Some of these funding options are available through SFU, while others are offered by external organizations. If you are interested in any of these programs, please contact the program sponsor directly.

In addition to these listings, you should also research:

• Funding through SFU: SFU Financial Aid and Awards has comprehensive listings of all funding available through SFU
• External funding: You may be able to find other sources of funding based on your own background, interests, or plans abroad

Beijing Institute of Technology Exchange Scholarship (China)

For Undergraduate Applied Science students:
The BIT Exchange Scholarship covers tuition fee and accommodation on campus. The scholarship will be offered to the students during their stay in Beijing Institute of Technology for the period of the exchange program. Exchange students to BIT can study in the regular degree programs conducted in English or Chinese, they are also welcomed to study in our Chinese language study programs. The exchange program extends from one semester to two semesters in the academic program or Chinese language program. 

Exchange applicants for the BIT Scholarship must be eligible for exchange and apply according to the regular application details posted here. Once nominated for exchange BIT students will be sent further instructions for the Scholarship. If you have any questions about the BIT exchange scholarship, please email saofficer@sfu.ca 

The scholarship has been confirmed for 2020/2021.

Brian Williamson Memorial Award in Archaeology (Value: approx. $1,700)  

~ Portugal Bioarchaeology Field School, Curaçao Environmental Archaeology Field School ~

The Brian Williamson Memorial Endowment Fund was established in 1995 by Joan and David Williamson and friends in memory of Brian Williamson, B.A., C.D. The fund supports the annual Brian Williamson Memorial Award, which is given to an undergraduate student majoring in Archaeology to help defray travel costs for participation in Archaeology or Physical Anthropology field research. It is awarded in the Spring semester. 

Eligibility 
The award is available to an undergraduate who, at the time of application: 
1. has a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and is not on academic probation 
2. is currently registered as an archaeology major 
3. is currently registered in at least nine credit hours (not necessarily in Archaeology) 
4. will be registered in at least nine credit hours (not necessarily in Archaeology) in the semester the award is given 
5. intends to use the award to help defray future travel costs to participate in field research in Archaeology or Physical Anthropology 

Application Procedures 
Hard-copy applications must be submitted to the Archaeology Academic Advisor, Vlad Vintila, by November 1st. Applications must include: 
1. a current unofficial or advising transcript 
2. a letter describing the type of field research that will be done, the travel itinerary, and the relevance of this travel and research to the student’s career. 

Adjudication 
The Department of Archaeology’s Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (excluding the Undergraduate Representative) will select the top three applicants and send their ranked nominations to the Financial Assistance and Awards Office. The Committee will ensure that the successful applicant has met the eligibility criteria and will consider the following: 
1. how the applicant proposes to use the Award 
2. the academic achievements of the applicant 
3. the financial status of the applicant 

British Columbia Study Abroad (BCSA) Consortium

The BC Study Abroad Scholarships celebrate the study abroad experience through student-generated content and financial support. Scholarship recipients will receive $500 for a virtual study abroad program and $1000 for an in-person study abroad program, and the opportunity to share their in-person and/or virtual exchange study abroad experience via blog and photos.

Visit BCSA website for more information, including eligibility criteria, award values, and application process.

The BUTEX Scholarship (UK)

The British Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) is pleased to offer two scholarships for students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply, you must have been offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student in a UK university which is a member of BUTEX.

DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst - German Academic Exchange Service (Germany)

The German Academic Exchange Service is the German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. DAAD offers programs and funding for students, faculty, researchers and others in higher education, and promotes Germany as an academic and research destination.

View profiles of recent DAAD Young Ambassadors.

Search for funding opportunities here.

Dr. Rosena Davison Bursary for France Field School

The Dr. Rosena Davison Bursary for France Field Schools is available to full-time SFU undergraduate students in good academic standing with an approved major in French who have been accepted to participate in a France Field School.

The Bursary will be granted on the basis of demonstrated financial need. The award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Value: $1000
Awarded:Summer
Program code: UEBO-742

Education Credit Union Foundation of BC - Education Award Bursary 

This award is external to SFU and students need to contact any Credit Union in the lower mainland to request that an application form be mailed to them.

Value: up to $2000

Flinders University Scholarship

Award Value $2500 (2 awards available)

Term Available: Summer 2020 (SFU’s Summer/Fall term)

Open to nominated Flinders University exchange students.

Interested students must apply for the January 25, 2020 exchange deadline to be eligible.

Application information will be provided upon nomination.

Requirement: Successful recipients must write a blog to promote exchange.

French Cohort Program Exchange Awards 

Available to full-time third year undergraduate students in the French Cohort Program, in good academic standing, who have been accepted to participate in a formal exchange program at a francophone university.

The Award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee, on the recommendation of the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs.

Value: $500

Government of Canada Scholarships

Three competitions are open to Canadians to embark on graduate studies or research abroad: Commonwealth Scholarships, Foreign Government Awards and Organization of American States Scholarships. Overall, up to 75 awards for top Canadian students are expected this year. CBIE administers the three programs on behalf of FAC.

• The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan offers opportunities for graduate study in several Commonwealth countries.
• The Foreign Government Awards, mirrored by the Government of Canada Awards for most participating countries, allow Canadians to study in 12 countries as follows: Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, The Philippines, Russia and Spain.
• The Organization of American States Fellowships Programs offer graduate study opportunities for Canadians, chiefly in the Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America and in Brazil where Portuguese is the official language.

Institute for the Humanities Travel Study Award

Third or fourth year SFU students who have completed two Humanities courses, to assist them to attend a field school program offered by Simon Fraser University.

Application requirements:

1. resumé
2. copy of your university transcript
3. typed statement describing the relevance of the field school to the student's academic program and goals
4. two letters of reference from SFU faculty

Send application requirements to:

Director, Institute for the Humanities
#3150, SFU Harbour Centre
515 W. Hastings Street
Vancouver BC,  V6B 5K3

Deadline: March 15
Value: $1500
Program Code:UPAO-200

International Exchange Bursary

Bursaries are available for eligible SFU students participating in a full time SFU Exchange or Field School program. Financial Aid for Study Abroad Students sessions will be held for all nominated/approved exchange and field school students. These sessions will provide detailed information on how to apply for these bursaries. Sessions are posted on the Information Sessions and Advising page once scheduled.

JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Japan)

This scholarship is available for qualified international students accepted by Japanese universities or graduate schools under the student exchange agreement on a short-term basis from about three months to one year. All applications will be processed through the Japanese host institutions once students are nominated for exchange.

Kelly O'Hagan Memorial Bursary 

The Bursary will be granted annually in any term on the basis of financial need, to students in good academic standing from any faculty who are enrolled in an exchange or field school in Latin America.

Value: $1250

Program Code: UEBO-683

The Killam Fellowships Program (USA)

Third year study abroad awards for undergraduate study in the United States. The Killam Fellowships Program, the first of its kind, supports exceptional American and Canadian undergraduate students in educational exchange each year. Applications are currently being accepted for students in all fields of study -- humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Eligibility:

• Canadian citizenship 
• Full time undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited degree-granting institution
• Superior academic record
• Proficiency in English.

Value: US$10,000 for one academic year (US$5,000 per semester); US$500 Health Insurance Allowance; Up to US$1000 for in-country travel; Killam Orientation in Ottawa; Spring Seminar in the United States.

Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development 

Administered by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), the Award recognizes grassroots achievements in improving life in developing countries and expanding awareness of those countries among the Canadian public.

Value: $2500

MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships (Japan)

Japanese Studies Scholarship: For undergraduate university students interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese language, culture and affairs. The scholarship aims to promote mutual understanding and friendly ties between Japan and other countries.

Term: Approximately one year, beginning in October
Value: 134,000 yen per month (terms subject to change).

Application forms are usually available in early January, each year.

Mitsubishi Canada Limited Student Exchange Awards 

The Mitsubishi Canada Limited Endowment Fund was established at Simon Fraser University in 2006 with a generous donation from Mitsubishi Canada Limited and matching funds from the Burnaby Mountain Endowment Fund Matching Program.

The purpose of the endowment is to facilitate student exchange between Simon Fraser University and universities in Japan, effectively promote cultural exchange and understanding between Canada and Japan.

The Mitsubishi Canada Limited Student Exchange Awards will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student or students who is/are undertaking study in Japan on a Formal Exchange Program with one of SFU's Japanese exchange partners.

Eligibility:

• 2.7 Cumulative grade point average
• Completion of at least one year of study at SFU
• Two letters of reference from faculty
• Accepted for enrollment by one of SFU's Japanese exchange partners

Awards will be made on the basis of academic performance. The awards will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Director, International Services for Students.

Value: $2000

SFU-India Student Mobility Awards (India)

Awarded to Simon Fraser University students in any faculty undertaking study or experiential learning in India with one of Simon Fraser University's India exchange partners, field schools, projects or co-op partners. 

Criteria:

• Good academic standing 
• Accepted and approved for a Simon Fraser University experiential learning opportunity in India such as an international exchange, field school program, co-operative education work term, volunteer or service learning assignment
• Good academic performance and prior engagement in internationalization activities (e.g. volunteer activities, mentorships, community activities)
• Eligibility consideration will include but not necessarily be limited to: geographical location within India, salary, stipends, honorariums and placement costs (e.g. work permits, association fees like AIESEC, immunization, travel, etc.)

The award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Director, International Services for Students and Director, Simon Fraser University's Work Integrated Learning.

Value: up to $4000

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Award

SJTU will select one scholarship recipient sponsored by China Scholarship Council with RMB 7500/semester. This Award is only open to Canadian citizens.

Value: RMB 7500/semester (2016-2017 year)

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (India)

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute offers several new funding opportunities for scholars and students. These include: Partnership Development Seed Grants, Visiting Faculty Travel Grants, Mobility/Exchange Grants, Grants to Support Development of Study-In-India Programme, and Shastri Student Excellence Awards.

Student Awards.com

Canada’s largest free online scholarship search service, this web site matches students with scholarships, awards and grants. Helps students stay up-to-date on award deadlines and new scholarship programs.

Study in Holland: Grantfinder (Netherlands)

The Grantfinder is a searchable database of the various funding opportunities for study abroad for students of all study levels in various fields. 

Study in Switzerland Funding

Study in Switzerland administers a range of awards. See their website for more information.

Cardiff University

Taith is an exciting new mobility programme that aims to invite the world to Wales, and hosting people in Wales is a fundamental principle of the programme. 

Students nominated for exchange to Cardiff in 2024/2025 may be offered £500 for a 1 semester exchange and £1250 for a full year exchange. The bursary would be paid directly to the student once they are in Cardiff and fully enrolled in their program of study.

Under the terms of the Taith programme we are only able to provide funding for 2024/25 to incoming students if a Cardiff University student undertakes or is currently undertaking a semester or full year exchange at your institution in the UK academic year 2022/23 or 2023/24. Read more about the Taith funding opportunity here.