Entrance - New Students
High School Applicants - Scholarships
The application for Fall 2023 is now open.
Recipients for Fall 2023 will be notified from March to May 2023.
The SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES) Program is designed to attract and engage both domestic and international high school applicants who demonstrate potential to enrich the university community through ongoing academic and community contributions.
Minimum requirements to be considered for the USES
- Applying to SFU for the Fall term
- Currently completing final year of high school OR graduated from high school in the past year and have not enrolled in any post-secondary courses
- Have grades in the 90% range in courses required for admission to primary program OR 31 IB points, excluding predicted bonus points
- Demonstrate excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities
- Can have two complete references – due by January 31, 2023
- Can complete all items on Student Centre To Do List – due by January 31, 2023
If you meet all the requirements above, you are encouraged to apply for the USES!
USES Program Scholarships
For Canadian/Permanent Resident Applicants Only
Scholarship Name |
Value |
Description |
| SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction | ~ $27,000 |
Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for completion of undergraduate degree. Scholarship value depends on and matches the cost of the program(s) of study and the cost of tuition at the time. |
| SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction and Scholars Living Allowance | ~ $27,000 + $7,000 per term |
Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for completion of undergraduate degree. Scholarship value depends on and matches the cost of the program(s) of study and the cost of tuition at the time. varies depending on program of study. Includes a living allowance of $7000 per term. |
| SFU Surrey Close to Home Entrance Scholarship | $20,000 |
8 payments of $2,500 |
| The Darcy and Karina Biagioni Family Entrance Scholarship | $50,000 | 8 payments of $6,250 |
| The Shein and Amynmohamed Rajan Family Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship in Computing Science | $40,000 | 8 payments of $5,000 |
For International Applicants Only
Scholarship Name |
Value |
Description |
SFU International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction |
~ $130,000 |
Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for completion of undergraduate degree. Scholarship value depends on and matches the cost of the program(s) of study and the cost of tuition at the time. varies depending on program of study. |
| SFU International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction and Scholars Living Allowance | ~$130,000 +$7,000 per term |
Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for completion of undergraduate degree. Scholarship value depends on and matches the cost of the program(s) of study and the cost of tuition at the time. varies depending on program of study. Includes a living allowance of $7000 per term. |
USES Program Perks
Welcome programming
Students can connect with a community of scholars, meet with advisors, plan courses, and be introduced 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 and 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
Schulich Leader Scholarships
These prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high school applicants 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 applicants 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 applicants are winning these scholarships and will make great contributions to society.
Applicants enrolled in a Science, Technology or Mathematics undergraduate degree program:
- Value: $100,000, paid in 4 annual installments (effective Fall 2023)
- Citizenship: Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada
- Term: Fall only
Applicants enrolled in Engineering undergraduate degree program:
- Value: $120,000, paid in 4 annual installments (effective Fall 2023)
- Citizenship: Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada
- Term: Fall only
Deadline and Application:
Please see the Schulich Leader website.
The Bennett Family Entrance Scholarship
The endowment supporting the Bennett Family 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 an applicant entering SFU from Holy Cross Regional High School (Surrey, BC).
- 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
Lloyd Carr-Harris Scholarship
The Lloyd Carr-Harris Entrance Scholarship is offered to an entering high school applicant of the highest academic standing as a direct admit to the Beedie School of Business.
- Value: $20,000 (8 payments of $2,500)
- Number: 1
- Must be admitted and majoring in an undergraduate degree program in the Beedie School of Business
- Citizenship: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, or International Citizens
- Term: Fall only
Deadline and Application:
None. Consideration is automatic.
Tadeusz Specht Memorial Entrance Scholarship
Offered to entering high school applicants to the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Value: $10,000 (4 payments of $2,500)
- Number: varies
- 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.