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Prospective Students
FINANCIAL SUPPORTS
Applicants invited to participate in the multiple mini-interviews (MMI) will receive next steps on how to apply for the School of Medicine Awards. See below for a list of our growing suite of awards.
HOUSING
Applicants invited to participate in the multiple mini-interviews (MMI) will receive further details on applying for campus housing.
Note: MD students fall under Graduate housing.
ACCOMODATIONS
Applicant support for academic accommodations is provided through SFU's Centre for Accessible Learning.
Resources
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Current Students
FINANCIAL AWARDS, SUPPORTS & HOUSING
Your wellbeing includes financial stability, housing resources, and access to guidance when you need it. At the SFU School of Medicine, we offer financial awards, literacy programming, and other resources designed to ease financial pressures and help you plan confidently throughout your education.
AWARDS & BURSARIES
We are committed to celebrating your achievements and supporting your unique needs by offering awards and bursaries. Our growing suite of programs is crafted to recognize your accomplishments and support your journey every step of the way.
Made possible through the generosity of our donors, the awards listed below reflect SFU’s values of inclusion, excellence, community engagement, and the school’s commitment to social responsibility. The awards provided support medical students with financial pressures, recognize achievement, and support students as they begin and continue their studies at the SFU SoM.
All Students
- SoM Entrance Awards
These awards support incoming students at the start of their medical education, recognizing excellence in leadership, service, and collaboration. Students invited to the MMI will receive email communication with details on how to apply.
| Award | Value |
|---|---|
| Biagioni Entrance Award | $100,000 |
| Lina’s Dream Entrance Award in the School of Medicine | $85,000 |
| Bayer Entrance Award | $84,675.56 |
| Young Entrance Award | $28,000 |
- SoM Current Student Awards
We are developing a growing suite of student awards programs for current MD students to support their training. Updates will be posted here as new programs become available.
Student award applications are anticipated to open in Summer 2026. Students will receive an email notification when student awards applications open.
- SFU Awards
Students enrolled in the MD program may also apply for SFU awards available to all undergraduate students every term. More information can be found through SFU Financial Aid and Awards.
- Bursaries
Bursaries are a supplemental and non-repayable source of funding awarded based on demonstrated financial need. Fall applications will open August 31st, 2026. To learn more and apply visit the Financial Aid and Awards Bursaries website.
- External Awards to SFU
Learn about a variety of opportunities for external awards and resources through Financial Aid and Awards.
Indigenous Students
SFU offers a variety of financial assistance opportunities to Canadian Indigenous students. For the purposes of these awards, Indigenous is contextualized as “Indigenous peoples of Canada” and refers specifically to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.
- SoM Entrance & Current Student Awards
The School of Medicine is committed to supporting medical education access for Indigenous students at the start and throughout the program though a growing number of award opportunities.
| Award | Value |
|---|---|
| Bayer Entrance Award – Preference for Indigenous student | $84,675.56 |
| Biagioni Indspire Award* | 2 x $25,000 |
*Award is administered by SFU. MD Students can learn more and apply through Indspire
- SFU Current Indigenous Student Awards
Indigenous students enrolled in the MD program may apply for SFU undergraduate Indigenous student awards every Fall term (September). More information can be found through SFU Financial Aid and Awards.
FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE
Pursuing a medical education often involves using a combination of funding sources. Oftentimes MD students will make use of a variety of options throughout their studies. Below are some options you may want to explore as you progress through your studies.
Government Student Financial Assistance
MD students are encouraged to explore government student financial assistance to support their studies. For BC residents, Canada and BC issued student loans are interest-free.
How and when to apply:
- BC residents apply for assistance through StudentAidBC.
- MD students apply for student financial assistance on a term-by-term basis.
- The application for the 2026-2027 program year will be available in mid-June 2026.
Once applied, students are automatically considered for all loans (repayable) and grants (non-repayable) that they might be eligible for. The amount of student assistance available to you is determined by your assessed need, whether you have dependents, the length of your study period and the maximum amounts set by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and by StudentAid BC.
Visit the Financial Aid and Awards website to learn more loans and grants. Visit their Dates and Deadlines page for updated information on when to apply for funding.
Medical Student Line of Credit
Government student financial assistance has maximum weekly and lifetime funding limits. If you have unmet financial need and require additional funding to support your studies as a MD, you may also wish to explore a Medical Student Line of Credit through your financial institution. This financial product has been tailored for medical trainees and recognizes their overall cost of attendance to complete their program of study.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
You’ll have access to programs and resources designed specifically for medical learners, covering topics such as financial planning, budgeting, debt management and more.
HOUSING
SFU offers several housing options for on and off-campus living through Residence and Housing.
*Note: MD Program students will apply under graduate housing.