Simon Fraser University Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES) 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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 15, 2025
• Value$20,000 - $ 140,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSimon Fraser University
• City to studyVancouver
• School to studySimon Fraser University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

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

Requirements

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

Date	Deadline
October 1, 2025	USES application opens. Applicants will need to apply to SFU first and have their SFU student number to access the scholarship application.
December 15, 2025	Deadline to apply for SFU USES
January 31, 2026	Supporting Documentation deadline. This includes references and all admission items on the To-Do List
February - March 2026	USES applications reviewed and evaluated
mid-March - May 2026	USES winners announced

Application Documents

Community Involvement & Achievements
you will list and be asked to reflect on, up to 5 extra-curricular 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 provide contact information for two referees who have direct knowledge of 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.

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

Check also:
Shopify Dev Degree Program 2026 (Fully Funded)
York University President's International Scholarship of Excellence 2026

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

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