Scholarships are being offered to both Canadian and international students at Simon Fraser University 2023 (SFU). SFU is a public research university located in British Columbia, Canada, with three campuses: Burnaby (the main campus), Surrey, and Vancouver. SFU’s undergraduate and graduate programs follow a year-round schedule with three semesters.
In the Fall 2021 semester, the university had a total of 4,701 graduate students, and international students made up 32% of this graduate student population. In 2017, Simon Fraser University received significant sponsored research income from external sources, totaling C$138.964 million, ranking 17th highest in Canada. During the same year, the university’s faculty members averaged a sponsored research income of $156,300, while graduates earned an average of $30,900.
Simon Fraser University Fully Funded Scholarships 2023-2024
See what scholarship or award suits you the best. And then start applying. The university also offers loans.
Open Scholarship
The Undergraduate Open Scholarship is designed to acknowledge and provide support to exceptionally academically qualified undergraduate students. These scholarships are awarded to students on a term-by-term basis, and the best part is, there’s no need to fill out an application. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are automatically considered for the Open Scholarship.
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Awards
We grant awards to acknowledge exceptional achievements or significant contributions in the areas of intellect, culture, social endeavors, or athletics, as well as contributions to the community. These awards are open to both Canadian and international students.
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SFU Service Awards
Annually, Financial Aid and Awards welcomes applications for the SFU Service Awards. These awards aim to acknowledge exceptional unpaid contributions to the University community and the broader community, highlighting leadership and volunteer efforts. While these awards are primarily open to SFU undergraduate students, it’s worth noting that SFU Faculty members are also eligible for the B.C. Sugar Achievement Award.
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Bursaries
Bursaries serve as an additional financial resource for students who can demonstrate genuine financial need. It’s important to note that bursaries should not be relied upon as your primary funding source.
These bursaries are open to both Canadian and international students. However, it’s important to understand that you may not receive a bursary every term.
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Work-Study program
The Work-Study Program provides a chance to engage in research-focused projects while earning extra income. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience by interacting with different members of the SFU community and enhance your co-curricular record. Since a student’s primary commitment should always be to their studies, Work-Study hours are flexible, on campus, and supervised.
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Eligibility requirements Simon Fraser University
To apply for a scholarships you must:
1. Completed a minimum of 12 units of standard graded courses at SFU.
2. Currently enrolled in at least 12 units of standard graded courses at SFU during the application term.
3. Maintained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 at SFU.
Please note that 3 Unit Co-op courses do not qualify as standard graded courses. Additionally, challenge, audit, and credit-free courses are not considered.
If you have a disability, you can still apply for scholarships if you are enrolled in a minimum of 6 or more units of standard graded courses and meet all other eligibility requirements. When applying, you’ll need to provide a letter from SFU’s Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) confirming your registration with the Centre.
- If you hold an SFU entrance award, you are eligible to apply for all other University-administered scholarships.
- If you have an SFU entrance scholarship, you cannot apply for any other University-administered scholarship until the entrance scholarship has been fully paid out. This policy applies to any term in which an entrance scholarship is deferred.
Lastly, it’s important to note that some financial aid opportunities are specifically reserved for Indigenous students, referring to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada.
How to Apply for Simon Fraser University
Here are the steps to apply for scholarships and awards:
1. Check the application period and final deadline by visiting the Application Deadlines page.
2. Review the list of scholarships and awards available for the Summer 2022 term to identify the ones you wish to apply for.
3. Access the online application portal by logging in to the Student Information System at go.sfu.ca.
4. Once logged in, navigate to the “Student Center” section.
5. Under the “Finances” tab, select “Financial Aid and Awards.”
6. Click on the option that says “Apply for Scholarships/Awards.”
7. List the specific scholarships and awards you want to apply for within your online application.
8. Complete the application and ensure that you submit it within the specified deadline.
9. To receive any eligible refunds, it’s recommended to set up Direct Deposit through the Student Accounts Office as soon as possible.
Following these steps will help you apply for scholarships and awards effectively.
The SFU Employee Tuition Waiver and the SFU Undergraduate Open Scholarship are specifically designed to help with your tuition fees at SFU. You can receive funding from both sources up to the total cost of your tuition.
The SFU Undergraduate Open Scholarship is applied to your Student Account initially, typically in week 3 of the term. However, it’s important to note that the Open Undergraduate Scholarship may not cover the entire tuition amount. As a result, the SFU Employee Tuition Waiver will be applied later, usually in week 5 from the start of classes, to cover the remaining outstanding tuition fees.
For instance, let’s say your tuition is $2,500, and you receive the Open Scholarship for $1,200. In this case, the SFU Employee Tuition Waiver will step in to cover the remaining $1,300.
Simon Fraser University Summer 2023 Application period
There are more application periods after this one but that will start in November for the spring semester.