SFU International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship 2027/2028

About this scholarship

A scholarship for international high-school students starting a bachelor's degree at Simon Fraser University in Fall 2027. It is worth CAD 140,000, paid in 8 installments of CAD 17,500. You apply with one application after applying to the university.

Funding type

The scholarship is worth CAD 140,000, paid in 8 installments of CAD 17,500. In limited cases an extra CAD 8,000 a term for living costs may be offered to an exceptionally talented student with demonstrated financial need. A scholarship holder who applied for residence has priority for a residence offer, and has priority in course enrolment, for the duration of the scholarship. The page does not say whether the money goes to tuition or living costs.

Tuition fees

Not specified

Living costs

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Travel

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Insurance

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Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

All nationalities

Residence condition

No residence condition

An international high-school student graduating in 2027, or who graduated the year before and has taken no post-secondary courses An average of at least 90%, or 31 IB points excluding bonus points, in the courses required for admission to your primary program, and eligibility for admission to that program Excellence in both academics and activities outside study Two complete references, and the To Do list complete by 31 January 2027 The page does not explain how the average is compared for non-Canadian certificates other than the IB, so ask the university

Minimum grade

Not stated

Work experience asked for

Not stated

Return condition

Return condition not stated

How to apply

Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test not mentioned

The scholarship page names no language test. The language requirement is the one for admission to the university, so check the admission page.

University admission details

Required before applying?

Apply to the university first to get your student number, then apply for the scholarship. For Beedie School of Business applicants: if your scholarship application meets the minimum, it is reviewed instead of the Supplemental Application for admission, so you do not need to submit that application. If it does not, you are contacted in February and must submit the Supplemental Application and pay its fee. The scholarship application opens on 1 October 2026 and closes on 15 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Supporting documents, references and the To Do list are due by 31 January 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Applications are reviewed in February and March 2027, and winners are announced from mid-March to May. Most offers must be accepted by 1 May. The general admission deadline is not given on the scholarship page.

Required documents

University admission application Up to 5 activities and achievements A 500-word essay on how your experiences shaped your outlook and connect to your future at SFU An academic reference and a community reference An optional description of your finances

Application steps

Apply for admission to Simon Fraser University and get your student number. Ask your two referees for permission before you enter their details. Fill in the scholarship application and send it before 15 December 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Complete the references and the To Do list before 31 January 2027.

Requirement checklist

Scholarship contacts

SFU Financial Aid and Awards: [email protected]Copy

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