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Undergraduate Professional Development Funding 2025 - 2026
The Office of Student Experience (OSE) provides partial funding to support Undergraduate Business students that participate in approved Professional Development (PD) activities. Through this funding, the Beedie School of Business encourages students to explore opportunities to learn, network, and engage with the business community while gaining exposure to innovative ideas and professional practices.
Professional development activities include but are not limited to: conferences, workshops, networking events, training seminars, and webinars. Please refer to the guidelines document to see if the opportunity you are interested in qualifies for support.
Important: This funding is partial support only and is offered on a reimbursement basis. Students are responsible for paying expenses upfront and will be reimbursed after attending the activity and submitting required documentation.
Professional development funding guidelines
Learn more about eligibility and guidelines.
Funding details
- Funding typically does not cover the full cost of a PD activity.
- Reimbursement is issued after the activity upon submission of:
- Proof of attendance
- Original receipts
- Eligible expenses and funding amounts are subject to specific program policies. These details will be reviewed with you upon approval.
Funding cannot be used for:
- Student organization–related travel
- Certifications or exams
- SFU courses or course-related fees
Application process
- Review application windows and deadlines to ensure your PD activity aligns with the correct term.
- Submit the application form through the Student Engagement Portal before the PD activity begins.
- Provide detailed information, including:
- Description of the PD activity
- Required materials and estimated costs
- Any other funding or subsidies received
- Receive a decision email outlining the outcome and applicable financial policies after your application has been fully reviewed.
- Attend the PD activity. If approved, reimbursement will be processed after completion and submission of required documents.
Student eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a current SFU undergraduate student majoring or minoring in Business
- Be enrolled in at least 9 units of standard graded courses during the application term or be on a full-time co-op placement
- Be in good academic standing at the time of application
Expense claim submission
Approved students must submit a complete expense claim package within 20 days after the PD activity.
The package must include:
- Original receipts
- Proof of registration
- Activity schedule or agenda
- A 250–500 word reflection describing your experience and learning outcomes
With your consent, reflections may be used as testimonials for promotional purposes.
Application windows & deadlines
| Application window | Application deadline | Decision announcement |
Dec 1, 2025 – Feb 27, 2026 |
Feb 27, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
By mid-March 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026 |
Aug 3, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
By mid-August 2026 |
Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
Nov 30, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
By mid-December 2026 |
Additional notes
- PD activities must take place during the application window or within 60 days prior to the window opening.
- If you are unsure whether your activity is eligible, contact us before committing or paying any fees. We are happy to help you determine eligibility and avoid unnecessary costs.
Contact us
For questions about the application process or eligibility, please contact us at seoprog@sfu.ca.