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The following list contains Internal and Donor funded awards available to your academic unit. Click on the award name to read more about the award, including the full eligibility and requirements.

Award values
Awards values listed are approximations and vary in value and number depending on the terms of reference of the award, as well as the availability of funds. 

When to apply
Main award competitions are open in the spring, with student deadlines falling between March-June. Some departments may run subsequent competitions in later cycles with the student deadline usually falling in the second month of the term (October or February).

Deadlines posted in the Graduate Awards System supersede those posted elsewhere.

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Most awards listed below are applied for through the Graduate Awards Application System.

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SFU Funded Awards

Graduate Dean's Entrance Scholarship Entrance Award By Nomination Only | Approx. Award Value: TBD Various Programs
 
The Graduate Dean's Entrance Scholarship (GDES) provides multi-year funding to recruit exceptional incoming PhD domestic and international students. Students must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit. An IGES award offer replaces any GDES offer.

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Note –  Award recipients who receive a Tri-agency or another major external scholarship will have their GDES replaced with payments of $5,000 per year while holding the other award.

 

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

Graduate Fellowships nomination/Application set by program in graduate awards system | Approx. Award Value: TBD Various Programs
 
This award is intended for graduate students in full time research based programs. This award can only be held within the first nine (9) terms of a Master's program or the first fifteen (15) terms of a PhD program.

Applicants are only eligible to receive up to a maximum of two full GFs, or four half GFs, during an academic year.

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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

Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship (IGES) Entrance Award By Nomination Only | Approx. Award Value: TBD Various Programs
 
The Indigenous Graduate Entrance Scholarship is intended for students initiating a research based masters or PhD program who have Canadian citizenship and Indigenous ancestry. Students do not apply for this award - they must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit. An IGES award offer replaces any GDES offer.

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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

President's PhD Scholarship nomination/Application set by program in graduate awards system | Approx. Award Value: $7,000 Various Doctoral Programs
 
This award goes to PhD students who have made excellent progress in their degree, completing all university and program requirements. This award is held during or before the student's 12th term. Not all programs use this award.

Program requirements and progress can be checked in the Academic Progress Report (APR) in goSFU.
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Terms of Reference

APR Access: Student instructions | Staff instructions

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.

Provost International Fellowship (PIF) Entrance Award By Nomination Only | Approx. Award Value: TBD Various Programs
The PIF is intended for international students who are initiating a graduate program at SFU and have received a scholarship from their home country to study abroad. Students do not apply for this award, inquiries should be directed to Graduate Studies.

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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).

Special Graduate Entrance Scholarship Entrance Award By Nomination Only | Approx. Award Value: TBD Various Programs
 
The Special Graduate Entrance Scholarship (SGES) is intended primarily as a means of recruiting outstanding applicants for admission. Students do not apply for this award - they must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit.

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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

Donor Funded Awards

54th Avenue Capital Corporation Annual Graduate Award By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
This award is intended to provided support for graduate students who is registered full-time in a graduate program at SFU and has demonstrated financial need, with unforeseen or unmet expenses.

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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

Annie and Leon Josefowicz Memorial Award By Application | View Approx. Award Value FASS
 
This award is intended to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences who are pursuing research in human rights, humanitarianism, international development or conflict resolution.

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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 Arts and Social Sciences who are pursuing research in human rights, humanitarianism, international development or conflict resolution.
  2. One or more award will be granted annually, in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
    1. are registered at Simon Fraser University in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences;
    2. have demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level; and
    3. are pursuing research in human rights, humanitarianism, international development or conflict resolution.
  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 made via Graduate Awards Application System. Required documents include:
    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 proposal describing their research in human rights, humanitarianism, international development or conflict resolution.
  5. The award will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Associate Dean – Graduate Studies.

May 2021 / GESR246

Arthur and Ancie Fouks Graduate Entrance Award in Public Service Entrance Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended for an entering graduate student with a high level of public service. Students do not apply for this award - they must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit.

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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

Aziz and Parin Dossa Graduate Community Outreach Award By Application | View Approx. Award Value FASS
 
This award is intended 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.

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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

BCAA Environmental Studies in Transportation Award By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended to support 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.

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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

Bert Henry Memorial Graduate Entrance Scholarship Entrance Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Various programs
 
This award is intended for an entering student with a record of high academic performance and potential for significant contributions in their field of study. The award is paid over the first year of study. Students must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit.

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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

British Columbia Graduate Scholarships Entrance Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
For the 2022-2023 academic year only, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training provided one-time funding for competitive, merit-based graduate student scholarships. These awards are valued at $15,000 per year, with a one year minimum duration. Students must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit.

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As per the Ministry Program Guidelines, the core eligibility criteria for these awards is as follows:

  • Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
  • Students must be undertaking degree programs at the graduate level.
  • Eligible degree programs will include both research-intensive and professional graduate programs, with an emphasis, but not exclusive focus, on disciplines related to Science, Technology, Trades, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and Design.
  • Awards are NOT portable or transferable (ie., cannot be taken to another institution).

SFU Guidelines

  • These are entering awards, intended for recruitment and the start date must align with the incoming student’s graduate program start date.
  • The BCGS is valued at $15,000 ($5,000/term for the first 3 terms).
  • BCGS award holders must apply for Tri-Agency awards, if eligible.
  • Awards may be stackable; a student may receive a BCGS award as well as other scholarships but, must not exceed $60,000 funding limit per academic year.

Additional Support for Indigenous Graduate Students

In support of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the goal of increasing the number of Indigenous graduate students as outlined in the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Policy Framework and Action Plan, The Ministry has requested that all BCGS institutions ensure Indigenous students are reflected in the BCGS program by ensuring 5 percent of BCGS scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students.

Daniel Janzen Memorial Graduate Scholarship By Application | View Approx. Award Value Program Varies Yearly
 
This award supports a student pursuing a master's degree in Economics or Political Science, a Master's degree in the Beedie School of Business, or Masters Degree in Public Policy. Preference will be given to a student from the University of the Fraser Valley. This scholarship will be rotated between Political Science (2022), Beedie School of Business (2023), Public Policy (2024) and Economics (2025).

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Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a Master's degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in either Economics or Political Science, a Master's degree in the Beedie School of Business, or Masters Degree in Public Policy. Preference, when possible, will be given to a student coming to Simon Fraser University from the University of the Fraser Valley.
  2. The Daniel Janzen Memorial Graduate Scholarship is awarded annually and will be valued at a portion of earned income on the Endowment. The Scholarship will be rotated between Economics, Political Science, the Beedie School of Business and the Public Policy Masters 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 Faculty of Arts Masters degree program in Economics or Political Science, a Master's degree in the Beedie School of Business, or Masters Degree in Public Policy
  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 (unofficial copies are acceptable)
    2. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
    3. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s work
  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: November 2013 / GESR068

Darcy and Karina Biagioni Family Graduate Scholarship Entrance Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended 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.

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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

David and Mary Macaree Graduate Fellowship in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value FASS
 
This fellowship is intended to provide financial support to graduate students whose research focuses on arts and social science topics concerning Scottish Studies; as identified by the Research Centre for Scottish Studies.

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Terms of Reference
 
  1. The purpose of the David and Mary Macaree Graduate Fellowship in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is to provide financial support to graduate students whose research focuses on arts and social science topics concerning Scottish Studies as identified by the Research Centre for Scottish Studies and, where possible, which connects with research being conducted at the Research Centre of Scottish Studies.
  2. The Fellowship, currently valued at approximately $20,000 annually, is normally tenable in the Fall and will be disbursed over three consecutive semesters. Multiple fellowships may be awarded when endowment income permits.
  3. The fellowship will be granted annually in any term to graduate 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 degree program in the Research Centre for Scottish Studies; and
    3. have demonstrated promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
  4. The Fellowship recipient will be required to give a presentation on an aspect of their research for the Research Centre for Scottish Studies during the second or third semester of the award.
  5. This fellowship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
  6. Students may only hold a Macaree graduate fellowship once during a degree.
  7. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
    1. copies of a current unofficial SFU transcript and/ or copies of the official transcript of the most recent post-secondary degree program;
    2. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this fellowship;
    3. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the nominee's scholarly work and academic background; and,
    4. a concise outline of the proposed or actual research project.
  8. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the scholarship may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
  9. The fellowship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Director of the Research Centre for Scottish Studies or their designate.

Revised: February 2022 / GESR164

 

Doreen Wilkinson Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Economics Entrance Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Economics (Doctoral)
 
This award is intended to provide financial support for a student entering a doctoral program in the Department of Economics. This fund has been established to honour Doreen Wilkinson, Economics departmental assistant, friend and mentor to many.

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Terms of Reference

  1. This fund has been established to honour Doreen Wilkinson, Economics departmental assistant, friend and mentor to many. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student entering a doctoral program in Department of Economics.
  2. To receive the award payment, the student must be registered in a doctoral program in the Department of Economics.
  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. Students must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of the Department of Economics. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
    1. 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.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR113

Dr. A. H. Somjee and Dr. Geeta Somjee GF in Indian Political Development By Application | View Approx. Award Value FASS
 
This graduate fellowship is intended to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University who will conduct research under the supervision of the Dr. A. H. and Dr. Geeta Somjee Professor in Indian Political Development.

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Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of this graduate fellowship is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University who will conduct research under the supervision of the Dr. A. H. and Dr. Geeta Somjee Professor in Indian Political Development.
  2. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a maximum of two full Somjee fellowships, or four partial Somjee fellowships, during an academic year (September 1- August 31).
  3. One or more fellowships will be granted annually, in any term, to a student(s) who fulfills the following criteria:
    1. is registered at Simon Fraser University in a Master's or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences;
    2. has demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level and if applicable, at the undergraduate level;
    3. whose research focus is related to Indian Political Development; and
    4. has demonstrated promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
  4. This fellowship 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 made via the Graduate Award, Application and Adjudication System (GA3). Required documents 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; and
    3. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship.
  6. The fellowship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Dr. A.H. Somjee and Dr. Geeta Somjee Professor in Indian Political Development.

May 2021 / GESR248

Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation Annual Graduate Scholarship By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended 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.

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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. 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

Edward M. W. Gibson Fellowship in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences By Application | View Approx. Award Value FASS (Doctoral)
 
This award recognizes community service by an outstanding PhD student enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) whose research focus is on the urban landscape of Canada as viewed through the humanities and liberal arts. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of community service, volunteerism, and/or good citizenship.

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Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of the Gibson Fellowship is to offer financial assistance to and recognize community service by an outstanding PhD student enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  (FASS) with a research focus on the urban landscape of Canada as viewed through the humanities and liberal arts. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of community service, volunteerism, and/or good citizenship.
  2. Only one Gibson Fellowship is available annually. Gibson Fellows are eligible for a renewal of the Gibson Fellowship, contingent on their continued progress, for a maximum of four years of funding. Only one student will be eligible to hold a Gibson Fellowship at any given time. 
  3. The criteria for this award are:
    1. demonstrated academic at the graduate level;
    2. full-time registration to enter or continue at SFU in a doctoral program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
    3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality, and an interdisciplinary perspective in the student's approach to problem solving;
    4. a proposal which outlines the problems/issues the student hopes to identify and solve during their term as a Gibson Fellow;
    5. a field of study with a research focus on the urban landscape of Canada as viewed through the humanities and liberal arts; and,
    6. demonstrated evidence of volunteerism, community involvement and/or good citizenship.
  4. All qualified applicants will be considered, however preference will be given to students who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada and to doctoral students enrolled in the Departments of History, Political Science, or English. If, in the future, Philosophy and the Urban Studies Program establish doctoral degree programs, these too will be eligible for preferential consideration.
  5. Applications for the Gibson Fellowship are through the Graduate Awards Application System and reviewed by the Office of the Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Science. Required documents include:
    1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed;
    2. a letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work;
    3. a second letter of reference providing evidence of volunteerism and/or good citizenship; 
    4. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this fellowship; and
    5. a brief letter from the candidate outlining their academic goals and why they believe a Gibson Fellowship will help them achieve those aspirations. 
  6. Students must be nominated for the Gibson Fellowship by the Associate Dean, FASS, and the FASS Awards Committee. The Associate Dean, FASS, and the FASS Awards Committee will review proposals from eligible PhD students and will forward their recommendation to the Dean, Graduate Studies.
  7. The completed nomination and all supporting documentation must be received by the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
  8. If a suitable candidate is not identified or if the student become ineligible for additional disbursements, the fellowship may be awarded to a new Gibson Fellow in a subsequent term.
  9. The fellowship 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, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Revised: March 2017 / GESR219

Flight 752 Graduate Memorial Scholarship By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This scholarship is intended 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. Applicants must have 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.

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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

Herbert G. Grubel Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Economics (Master's)
 
This award is intended for a student the graduating MA student in the Department of Economics with the highest CGPA obtained in the MA required courses during the preceding terms.

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The Economics Graduate Endowment Fund was established at Simon Fraser University in 2009 through generous contributions from faculty and staff in the Department of Economics during the 2008 Campus Community Campaign. The Fund supports the Herbert G. Grubel Award and the Richard G. Lipsey Award.

Terms of Reference

  1. The Herbert G. Grubel Award is 50% of the earned interest on the endowment. This award will be given to the graduating MA student in the Department of Economics with the highest CGPA obtained in the MA required courses during the preceding terms.
  2. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
  3. Students must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of the Department of Economics. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
    1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript
    2. a nomination letter describing the merits of each nominee
  4. The awards will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR165

IODE Seaman Morley Scott Memorial Graduate Scholarship By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
This memorial graduate scholarship award is intended to provide financial support for a female graduate student who is Canadian citizen and has a CGPA above 3.50.

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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

James Dean Award for Best PhD Second Year ECON 900 Paper By Application | View Approx. Award Value Economics (Doctoral)
 
This award is to provide financial support and to recognize a PhD student in the Department of Economics who has written the best second year ECON 900 paper.

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Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of this award is to recognize a PhD student in the Department of Economics who has written the best second year ECON 900 paper.
  2. The criteria for the award are:
    1. enrollment as a PhD student in the Department of Economics
    2. completion of ECON 900 in the previous 12 months and no later than the 9th term of enrollment in the PhD program
    3. demonstrated presentation, writing and research excellence throughout the course
  3. Students must be nominated for this award by the Graduate Chair, Department of Economics. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
    1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript
    2. a nomination letter from the Department of Economics Graduate Chair explaining the significance, impact and originality of the doctoral research proposal and identifying the contribution made by the student as distinct from that by the supervisor of the research
    3. a current curriculum vitae that clearly indicates the student's contributions to publications and collaborative research activities
    4. a one-page summary of the research written in plain language and signed by the student
  4. 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 Graduate Chair of the Department of Economics.

Revised: September 2014 /GESR204

Knud George Pedersen International Graduate Students Fund Endowment By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
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.

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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

Kruger Products Bicultural Graduate Entrance Fellowship Entrance Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended for an entering graduate students who has a previous degree from within the Province of Quebec. The award is paid over the first two terms of study. Students do not apply for this award - they must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit.

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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

Lang Wong Memorial Endowment Scholarship in Economics
By Application | View Approx. Award Value
Economics
This award is intended to provide financial support for a student in either the MA or PhD program in Department of Economics with one term completed.

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This scholarship is funded in the memory of Lang Wong by the Lang Wong Memorial Endowment Fund with generous contributions from his family, friends and colleagues. Mr. Wong was a Canadian who devoted over 50 years of his life to the cause of international development, primarily in Asia, through service with the United Nations and its member agencies, the Canadian government, the International Development Research Centre and the Ford Foundation.

Terms of Reference

  1. To be eligible to apply for this award, a person must be enrolled in either the MA or PhD graduate program in the Department of Economics with one term completed.
  2. The criteria for this award are:
    1. strong academic record; normally a first-class grade point average
    2. international student
  3. 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. two confidential letters of reference
    3. concise outline of the proposed program of studies
  4. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
  5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the recommendation of the Economics Graduate Studies Committee.

Revised: March 2017 / GESR005

Laurine Harrison Graduate Thesis Award By Application | View Approx. Award Value FASS (Master's)
 
This award provides financial support for graduate students who are in the final, thesis-writing term of a Master’s program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

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The Laurine Harrison Graduate Thesis Award, funded through the Laurine Harrison Graduate Endowment Fund, will provide financial support for graduate students who are in the final, thesis-writing term of a Master’s program.

Terms of Reference

  1. To be eligible for this award, students must be enrolled in a Master’s program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, have completed all coursework and comprehensive exams (if applicable), and be writing a thesis.
  2. The criteria for this award are:
    1. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in a Master program
    2. demonstrated academic and research excellence at the graduate level
    3. at the time of application, completion of all coursework and comprehensive exam requirements for their intended degree as well as any necessary fieldwork or data collection supporting readiness to write the thesis
  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 current, unofficial SFU transcript
    2. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
    3. 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
    4. statement from the graduate program chair/director that the student has completed all coursework, comprehensive exams, fieldwork and data collection towards the thesis
  5. The completed application and 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.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR146

LOLA pROJECTS gRADUATE aWARD IN sPECIAL cOLLECTIONS By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award recognizes graduate students who show evidence of scholarly interest or creative achievement related to dance, choreography or movement-related holdings at the Simon Fraser university Special Collections & Rare Books division

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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

Meiyu Li Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Economics By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Economics
 
This scholarship is intended to recognize and provide financial support to one or more outstanding graduate students in the Department of Economics with preference given to an entering student.

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This fund was established to honour Meiyu Li, an outstanding PhD candidate who impressed all who knew her with her intelligence, generosity, enthusiasm and work ethic. Sadly, Meiyu passed away at the age of 27 in a car accident. During her studies at SFU, she was a recipent of various scholarships and hoped to one day give back to the university by establishing a scholarship on her own. With generous gifts from friends, family and the larger SFU community, the Meiyu Li Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Economics was established in 2020 to honour this wish.

Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more outstanding graduate students in the Department of Economics, with preference given to an entering student
  2. To receive the award payment, the student must:
    1. be registered full-time in a graduate program in the Department of Economics in the term of eligibility; AND
    2. demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed or in their current degree program
  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. Students must be nominated for the scholarship by the Economics Department Chair at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Nominations must made on the online Grad Awards, Application and Adjudication System (GA3) and must be accompanied by:
    1. one copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed, and if applicable, one current, unofficial SFU transcript; AND
    2. a nomination letter describing the academic merits of the nominee.
  5. Upon nomination by Economics Department Chair at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; this scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, and Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Committee.
  6. Successful applicants will receive this award upon registration to the graduate program in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University.

April 2020 / GESR234

Michael Geller Graduate Scholarship in Urban Development By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended to recognize and provide financial support for an outstanding Master’s or PhD student whose research is in urban development.

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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

Michael Stevenson Graduate Scholarship By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Doctoral Programs
 
This award is intended for a student enrolled in a doctoral program who has demonstrated research excellence at the postgraduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.

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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

Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Economics entrance award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Economics
 
This award is intended to recognize and provide financial support to one or more PhD graduate students in the Department of Economics at Simon Fraser University.

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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 Economics at Simon Fraser University who demonstrate academic excellence and promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research and the potential for significant contribution to the field of economics.
  2. The Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Entrance Scholarship recipients are eligible for renewal for the scholarship each year, contingent on their continued progress, for a maximum of four years of funding. If the scholarship holder no longer meets the eligibility requirements of the scholarship, a new recipient will be selected.
  3. One or more scholarships, each for up to four years, will be granted annually in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
    1. are registered at Simon Fraser University in the Doctoral program in the Department of Economics;
    2. have demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level and if applicable, at the undergraduate level; and
    3. have demonstrated promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
  4. This entrance 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 made and adjudicated via the Graduate Awards Application System managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
    1. copies of a current unofficial SFU transcript and/ or copies of the official transcript of the most recent post-secondary degree program;
    2. letters of reference from two faculty members familiar with the applicant's work and research potential work.
  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 Graduate Program Chair, Department of Economics or their designate.

February 2021 / GESR244

Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Fellowship By Application | View Approx. Award Value Economics
 
This award is intended to provide financial support to an outstanding graduate student pursuing their master's or doctoral degree in the Department of Economics.

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Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of the Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Fellowships is to support outstanding graduate students pursuing their master's or doctoral degrees in the Department of Economics.
  2. The Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Fellowships will be granted annually from the income earned from the endowment fund.
  3. The Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Fellowships may be held in conjunction with other student awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
  4. The Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Fellowships are meant to allow outstanding graduate students to avoid working as teaching assistants or as sessional instructors over a full academic year. They are not meant to raise graduate students’ overall financial support.
  5. This fellowship can be used either to attract an outstanding graduate student to Economics at SFU or to allow a continuing graduate student in Economics to concentrate on his/ her research. The criteria for this fellowship are:
    1. Demonstrated academic excellence
    2. Demonstrated teaching excellence
    3. Full-time registration in a graduate program in the Department of Economics
    4. This fellowship cannot be held in conjunction with a teaching assistantship or a sessional position at SFU or elsewhere.
  6. A complete nomination package includes: 
    1. A letter from the Chair of Economics describing how the student fits the criteria for the award
    2. An unofficial SFU transcript, or, for new students, a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed.
  7. The Peter Kennedy Memorial Graduate Fellowships award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, and on the nomination of the Chair of the Department of Economics.

Revised: May 2013 / GESR176

Richard G. Lipsey Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Economics (Doctoral)
 
This award will be given to a continuing PhD student in the Department of Economics with the best comprehensive exam results at the end of the first year (macro/micro).

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The Economics Graduate Endowment Fund was established at Simon Fraser University in 2009 through generous contributions from faculty and staff in the Department of Economics during the 2008 Campus Community Campaign. The Fund supports the Herbert G. Grubel Award and the Richard G. Lipsey Award.

Terms of Reference

  1. The Richard G. Lipsey Award is an annual award valued at 50% of the earned interest of the endowment (up to a maximum of $1,000). This award will be given to a continuing PhD student with the best comprehensive exam results at the end of the first year (macro/micro).
  2. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
  3. Students must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of the Department of Economics. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
    1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript
    2. a nomination letter describing the merits of each nominee
  4. The awards will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2015 / GESR166

Robert Russell Family/First Nations Graduate Award By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award provides support for an entering or current First Nations or Aboriginal graduate student pursuing 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.

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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

Shiva and Elizabeth Nanda Graduate Fellowship in Economics By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Economics (Doctoral)
 
This award is intended to support one or more outstanding graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in the Department of Economics at Simon Fraser University.

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Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of this graduate fellowship is to support one or more outstanding graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in the Department of Economics at Simon Fraser University who demonstrate academic excellence and promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on  intellectual ability, originality and ability in research and the potential for significant contribution to the field of economics.
  2. The fellowship is meant to enable an outstanding graduate student to focus on research by taking a break from work as a teaching assistant or sessional instructor.
  3. One or more fellowships, each valued at a minimum of $14,000 each, will be granted annually in any term, each paid over two consecutive terms, to graduate students who fulfill the following criteria:
    1. have demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level;
    2. are registered at Simon Fraser University in the Doctoral program in the Department of Economics; and
    3. have demonstrated promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
  4. This fellowship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
  5. During the two consecutive semesters when the fellowship funds are disbursed, the recipient may not hold a temporary instructional appointment (teaching assistant, sessional appointment, or term teaching appointment) at SFU or elsewhere.
  6. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
    1. copies of a current unofficial SFU transcript and/ or copies of the official transcript of the most recent post-secondary degree program;
    2. letters of reference from two faculty members familiar with the applicant's work and research potential work.
  7. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the scholarship may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
  8. The fellowship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Chair, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or their designate.
Shiva and Elizabeth Nanda Graduate scholarship in Economics Entrance award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Economics
 
This award is intended to support one or more outstanding graduate students in Economics, with preference given to entering students.

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Terms of Reference

  1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more outstanding graduate students in Economics, with preference given to entering students.
  2. At least two scholarships, valued at a minimum of $7,000, will be granted annually in any term to students who meet the following criteria:
    1. have demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed or in their current degree program; and
    2. are registered full‐time in a graduate program in the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the term of eligibility.
  3. Students must be nominated for the scholarship by the Chair, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Simon Fraser University, or their delegate. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
    1. a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed and, if there is one, a current, unofficial SFU transcript; and
    2. a nomination letter describing the academic merits of the nominee.
  4. Successful applicants will receive this award upon registration in the graduate program in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University.
  5. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Chair, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
  6. The scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
Simons Foundation Doctoral Entrance Fellowship Entrance Award By Nomination Only | View Approx. Award Value Various Doctoral Programs
 
This award is intended for an entering female PhD student whose research work has potential for significant contributions to society. The award value is paid over the first three terms of studies. Students do not apply for this award - they must be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of their new academic unit.

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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

Waterhouse Graduate Fellowship in Organizational Change and Innovation By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended to provide financial support for a graduate student whose research focus is on organizational change and innovation.

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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

The William & Ada Isabelle Steel Memorial Scholarship By Application | View Approx. Award Value Various Programs
 
This award is intended to support a graduate student who is engaged in, or planning to engage in, research which requires work outside the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

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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