York University Emergency Bursary - FW19/WI20

Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide supporting 3rd party documentation with their request and may be asked to do so later. This can include, but is not limited to, police reports, emails, bank statements, invoices/receipts, eviction notice, etc. Documentation should support the emergency at hand, as well as the aid being requested.

  1. Complete the Undergraduate Bursary Application, if you have not already done so.
  2. Email the Scholarships and Bursaries team at bursary@yorku.ca with the subject line “Emergency Bursary Request” to submit your request for emergency support.
    The email must include:
    • first and last name
    • student number
    • a detailed statement outlining the nature of the emergency
    • the amount of financial aid that is being requested
      Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide supporting 3rd party documentation with their request and may be asked to do so later. This can include, but is not limited to, police reports, emails, bank statements, invoices/receipts, eviction notice, etc. Documentation should support the emergency at hand, as well as the aid being requested.
  3. Be available for a virtual meeting (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams), if requested.
  4. Final decisions will be shared by email. All decisions are final.