Entrance Scholarships for Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents
SFU awards entrance scholarships to outstanding new students. We invite students who have applied for admission and have an average of 90% and above (or a minimum of 31 IB points) to apply to our major award competition held once a year (for entry to the Fall term). Major entrance scholarship winners are normally announced from mid-April through to the end of May.
In addition to including an official transcript with the application package, major entrance scholarship applicants should self-report their marks by February 28. If academic grade 12 teachers are unable to provide a mark by that date, students may use a final grade 11 mark in its place. Application and nomination forms:
- application form (pdf)
- nomination form (pdf)
- Essay questions and a list of required documents can be found in the Entrance Scholarship Brochure (pdf)
Please note: Beedie School of Business applicants are not required to complete a Broad Based Application (BBA) if they are applying to the major entrance scholarship competition.
Complete application packages must be received by February 28, 2012 for consideration. Winners will be notified between early April and mid May.
Please carefully read the application procedure section, as not all entrance scholarships and awards require an application. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. All scholars must meet certain academic and enrollment requirements for complete disbursement of funds.
Already received an entrance scholarship? See the detailed scholarship rules and regulations.
Details
Scholarships and awards for high school students that you apply for
| Scholarship | Value | Number | Application Procedure |
| Simon Fraser Scholarship | $34,000 over eight terms | 2 | Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. Application required, including additional documentation. Only high school students with an average of 90% and above should apply (or 31 or higher IB points). Complete scholarship applications for the Fall term must be postmarked or received in our office by February 28 (late applications will not be accepted). Download :
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| Simon Fraser Alumni Leadership Scholarship | $29,000 over eight terms | 2 | |
| Gordon M. Shrum Scholarships | $24,000 over eight terms | 40 | |
| Shad Valley Gordon M. Shrum Scholarship | $24,000 over eight terms | 3 - 5 | |
| Dean’s Scholarships | $7,000 over four terms | 16 | |
| Tadeusz Specht Memorial Scholarships | $10,000 over four terms | 10 | |
| H.Y. Louie or Lohn Foundation Entrance Awards recognize financial need and demonstrated commitment to volunteer activities. Minimum average of 80% is required. | $5,000 over two terms | 10 | All applications must be submitted before April 30 for the Fall term. International students may qualify. |
| Surrey Entrance Awards recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to their school and wider community and who have exhibited leadership. Applicants should also demonstrate an academic interest in one of the programs being offered at the Surrey campus. Minimum average of 80% is required. | $2,000 over two terms | 40 | Deadline: February 28. Application required; Surrey Award application form, Surrey Award nomination form |
| Kenneth E. MacKenzie Annual Entrance Scholarship recognizes students who have an excellent academic standing and are pursuing an undergraduate program specifically offered at the Surrey campus. | $1,000 in the first term | 1 | Deadline: April 30. Application required; Kenneth E. MacKenzie Scholarship application |
| Community Entrance Awards recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to school and/or community leadership, the contemporary arts or the sciences. Minimum average of 80% is required. Preference is given to students living outside the Lower Mainland. | $2,000 over two terms | 6 | Deadline: March 15. Application required; Community Entrance Award application form |
| Aboriginal Entrance Award. Awarded to First Nations students from high school (minimum 80% average) or BC College (minimum 3.0 average) who have a living connection to their aboriginal community, | $2,500 over two terms | 8 | Application required: Aboriginal Entrance Award form. |
| Dr. Gordon Diewert Annual Community Service Entrance Award - granted to a student with good academic performance who planned and participated in their high school's dry grad activities, and in volunteer work associated with the prevention of drinking and driving |
$1,000 in your first term | 1 | Deadline: June 15 for Fall term Application required; Dr. Diewert Community Service Entrance Award application form |
| The Fairfax Bursary assists Canadian high school student for whom the cost of attending university would be a serious impediment. Minimum average of 80% required. | Up to $25,000 paid in 5 years | 2 | All applications must be submitted by April 30 for the Fall term. Download the Fairfax Bursary application form. |
Scholarships and awards for high school students you don't have to apply for
| Scholarship | Value | Number | Details |
| Lloyd-Carr Harris Foundation Entrance Scholarship in Business Administration | $20,000 over eight terms | 1 |
No application required. Awarded to top applicant admitted directly to the Faculty of Business. |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship | $5,000 over two terms | all secondary high school students with average of 95% or better will be considered |
No application required. All applicants to SFU considered automatically. |
| Summit Scholarships; Kenneth Strand National Scholarships | $3,500 over two terms | all secondary high school students with average of 91% or better will be considered |
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| Jack Diamond Awards. Minimum average of 80% is required. | $4,000 over two terms | 20 |
Athletic award, by nomination only. Contact SFU Varsity coaches. |
| Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarship | $5,000 | 2 | No application required. Given annually on the basis of high academic performance to graduating high school students from a developing country worldwide. |
| IB Academic Excellence Scholarships |
$7,000 over 2 terms | all IB diploma students with 34 or more points | No application required. All applicants to SFU are considered automatically |
| IB Summit Scholarships | $5,000 over 2 terms | all IB diploma students with 30 to 33 points |
Scholarships for BC college and university transfer students
| Scholarship | Value | Number | Application Procedure |
| Honourable William H. Hamilton Scholarships | $10,000 over four terms | 2 |
Application required, including additional documentation. Deadlines correspond to admission deadlines. Details in brochure for BC college and Canadian university transfer students. Application required: download BC college transfer application. |
| University to University Transfer Scholarships | $3,500 over two terms (also eligible for travel allowance) |
Students with 24-60 credits and 3.7 transfer average |
Details in brochure for BC college and Canadian university transfer students. Application required: download Canadian university transfer application. |
| Ken Caple Scholarships | $3,500 over two terms | All students with > 3.7 admission average |
No application required. All BC college transfer applicants to SFU considered. |
Other entrance scholarships
Columbia College Alumnus Entrance Scholarship
This award provides financial support for an alumnus of Columbia College who will be attending Simon Fraser University. The award may be disbursed over one or two terms, pending interest income from the endowment fund. Applicants must have graduated from Columbia College and be registered at Simon Fraser and show distinct promise of achievement at the undergraduate level. Applicants must also provide a letter of application and resume summarizing all awards, medals and prizes, leadership initiatives, and service as well as two letters of reference and certified copy of school transcript. Submit all documentation to Financial Aid and Awards at Simon Fraser University by May 30.
Mona F. East Memorial Entrance Scholarship
This fund provides a scholarship annually for the student who is graduating from Similkameen Secondary School with the highest standing and who will be attending Simon Fraser University. The amount of the award will vary, depending upon the accrued interest of the fund.
Stanley Morisse Memorial Scholarship
The Stanley Morisse Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student transferring from the University of Cyprus or a Cypriot secondary school. The amount of the award is determined by the amount of interest earned on the endowment. For further information, contact Student Recruitment. Download the Morisse Memorial application form.
Phi Theta Kappa International $3,500 Summit Scholarships
Up to three entrance scholarships valued at $3,500 are made available for each of the three admission terms (fall, spring, and summer) for Phi Theta Kappa members with a minimum 3.75 GPA. Candidates must have completed a minimum of 30 units. Part-time students and students with a previous bachelor's degree are not eligible. All amounts quoted in Canadian dollars. No citizenship restrictions. Download the Phi Theta Kappa application form.
Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise Entrance Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise provides an annual entrance scholarship from the interest earned on the endowment. The scholarship will be based on academic merit with preference for an entering student from King George Secondary School. The recipient of the scholarship will be invited to make a presentation at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise.
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