University · Burnaby, BC
Simon Fraser University (SFU) Scholarships & Financial Aid
Simon Fraser University (SFU) offers entrance scholarships, a strong co-op program, and access to BC's student aid system including the BC Access Grant. SFU's tri-semester system means more opportunities for co-op work terms, which can significantly offset tuition costs.
Entrance scholarships: $3,500–$10,000+ based on admission average
BC Access Grant: Up to $4,000/year for eligible BC students
Co-op program: Multiple work terms available across most faculties
Need-based bursaries: Through SFU Financial Aid & Awards
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Quick facts — Simon Fraser University (SFU) Scholarships & Financial Aid
Entrance scholarships
$3,500–$10,000+ based on admission average
BC Access Grant
Up to $4,000/year for eligible BC students
Co-op program
Multiple work terms available across most faculties
Need-based bursaries
Through SFU Financial Aid & Awards
Location
Burnaby (+ Vancouver and Surrey campuses), BC
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance awards
SFU provides entrance scholarships for incoming students:
- Automatic entrance scholarships based on admission average — ranging from $3,500 to $10,000+
- SFU Excellence Awards: Competitive scholarships for students with outstanding academic and extracurricular profiles
- Faculty-specific awards: Applied Sciences, Science, Business, and Arts have dedicated entrance scholarships
- Schulich Leader nominations: SFU is a participating institution
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Co-op at SFU
SFU's co-op program is one of the largest in BC:
- Available across most faculties — not just engineering and business
- SFU's tri-semester system allows more flexibility for co-op scheduling
- Typical co-op earnings: $15,000–$25,000+ per 4-month term
- Computing Science and Engineering co-ops pay particularly well at Vancouver-area tech companies
Tips for SFU students
Practical advice for SFU students:
- Apply for the BC Access Grant through StudentAid BC — up to $4,000/year in non-repayable funding
- SFU entrance awards are generally automatic — but check if your program has additional competitive awards
- Apply for SFU bursaries through goSFU (student portal) each term
- The tri-semester system means you can fast-track your degree or spread it out to accommodate more co-op terms
Frequently asked questions
Automatic entrance scholarships start at approximately 90%+ admission average, with higher amounts for higher averages. Check SFU's website for the current scholarship grid.
Co-op is available in most SFU faculties, including Applied Sciences, Science, Business, Arts, Communication, and Environment. Not all specific programs have co-op options — check your program's page.
Yes. BC residents at SFU can receive StudentAid BC loans, grants, and the BC Access Grant. Apply through studentaidbc.ca.
Yes. SFU provides graduate fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, and the Graduate Dean's Entrance Scholarship. Many research-stream graduate students receive full funding packages.
Yes. SFU offers competitive international entrance scholarships and the SFU International Student Award. Check the SFU International Services website for details.
Official source:
Financial Aid & Awards – Simon Fraser University
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Last verified: March 2026
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