Entrance - New Students
High School - Scholarships
The application for the Fall 2022 Entrance Scholarship competition is now open. The deadline to apply is Dec 15, 2021.
SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships - Application Required
SFU recognizes high school students who demonstrate excellence in both their academic and extracurricular activities. The SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES) Program is designed to attract and engage high school students who demonstrate potential to enrich the university community through ongoing academic and community contributions.
Scholarships are available to domestic and international high school students admitted for the fall term to an undergraduate degree in any faculty.
Admission Requirement: Eligibility for these scholarships is based on a minimum admission evaluation score of 90% or 31 IB points (excluding predicted bonus points).
Recipients will be notified from March to May 2022.
Scholarship Values
For Canadian/Permenant Resident Applicants Only
| Scholarship Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction | ~ $27,000 | Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for 1st undergraduate degree. Value of scholarship varies depending on program of study. |
| SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction and Scholars Living Allowance | ~ $27,000 + $7,000 per term | Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for 1st undergraduate degree. Value of scholarship varies depending on program of study. Includes a living allowance of $7000 per term. |
| SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship | $20,000 | 8 payments of $2,500 |
| SFU Surrey Close to Home Entrance Scholarship | $20,000 | 8 payments of $2,500 |
| Tadeusz Specht Memorial Scholarship in Science and Health Sciences | $10,000 | 4 payments of $2,500 |
| The Darcy and Karina Biagioni Family Entrance Scholarship | $50,000 | 8 payments of $6,250 |
For International Applicants Only
| Scholarship Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SFU International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction | ~ $120,000 | Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for 1st undergraduate degree. Value of scholarship varies depending on program of study. |
| SFU International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction and Scholars Living Allowance | ~$120,000 +$7,000 per term | Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for 1st undergraduate degree. Value of scholarship varies depending on program of study. Includes a living allowance of $7000 per term. |
| Tadeusz Specht Memorial Scholarship in Science and Health Sciences | $10,000 | 4 payments of $10,000 |
USES Program Perks
Welcome programming
Students can connect with a community of scholars, meet with advisors, plan courses & be intoduced to other resouces
Dedicated ongoing advising & mentorship
Students will be connected with an Academic Advisor and an Engagement Coodinator
Participation in a flexible personal development and leadership program, with online & in-person components
Priority access to residence
Students who applied to residence will receive priority for the Fall term and in subsequent terms if they wish to live in residence
'Front of the line' course enrollment priority
Students have priority access to course enrollment for the duration of their entrance scholarship
*This includes an academic reference, a community involvement reference, and all admission items on the To Do List
Other Entrance Scholarships
Schulich Leader Scholarships
These prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) undergraduate program at participating universities in Canada and Israel. Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that STEM disciplines will have on the prosperity of future generations, businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich established this $100 million scholarship fund in 2012 to encourage our best and brightest students to be the next pioneers of global scientific research and innovation. This program awards 100 scholarships annually, valued at more than $5 million. Schulich Leaders can devote their full time and attention to their studies, as all of their financial needs are covered over the course of their degree. As a result, many of our highest potential students are winning these scholarships and will make great contributions to society.
Students enrolled in a Science, Technology or Mathematics undergraduate degree program:
- Value: $80,000, paid in 4 annual installments
- Citizenship: Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada
- Term: Fall only
Students enrolled in Engineering undergraduate degree program:
- Value: $100,000, paid in 4 annual installments
- Citizenship: Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada
- Term: Fall only
Deadline and Application:
Please see the Schulich Leader website.
The Jim Bennett Entrance Scholarship
The endowment supporting the Jim Bennett Entrance Scholarship was established in 2019 with a generous gift from Jim Bennett. One entrance scholarship will be offered annually in the fall term to students entering SFU from Holy Cross Regional High School (Surrey, BC) with a minimum admission evaluation score of 90% or 31 IB points (excluding predicted bonus points) and are admitted to a Bachelor's degree program in any faculty. Students are selected on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated exceptional achievements such as contributions to school or community life.
- Value: $2,500
- Number: 1
- Citizenship: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, or International Citizens
- Term: Fall only
Deadline and Application:
Only eligible applicants from the Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship competition will be considered for this opportunity.
Please follow the application steps online through the Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship application portal.
Uggla Family Entrance Scholarship
Please see this website for more information