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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.

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 - Fall 2023

Please ensure your application package contains all of the items listed on this fillable PDF checklist.

Attach the checklist, along with ALL supporting documentation, to your application. 

All application packages must be directed to undergrad_assistant@sfu.ca by September 28, 2023.

In addition to the individual criteria for each listed award the minimum eligibility requirement for all FHS awards are:

  • Undergraduate student enrolled full time in a Faculty of Health Sciences program
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and be in good academic standing. If the student is a first term or transfer student the GPA must be equivalent secondary school or college standing
  • Enrollment in a minimum of 9 units of standard graded courses in the term of the award. Challenge, audit and non-credit courses are not considered

Edoye Porbeni Service Equals Success Award

  • One award valued at a minimum of $2,000 awarded to a first-year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in the Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Demonstrated history of community service and involvement during high school

Dr. Jack Uppal Award

  • Multiple awards valued at a minimum of $2,000 each
  • Demonstrate excellence in community/volunteer services

Pula Award in Health Sciences

  • This award, valued at a minimum of $1,000, 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

  • At least 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

Lima's Dream Award in Health Sciences

  • At least one award valued at a minimum of $10,000
  • Expressed interest in pursuing a career in medicine, health care, public health or health and wellness and demonstrated volunteer service in helping others

Joanne Tattle Award in Health Sciences

  • At least one award valued at a minimum of $10,000
  • The student has interest to pursue a career in medicine, health care, public health or health and wellness and demonstrate volunteer service in helping others.