If you are enrolling at UFV in the academic year immediately following your high school graduation, you may qualify for a UFV Entrance Scholarship award. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, community/school involvement, volunteer experience, and leadership endeavours.
About University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls approximately 15,000 students per year. UFV has campuses and locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz, and a growing presence in Chandigarh, India.
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University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Excellence Entrance Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Excellence Entrance Scholarship
AMOUNT: $3,000 total - $1,500 towards tuition in the first semester and $1,500 towards tuition in the second semester (subject to successful completion of the first semester with an overall 3.0 GPA).
Requirements for University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Excellence Entrance Scholarship Qualification
Available to students from high schools in UFV region. *
- The applicant must be planning to attend UFV as a full-time student (12 post-secondary credits or more per semester) in the academic year immediately following their Grade 12 graduation.
- The applicant must have already submitted an application for admission to UFV.
- The applicant must have a high academic standing in Grade 12 academic courses (the minimum requirement is a B average or 3.0 GPA).
- The applicant must meet all entrance requirements and prerequisites for the UFV program that they have applied to.
- The applicant must be able to demonstrate a high level of leadership, determination, and effort. They should also have made significant contributions to school life and have participated actively in the community.
- This award is not available to students who will be receiving a UFV President's Entrance Scholarship for the same academic year.
High schools (both public and private) in the UFV region include those located in Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Boston Bar, Chilliwack, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, and Pitt Meadows.
Documents Required for Application
Applications are not complete until all supporting documentation is submitted to the UFV Financial Aid and Awards office, on or before the application deadline. Please make sure you submit the following:
- A 1 page cover letter telling us about yourself and why you have chosen to study at UFV. This letter should also detail your academic achievements, educational goals and special accomplishments.
- A list of volunteer and/or leadership efforts, including total hours spent at each activity.
- 2 current reference letters detailing your service and /or leadership activities.
- Your most current transcript. Mature students must submit a transcript showing most recently completed educational credits.
Application Deadline
March 10, 2024
How to Apply
Download and complete the fillable UFV Entrance Scholarship Application
There are 3 ways to submit your application. Your COMPLETE application package may be:
- Scanned and emailed to [email protected]. (Only PDF attachments will be accepted – photos (jpeg, png) and links to shared drives will not be considered). Please do not send multiple emails. Your application package should be complete in a single email.
- Mailed in original form to:
Entrance Scholarship Selection Committee
UFV Financial Aid and Awards
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7M8
Dropped off at the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus Financial Aid & Awards offices during regular business hours. For after hours, there is a secure drop slot at our Abbotsford office located just past the Student Services doors (B214).
