Suite of Study Abroad Awards

In the Study Abroad (Formal Exchange or Field School) program application, degree seeking SFU students applying for a full-time study abroad program may apply to the Suite of Study Abroad Awards. Students will submit one application in order to be considered for the full suite of awards, but only a maximum of one International Mobility Award (IMA) will be awarded per student. IMA applications will first be considered for the highest value IMA eligible. Each award has its own eligibility and selection criteria, which are detailed on the application.

NOTE: Virtual exchange students and visiting students accepted to SFU for the purposes of participating in a field school are not eligible for these awards.  

• Diamond Family International Mobility Award (DFIMA)
  Awarded to undergraduate participants accepted into a formal undergraduate Exchange or Field School program intended to provide additional funding to assist with the costs of travel and living expenses while pursuing studies abroad.
  Value: Up to $3000
  
  
• International Mobility Award (IMA)
  In an effort to support students who are participating in a formal international Exchange or Field School programs, in addition to bursaries and scholarships, SFU has identified this additional funding to assist students with the costs of travel and living expenses while pursuing studies abroad. Multiple awards will be distributed each year.
  Value: $1000 
  

• International Mobility Award (Indigenous Students & Students with Disabilities) (IMA (IS&SD))
  Awarded to a student who:
  •  is an Indigenous student; and/or
  •  is registered with the Centre for Accssible Learning (CAL) at SFU. 
  •  students with disabilities are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 or more units of standard graded courses in the term of award and be registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) for a reduced course load. Verification from CAL will be required. 
  Value: Up to $3000 
  
  
• Lana Cooke International Mobility Award (LCIMA)
  In an effort to support Faculty of Applied Sciences students who are participating in a formal Exchange or Field School programs, in addition to bursaries and scholarships, SFU has identified this additional funding to assist students with the costs of travel and living expenses while pursuing studies abroad. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Engineering Program. 
  Value: Minimum of $2200  

• Beedie Study Abroad Award (BSAA)
  SFU Beedie School of Business Student Exchange to a SFU Beedie School of Business Partner 
  The SFU Beedie School of Business recognizes the impact of educating students within a global context, developing diversity in the academic community and encouraging students to extend their learning beyond our borders. To support our students studying abroad while on exchange, Beedie has provided funding to assist students with the costs of travel and living expenses abroad. Multiple awards will be distributed each year.
  Value: Minimum of $1000
  
  
• Barry Macdonald Award for Global Mobility (BMAGM)
  Awarded to students who:
  •  are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration program in the SFU Beedie School of Business in the term of eligibility;
  •  have completed at least 60 SFU units;
  •  have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an SFU international exchange program administered by the International Services for Students office in the term of eligibility; and
  •  have demonstrated exceptional community service.
  •  preference will be giving to students who are enrolled in their international exchange term(s) in Asia.
  •  applications must include a statement from the applicant describing their community service; and a letter of reference from an individual who can verify the student's community service.
  Value: $2500
  
  
• Ben West Student Exchange Annual Award (BWSEA)
  To support a student who:
  •  Is enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Adminstration program in the Beedie School of Business in the term of the award;
  •  Is in good academic standing; and
  •  Has been accepted or is currently enrolled in an SFU international exchange program
  administered by the International Services for Students office in the term of award.
  Value: $2000
  
  
• Ali Dastmalchian Memorial International Study Abroad Award (ADMISAA)
  Awarded to students who:
  •  are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration program in the SFU Beedie School of Business in the term of eligibility;
  •  are in good academic standing;       
  •  are participating in full-time SFU Formal Exchange or full-time Field School programs administered by the International Services for Students office; and 
  Value: Minimum of $1500
  
  
• Mitsubishi Canada Limited Student Exchange Awards (MCLSEA)
  The purpose of the endowment is to facilitate student exchange between Simon Fraser University and universities in Japan, and effectively promote cultural exchange and understanding. 
  Awarded to students who:
  •  have a CGPA of at least 2.7;
  •  have completed at least one year of study at SFU;
  •  have been accepted for enrollment by one of SFU's Japanese Exchange partners.
  Value: Maximum of $2500