Health Sciences awards

Health Sciences student awards

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) offers annual undergraduate awards to recognize outstanding students in FHS’ Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree programs. The number of FHS awards granted will vary depending on the applicant pool and the award category.

Students may apply for more than one award if they meet the eligibility requirements. Please review the criteria and application instructions for each category. Successful recipients are announced shortly after the specified closing date and contacted through email.

List of undergraduate Health Sciences student awards - Spring 2024

Patrick D. Morawski Memorial Award for Ethical Engagement

One award valued at $1,000, will be granted annually to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• is enrolled full-time with a major in any program within the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU; 
• is in good academic standing;
• has demonstrated leadership to advancing an understanding of public health ethics and advocating for vulnerable populations, and those with a career interest within the health profession.

Note: Preference will be given to students entering their final year of study. 

Applications must include:

1. A one page statement from the applicant outlining their year of study, their leadership in activities dedicated to advancing an understanding of public health ethics, advocating for social justice and vulnerable populations, and their interest in a career within the health profession;
2. A current resume or CV from the applicant;
3. A letter of reference from a person in a leadership role who can verify the applicant's leadership and achievements in advancing an understanding of public health ethics and their likelihood to pursue a successful career within the health profession; and
4. Unofficial transcript.

Applications should be received preceding the final year of study.

Submitting Applications

Please submit application materials to Belinda Chao at undergrad_assistant@sfu.ca no later than 11:59 PM on January 21, 2024.  

Applications will be reviewed by the Office of the FHS Undergraduate Programs and the nomination will then be made to the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SUAAC) for final selection and granting of the award.