Due in large part to the generosity of our donors, Simon Fraser University can offer a number of private or endowed awards to our graduate students. These awards vary in amount and number depending on the terms of reference of the award, as well as the availability of funds. 

 Application process:

• Applications for all private awards are normally accepted once a year before the May 30 deadline and are usually paid in the Fall term.
• Carefully read through the terms of reference to ensure that you are eligible to apply for the award. Also consult the list of values for private awards (pdf).
• For awards that you APPLY for: 
  • May 30 is the deadline to submit the application form (pdf) and all the required documents found on the terms of reference to the grad program assistant in your department.
  • Please note that some awards may have special instructions for submitting the documents; detailed information can be found on the terms of reference pages.
• Some awards are by NOMINATION only:
  • Let your department know if you would like to be nominated for an award. An application can still be submitted by May 30 to ensure that your department is aware of your interest in an award. Check the terms of reference carefully for special instructions. 
• All award nominations or recommendations are sent by your home department to the Office of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows by June 30.

Successful recipients of private awards will be contacted in July or August. Students have to be registered full-time in their graduate program in the Fall term to receive their award payment.

Simon Fraser University reserves the right to change award amounts and timing of payments based on the availability of funds from the endowment or annual donation.

• Private Awards for entering students
  
• Private Awards for current students
• All private awards (alphabetical list of all awards for entering and continuing students)