Applications are now open for the Tentanda Via Award Scholarships for Domestic and International Students at York University in Canada!
Tentanda Via Award Scholarships Accepting Applications
45 domestic awards valued at $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)
15 international awards valued at $120,000 ($30,000 x 4 years)
Capturing the enduring spirit of York’s motto, the Tentanda Via Award recognizes undergraduate students who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming significant personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education and changemakers who are committed to progressive and sustainable development issues.
Application deadline: February 15, 2024
Tentanda Via Award
- Value: Renewable
- Number of Awards: Fixed
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Tentanda Via Award Scholarships Description
York University’s motto, created in the 1950s, of “Tentanda Via: The Way Must Be Tried” represents the timeless notion of pursuit, perseverance, resilience, and innovation.
Capturing the enduring spirit of York’s motto, the Tentanda Via Award has been created to recognize undergraduate students who: (a) Have had to face significant personal barriers, and who despite these challenges, have persevered and demonstrated fortitude and resilience in overcoming these personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education; or (b) Are student leaders/changemakers who are pushing boundaries by demonstrating commitment to progressive and sustainable development initiatives by making a difference regarding compelling issues of our time (either connected to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) or other complex issues).
To be eligible for renewal, recipients must maintain good academic standing (minimum 6.0 SGPA) and complete a minimum of 24 credits for Fall/Winter. In addition, recipients must provide proof of their continued involvement in their initial projects or proof of active engagement in a voluntary capacity in the York or external community (i.e., peer mentorship, peer support, volunteerism or leadership). Cannot be held in conjunction with another renewable scholarship, the York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship, or the Continuing Student Scholarship.
Tentanda Via Award Scholarships Process
Domestic applicants will apply via the online entrance awards application available in MyFile. The application will open each year on December 1; the deadline to apply for consideration for this award is Feb 15. Applicants must select this award on the list provided in MyFile.
Applicants must submit a personal statement that specifies the grounds under which they are applying and how they meet the criteria (500 words or less). For applicants applying on the basis of having overcome significant barriers, your personal statement should include the timeframe in which you faced these challenges, the characteristics you embody that helped you overcome these barriers, and what you learned from your experience.
For applicants applying under the changemaker/leader category, applicants must describe they have been a changemaker in addressing the compelling issues of our time, especially in progressive and sustainable development initiatives, as set out by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). What have you done in these areas that makes you a changemaker? Your statement should specify the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that is applicable and explain how you have made a difference and pushed boundaries in the SDG identified.
Please include the time period and duration in which you were in this role, and describe the impact you’ve made. All applicants (on both grounds) must also submit one supporting document(i.e., reference letter, letter from a third party professional, newspaper articles, award certificates etc.). The personal statement and supporting document must be submitted by email to bursary@yorku.ca and must include applicants name and York reference number. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
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