Internal + Donor Funded Awards

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Eligibility requirements:

• Pursuing a full-time practicum in child health as part of the MPH program, or;
• Undertaking travel for fieldwork related to child health as part of thesis research for the MSc or PhD programs, or;
• Seeking to present MSc or PhD research related to child health at a scholarly conference, or;
• Seeking to contribute to child health research or practice in a way commensurate with the overall goal of this award

How to apply: a call for applications will be issued to students annually for the fall and spring terms. The faculty has instructions available for FHS students, and applications are submitted through GA3.

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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. *Currently, we are waiving the number of terms that student can apply and/or hold the GF as long as their research has been impacted by COVID-19. This special arrangement is applicable for 3 terms: Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and Fall 2021. Student also needs to be approved by the Graduate Program Chair within their program before receiving the award.*
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

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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.

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1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to graduate students studying public policy.
2. The eligibility criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate degree program with a focus on public policy;
   2. have achieved excellent academic standing at the graduate level or in the most recent degree program completed; and
   3. have demonstrated leadership potential.
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 the online Grad Awards, Application and Adjudication System (GA3) managed by Graduate Studies. Required documents include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript;
   2. 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.
5. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and social sciences or her/his designate.

July 2020 / GPSR105

The Dr. Elliot Goldner Graduate Fellowship in Mental Health Policy was established at Simon Fraser University in 2020 from generous donations by friends, colleagues and family of Dr. Elliot Goldner.

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this fellowship is to recognize and provide financial support to graduate students researching mental health policy in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2. At least two fellowships, will be granted annually (fall and spring) to graduate students who meet the following criteria
   1. are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Health Sciences;
   2. have demonstrated academic excellence in their most recent degree program completed or in their current graduate program; and
   3. are committed to mental health policy research.
3. This fellowship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Application is made on the online Grad Awards, Application and Adjudication System (GA3) and must be accompanied by:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and/or copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed;
   2. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements; and
   3. a one-page research proposal.
5. The fellowship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee upon the nomination of the Director, MSc and PhD Programs based on the recommendation by the Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Awards Committee.

August 2020 / GPSR107

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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

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1. This is an achievement award for students in the Faculty of Health Sciences who are pursuing studies in public health. The award is funded from the Dr. Nancy Hall Memorial Endowment Fund which honours the commitment of the late Dr. Nancy Hall to the promotion of better understanding and research in public health, health promotion, and in particular, mental health.
2. The Award will be given to a student in the Faculty of Health Sciences who is pursuing studies in public health or to support his or her work in relevant research and practicum projects.  
3. Awards will be granted to a student who embodies some of the following qualities, which reflect Dr. Hall’s own qualities:
   1. commitment to and advocacy for socially marginalized populations, particularly those disabled by severe mental illness
   2. courageous, determined and dynamic
   3. demonstrated knowledge of relevant social policy issues
   4. commitment to open and active dialogue
4. The eligibility criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level
   2. registration in a public health program in the Faculty of Health Sciences
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
5. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. applicant’s most recent transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
   2. applicant’s CV, outlining academic, professional, and volunteer experience
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the Dean’s office in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Revised: April 2015/ GESR 180

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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

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1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to a Master's or PhD student in the Faculty of Health Sciences who is incorporating big data approaches, tools and analysis into research conducted with Fraser Health. Whether students are interested in applying data-intensive methods to their research insights with big (or small) datasets, or looking to pivot their field of research towards data-driven discoveries and computation, the Big Data scholarships are for them - no matter their domain, discipline, or level of expertise.
2. One scholarship will be granted annually to a student who fulfills the following criteria:
   1. is registered in a research-based Master's or PhD program in the Faculty of Health Sciences;
   2. has demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level
   3. is incorporating big data approaches, tools and analysis into research conducted with Fraser Health 
3. Students may only receive one of the Big Data Scholarships over the course of their degree.
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 post-secondary transcripts
   2. a letter of nomination from the applicants' senior supervisor or graduate program chair
   3. a summary of outlining how the applicant will use data-driven tools, approaches or analysis in their research with Fraser Health
6. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the award 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 on the nomination of the Big Data Initiative Student Award Committee.

Revised: May 2018 / GPSR 088

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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

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1. This is an achievement award for Graduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences who are pursuing relevant practica. Awards will be given to graduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences who are applying for a full-time practicum term for the summer and intend to use the Award to help defray costs to participate in field research in Health Sciences.
2. The number of awards granted through the Faculty of Health Sciences Practicum Award Program each year will be based on the amount of money raised each year by the Faculty of Health Sciences through the Campus Community Campaign and the number of students who meet all the criteria below.
3. The eligibility criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level (minimum 3.50 GPA) or relevant professional and volunteer achievements which may offset this criteria.
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the Faculty of Health Sciences
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. Awards will be granted based on the following criteria:
   1. relevance of practicum proposal to applicant’s academic career
   2. relevant academic, professional and volunteer achievements
   3. proposed use of the award
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 and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System.
7. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the Graduate Program Assistant, Faculty of Health Sciences.
8. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Faculty of Health Sciences Awards Committee, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication
   Committee.

Revised: March 2017 / GPSR029

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1. The purpose of the Judy Graves Graduate Award is to offer financial assistance to and reward a graduate student with a demonstrated history of community service and/or advocacy for the marginalized.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated community service involving advocacy for those living on the margins of society (such as homelessness, mental health and addiction, HIV/AIDS)
   2. registration to enter or current enrollment at Simon Fraser University in a Master's or Doctoral program
3. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
4. Students must be nominated for this award by the Judy Graves Award Selection Committee consisting of the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences or designate, the Community Engagement Coordinator, SFU Vancity Office of Community Engagement, and the Executive Director, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition at SFU.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this award
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work 
   3. one letter of reference or supporting document providing evidence of the nominee's community service
   4. a current unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
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 Judy Graves Award Selection Committee by the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Revised: May 2015 / GESR196

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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 and Postdoctoral 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

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1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to graduate students enrolled full-time in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University who are pursuing research in diving physiology, diver safety or dive equipment design.
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 at SFU
   2. has demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level
   3. is pursuing research in diving physiology, diver safety or dive equipment design
3. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a copy of the post-secondary transcript
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a one page research summary of the applicant's research noting how it relates to research in diving physiology, diver safety or dive equipment design
4. 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 Dean, or her designate, Faculty of Science.

Revised: May 2017 / GPSR084

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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