January 5, 2023

Are you a full-time SFU undergraduate student who self-identifies as a Black (Black, African-Descent, African Canadian, or Afro-Caribbean Canadian) Canadian citizen or resident? Do you have demonstrated community service within an organization of benefit to the Black community?

If yes, then don’t miss this $10,000 SFSS award opportunity that can help you achieve your academic goals.

In order to meet the requirements above, a minimum CGPA 2.00 is needed and preference will be given to students who are involved with the Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA), African Students’ Association (ASA) and/or the Black Caucus.

Applications should include: 

• A letter of reference from a supervisor or team member within the organization who can attest to the applicant’s service or volunteer activities and;
• A  statement from the applicant outlining the positive impact of their service and/or volunteerism within an organization of benefit to the Black community.

Students can apply for all scholarship/awards by logging into their Student Information System (go.sfu.ca). The deadline for application and the submission of supporting documentation is Friday, January 13, 2023.

Program Code: UPAO325

Full SFU Spring 2023 Scholarships and Awards list: http://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/undergrad/awards.html

We would like to thank all the previous SFSS Executives, WUSC, and the various Black community groups such as SOCA, SFU Black Caucus, and ASA who worked on establishing this SFSS Undergraduate Award for Black Students.