Academic Excellence Fund

Awarded by : York University

Updated on Feb 18, 2025
Amrita Kaur

University Research Analyst

Academic Excellence Fund

  • Applicable for

    York University in Canada

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 1,38,230/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2025

  • Final application deadline

    28 Feb 2025

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • Launched in the fall of 2021, the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF) program supports graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives through simple and timely access to funds.
  • Activities that are supported by AEF include research, dissemination of scholarly or creative work as well as well as student-led initiatives, activities or events that advance graduate research and professional development.
  • Students are able to apply for and access AEF funds before the expenses are incurred.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in York University in Canada

  • The Academic Excellence Fund (AEF) program supports graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives through simple and timely access to funds

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 2,300 => Rs 1,38,230

Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 64.19 (last updated 23rd September 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ×Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

  • Eligible students may request up to $2000  for expenses directly related to their own research and scholarship activities, as well as $300 for collective initiatives per academic year.
  • Please note that the amount awarded may not always reflect your request or meet the maximum allowable limit. The final allocation is based on a number of factors including the availability of funds, the number of applications and your eligibility based on established criteria.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Eligibility

  • All actively registered part-time and full-time Masters and doctoral students are eligible, except for Schulich Masters and Osgoode Professional Development students
  • Students must be actively registered at the time the expenses are incurred as well as when they apply for AEF.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

  • The applicant must submit an application through the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) before the deadline. They will be asked to provide their supervisor's contact information, as well as details of their proposed activities. Please ensure that you have complete the financial profile prior to submitting your AEF application.
  • After the student submits an application, their supervisor will be notified and asked to complete the supervisor form, within 10 days of the student deadline.

  • Retain required documentation for one year in case of audit as described below:

    • Proof of payment for all expenses; and,
    • For conference presentation, confirmation of acceptance to present;
    • For travel, confirmation of travel including boarding passes, train tickets, gas receipts;
    • For other activities, confirmation that the proposed activity was carried out, including event information, research dissemination materials, and publications.
    • All expenses must be incurred within 4 months of the Academic Excellence Fund deadline
  • Students are not required to submit a claim for reimbursement; however, proof of payment and supporting documentation must be retained for one year and must be presented when audited. Failure to provide proof of payment/receipts may result in the reversal of the award.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date February 28, 2025
  • February 28, and June 30
Fund Disbursement Not Available
  • Approved AEF funds will be posted to students account, 4 - 6 weeks after the deadline
Completion of supervisor form Not Available
  • supervisor form, within 10 days of the student deadline

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Additional Information

  • Category A: Conference Supports

    • Formerly Graduate Development Fund

      • Transportation costs necessary to present scholarly or creative work at recognized events, e.g., conferences, colloquia, poster presentations and exhibitions.
      • Conference registration fees.
      • Accomodation.
  • Category B: Publication and Other Scholarly Activities

    • Maximum of $1000 per academic year in this category

      • Expenses related to activities to disseminate scholarly or creative work to academic and non-academic audiences, including.
      • Materials related to dissemination activities.
      • Submissions fees to disseminate in academic (i.e. publications) and creative venues.
      • Editing services for publications.
  • Category C: Research Expenses

    • Formerly Fieldwork Cost Fund

      Graduate students undertaking research for graduate courses, major research papers, theses, or dissertations involving human participants are required to follow the appropriate procedures and obtain ethics approval before conducting research activities. Students also must maintain active registration status while conducting the approved research. Applicants are required to have ethics approval before incurring fieldwork expense and/or embarking on fieldwork.

      • Expenses for fieldwork including travel, accommodation.
      • Equipment, materials, supplies, and other services that are essential and that are exclusively used for the proposed research.
      • Honorarium for participant incentive.
  • Category D: Professional Development Initiatives

    • Up to $300 in this category

      • Workshops and other initiatives that are organised by graduate students and enhance graduate research.
  • Category E: Accessibility Support

    • Up to an additional $1000

      AEF supports students who have incurred or will incur additional expenses for accessibility accommodations while participating in eligible activities subsidized under Categories A–D. Examples of eligible expenses include assistive devices, software, or guides.

      Please note that expenses typically covered by medical insurance such as hearing aids, medications, appointments, etc. are not eligible for subsidy under AEF.

      *Applications for category E will be assessed on an exception basis, subject to fund availability and may not be available for renewal.

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