Simon Fraser Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships 2026-2027

The Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES) are for both domestic and international high school applicants who demonstrate potential to enrich the university community through ongoing academic and community contributions.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
2. Value: $20,000 – $140,000
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: Simon Fraser University
5. City to Study: Vancouver
6. School to Study: Simon Fraser University
7. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Simon Fraser Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships 2026-2027

1. Applying to SFU for the Fall term
2. 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
3. Meet admission requirements to primary program choice in any SFU faculty
4. Have a minimum average of 90% or 31 IB points (excluding bonus points), in courses required for admission to primary program
5. Demonstrate excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities
6. Can have two complete references – due by January 31, 2026
7. 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.

Selection Process Timeline

1. October 1, 2025: USES application opens. Applicants must first apply to SFU and obtain an SFU student number to access the scholarship application.
2. December 15, 2025: Deadline to submit the USES application.
3. January 31, 2026: Deadline to submit all supporting documentation, including references and admission requirements listed in the To-Do List.
4. February to March 2026: Applications are reviewed and evaluated.
5. Mid-March to May 2026: Scholarship winners are announced.

Application Documents

Community Involvement & Achievements

you will list and be asked to reflect on up to 5 extracurricular 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 to provide contact information for two referees who have direct knowledge of the information you provided in your application, such as your academics, extra-curricular activities or personal achievements. The two people you list will be contacted directly via email by SFU once you submit your application. Referees will not be required to submit any documents but will each be sent a link to the online reference form.

1. Academic reference—a high school counsellor, teacher or administrator who best knows your academic ability
2. Community Involvement and Achievements reference—someone in a supervisory role who can comment on at least one of the extracurricular activities you listed. This cannot be a peer or a family member.

Benefits of Simon Fraser Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships 2026-2027

1. The entrance award ranges from $20,000 - $ 140,000

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Simon Fraser University on esas.its.sfu.ca to apply

For more details, visit SFU Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

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