Enrollment: 23, 480
From the SFU website: SFU has it all: academic excellence, innovative programs, unparalleled co-op opportunities, some of the nation’s best varsity sports teams and a vibrant campus community. It’s no wonder we are consistently ranked one of Canada’s top universities in Maclean’s annual survey.
Distinctive architecture is an outstanding feature of the Burnaby Mountain campus, an interconnected complex of buildings based on the original design concept of Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey. The campus, a half-hour drive from downtown Vancouver, offers magnificent views of Burrard Inlet and the Lower Mainland.
Housing: Two residential towers opened in 2004 with a third opened in 2005. There are a limited number of parking stalls for residents assigned on a first come, first served basis ($ $128 + GST per term).
With a high school admission average between 85% and 89% you are guaranteed:- Admission to any program
- Early course enrollment access
- A room in residence to all students who meet applicable deadlines
Scholarships and awards you apply for
|
Scholarship |
Value |
Number |
Application Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Fraser Scholarship | $34,000 over four years |
2 |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. Application required, including additional documentation. Only students with an average of 90% and above should apply
|
| Simon Fraser Alumni Leadership Scholarship | $29,000 over four years |
2 |
|
| Gordon M. Shrum Scholarships | $24,000 over four years |
40 |
|
| Shad Valley Gordon M. Shrum Scholarship | $24,000 over four years |
3 - 5 |
|
| Dean’s Scholarships | $7,000 over two years |
16 |
|
|
Awards |
Value |
Number |
Application Procedure |
| Lohn Foundation Entrance Awards recognize financial need and demonstrated commitment to volunteer activities. Minimum average of 80% is required. | $5,000 |
5 |
Financial assistance application required as well as an essay documenting your community service history. Apply minimum 6 weeks prior to term start date online at the Student Information System. Minimum average of 80% is required. International students may qualify. |
| H.Y. Louie Entrance Awards recognize financial need and demonstrated commitment to volunteer activities. Minimum average of 80% is required. | $5,000 | 5 | Financial assistance application required as well as an essay documenting your community service history. Apply minimum 6 weeks prior to term start date online at the Student Information System. Minimum average of 80% is required. International students may qualify. |
| SFU Surrey Awards recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to their school and wider community and who have exhibited leadership. Applicants should also demonstrate an academic interest in one of the programs being offered at the SFU Surrey Campus. Minimum average of 80% is required. |
$2,000 | 50 | Application required; Surrey Award application form, Surrey Award nomination form |
| Community Entrance Awards recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to school and/or community leadership, the contemporary arts or the sciences. First Nations applicants are encouraged. Minimum average of 80% is required. |
$2,000 | 6 | Application required; Community Entrance Award application form |
Scholarships and awards you don't have to apply for
| Scholarship | Value | NumberDetails | |
| Lloyd-Carr Harris Foundation Entrance Scholarship in Business Administration | $16,000 | 1 | No application required. Awarded to top applicant admitted directly to the Faculty of Business. |
| Summit Scholarships; International Summit Scholarships; Kenneth Strand National Scholarships | $3,500 over two semesters |
all secondary high school students with average of 90%+ or 32 IB points |
No application required. All applicants to SFU considered automatically. |
| Tadeusz Specht Memorial Scholarships | $3,500 over two semesters |
40 |
|
| Jack Diamond Awards. Minimum average of 80% is required. | $3,500 over two semesters |
10 |
Athletic award, by nomination only. Contact SFU Varsity coaches. |
| 40th Anniversary Awards $500 in the first semester to all students with an admission average from 85% to 89% |
$500 | No application required. All SFU applicants attending a Canadian secondary school will be considered automatically. |