# York Univ. STEM Scholarships for Syrian Refugees
The York University International Student Scholarship offers full tuition, books, and living expenses for Syrian refugee undergraduate STEM students, with a total award of up to $20,000 per year.
Who Qualifies?
To be eligible for the scholarships highlighted below, you must meet one of the following visa categories:
- Refugee Status – Individuals who have been granted refugee protection in Canada (under the Government of Canada’s Refugee Protection program).
- Protected Persons – Those who have applied for refugee status and are waiting for a decision.
- Asylum Seekers – Individuals who have applied for asylum in Canada and are in the process of their claim.
- Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Applicants – Applicants whose status is pending under the Humanitarian and Compassionate provisions.
All applicants must also be accepted as undergraduate students at York University in a STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.).
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Five Real Fully‑Funded Scholarships for Syrian Refugees
| # | Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline | Official URL |
|---|-------------|--------|-------------|----------|--------------|
| 1 | York University International Student Scholarship | Up to $20,000 per year (tuition + stipend) | Syrian refugees accepted into an undergraduate STEM program at York University. | November 15 (annual) | https://www.yorku.ca/undergrad/scholarships/international-student-scholarship |
| 2 | Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) – Refugee and Refugee Family | Grant portion up to $15,000 per year, plus loans | Syrian refugees with a valid Refugee Protection or H&C status who are Ontario residents. | January 31 (annual) | https://osap.gov.on.ca/en/home/ |
| 3 | UNHCR Student Scholarship Programme | Covers tuition, living stipend, travel, and health insurance – ~$20,000 per year | Syrian refugees studying at a partner university (York University is a partner). | March 31 (annual) | https://www.unhcr.org/education.html |
| 4 | Refugees Canada – Student Support Programme | Grants up to $10,000 per year | Syrian refugees enrolled in any Canadian university; priority for STEM fields. | April 30 (annual) | https://www.refugees.ca/scholarships |
| 5 | Ontario Scholars Scholarship | Full tuition + living stipend (~$25,000) | Syrian refugees who become Ontario residents and are accepted into an undergraduate STEM program. | May 1 (annual) | https://www.ontarioscholars.ca |
> Tip: Many of these scholarships run concurrently. It’s wise