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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.

General Criteria for SFU Awards

  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and be in good academic standing
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 9 units of standard graded courses in the term of award
    (Challenge, audit and non-credit courses are not considered.)

 

Submitting Applications

Further instructions on how to submit an award application will be provided via email to students during specified dates throughout the year.

Applications will be reviewed by the office of the FHS Undergraduate Programs and nominations will then be submitted to the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SUAAC) for final selection and granting of the awards. Successful recipients will be contacted by SFU's Financial Aid and Awards office through email.

Open Award Applications

There are currently no open award applications at this time.

 

 

Past awards 

We are currently not accepting applications for these awards. They are listed for information purposes only. 

Spring/Summer Semester

Faculty of Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Awards

  • FHS Award for Citizenship and Exemplary Academic Performance
  • FHS Award for Outstanding Service to the Faculty of Health Sciences
  • FHS Award for Outstanding Community Service
  • FHS Award for Extraordinary Achievement

 

In addition to the above awards, FHS will honour students with awards based on academic achievement. Nominations or applications for these awards are not accepted, as they are based solely on cumulative grade point average, and are listed here for your information only:

  • FHS Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, BSc
  • FHS Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, BA

 

Fall/Spring Semester

Dr. Jack Uppal Award

  • Three awards valued at $2,450 each
  • Demonstrate excellence in community/volunteer services

Pula Award in Health Sciences

  • This award, valued at $1,450, will be granted to an undergraduate student with an approved major or Honours in the Faculty of Health Science
  • Demonstrated history of or interest in doing research work in the area of HIV/AIDS. Preference is given to students in their 3rd or 4th year of study

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Award in Health Sciences

  • One award valued at $2,000 will be granted to a 4th year undergraduate student majoring in the Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Student has volunteered in a hospital or healthcare setting

Joanne Tattle Award in Health Sciences

  • One award valued at $10,000 will be granted to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences
  • The student has interest to pursue a career in medicine, health care, public health or health and wellness and demonstrated volunteer service in helping others.

Lina's Dream Award in Health Sciences

  • One award valued at $10,000
  • Expressed interest in pursuing a career in medicine, health care, public health or health and wellness
  • Demonstrated volunteer service in helping others
  • Applicant must be enrolled in their first year of a Faculty of Health Sciences program

Patrick D. Morawski Memorial Award for Ethical Engagement

  • One award valued at $2,000
  • Enrollment full-time with a major in any program within the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU; 
  • Is in good academic standing;
  • 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.