Entrance Awards
The Fall 2025 application is now open.
Entrance awards are based on community contributions and financial need, and are available to domestic high school applicants.
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Minimum Requirements
- Applying for the Fall term
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Grades in the 80% range in courses required for their primary program or the minimum IB diploma score required for admission
- Have a demonstrated financial need
Fall 2025 Application Period:
November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 (11:59pm PDT)
By submitting one complete application and supporting documentation, you will be considered for the following entrance awards:
| Award | Value |
|---|---|
| H.Y. Louie Entrance Award | $5,000 |
| Lohn Foundation Entrance Award | $5,000 |
| Y.P. Heung Foundation Entrance Award | $5,000 |
| Jack and Sadie Diamond Secondary School Entrance Award | $5,000 |
All Entrance Award applicants are automatically considered for SFU's Entrance Bursaries.
Instructions
- Download the PDF application form and complete it using Adobe Acrobat Reader (make sure you have it installed on your computer).
- Prepare your supporting documents.
- Submit your application form and required supporting documents by March 31, 2025 11:59 PM PDT.
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
- A summary of your achievements and activities demonstrating your involvement: provide clear, concise details about your volunteer work, school or community involvement, extracurricular activities, and artistic or athletic interests (500 words max)
- One (1) Community Reference Letter
Instructions for Community Referee
In your reference letter, please include:
- Applicant’s full name and SFU student number (you can ask the student for this information)
- Referee Information: your full name, email address, phone number, organization name and relationship to the applicant
- Please describe the following:
- The applicant’s contribution to their school and/or community;
- The applicant’s leadership qualities and potential; and
- Any other additional comments in support of the applicant.
PDF Application Form Instructions
Note: Fillable forms cannot be completed on mobile devices.
- Right-click on the form link and select:
- Save Link As (if using Chrome, Firefox or Edge); or
- Download Linked File As (if using Safari)
- In the new window, select Desktop then click Save,
- Locate the form on your Desktop, right-click and select Open With, then select Adobe Acrobat,
- You can now complete and save your PDF form.