Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
Description
Scholarships, awards and bursaries are available to students depending on your study level, and where you're studying.
Benefits
The scholarship offers 8 payments of $140,000 + $8,000 per term.
Eligibility
- Applying to SFU for the Fall term
- Currently completing final year of high school OR graduated from high school in the past year and have not enrolled in any post-secondary courses
- Meet admission requirements to primary program choice in any SFU faculty
- Have a minimum average of 90% or 31 IB points (excluding bonus points), in courses required for admission to primary program
- Demonstrate excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities
- Can have two complete references – due by January 31, 2026
- Can complete all items on Student Centre To Do List – due by January 31, 2026
If you meet all the requirements above, you are encouraged to apply for the USES.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
By submitting one complete application and supporting documentation, you will be considered for the Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES).
The following provides a summary of what you can expect to complete as part of the SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES) application:
Community Involvement & Achievements you will list and be asked to reflect on, up to 5 extra-curricular activities and achievements such as volunteer, work, athletics, arts or other personal achievements. You will also be able to list any awards you have received.
Essay
A short essay describing how your personal experiences shaped your outlook on life and how this connects to your future at SFU. (500 words)
References
You will be asked provide contact information for two referees who have direct knowledge of information you provided in your application such as your academics, extra-curricular activities or personal achievements.