Entrance Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents coming from High School for Fall 2020
The Fall 2020 scholarship application will open October 1, 2019.
Questions about your funding? See our FAQ page.
Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships - Application Required
Application Status: Available October 1st
SFU recognizes high school students who demonstrate excellence in both their academic and extracurricular activities. The value of a scholarship may range from $10,000 up to an amount sufficient to cover all tuition and mandatory supplementary fees normally required for the completion of a student’s first undergraduate degree at SFU.
Scholarships are available to domestic and international high school students admitted for the fall term to an undergraduate degree in any faculty.
Application Period for Fall 2020: October 1, 2019 - December 15, 2019
Supporting Documentation Deadline: January 31, 2020
Minimum: grades in the 90% range or have a minimum 31 International Baccalaureate points*
Scholarship value: $10,000 up to an amount sufficient to cover tuition and mandatory supplementary fees
Further funding, in the form of a living allowance, may be offered to support exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need
Program Perks
Welcome programming
Students can connect with a community of scholars, meet with advisors, plan courses & be intoduced to other resouces
Dedicated ongoing advising & mentorship
Students will be connected with an Academic Advisor and an Engagement Coodinator
Participation in a flexible personal development and leadership program, with online & in-person components
Priority access to residence
'Front of the line' course enrollment priority
The following scholarships are also included in this competition:
- The Darcy and Karina Biagioni Family Entrance Scholarship
- SFU Surrey Close to Home Entrance Scholarship
- Tadeusz Specht Memorial Scholarship in Science and Health Sciences
*Predicted bonus points are not considered in the calculation
Application Status: Available November 1st
| Application Period: November 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 | Award & Bursary Value: $2,500 - $25,000 |
| Supporting Documentation Deadline: April 30, 2020 | Minimum: grades in the 80% range or IB diploma score* required for admission into faculty |
Application Required
Entrance Bursaries and Awards based on Financial Need
Entrance Awards for Aboriginal Students
Application Not Required
Other Entrance Scholarships
Application Required
*Predicted bonus points are not considered in the calculation
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