About the Scholarship
The Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship exists to welcome academically strong students to campus and invite them into a meaningful,
purpose-filled college experience. Recipients are not only committed to academic excellence,
but also bring a genuine heart for community, ministry, service, and spiritual growth—values
that reflect and advance our mission. The scholarship is offered in two tiers.
- Presidential Award: Full-tuition scholarship awarded to up to four students per year.
- Dean’s Award: $15,500 scholarship awarded to up to four students per year.
Scholarship Details & Application Guide
Applicant Criteria
- Be admitted to York University
- Earn a minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1180
- Maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher after completing your junior year
- Be a first-time college student
- Complete the Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship application and submit a reflective essay by February 1, 2026
- Participate in a required on-campus interview on March 2, 2026. This will be a full-day event, and the schedule will be updated in January 2026.
Recipients
Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship recipients must also be a full-time, seated student residing on campus, and are not eligible for athletic or performing arts scholarships.
In addition to the scholarship application requirements, students awarded the Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship must maintain the following criteria while enrolled at York University:
- Maintain a cumulative 3.75 GPA
- Annual reflection essay answering how their faith grew over the year, including any areas of spiritual struggle
- Complete 10-20 hours of documented service each year
- Serve in at least one campus organization per year
- Participate in the annual Distinguished Faith and Learning Seminar
- Important: Any student who accepts this scholarship will NOT be eligible for an Athletic or Performing Arts Scholarship.
How to Apply
- Complete our free application for admission
- Submit test scores and transcripts to enroll@york.edu
- Complete the Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship application by February 1, 2026