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Scholarships & Financial Support

SFU recognizes the academic achievement of outstanding students from around the world by devoting more than $500 million annually to awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for undergraduate students - both domestic and international.

Financial Support Options at SFU

Entrance Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries

SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (Values range from $10,000 up to an amount sufficient to cover tuition and mandatory supplementary fees. Further funding, in the form of a living allowance, may be offered to support exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need.)

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SFU Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries

SFU offers additional non-faculty specific scholarships, awards and bursaries for continuing SFU students. Domestic and international students can apply for these opportunities each term.                                                                        

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Departmental Scholarships and Awards

The Faculty of Applied Sciences provides bespoke scholarships, awards, and bursaries to our students each term. These awards are provided through the generosity of thousands of individuals, businesses, and community organizations who want to invest in the success of SFU's students.

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Applied Sciences Scholarships & Awards

SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS

STUDENT SOCIETY Award application period: apply between May 1 - May 15 (inclusive)

Basil Peters Award application period: apply between May 1 – 15 (inclusive)

  • Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award (UEAO042), TBD x $3000  - Application required
  • Basil Peters Electronic Engineering Scholarship (UESO239), 1 x $1600 - Application required
  • Computing Science Graduation Award (UEAO0529), 1 x $2800 - Academics-based
  • VTech Graduation Prize in Engineering Science (UEAO544), 1 x $1000 - Academics-based
  • Engineering Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535)

For students interested in applying for the Engineering Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535), please contact ESSS VP Academic at academic@esss.ca for unique deadlines and process.

SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS

STUDENT SOCIETY Award application period: apply between December 19 - January 9 (inclusive)

GENERAL application period: apply between January 2 - 16 (inclusive)

  • EA Dick Asher Award in the Faculty of Applied Sciences (UPAO302), $12,627
  • Matthew LeDuc Memorial Scholarship in Computing Science (UESO329), $900
  • Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women in Computing Science (UESO530), $2500
  • Inspiring Women in Applied Sciences Award (UPAO293), $1000
  • Unity Technologies Award in Applied Sciences (UPAO298), $1200
  • Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award (UEAO042), 5 x $3000
  • Engineering Science Student Society Award (UEAO512), 2 x $2000
  • Engineering Science Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535), contact ESSS for unique deadline date and details

FALL SCHOLARSHIPS

GENERAL application period: apply between September 4 – 18 (inclusive)

  • Inspiring Women in Applied Sciences Award (UPAO293), 1 x $1000
  • Mark and Nancy Brooks Computing Science Innovation Award (UEAO052), $1700
  • Women in Computing Science Alumni Award (UEAO579), $2200
  • Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women in Computing Science (UESO-530), 2 x $2500
  • Jesse Malm Award in Engineering Science (UEAO0620), $1000
  • William A. Gruver Engineering Science Memorial Award (UEAO0583), $1000
  • Triple A Award in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (UPAO312), $1050
  • TELUS Undergraduate Award in Sustainable Energy Engineering (UPAO314), 2 x $5000
  • Wheel Rail Seminar Award in Sustainable Energy Engineering (UPSO342), $5000
  • Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award (UEAO042), TBD x $3000
  • Engineering Student Society Award (UEAO512), TBD
  • Engineering Science Undergraduate Student Project Award (UEAO535), TBD, contact ESSS for unique deadline date and details
  • Canadian Federation of University Women-West Vancouver (external to SFU)

Computing Science Diversity Award

The CS Diversity Award recognizes student project and research work in the School of Computing Science towards achieving inclusion, diversity, equity, and justice (EDIJ) in Computing Science Research, Educational, and Professional Practices.

Award Value: $1000

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Stolte Family Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) 

Created to help attract dynamic students to the SEE program, and to transform their university experience, this new entrance scholarship was established with a generous donation from SFU alumnus Christopher Stolte and his wife Heidi in 2024. The value of this renewable scholarship will wwhave a significant impact on recipients by covering the costs of SFU tuition, books and other expenses for the duration of their undergraduate degree in SEE. 

Award Value: $50,000

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HOW TO APPLY 

To be considered for the Stolte Family Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Engineering, students must complete the online SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES) program. 

For admission in fall 2025, students must complete the SFU USES application by December 15, 2024. 

ELIGIBILITY 

The Stolte Family Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship in SEE will be granted annually in the fall term to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria: 

  • are Canadian citizens or permanent residents; 
  • are entering SFU from a secondary school with grades in the 90% range or 31 International Baccalaureate (IB) points in courses required for their selected program; 
  • are admitted into a bachelor’s degree program in the School of Sustainable Engineering; and are registered in at least 12 standard graded units at SFU in the term of eligibility. 

 

Checklist Before You Apply

1

Check if you meet the eligibility criteria for:

Scholarships

  • Have completed a minimum of 12 units at SFU
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 academic units in the term the scholarship is offered.*
  • Have a minimum CPGA of 3.5 at SFU

Awards

  • Be enrolled in at least 9 academic units in the term the award is offered*
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at SFU (waived in your first term at SFU), and be in good academic standing

* 6 unit minimum allowed for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning.

** Students in their first semester at SFU may be eligible to waive the CGPA requirement for specific awards dependent on the terms of reference. 

2

Check IF you meet ALL conditions listed in the Terms of Reference:

  • Conduct a keyword search on the Financial Aid and Awards database. Your application will not be considered if you do not meet ALL conditions listed in the terms of reference.

Financial Aid and Awards database

3

Attach ALL required documentation needed for application:

  • The information required for each award and scholarship is listed in the application form. Incomplete applications will be closed without review.

4

Apply:

  • Each semester, you will be able to apply during the application periods.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: I am NOT an SFU student yet. Where do I apply for entrance scholarships?

Visit funding options here.

If you identify as Indigenous, whether status or non-status, please visit SFU's dedicated page here. 

Q2: I want to apply for a scholarship or award that is not listed on this page. Where do I apply for those?

SFU's funding opportunities NOT listed on this page are administered by Financial Aid and Awards. Their opportunities have different deadlines. Please visit each category and open the PDFs. Start here.

The non-SFU (external) funding opportunities are extensive! A few resources:

  • External Awards 11-page list under 'External to SFU,' courtesy of Student Services here
  • Engineers Canada, for entrance and current student scholarships here
  • Compiled list of 521 entrance and current student Indigenous scholarships, provided by the Government of Canada here
  • Engineers and Geoscientists BC, entrance and current student scholarships here

Q3: I want to apply for a scholarship and/or award listed on THIS page. I have a question before I apply.

Please contact fassau7@sfu.ca with your query. Kindly include your advising transcript.

Questions?

If you have any questions about FAS Scholarships or Awards, please email fas_scholarships@sfu.ca

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