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President's International Scholarship of Excellence

York University, Canada

Scholarship overview

The President's International Scholarship of Excellence (PISE) is York University's flagship entrance award for international high-school applicants beginning undergraduate studies at York. It recognizes academic excellence together with volunteer work, extracurricular involvement and leadership.

The scholarship is valued at $180,000 CAD over four years ($45,000 per year), renewable with continued good academic standing. It cannot be combined with York's other international entrance scholarships; applicants who qualify for more than one automatically receive the higher-value award.

Award Information

  • International high-school applicant planning to begin undergraduate studies at York University.
  • Demonstrated academic excellence.
  • Evidence of volunteer work, extracurricular activities and leadership.
  • $180,000 CAD total, paid as $45,000 per year for four years, renewable with good standing.

Student application deadline: January 27, 2027. Nomination deadline: February 4, 2027.

  1. Apply for undergraduate admission to York University as an international applicant.
  2. Complete the Student Guide to Apply for the scholarship (educators may also submit an Educator Guide in support).
  3. Submit the application by the published deadline.

Official links

How selection works

Selection considers academic excellence alongside volunteer work, extracurricular activities and leadership, as set out in the application guides.

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