ....................................... 9 RSM Canada Scholarship in Accounting ............................................... 6 Bernadine Nightingale Scholarship ...................................................... 8 Seymour Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship .............................. 2 Bruno Amadi Bursary ........................................................................... 8 Stanley L. Warner Memorial Award .................................................... 8 Canaccord Genuity Diversity Award of Excellence ............................... 4 Steven K. Hudson BBA/iBBA Entrance Award .................................... 2 Carmen and Stanislaus Pinto Resilience Award .................................... 7 Student Life Award ............................................................................ 10 Class of ’97 BBA Bursary ....................................................................... 8 Tanna H. Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship ............................ 2 Costco Canada Award ........................................................................... 6 The BBA/iBBA Invitational Conference and Case Competition Divakara Varma Memorial Award .........................................................6 Award .............................................................................................. 8 Edith Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Award ........................................... 2 The Bernard M. Wolf Prize of Excellence in the Certificate in Ernst & Young BBA Award .................................................................... 4 International Management ............................................................. 9 Freia and John A. Heber Business Scholarship ...................................... 4 The Citibank Canada Community Award .............................................. 6 General Motors of Canada Limited Bursary ......................................... 7 The Cloud Managed Networks Award in Excellence and Innovation . 4 Gordon Charlton Shaw Achievement Award........................................ 8 The Devin Truax Memorial iBBA Scholarship...................................... 4 Gordon Charlton Shaw Achievement Award ‐ Convocation ............... 9 The Isaac Akande Scholarship Trust Fund ........................................... 6 Gordon Charlton Shaw Award Fund .................................................... 8 The James Bray Bursary in Memory of Mrs. Anne Bray ..................... 8 Governor General’s Silver Medal ......................................................... 9 The Joshua Tan Memorial Scholarship ................................................ 8 HSBC President’s Award for iBBA ......................................................... 4 The Peterson Family Gold Medal & Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Keun‐Chang Kim Memorial Award ........................................................ 6 Studies............................................................................................. 9 KPMG Undergraduate Scholarship....................................................... 4 The Sam G. and Rose T. Reisman Award ............................................. 8 Lawrence S. (Al) Rosen BBA Award ........................................................ 7 The Schulich School of Business Alumni Bursary ............................... 8 Leadership, Engagement and Ambassadorship Program (LEAP) ........ 10 The Sidney Award ................................................................................ 2 Margaret Grace Harris Bursary ............................................................ 6 The Thomas H. Beechy Award for International Exchange ................. 7 Maritime Life Award ............................................................................. 8 The Toronto Dominion Bank Award .................................................... 4 MBA Class of 2007 Schulich Ambassador Award.................................... 7 Timothy A. Brown Startup Award for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs ....... 7 Michael A. Katigbak Award ................................................................... 7 UBS Class of 2020 Award ..................................................................... 6 Michael Bond Memorial Award ........................................................... 8 Undergraduate Residence Life Bursaries .......................................... 10 Michael Paul Sardella Award for International Studies ........................ 6 Wigwanmen Scholarship .................................................................... 6 Monika Federau Scholarship for Women in Business ......................... 2 Winchcombe Scholarship Fund ........................................................... 7 Murray G. Ross Award .......................................................................... 9 Women In Leadership Student Award ................................................. 7 Nicholas Corradino LGBTQ+ Changemaker Award .............................. 7 Work/Study Program ......................................................................... 10 Nicholas Gareri Award .......................................................................... 8 York Continuing Scholarships ............................................................ 10 Nissan Canada Leadership Entrance Award......................................... 2 York University Automatic Entrance Scholarships ............................ 10 Research at York (RAY) ....................................................................... 10 York University Undergraduate Bursary ............................................ 10 16 Schulich School of Business
USEFUL LINKS:
schulich.yorku.ca/financialaid
Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards
schulich.yorku.ca/housing
On-Campus Residence | Off-Campus Housing | QUAD Student Living
sfs.yorku.ca/scholarships
Entrance Scholarships & Awards | Government Funding | Campus Employment
osap.gov.on.ca
Ontario Student Assistance Program | Estimates | How to apply | How to qualify
Awards and Financial Support 17Global Reach. Innovative Programs. Diverse Perspectives.
To get in touch with the Financial Aid office
at Schulich please contact:
Financial Aid
Student Services & International Relations
Schulich School of Business
(416) 736-5303
finaid@schulich.yorku.ca
www.schulich.yorku.ca/financialaid
To find out more about creating your own student
award or making a gift to one of our existing scholarships
or bursaries, please contact:
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Schulich School of Business
(416) 650-8050
advancement@schulich.yorku.ca
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