Scholarship Overview

• The Wilkinson Family Graduate Award in Environmental Studies was established in 2013 by Professor Paul Wilkinson (BA ’70) and his late wife Dorothy (BA ’79), who believe it is important to recognize a student’s success and accomplishments.
• The late Prof. Wilkinson (PhD, University of Toronto) held the title of University Professor and Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies and was a member of the Graduate Programs in Geography and Disaster Management
• He also served on York University’s Senate and Board of Governors, including former Chair of Senate, and former Associate Dean, Graduate Program Director, PhD Program Coordinator and Undergraduate Program Director of Environmental Studies. The award also honours their family members who are also York graduates: Christopher (BES ’96, MES ’98), Melissa (BA/BEd ’98) and Melanie (BSW ’13).

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

• Master in Environmental Studies

• Master in Environmental Studies and PhD Environmental Studies

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 1,000 => Rs 60,100

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	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
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	×Not covered in scholarship

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 1

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

• This Award is for Master in Environmental Studies and PhD Environmental Studies students. Rewarding academic excellence
• Available to second year MES students with an approved research proposal and 2-4 year, PhD students once the program plan has been approved
• Open to students working in the areas of protected area management, tourism and recreation planning and management, and resource management with a geographical focus on Canada or the Caribbean
• Be a second year MES student with an approved research proposal, or a 2-4 year PhD Environmental Studies student once their program plan has been approved.
• Open to students working in the areas of protected area management, tourism and recreation planning and management, and resource management with a geographical focus on Canada or the Caribbean.

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required

• How to Apply:
  • Step 1: Complete the Office of Student and Financial Services' Student Financial Profile (SFP) When you visit the SFP website, please select APPLY NOW to complete your submission.
  • Step Two: Prepare a research proposal which addresses a major theme of working in the areas of protected area management, tourism and recreation planning and management, or resource management with a geographical focus on Canada or the Caribbean.
  • Step Three: Contact two faculty members to be a reference. They must submit this Reference Assessment Form to complete your application. Be sure to inform of them of the name of award you are requesting a reference for and its deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Step Four: Complete the award application by April 19.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	April 19, 2025	Complete the award application by April 19.

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