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Canada Applications open Closes 1 December 2026

SFU Major Entrance Scholarship

Simon Fraser University's Major Entrance Scholarships are the institution's flagship entrance awards for outstanding first-year undergraduates. Values range from CAD 10,000 (one-time) to CAD 35,000 over four years for the most prestigious tier (the Gordon M. Shrum Awards). International applicants must apply separately for these awards — they are not automatic. SFU's three Greater Vancouver campuses (Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver) and its strengths in computing science, communication, and interactive arts make it a strong west-coast Canadian option.

Major Entrance round closes mid-December 2026 for September 2027 entry

Simon Fraser University

University-funded

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Value

CAD 10,000 – 35,000 (over 4 yrs)

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Duration

Up to 4 Years (renewable)

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Awards

Around 40 per Year

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Who awards it

Simon Fraser University — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.

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What it covers

CAD 10,000 – 35,000 (Renewable). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.

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Where we come in

We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.

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First-Time University Applicant

You must be applying to SFU as a first-time university entrant — not as a transfer student. The award targets students entering Year 1 of a Bachelor's programme at SFU's Burnaby, Surrey, or Vancouver campus.

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International or Domestic

Open to both international students and Canadian citizens / permanent residents. Sri Lankan applicants apply through the international pool and are evaluated against international competitor applicants.

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Outstanding Academic + Leadership Record

An admission average of 90%+ (typically 3 As+ at A/L) plus a strong track record of leadership and impact — student leadership, sports captaincy, debate, community service, founder roles, or significant academic competitions.

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English Proficiency

Meet SFU's standard English requirement — typically IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 88+. The language test result is part of the broader application package.

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Submit the SFU undergraduate application

Apply through the SFU online application portal by 1 December for September 2027 entry. International applicants are automatically considered for some smaller automatic awards, but the Major Entrance application is separate.

Complete the Major Entrance application

Submit the dedicated Major Entrance Scholarship application — essays on academic interests and leadership, a CV detailing extracurriculars, and two referee letters. Deadline typically mid-December 2026 for September 2027 entry.

Shortlist and interview

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an online interview in January or February. Final award decisions are released alongside admissions offers in March or April.

Accept and enrol

Successful applicants accept the offer through goSFU. The award is paid out as a tuition credit each year, contingent on maintaining a SFU CGPA of 3.0+ and full-time enrolment.

Why Simon Fraser University?

SFU is consistently Canada's top comprehensive university (Maclean's). Three Greater Vancouver campuses, strong programmes in computing science, communication, interactive arts and technology, business, and environmental science. The Vancouver region's tech scene gives strong co-op and placement options.

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Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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