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This scholarship was created in perpetuity to:
- Reduce financial and other barriers students face when accessing post-secondary education
- Foster academic achievement
- Ensure successful transition to university learning and life
- Build confidence and develop life skills
- Position students for career and leadership success
- Build a life-long international community in partnership with the Uggla Family Scholars program at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and graduates of the Shitima School in Kabwe, Zambia
- Foster networks for life through a dynamic alumni cohort
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Summary
Benefits
Ten scholarships are awarded each year to students who face significant financial barriers to participation in post-secondary education. This may include students who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a person of colour, students living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ students, and students of all gender identities
Requirements
- You must submit an application to be considered for an entrance scholarship.
- Available to domestic (Canadian) students admitted for the fall term to any undergraduate degree.
Interview Dates and Process
The following provides a summary of what you can expect to complete as part of the Uggla Family Scholarship application:
- Financial need assessment (family income disclosure)
- A written statement (250 words max) about your academic potential and goals
- An explanation of your achievements and contributions (250 words max)
- A short essay sharing your future goals and how these goals have been informed by your personal experiences (750 words)
- Letters of support:
- Two letters of support from individuals (not family members) who can comment on your personal qualities and experiences. These individuals must have direct knowledge of information you discussed in your application, such as your academic accomplishments, extra-curricular activities, work, volunteer, or personal achievements.
- In lieu of one letter of support, you may choose to include a supporting
document, such as (but not limited to) a certificate of appreciation, media story or community publication.
Your application materials will be reviewed by members of the admissions department of SFU, as well as members of the Uggla Family and Trustees of the Uggla Family Foundation who reside outside of Canada.
All applications materials will be kept confidential to the reviewing team.
Application Deadline
January 22, 2024How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Simon Fraser University on www.sfu.ca to apply
