Robert Krembil Scholarship of Merit

What you will need

• ✓ For domestic students: Invitation to apply during the admissions process
• ✓ For international students: Automatic consideration (no separate application required)
• ✓ Because this award weighs leadership and community contributions, only shortlisted applicants are invited to apply

About this award

You can receive an approximate value of $80,000, though the exact amount depends on the tuition rates when you are awarded. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Half of the award value is disbursed in the first year. The funding includes full-time tuition at the domestic rate (renewable), a renewable living subsidy of $5,000, a one-time internship stipend of $10,000, and a travel stipend up to a maximum of $2,500. This is for you if you are an incoming MBA (Master of Business Administration) student who has a minimum of two years of working experience and can show strong leadership, communication skills, and a history of helping your community. No specific deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Schulich School of Business (York University)'s program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will be notified via email if you are selected. Recipients are selected by the Awards Committee based on established criteria and guidelines. There are two awards available. Since the specific competitiveness isn't published, ask Schulich School of Business (York University) how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Schulich School of Business (York University) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. To keep this scholarship in your second year, you must achieve a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7.0 (A-) in your first 30 credit-hours of course work. You must also stay actively engaged in the Robert Krembil Scholars of Excellence Program through networking, experiential learning, and mentorship, while acting as a program ambassador on social media or in your community.

Who qualifies

You must be an incoming full-time MBA student attending York University's Schulich School of Business. You need a minimum of two years of working experience and must demonstrate the highest academic standing among the incoming class, along with excellent communication skills, leadership ability, and contributions within the community.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying MBA

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• LeadershipAvoid simply listing your job titles. Instead, describe a specific time your leadership led to a measurable result for your team or community. Write about one project where you took charge and improved a process.
• SupportAvoid providing references who only know you socially. Instead, use a former manager who can vouch for your professional communication skills and work ethic. Ask your referee to prepare a specific example of your impact at work.
• StrategyAvoid treating this as a purely academic application. Instead, highlight your community contributions and professional experience alongside your grades. Ensure your personal statement connects your work history to your future MBA goals.
• RealismAvoid treating the $80,000 as a fixed sum. Instead, remember that the actual value fluctuates based on current tuition fees. Contact the financial aid office to get the most recent tuition estimates for your planning.

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