Entrance BuRsaries

The Fall 2025 application is now open.

SFU offers a number of large-value entrance bursaries to assist students for whom the cost of attending university would be a significant impediment. Entrance bursaries are available to domestic high school applicants.

Minimum Requirements

  • Applying for the Fall term (September)
  • 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)

How to Apply

By submitting one complete application, you will be considered for the following entrance bursaries:

Busary Value
Alan and Margaret Eyre Entrance Bursary in Business $20,000
Fairfax Entrance Bursary $30,000
Gilhooley Family Entrance Bursary in Business $40,000

Entrance Bursary applicants who also wish to be considered for SFU’s Entrance Awards, must submit the Required Supporting Documents for SFU’s Entrance Awards with their completed Application Form.

Instructions

  1. Download the PDF application form and complete it using Adobe Acrobat Reader (make sure you have it installed on your computer). 
  2. Submit your application form by March 31, 2025 11:59 PM PDT. 

PDF Application Form Instructions

Note: Fillable forms cannot be completed on mobile devices.

  1. 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)
  2. In the new window, select Desktop then click Save,
  3. Locate the form on your Desktop, right-click and select Open With, then select Adobe Acrobat,
  4. You can now complete and save your PDF form.