Internal + Donor Funded Awards

Terms of Reference:

1. Tenure for the Graduate Dean Entrance Scholarship (GDES) is a maximum of two years at the master’s level and a maximum four years at the doctoral level from initial enrolment in the program.
2. To be eligible, a student must be entering a master's or doctoral program at Simon Fraser University.
3. Students must be nominated for the award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted.
4. The criteria for this award are:
   1. a minimum CGPA of 3.50;
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level;
   3. evidence of outstanding achievement at the graduate level, with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
5. During tenure of the Graduate Dean Entrance Scholarship, the recipient must be registered full-time in their graduate program at Simon Fraser University. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, the successful candidate must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award.
6. The Graduate Dean’s Entrance Scholarship is normally held during consecutive academic terms. If a recipient registers “on leave” during tenure of their award, it will be interrupted until the student is registered full-time and payments will be reinstated at that time. No deferment of award payments to future academic terms will be permitted, except under 'extenuating' conditions with the permission of the Chair of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC).
7. Graduate Dean Entrance Scholarship recipients may accept scholarship support from other SFU sources including SFU’s ‘donor funded/private’ awards. Recipients should be aware that some external awards may have restrictions on funding.
8. Awards are granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the SGAAC, upon the nomination of the Graduate Program Chair.

GDES Guidelines

Student receiving the GDES award should read the full GDES Guidelines

Revised: June 2021 / GUSE007

Terms of Reference

1. To be eligible to hold a Graduate Fellowship (GF), a student must be registered as a full-time, regular (not "on-leave") student in a Master’s or Doctoral program.  In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, students must be taking at least six credit hours to be eligible to receive a Graduate Fellowship.
2. Eligible students must have a minimum first-class (3.50) cumulative grade point average. In exceptional cases, other evidence of outstanding ability may outweigh this criterion. Since academic merit is the primary criterion for ranking eligible applicants, departments must notify all applicants in advance if additional criteria will be used.
3. Students will be eligible to hold a GF only during the first 9 semesters of a Master's program and during the first 15 semesters of a Ph.D. program.
4. Students who did not complete a Master's program before transferring into a PhD are eligible to hold the GF within the first 15 semesters of their PhD, from the PhD start date
5. GFs will be awarded in increments of .5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0. A partial GF (.5) is valued at $3,500; a full GF (1.0) is valued at $7,000. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a maximum of two full GFs, or four partial GFs, during the academic year (September 1 – August 31).
6. GF recipients are eligible to hold other scholarships funded from SFU sources.
7. Graduate Fellowship recipients may accept other scholarship support from external funding sources including SFU’s ‘private’ awards (derived from annual and endowed funds). Recipients should be aware that some external awards may restrict students from holding a GF at the same time as the external award. Effective Fall 2021, if the total of the GF and other external support exceeds $60,000 per annum, the value of the GF will be reduced so that the total equals $60,000.
8. There is no restriction on GF recipients receiving income for work performed during tenure of the GF.
9. Application is made through the Graduate Award Application System.
10. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee on the recommendations of the Departmental Graduate Program Committee.

Revised: November 2020

Terms of Reference

1. Intent: this award supports the travel and/or research component of the student’s graduate degree.
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment: 
   1. valued between $200 - $7,000 depending on the expenses being submitted, academic unit approval and budgetary restrictions 
   2. held in 1 term
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must: 
   1. students can only hold this award within the first 9 terms (master’s) or 15 terms (PhD). Students who transfer from a master’s to a PhD program without completing the master’s program are eligible to hold this award within the first 15 terms from the PhD start date.
   2. have a minimum CGPA of 3.00
   3. be a full-time graduate student in a master’s or PhD program; students cannot hold this award while on a co-op or practicum term
4. Evaluation criteria: academic units may add additional eligibility and evaluation criteria for their program, provided all additional criteria are approved by Graduate Studies and communicated/published to students. Generally, awards are granted based on: 
   1. the extent to which the student has made excellent progress
   2. demonstrated academic excellence
   3. research and/or scholarly output and leadership
5. Restrictions specific to this award: students cannot hold the Indigenous Travel award and this award to cover the same expense.
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding. 
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
7. Application and adjudication: students can apply or be nominated for this award, depending on unit processes. The application must include a reference by the student’s supervisor and an outline of expenses. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Academic Unit’s Graduate Program Chair or Awards Committee.

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. Tenure for the Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship (IGES) is two years at the master’s level and four years at the doctoral level. There is one award available at the master’s level and one at the doctoral level.
2. To be eligible, the Indigenous student must be entering a research based master’s or PhD program at Simon Fraser University.
3. Students must be nominated for the award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted.
4. The criteria for this award are:
   1. Canadian citizenship and Indigenous ancestry
   2. a minimum entrance CGPA of 3.5;
   3. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level;
   4. evidence of outstanding achievement with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
5. During tenure of the Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship, the recipient must be registered full-time in a research based graduate program at Simon Fraser University.
6. The Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship is normally held during consecutive academic terms. If a recipient registers “on leave” during tenure of their award, the award will be interrupted until the student is registered full-time and payments will be reinstated at that time. No deferment of award payments to future academic terms will be permitted, except under ‘extenuating’ conditions with the permission of the Chair of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC).
7. Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship recipients may accept scholarship support from other sources including SFU’s ‘donor funded/private’ awards. Recipients should be aware that some external awards may have restrictions on funding.
8. There is no restriction on Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship recipients receiving income for work performed during tenure of the scholarship.
9. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee after a University-wide competition in which departmental nominations are considered.

Revised: June 2021 / GUSE006

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Indigenous Graduate Travel Award is to provide financial support for Indigenous graduate students for the travel and/or research component of their research. Students can only apply for the Indigenous travel award once per academic year. Indigenous graduate students may apply for this fund before their travel to pay for costs in advance.
2. To be eligible for this award, the following criteria must be met:
   
   1. This award is for Indigenous graduate students attending Simon Fraser University.
   2. Indigenous or “Aboriginal” is defined by Canada’s 1982 Constitution as people identified as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada.
3. Disbursements of up to $1000 each may be applied for in each academic year (starting September 1 of each year).
4. The funds will be given out on a first come / first applied for basis. The fund will be considered used for the year when the $5,000 limit for the year has been reached. Once the total fund has been distributed for the year, a message will be sent out through the Indigenous graduate student listserv.
5. Repeat applications will be allowed from year-to-year. Preference, however, will be given to students who have not yet received money from this fund (this is at the discretion of Graduate Studies).
6. Application includes:
   1. A completed budget which accounts for the requested amount;
   2. A letter of support from the applicant’s academic supervisor or a faculty member familiar with your work (to verify the student’s academic status, intent, and need).

Travel Report

Upon completion of travel, successful applicants will need to submit the following within two weeks to the Graduate Awards Assistant: gpsaward@sfu.ca

A concise Travel and Activity Report, written in language suitable for the general public. Contents and/or quotes from the report may be published in Graduate Studies promotional material. If you do not wish for your travel report to be published, please indicate so.

The following could be included in your report:

• The activities that were carried out, in respect to how the travel contributed to your research and/or scholarly activities
• Any unanticipated benefits derived from the travel, including those in relation to your current research objectives an/or to your general experience as a graduate student
• Any special issues or problems you encountered

Terms of Reference

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To be eligible to hold a President’s PhD Scholarship (PS), the applicant must have completed fewer than 12 terms of enrolment in the program and be registered as a full-time, regular (not “on-leave” or “part-time”) student in satisfactory/good standing in a PhD program at Simon Fraser University. Students who did not complete a Master's program before transferring into a PhD are eligible to hold the award within the first 12 terms of their PhD, from the PhD start date.

At the time of nomination, eligible students must have completed all program and university requirements for the degree (eg. courses, comprehensive or qualifying examinations), except the thesis and, in the case of students in the Clinical Psychology Program, the internship. Students may not receive more than one President’s PhD Scholarship during their PhD program.

Evaluation criteria includes:

• the extent to which the student has made excellent progress
• demonstrated academic excellence
• scholarly output and leadership

Eligibility while holding other awards/sources of income:

• Students holding a national award from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC or their equivalent (ie. SFU Entrance Scholarship or a major international award) are ineligible to hold the President’s PhD Scholarship at the same time.
• Given the intent of the award, recipients are expected, but not required, to limit the number of hours worked weekly.

A PhD student must be nominated for the President’s PhD Scholarship and the nomination must include a reference by the student’s supervisor addressing the student’s progress, academic excellence, scholarly output and leadership.   

Awards are made on the recommendations of the academic unit’s Graduate Program Committee to the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Terms of Reference

1. The Provost International Fellowship (PIF) will be awarded to outstanding international students who are initiating their graduate program at SFU and have received a scholarship from their home country to study abroad. These awards must provide a stipend* for living expenses for students studying abroad for all three terms including costs of Health and Medical Insurance and student fees, other than tuition.
2. To be eligible to receive this award, a student’s initial enrolment must meet the SFU graduate program entrance requirements for international students including:
   1. English language requirements;
   2. be registered as a fulltime, regular (not "on leave") student, and
   3. normally must have a first class (SFU equivalent of 3.67) grade point average.
3. The Provost International Fellowship has a value equivalent to the student’s tuition based on the research program full-time fee and will be disbursed on a per term basis. Normally, these awards are not available to students in premium fee programs.
4. This award is available throughout the duration of the student’s studies for up to a maximum of 2 (masters) or 4 (doctoral) years, provided PIF recipients continue to hold their country of origin’s scholarship to study abroad, that they remain registered as a full-time, regular (not "on leave") student, and maintain a first class (3.67) grade point average. In programs where fees are assessed on a per credit basis, students must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold a PIF. These fellowships will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that all requirements are being met.
5. There is no restriction on PIF recipients receiving income from Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships performed during tenure of the PIF but the maximum amount of financial support cannot exceed $60,000 (effective Fall 2021).
6. Academic units are encouraged to match the value of the PIF award through Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships on an annual basis provided the student is suitably qualified to act as a teaching assistant or tutor marker.
7. Eligible candidates must contact the Graduate Studies office directly and provide proof, including dates and value, of the major scholarship they hold.
8. Awards are made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, contingent upon the availability of funds.

Revised: February 2018 (due to changes in award eligibility, no retroactive PIFs will be awarded prior to May 1, 2018).

Terms of Reference

1. The Special Graduate Entrance Scholarship (SGES) is a one or two-term award.
2. It is intended as a means of recruiting to this University, outstanding applicants for admission who are considering other institutions.
3. The student must be nominated for the SGES by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted based upon evidence that the student is outstanding as indicated by postsecondary transcripts, letters of reference, previous awards, and scholarly activity.
4. To be eligible to hold the SGES, the candidate must be registered as a full-time graduate student in a Master’s or Doctoral program at Simon Fraser University. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, the successful candidate must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award. If a recipient wishes to register “on-leave” during tenure of this award, a deferment of the scholarship must be requested in writing to Graduate Studies. Permission will be granted in exceptional circumstances only.
5. SGES recipients are eligible to hold other scholarships funded from SFU subject to our graduate general funding policies.
6. SGES recipients may accept scholarship support from external sources including SFU’s ‘private’ awards (derived from annual and endowed funds). Recipients should be aware that some external awards may restrict students from holding a scholarship at the same time as the external award.
7. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies.

Revised: April 2018

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this fund is to provide support for graduate students with unforeseen or unmet expenses.
2. One or more awards, valued at $10,000 or more, will be granted annually in any term to a graduate student who meets the following criteria:
   1. is registered full-time in a graduate program at SFU;
   2. is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident; and
   3. has demonstrated financial need.
3. Eligible student expenses may include but are not limited to:
   1. funding for personal expenses such as food and rent;
   2. travel expenses for family emergencies;
   3. travel expenses for education purposes such as conferences; and
   4. registration fees for conferences and workshops.
4. Applications for the award will be made via the graduate awards systems managed by the Office of Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copy of most recent transcript; and
   2. a statement of financial need.
5. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Nov 2023 / GPSR129

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this endowed award is to recognize both outstanding academic performance and a high level of public service by a student entering a graduate program at Simon Fraser University.
2. To be nominated, a student must be applying to enter a Master's or PhD program at Simon Fraser University.
3. The selection criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. demonstrated excellence in public service (e.g., volunteer leadership, public office) prior to admission to the graduate program
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level
   4. nomination by the department of intended enrolment
4. To receive the award payment, the student must be registered in the intended graduate program at SFU.
5. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
6. The award application must include:
   1. Copies of all postsecondary transcripts
   2. One letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the nominee's academic work and public service record
7. The award will be made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2015 / GESR087

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in any faculty at Simon Fraser University whose graduate research or community outreach project centers on building bridges and sustainable relationships between the Muslim community and other communities who wage the fight for equity, diversity and inclusion.
2. One or more awards will be granted annually in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
   1. are registered full-time in a graduate program in any faculty;
   2. have demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed
   3. or in their current degree program; and
   4. are conducting activist research or community outreach projects centered on building bridges and sustainable relationships between the Muslim community and other communities who wage the fight for equity, diversity and inclusion.
3. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of post-secondary transcripts;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s work; and
   3. a one-page statement that addresses their research or community outreach pursuits.
5. The award will be granted each year to graduate students in any faculty by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies upon the nomination from the Director, Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies.

Revised: April 2021 / GESR206

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for students who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, a Master of Pest Management degree, whose course of studies emphasizes horticultural pest control.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. admission and/or registration in the Master of Pest Management Program at Simon Fraser University
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. promise of outstanding achievement with particular emphasis on research ability and originality pertaining to horticultural pest control
   4. Canadian citizenship
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. a concise description of the proposed or actual program of studies, describing the emphasis on horticultural pest control
   3. letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s work
5. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.
7. The award winner(s) will be invited to give a brief presentation of their research at the BC Council of Garden Clubs’ annual general meeting held in the Fall.

Revised: February 2012 / GPSR018

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding academic performance by a graduate student whose thesis research is related to the study of land-based transportation systems and their relationship to, and improvement of, the environment.
2. The BCAA Environmental Studies in Transportation Award is a one-term award equal to the net income from the endowment fund.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level
   2. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on research related to the study of land-based transportation systems and their relationship to, and improvement of, the environment.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR052

Terms of Reference

1. The Bert Henry Memorial Graduate Entrance Scholarship is paid over three terms. One scholarship is normally awarded every two years subject to available funding.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   
   1. high academic performance
   2. potential for significant contribution to the recipient's field of study
   3. a Master's degree, or be in the process of completing a Master's degree and planning to enter a Doctoral program at Simon Fraser University. New students who began their graduate program in the Spring term (January 1) are also eligible to apply
   4. full-time registration in a Doctoral program at SFU once the student is receiving the award payments. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, the recipient must be taking at least 6 credits in order to hold the award
3. Students must be nominated for this award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted. The nomination must be accompanied by:
   
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and/or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent Masters degree program
   2. two letters of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and research potential
   3. a current curriculum vitae
4. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: September 2021 / GPSR021

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this annual prize is to recognize the outstanding graduate from the Master of Pest Management Program.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. completion of the Master of Pest Management (MPM) Program at Simon Fraser University in the three terms immediately preceding the Spring Convocation
   2. the student will be judged equally on his/her scholastic record, professional paper and relevant professional attributes
3. The student must be nominated for this award by the Scholarships Committee of the Department of Biological Sciences. 
4. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a copy of the current SFU transcript
   2. a letter of nomination
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2015 / GESR010

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to help attract the best and brightest graduate students to SFU by providing financial support to graduate students entering a masters or PhD program at SFU.
2. One scholarship valued at a minimum of $50,000, split over the first 2 years of the program, will be granted to a student who fulfils the following criteria:
   1. is accepted to and will be registered full-time in a masters or PhD program at SFU;
   2. has achieved excellent academic standing at the graduate level and, if applicable at the undergraduate level; and
   3. has demonstrated promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
3. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. A student may be granted the scholarship only once during their SFU academic career.
5. Students must be nominated for the scholarship by the Graduate Program Chair of their academic unit. Nominations should be made through the online Grad Awards, Application and Adjudication System (GA3) and must be accompanies by:
   1. a nomination letter; and
   2. copies of all post-secondary transcripts.
6. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

November 2023/GPSR109

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in the Faculty of Science who exemplify, through their work as a teaching assistant, leadership and strong commitment to mentoring Science undergraduates.
2. One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $5,000 each, will be granted annually, in any term, to students who fulfills the following criteria:
   1. have demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level;
   2. are registered at Simon Fraser University in a graduate degree program in the Faculty of Science; and
   3. exemplify, through their work as a teaching assistant, leadership and strong commitment to mentoring Science undergraduate students.
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a Curriculum vitae;
   2. a statement outlining the applicant’s passion and experience in mentoring Science undergraduate students through their work as a teaching assistant;
   3. at least one letter of recommendation from one of the applicant’s mentees; and/or a letter of recommendation from the applicant's graduate supervisor.
5. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the scholarship may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
6. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination by the Dean, Faculty of Science or their designate.

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this annual award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a graduate degree in the Department of Biological Sciences, with preference given to a student studying the biology and management of pest organisms.
2. The H.R. MacCarthy Graduate Bursary is valued at the interest accrued from the Endowment Fund.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences, with preference given to students studying the biology and management of pest organisms
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. promise of service to mankind through the application of science
   4. financial need
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
   3. a statement of financial need
   4. two letters of reference from faculty members familiar with the applicant’s work
6. The completed application and supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, on the recommendation of the Biological Sciences Graduate Studies Committee.

Revised: October 2014 / GESR071

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation Annual Graduate Scholarship is to recognize and reward an outstanding student pursuing a graduate degree, whose field of study is of benefit to the South Asian community and pertains to South Asian history, culture, politics, or diaspora.
2. One scholarship will be awarded each year.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
   3. demonstrated research focus on a topic of benefit to the South Asian community and related to the areas of South Asian history, culture, politics or diaspora
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. Application is made on the Graduate Awards Application System and must be accompanied by:
   1. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   2. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   3. two letters of reference: one letter of reference from the student's supervisor confirming the student's research focus on South Asian history, culture, politics, or diaspora, and a second letter of reference from someone other than the supervisor who is familiar with the applicant's research abilities
   4. a current unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
7. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GPSR057

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize graduate students in Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Science who have a focus of climate change research and/or climate change mitigation in their graduate work.
2. One award, valued at a minimum of $8,000, will be granted to a student who meets the following criteria:
   1. has demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed or in their current degree program;
   2. are registered full-time in a graduate program in the Faculty of Science in the term of eligibility; and
   3. is a Canadian citizen or is a permanent resident in Canada.
3. Preference will go to students who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in graduate projects, publications or research in one or more of the following areas:
   1. Climate change
   2. Climate change mitigation
   3. Reduction of harmful emissions to the air.
4. The award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
   
5. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed; or
   2. one letter of reference from an SFU faculty member familiar with the applicant's work;
   3. a current curriculum vitae; or
   4. a one-page research proposal related to the aims of this award.
      
6. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the award may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
   
7. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies for the Faculty of Science.

May 2023 / GESR259

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a graduate degree in the Master of Pest Management program, and to recognize excellence and career potential among graduate students specializing in crop protection, with emphasis on plant pathology and nematology.
2. Students may only be awarded one scholarship during their degree program.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in the Master of Pest Management Program
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research in plant pathology or nematology
   4. an understanding of the importance of crop protection in commercial agriculture
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2015 / GESR114

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide funding to a student enrolled in a graduate degree program in the Faculty of Science who is pursuing research or has the intention to pursue research on topics related to hyperbaric medicine.
2. One award normally will be offered annually to a graduate student who fulfills the following eligibility criteria:
   1. is registered full-time in a graduate program in the Faculty of Science at SFU
   2. has demonstrated academic achievement in their most recent degree program completed or in their current graduate program
   3. is pursuing, or has the intention to pursue research on topics related to hyperbaric medicine
3. Students may apply online on the Graduate Awards System. The following documents must accompany the online application: 
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and/or a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a one page research proposal demonstrating research in progress, or the intention to pursue research on topics that include hyperbaric medicine
4. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, upon the nomination of the Faculty of Science.

Revised: April 2017 / GPSR075

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to attract and provide financial support for graduate students from the University of the Fraser Valley entering a Master of Science program in the Faculty of Science at SFU.
2. The Faculty of Science Graduate Entrance Scholarship is valued at approximately $1800 and will be awarded annually.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a MSc program in Science;
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level.
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. Application is made on the Application for a Private Graduate Scholarship form and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. concise outline of the proposed or actual program of studies
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: Februray 2012 / GESR098

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in any Faculty who are pursuing a graduate degree at Simon Fraser University.
2. One scholarship will be granted annually, in any term, to a student who fulfills the following criteria:
   1. is registered at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in any faculty;
   2. has demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate or undergraduate level;
   3. shows promise of originality and creativity in research; and
   4. has contributed to the advancement of Persian culture and the Iranian community through volunteerism or research in Canada or in the applicant's country of origin.
3. Preference will be given to an entering student.
4. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other scholarships made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. Applications will be adjudicated via the Graduate Awards, Application and Adjudication System  (GA3) managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a current, unofficial transcript or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work;
   3. a current curriculum vitae; and
   4. a one-page statement outlining the applicant's contributions to the advancement of Persian culture and the Iranian community through volunteerism or research.
6. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

May 2021 / GPSR110

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a graduate degree in the Department of Biological Sciences a concentration on marine biology.
2. The Glen Geen Scholarship in marine biology is a one-term award valued at the earned income from the endowment.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences with a concentration on marine biology
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on the intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all postsecondary transcripts
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR062

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for a student pursuing a graduate degree in Science or Applied Sciences whose research will contribute to the technology sector in British Columbia.
2. One scholarship, valued at a minimum of $1,500, will be awarded annually to a student who fulfills the following criteria:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level;
   2. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Faculty of Applied Sciences or the Faculty of Science;
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research;
   4. is undertaking research that will address issues of importance to growth companies in the British Columbia technology sector; and
   5. is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
3. The scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by SFU or other agencies, where pemitted by those agencies.
4. Multiple scholarships may be distributed if undisbursed funds have been carried forward from a prior year or term.
5. Applications will be made via the Graduate Award, Application and Adjudication System (GA3). Required documents include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript;
   2. a concise description (one page) of the student's research program including a description of the research implications for a British Columbia technology firm or the BC technology sector in general; and
   3. a letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's academic achievements and experience.
6. The completed application and all supporting documentation must be received by the Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences. 
7. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee. 

Revised: April 2019/ GESR229

Terms of Reference

1. The eligibility criteria for this award are:
   1. female Canadian citizen
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
   3. cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5
2. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
   3. a curriculum vitae
   4. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
3. The completed application and supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
4. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR067

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this Scholarship is to recognize entering or continuing graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences in Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Science. The criteria for this Scholarship include a limitation to individuals with one or more of the following personal characteristics:
   1. Self-identify as Indigenous; and/or
   2. Self-identify as Black.
2. One or more Scholarships, valued at a minimum of $1,500, will be granted annually in any term to students (once enrolled) who meet the following criteria:
   1. have demonstrated excellence*, and/or attributes that the BISC departmental EDI Committee sees fit, in the most recent degree program completed or in their current degree program;
      
      1. *whereas this scholarship recognizes "a more inclusive notion of excellence values a range of skills and acknowledges alternative (non-linear or atypical) career paths, commitments outside of academia, and the balance between academic and personal life."¹
   2. self-identify as either Indigenous and/or Black;
      Note, candidates are not limited to those who are already registered in a graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences. A prospective student can be an awarded, although payment of the scholarship won’t be dispersed until the first semester of enrollment.
3. The University will rely on self-identification of relevant personal characteristics by applicants to determine whether the applicant meets applicable eligibility criteria. Due to restrictions on collecting and using personal information, the University will not independently confirm that applicants meet the eligibility criteria or preferences for a proposed award related to their personal characteristics.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other Awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies but does not count towards the Biological Sciences minimum funding level for graduate students.²
5. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed;
   2. a letter from one academic, community, or professional reference which outlines the applicant's excellence as defined in 2. a.;
   3. a current curriculum vitae; and
   4. a one-page research proposal.
6. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the Scholarship may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
7. The Scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination by the Graduate Program Chair, Biological Sciences or their designate.

¹ Fines-Neuschild & Pulido. (2021). Rethinking university scholarships to improve equity, diversity and inclusion among winners

² Biological Sciences Graduate Student Funding Policy.

April 2023 / GPSR123

Terms of Reference

1. The award is funded through the J. Abbott / M. Fretwell Memorial Endowment established by Envirocon Pacific Ltd., Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., and the Federal Department of Fisheries in the memory of Jeremy Abbott and Michael Fretwell after their death in a tragic helicopter accident in September 1988. The purpose of this award is to provide annual fellowships to graduate students in Fisheries Biology.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program with an emphasis in Fisheries Biology
   3. a strong sports background is preferable
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
5. The applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Committee of the Department of Biological Sciences which will recommend recipients to the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee through the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR049

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in the Department of Biological at Simon Fraser University who demonstrated academic excellence and promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
2. One or more scholarships, valued at a minimum of $8,000 each, will be granted annually in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
   1. have demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level and if applicable, at the undergraduate level;
   2. are registered at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences; and
   3. have demonstrated promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
3. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing research in any area of symbiosis.
4. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of post-secondary transcripts;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work; and
   3. a one-page essay that addresses their research pursuits and demonstrates intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
6. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the scholarship may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
7. The identified candidate(s) will present their research as part of the Biological Sciences seminar series called Les Ecologistes prior to their graduation. This presentation will be called the John and Lyn Webster Scholar Graduate Seminar.
8. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences.

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose is to provide support for international graduate students with unforeseen or unmet expenses and may also support programs and initiatives designed to enhance the educational experience for international graduate students. Expenditure amount and type will be at the discretion of the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies or their designate.
2. Eligible student expenses may include but are not limited to:
   - funding for personal expenses such as food and rent;
   - travel expenses for family emergencies;
   - travel expenses for education purposes such as conferences; and
   - registration fees for conferences and workshops.
3. To be eligible for this award, students must:
   1. be designated as international students; and
   2. be enrolled either full-time or part-time in a graduate program at SFU.
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The application will be made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must be accompanied by:
   1. a copy of the SFU transcript; and
   2. statement of financial need.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

October 2020 / GESR240

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Kruger Products Bicultural Graduate Entrance Fellowship is to encourage and facilitate the interchange of knowledge and ideas between the people of British Columbia and Quebec through graduate students from the Province of Quebec studying at Simon Fraser University.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program after completion of a previous degree at a university in the Province of Quebec
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
   4. full-time registration in a graduate program at SFU once the student is receiving the award payments
3. Students must be nominated for this award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted. The nomination must be accompanied by:
   1. a copy of the official transcript of the program completed at a university in the Province of Quebec
   2. two letters of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and research potential
   3. a current curriculum vitae
4. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: March 2017 / GESR011

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student entering a graduate degree program leading to a Master of Pest Management.
2. The Master of Pest Management Graduate Entrance Scholarship is valued at a portion of the earned income and will be awarded annually. One scholarship is available each year to a graduate student entering the Master of Pest Management Program, in the Department of Biological Sciences.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in Pest Management. A minimum CGPA of 3.00 is required.
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level.
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all postsecondary transcripts
   2. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
   3. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s recent work
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR095

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to attract and provide financial support to graduate students of any academic discipline who use materials held at the SFU Library Special Collections & Rare Books (SCRB) as part of their research. The award recognizes graduate students who show evidence of scholarly interest or creative achievement related to dance, choreography, or movement-centred research holdings at the Simon Fraser University Special Collections & Rare Books division.
2. One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $2,000 each, will be granted annually in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
   1. are enrolled full-time in a graduate program in the term of eligibility;
   2. have demonstrated academic achievement in the most recent degree program completed; and
   3. have demonstrated scholarly or creative interests in the Simon Fraser University Special Collections dance and/or choreography-related materials.
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications for the award will be made to the Library, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of official post-secondary transcripts;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work; and
   3. a one-page essay (500 words or less) from the applicant that outlines their research and its relevance to an archival dance/choreography/movement-related collection at Simon Fraser University (SCRB).
5. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the award may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
6. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination by the Dean of Libraries and the Head of Special Collections & Rare Books.

Feb 2024

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Michael Geller Graduate Scholarship in Urban Development is to provide financial support to a Master’s or PhD student whose research is in urban development.
2. The Michael Geller Graduate Scholarship is a one-term award valued at a portion of the earned income from the endowment.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
   2. demonstrated academic and research excellence at the post-graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript OR an official transcript from the most recent degree program at another post-secondary institution
   2. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   3. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholarship achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   4. two letters of reference: one letter of reference from the student’s supervisor and a second letter of reference from someone other than the supervisor who is familiar with the applicant’s research abilities
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR142

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for students enrolled in a doctoral program at Simon Fraser University.
2. The Michael Stevenson Graduate Scholarship is a three-term award and it is tenable during three consecutive academic terms in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level
   2. full-time registration in a doctoral program in any Faculty at SFU
   3. demonstrated research excellence at the postgraduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. current, unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program complete
   2. resume summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   3. letter of reference from the student’s senior supervisor describing the candidate’s research abilities
6. Student applications are normally accepted at the departmental level. One nomination from each Department is submitted to Graduate Studies and forwarded to the Faculty offices.
7. The selection of a successful candidate(s) in each Faculty will be made by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee from the departmental nominations received. One nomination from each Faculty Dean will be forwarded to Graduate Studies, who will make the final selection from among the Faculty nominations received, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: September 2021 / GESR 181

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a Masters or PhD graduate degree program in biology with a focus on research applicable to British Columbia’s poultry, dairy, ranch and/or crop agricultural industries.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences.
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The student must be nominated for this award by the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a nomination letter from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s research interests
   2. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   3. proposed program of studies demonstrating focus on research applicable to British Columbia’s poultry, dairy, ranch and/or crop agricultural industries
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, and on the recommendation of the Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Program Committee.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR140

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the award is to recognize and provide funding to graduate students conducting community-engaged research that informs policy and/ or influences marine or environmental conservation.
2. One or more awards will be granted annually in the fall term to either a Master's or Doctoral. If more than one award is granted, the preference is to grant equal numbers of awards to Master's and Doctoral students.
3. The award(s) will be offered to graduate students who fulfill the following eligibility criteria: a. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Faculty of Environment or the Faculty of Science;
   1. demonstrated academic achievement in the most recent degree completed or in their current graduate program;
   2. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in community engaged research that inform positive change and/ or policy in marine or environmental conservation; and
   3. focus on community-engaged research that informs policy and/ or influences marine or environmental conservation.
4. Preference will be given to students in the Faculty of Environment.
5. The application must be made via the Graduate Award, Application and Adjudication System (GA3). Required documents include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and/ or a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed;
   2. one letter of reference from an SFU faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and interests in community-based approaches to marine or environmental management;
   3. a current curriculum vitae;
   4. a one page research proposal related to the community-engaged research that informs policy and/or influences marine or environmental conservation;
   5. a half-page personal statement of goals related to the aims of this award.
6. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the nomination of the Associate Dean, Graduate Programs, Faculty of Environment.

Revised: December 2015 / GESR211

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide funding to a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences.
2. Multiple awards may be offered if endowment income permits; however, the value of additional awards must be equal to the first award given in any fiscal year. The criteria for this award are:
   1. enrollment in the Department of Biological Sciences
   2. good academic standing at the graduate level
   3. minimum CGPA of 3.00
      
   4. demonstrated leadership and research potential
   5. Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
3. Students must be nominated for this award by the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work, that speaks to the student's leadership and research potential
5. The value of the scholarship is intended to be above and beyond the normal salary or funding package) offered to students in the Department of Biological Sciences. It is the responsibility of the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences to ensure that this award is not considered as part of the funding package guaranteed to the recipient.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences.

Revised: November 2020 / GESR201

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for graduate students in any department at Simon Fraser University who intend to pursue an academic research career specializing in developmental biology and/or cell biology (currently, this would include students in the departments of Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, and Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology in the Faculty of Science).
2. The Phyllis Carter Burr Graduate Scholarship is intended to recognize outstanding students and to allow them to concentrate fully on their thesis research during its tenure.
3. Preference will be given, but not restricted to, female applicants.
4. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration in a graduate program in science (MSc or PhD) at Simon Fraser University
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. promise of outstanding achievement with particular emphasis on research ability and originality
5. This award may be held in any term in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies. It may not be held while holding a Teaching Assistantship or other remuneration for work not constituting the recipient’s thesis research project.
6. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. a concise outline of the proposed or actual thesis research
   3. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   4. one letter of reference from someone other than his/her supervisor who is familiar with the applicant’s research ability
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.
8. A copy of the recipient's proposed or actual research thesis will be sent to the donor of the award once a year.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR053

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize the best PhD Thesis by a convocating doctoral student.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. successfully defended the thesis and completed all degree requirements within the twelve month period ending March 31st in a doctoral program in the Faculty of Science at SFU
   2. demonstrated academic and research excellence
3. The student must be nominated for this award by the Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee (FSGSC) from a nomination package received from each department within the Faculty, consisting of the following:
   1. nomination letter from the Department Chair explaining the significance, impact and originality of the doctoral research and identifying the contribution made by the student as distinct from that by the supervisor of the research
   2. a one-page summary of the research written in plain language and signed by the student
   3. an up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly indicates the student’s contributions to publications and collaborative research activities
   4. a copy of the external examiner’s pre-defense report on the thesis
   5. a current, unofficial SFU transcript
4. Applications will be accepted on the new online graduate award system (GA3).
5. The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee will select one candidate from the nominations received and forward this to the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on the nomination of the Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: May 2015 / GESR153

Terms of Reference

The purpose of the Robert Russell Family/First Nations Graduate Award is to provide financial support for a First Nations or Aboriginal graduate student who is entering or pursuing graduate studies in the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Health Sciences or the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

1. The Robert Russell Family/First Nations Graduate Award is valued at a portion of the earned income and will be awarded annually.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. aboriginal student (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit)
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. a concise outline of the proposed or actual research project
   3. two letters of reference from faculty members familiar with the applicant's scholarly work and academic background
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR126

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide funding to a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences.
2. Multiple awards may be offered if endowment income permits; however, the value of additional awards must be equal to the first award given in any year.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. enrollment in the Department of Biological Sciences
   2. enrollment in the second year or later of graduate studies
   3. good academic standing at the graduate level
   4. minimum CGPA of 3.00
      
   5. Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
   6. has not been nominated, concurrently, for the Shaughn Clements Biological Sciences Award
4. Students must be nominated for this award by the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
5. The value of the award is intended to be above and beyond the normal salary (or 'funding package') offered to graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences. It is the responsibility of the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences to ensure that this award is not considered as part of the funding package guaranteed to the recipient.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences.

Revised: November 2020 / GESR192

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide funding to a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences.  
2. Multiple awards may be offered if endowment income permits; however, the value of additional awards must be equal to the first award given in any year.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. enrollment in the Department of Biological Sciences
   2. enrollment in the second year or later of graduate studies
   3. good academic standing at the graduate level
   4. minimum CGPA of 3.00
      
   5. Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
   6. has not been nominated, concurrently, for the Sharon Clements Biological Sciences Award or the Philip and marian McClelland Memorial Scholarship.
4. The value of the award is intended to be above and beyond the normal salary (or funding package) offered to graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences. It is the responsibility of the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences to ensure that this award is not considered as part of the funding package guaranteed to the recipient.
5. Students must be nominated for this award by the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Chair, Department of Biological Sciences.

Revised: November 2020/ GESR198

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this annual award is to provide financial support for a graduate student in the Faculty of Science.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Faculty of Science
   2. financial need
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
5. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   1. a curriculum vitae
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a statement describing the financial need.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR066

Terms of Reference

1. The Simons Foundation Doctoral Entrance Fellowship is targeted to a female student entering a Doctoral program at Simon Fraser University, whose research work has potential for significant contributions to society. New students who began their graduate program in the most current spring term (January) are also eligible for consideration.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level with particular emphasis on dedication to the subject matter
   2. promise of outstanding achievement at the doctoral level
   3. the proposed thesis research topic must be of an applied nature with potential for significant contributions to society
   4. demonstrated understanding of the importance of the human dimension in the chosen field of research
3. During the tenure of the award, the recipient must be registered full-time in a Doctoral program at Simon Fraser University. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, students must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award.
4. Students must be nominated for this award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted. The nomination must be accompanied by:
   
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and/or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent graduate program completed
   2. two letters of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and research potential
   3. a concise description (one page) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   4. a current curriculum vitae
5. Departmental nominations are normally due to the Office of Graduate Studies.
6. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: September 2021 / GESR012

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a graduate degree in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Applied Science.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in either a Science or Applied Science graduate program
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, graduate level
   4. preference will be given to applicants who are sons, daughters or legal dependants of Sulzer Pumps Inc. employees, but where no such candidate is identified, disbursement of the award will be at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. a concise outline of the proposed or actual program of studies
   3. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s recent work
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017/ GESR081

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Thelma Finlayson Graduate Entrance Scholarship is to provide financial support for incoming graduate students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Master's of Pest Management program.
2. The Thelma Finlayson Graduate Entrance Scholarships are valued at a portion of the earned income and will be awarded annually to incoming students. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level. A minimum CGPA of 3.00 is required
   2. full-time student enrolled in a graduate program in Biological Sciences pursuing Pest Management studies
   3. promise of outstanding achievement with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a concise outline of the proposed or actual research project
   2. two letters of reference from faculty members familiar with the applicant's work
   3. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, based on the recommendation of the Chair of Biological Sciences.

Revised: April 2017 / GPSR008

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this annual award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a Master's Pest Management Program degree.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. full-time student enrolled in a program leading to a Master Pest Management Program degree
   3. preference given to student studying entomology
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
   2. a curriculum vitae
   3. three letters of reference from faculty members familiar with the applicant's work
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GPSR009

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this fellowship is to provide financial support for a graduate student whose research focuses is on organizational change and innovation.
2. The Fellowship is an annual award, disbursed over two terms in the Fall and Spring. Its value is subject to the income earned from its endowment fund and will increase as the endowment grows.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. indication of interest in issues related to innovation and change management
   4. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on research ability and originality
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts, for the first year graduate student, or a current unofficial SFU transcript, for students past their first year of graduate study
   2. a concise outline of the proposed or actual program of studies pertaining to sustainability, organizational change and innovation
   3. two confidential letters of reference
6. The final selection of a candidate for the award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR159

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide funding to graduate students in the Faculty of Environment or Faculty of Science at SFU, who are conducting research related to the ecology and conservation of fish and their aquatic habitats, with preference for a focus on salmon or steelhead and freshwater ecosystems.
2. One award will be offered annually in the fall term to a graduate student who fulfills the following eligibility criteria:
   1. is registered full-time in a graduate program in the Faculty of Environment or Faculty of Science;
   2. demonstrated academic achievement in the most recent degree program completed or in their current graduate program; and
   3. demonstrated history or expression of interest in research or work related to the ecology or conservation of fish or their habitats.
3. Preference will be given to students focusing on salmon or steelhead and freshwater ecosystems.
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. Applications must be made on the online Grad Awards, Application and Adjudication System (GA3) and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of post-secondary transcripts;
   2. a current curriculum vitae;
   3. a one-page research proposal related to the ecology and conservation of fish and their aquatic habitats;
   4. a half page personal statement of goals related to the aims of this award; and
6. One letter of reference from an SFU faculty member familiar with the applicant’s work and interests in the ecology and conservation of fish and their aquatic habitats.
7. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Associate Dean, Graduate Programs, Faculty of Environment.

Revised: January 2017 / GESR216

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize two graduate students annually, in the Faculty of Science, who demonstrate academic excellence.
2. Two or more scholarships, valued at a minimum of $25,000 each, will be granted annually in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
   1. are registered at Simon Fraser University in a graduate degree program in the Faculty of Science; and
   2. have demonstrated academic excellence in their most recent degree program completed; and
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on the intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
3. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other scholarships or awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies, where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graaduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of post-secondary transcripts;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work; and
   3. a short outline of the proposed/current research.
5. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the scholarship may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year
6. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Dean, Faculty of Science, or their designate.

Nov 2023 / GESR265

Terms of Reference

1. The Scholarship is awarded to student/s pursuing a Masters/PhD level in Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry; with preference to those pursuing:
   1. Development activities that support or enhance the aquaculture and/or commercial fishery industry in Canada; or
   2. The human microbiome.
2. The Weston Family Scholarship is paid over two terms, which is normally in the Fall & Spring terms.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the department of Biological Science or Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, with preference given to those pursuing science-based educational research and/or development activities that support or enhance the aquaculture and/or commercial wild fisheries industries in Canada.
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability and originality.
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post secondary transcripts
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's academic achievements and experience in marine sciences
   3. a concise outline of the proposed or actual program of studies
6. The completed application and all supporting documents will be forwarded to the Faculty of Science for selection.
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Science on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.
8. The recipient of this award is expected to submit an online Award Recipient Profile Form to the Garfield Weston Foundation after accepting the award. 

Revised: August 2017 GESR112

Terms of Reference

1. The William and Ada Isabelle Steel Memorial Graduate Scholarship is intended to support travel, accommodation, and related research expenses. One scholarship is awarded per year.
2. To be eligible to apply, a student must:
   1. be enrolled in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University
   2. be engaged in, or planning to engage in, research which requires work outside the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. evidence of outstanding achievement at the graduate level, with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. This award is paid over three consecutive terms starting in the Fall term.
5. During tenure of the award, the recipient must be registered full-time in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, students must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award. If a recipient wishes to register "on-leave" or "part-time" for one term, a deferment of the scholarship should be requested by writing to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Permission will be granted in exceptional circumstances only.
6. The Steel Scholarship recipient may accept other scholarship support from external sources and/or from awards administered by SFU. Effective Fall 2021, if the total of the Steel Scholarship and the other support exceeds $60,000 per annum, the value of the Steel Scholarship will be reduced so that the total equals $60,000. 
7. The Steel Memorial Graduate Scholarship is intended to provide students with a period of time that they can devote largely to graduate studies and research. Departments may build this principle into their criteria for awarding this scholarship. There is no restriction on Steel Scholarship recipients receiving income for other work during the tenure of the scholarship, except as noted in Point 6. Recipients should be aware that some external awards may restrict students from holding a scholarship at the same time as the external award.
8. The award is made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee after a University-wide competition in which departmental recommendations are considered.
9. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. SFU transcript
   2. Autobiographical sketch and statement of research interests and goals
   3. List of scholarly publications
   4. List of other scholarship or financial support held or applied for.
   5. Three letters of reference from Faculty members familiar with the student's academic and research potential.
   6. A current curriculum vitae

Revised: September 2021 / GESR013