Entrance - New Students
High School Applicants - Scholarships
The majority of Fall 2023 Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships have been awarded. Successful recipients were notified via email. No further offers will be made before the May 1st deadline to accept admission. Additional selections will be made in May.
The Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES) Program is designed to attract both domestic and international high school applicants who demonstrate potential to enrich the university community through ongoing academic and community contributions. The USES Program has a number of scholarships that range in value from $20,000 to $130,000. Eligible applicants will be considered for all USES Program scholarships based on one application.
USES Program Scholarships - Domestic Applicants
For Canadian/Permanent Resident Applicants Only
Scholarship Name |
Value |
Description |
| 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. |
| Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction and Scholars Living Allowance | ~ $27,000 + $8,000 per term (effective Spring 2023) |
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. Includes a living allowance of $8,000 per term. |
| 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 |
USES Program Scholarships - International Applicants
For International Applicants Only
Scholarship Name |
Value |
Description |
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. |
| International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction and Scholars Living Allowance | ~$130,000 +$8,000 per term (effective Spring 2023) |
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. Includes a living allowance of $8,000 per term. |
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: minimum $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
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.
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.
International Excellence Entrance Scholarship
Offered to incoming international high school applicants who are coming from specific geographic regions with excellent academic standing and are entering programs that align to support specific strategic enrollment plans, as determined by the University annually.
- Value: $10,000
- Number: varies
- Citizenship: International Citizens
- Term: Fall only
Deadline and Application:
None. Consideration is automatic based on the university's enrollment plan.