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Awards for BES students
FES supports our BES students through scholarships, awards and bursaries available exclusively to FES students. For details about each award or to download an application form, follow the links below.
Entrance awards
| Award name | Value | Deadline | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| George and Helen Vari Foundation Entrance Award for Environmental Studies (BES) | $2,500 | March 1 | |
| The Han Shan Sih Buddhist Society Bursary for Environmental Studies (BES) | $2,000 | March 1 |
Must demonstrate financial need |
| Unilever Canada Undergraduate Entrance Award in Environmental Studies | $5,000 | March 1 |
Applicants must have a minimum 80% GPA and submit a 1000-word essay on their vision of sustainability |
Awards for continuing students
| Award name | Value | Deadline | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| dian marino Award | $300–$450 (1-3 awards) | February 1 |
Supports students who use multi-media tools of inquiry to critically explore environmental issues, with preference for students committed to environmental and social justice |
| HSBC Bank Canada Environmental Studies Awards | $5000 | March 1 | |
| Michelle's Prize | $3,500 | September 15 | |
| PowerStream Undergraduate Awards | $2,500 (3 awards) | October 1 | |
| The Harry Victor Student Bursary | $2,500 | September 15 |
Supports research in the area of ecological economics or environmental policy |
| FES Undergraduate Achievement Award | $1,200 | September 15 |
Open to full-time students in their final year of the BES program |
| York University Faculty Association Bursary | Open | Open |
Must demonstrate financial need |
| York University Faculty Association Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship | $3,000 | Open |
No application – automatically awarded to the BES student who has completed between 60 to 90 credits and achieved the highest cumulative grade point average |
