Entrance - New Students
High School Applicants - Scholarships
The majority of Fall 2024 Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships have been awarded. Successful recipients were notified via email.
No further offers will be made prior to May 1st. Additional selections may 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 is available to applicants in any SFU faculty and the scholarships range in value from $20,000 to $140,000. Eligible applicants will be considered for all USES Program scholarships based on one application.
USES Program Scholarships - Domestic Applicants
Fall 2024: For Canadian/Permanent Resident Applicants Only
Scholarship Name |
Value |
Description |
| Surrey Close to Home Entrance Scholarship | $20,000 |
8 payments of $2,500 |
| The Shein and Amynmohamed Rajan Family Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship in Computing Science | $40,000 | 8 payments of $5,000 |
| Stolte Family Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Engineering | $50,000 | 8 payments of $6,250 |
| The Darcy and Karina Biagioni Family Entrance Scholarship | $60,000 |
8 payments of $7,500 |
| Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship | $40,000 | 8 payments of $5,000 |
Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship and Scholars Living Allowance |
$40,000 + $8,000 per term | 8 payments of $5,000 + $8,000 per term |
USES Program Scholarships - International Applicants
Fall 2024: For International Applicants Only
| Scholarship Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship | $140,000 | 8 payments of $17,500 |
| International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship and Scholars Living Allowance | $140,000 + $8,000 per term | 8 payments of $17,500 + $8,000 per term |
Application Status: Closed
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 specific eligible Science, Technology or Mathematics undergraduate degree program:
- Value: $100,000, paid in 4 annual installments (effective Fall 2023 and onwards)
- Citizenship: Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada
- Term: Fall only
Applicants enrolled in specific eligible Engineering undergraduate degree program:
- Value: $120,000, paid in 4 annual installments (effective Fall 2023 and onwards)
- 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.