Financial Aid and Awards

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Bursary Applications

Bursaries are a supplemental source of funding for students with demonstrated financial need; available to Canadian and International students. 

Please visit Undergraduate Bursaries or Graduate Bursaries for more information.  

Part-Time Studies Applications

We have received confirmation from StudentAid BC that we are able to temporarily receive Part-Time Studies applications by email.  Please visit BC Residents (Part-Time) for instructions on how to complete and submit your application to us.

BC Provincial Scholarship Vouchers

Our Registrar and Information services team assists students with the completion of their BC Provincial Scholarship Voucher(s).

You can learn how to submit your BC Provincial Scholarship Voucher to SFU by visiting the Provincial Scholarships Program for more information on how to use your scholarship voucher

COVID-19 Support

To know more about student support available to you, due to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Student Support FAQ. You will find further information related to financial concerns you may be experiencing at this time, and you will learn more about how the new grading policies (Elective Grade System) and late withdrawals would impact any financial aid and awards funding administered by this office.

Learn everything you need to know about Entrance Scholarships, Entrance Awards, and Entrance Bursaries.
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See the Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries, Work-Study program, and Loans available to Undergraduate students.
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See the Scholarships and Awards, Bursaries, Work-Study program, and Loans available to Graduate students.
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Review Financial Aid options for US Students specifically.
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Review Financial Aid options for all International Students.
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Current deadlines

Spring 2023

Application Period

Award Type

Notification/Payment

November 7 – November 18, 2022 Work-Study
Week of November 28, 2022
December 19, 2022 – January 13, 2023 Bursary
Week of February 20, 2023
December 19, 2022 – January 13, 2023 Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
Week of February 20, 2023
varies Entrance Scholarships and Awards
Notification: varies
Payment: Week of January 9, 2023
March 27 – April 16, 2023 2023 Service Awards  Week of May 29, 2023

Summer 2023

Application Period

Award Type

Notification/Payment

March 6 – March 17, 2023 Work-Study
Week of March 27, 2023
May 1 – May 19, 2023 Bursary
Week of June 26, 2023
May 1 – May 19, 2023 Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
Week of June 26, 2023
varies Entrance Scholarships and Awards
Notification: varies
Payment: Week of May 15, 2023