You must be a student entering York University from C.W. Jeffery's Collegiate Institute, Westview Centennial Secondary School or James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School, who has achieved a minimum 70% admission average and has demonstrated leadership within the Jane-Finch community or a student association at your high school.

You must also be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant) or protected person and a resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need. The award is offered every 4 years.