What Simon Fraser University International Excellence Entrance Scholarship actually covers.
Simon Fraser University's International Excellence Entrance Scholarship is one of the most generous undergraduate entrance scholarships in British Columbia, offering exceptional international students a combination of full tuition coverage and a substantial living allowance. The flagship Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship covers full tuition and mandatory fees, valued at approximately CAD 140,000 across the program, alongside a living allowance of CAD 8,000 per term. This comprehensive package makes studying at SFU — a world-class research university in the Greater Vancouver Area — financially viable for talented students from Africa who might otherwise face prohibitive costs. SFU is internationally recognised for its programs in computing science, business, health sciences, education, and arts. The university's unique cooperative education model integrates paid work experience into the academic program, giving graduates a competitive edge in the global job market. Eligible applicants are incoming international high school students with grades in the 90% range (or 31 IB points) who have not yet enrolled in any post-secondary program. The application deadline for fall intake is January 31 each year. African students who meet the academic threshold and are able to articulate why SFU and British Columbia are the right fit for their goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Vancouver is a culturally diverse city with a welcoming international community, excellent public transport, and proximity to world-class natural environments, making it an exceptional place to pursue undergraduate education.
Who can apply.
Open to undergraduate applicants seeking to study in Canada. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.