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Scholarships & Financial Support
SFU recognizes the academic achievement of outstanding students from around the world by devoting more than $500 million annually to awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for undergraduate students - both domestic and international.
Financial Support Options at SFU
Entrance Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
SFU Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Departmental Scholarships and Awards
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENT SOCIETY Award application period: apply between May 1 - May 15 (inclusive)
Basil Peters Award application period: apply between May 1 – 15 (inclusive)
- Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award (UEAO042), TBD x $3000 - Application required
- Basil Peters Electronic Engineering Scholarship (UESO239), 1 x $1600 - Application required
- Computing Science Graduation Award (UEAO0529), 1 x $2800 - Academics-based
- VTech Graduation Prize in Engineering Science (UEAO544), 1 x $1000 - Academics-based
- Engineering Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535)
For students interested in applying for the Engineering Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535), please contact ESSS VP Academic at academic@esss.ca for unique deadlines and process.
SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENT SOCIETY Award application period: apply between December 19 - January 9 (inclusive)
GENERAL application period: apply between January 2 - 16 (inclusive)
- EA Dick Asher Award in the Faculty of Applied Sciences (UPAO302), $12,627
- Matthew LeDuc Memorial Scholarship in Computing Science (UESO329), $900
- Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women in Computing Science (UESO530), $2500
- Inspiring Women in Applied Sciences Award (UPAO293), $1000
- Unity Technologies Award in Applied Sciences (UPAO298), $1200
- Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award (UEAO042), 5 x $3000
- Engineering Science Student Society Award (UEAO512), 2 x $2000
- Engineering Science Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535), contact ESSS for unique deadline date and details
FALL SCHOLARSHIPS
GENERAL application period: apply between September 4 – 18 (inclusive)
- Inspiring Women in Applied Sciences Award (UPAO293), 1 x $1000
- Mark and Nancy Brooks Computing Science Innovation Award (UEAO052), $1700
- Women in Computing Science Alumni Award (UEAO579), $2200
- Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women in Computing Science (UESO-530), 2 x $2500
- Jesse Malm Award in Engineering Science (UEAO0620), $1000
- William A. Gruver Engineering Science Memorial Award (UEAO0583), $1000
- Triple A Award in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (UPAO312), $1050
- TELUS Undergraduate Award in Sustainable Energy Engineering (UPAO314), 2 x $5000
- Wheel Rail Seminar Award in Sustainable Energy Engineering (UPSO342), $5000
- Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award (UEAO042), TBD x $3000
- Engineering Student Society Award (UEAO512), TBD
- Engineering Science Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535), TBD, contact ESSS for unique deadline date and details
- Canadian Federation of University Women-West Vancouver (external to SFU)
Checklist Before You Apply
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Check if you meet the eligibility criteria for:
Scholarships
- Have completed a minimum of 12 units at SFU
- Be enrolled in at least 12 academic units in the term the scholarship is offered.*
- Have a minimum CPGA of 3.5 at SFU
Awards
- Be enrolled in at least 9 academic units in the term the award is offered*
- Have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at SFU (waived in your first term at SFU), and be in good academic standing
* 6 unit minimum allowed for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning.
** Students in their first semester at SFU may be eligible to waive the CGPA requirement for specific awards dependent on the terms of reference.
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Attach ALL required documentation needed for application:
- The information required for each award and scholarship is listed in the application form. Incomplete applications will be closed without review.
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Apply:
- Each semester, you will be able to apply during the application periods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: I am NOT an SFU student yet. Where do I apply for entrance scholarships?
Q2: I want to apply for a scholarship or award that is not listed on this page. Where do I apply for those?
SFU's funding opportunities NOT listed on this page are administered by Financial Aid and Awards. Their opportunities have different deadlines. Please visit each category and open the PDFs. Start here.
The non-SFU (external) funding opportunities are extensive! A few resources:
- External Awards 11-page list under 'External to SFU,' courtesy of Student Services here
- Engineers Canada, for entrance and current student scholarships here
- Compiled list of 521 entrance and current student Indigenous scholarships, provided by the Government of Canada here
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC, entrance and current student scholarships here
Q3: I want to apply for a scholarship and/or award listed on THIS page. I have a question before I apply.
Please contact fassau7@sfu.ca with your query. Kindly include your advising transcript.
Questions?
If you have any questions about FAS Scholarships or Awards, please email fas_scholarships@sfu.ca