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Funding options

Search through the funding options that are available for ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students pursuing study abroad programs through ISS.

Some of these funding options are available through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, while others are offered by external organizations. If you are interested in any of these programs, please contact the program sponsor directly.

In addition to these listings, you should also research:

  • Funding through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV: ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Financial Aid and Awards has comprehensive listings of all funding available through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
  • External funding: You may be able to find other sources of funding based on your own background, interests, or plans abroad

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A.E. Housman & Moses Jackson Unrequited Love Award

Awarded: Summer 2020
Procedure: Student Application via the Undergraduate Program Assistant, Department of English (englgen@sfu.ca)
Value: $1000

Terms of Reference:

One award, valued at a minimum of $1,000, will be granted to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria: enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the term of eligibility; is in good academic standing; has completed, is accepted to, or is currently undertaking a term in the London & Lake District Field School through the Department of English and International Services for Students. Applications should be submitted to the Department of English, and must include: a resume; a statement (no more than one page) describing the relevance of the field school to the student's academic program and goal; and two letters of reference from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV faculty. Consideration will be given to the applicant's GPA, the importance of the field school to the student's program of study, and the letters of reference. The award will be granted by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee upon the recommendation of the Chair, Department of English.

Beijing Institute of Technology Exchange Scholarship (China)

For Undergraduate Applied Science students:
The BIT Exchange Scholarship covers tuition fee and accommodation on campus. The scholarship will be offered to the students during their stay in Beijing Institute of Technology for the period of the exchange program. Exchange students to BIT can study in the regular degree programs conducted in English or Chinese, they are also welcomed to study in our Chinese language study programs. The exchange program extends from one semester to two semesters in the academic program or Chinese language program. 

Exchange applicants for the BIT Scholarship must be  and apply according to the regular application details posted . Once nominated for exchange BIT students will be sent further instructions for the Scholarship. If you have any questions about the BIT exchange scholarship, please email saofficer@sfu.ca 

The scholarship has been confirmed for 2020/2021.

Brian Williamson Memorial Award in Archaeology (Value: approx. $1,700)  

~ Portugal Bioarchaeology Field School, Curaçao Environmental Archaeology Field School ~


The Brian Williamson Memorial Endowment Fund was established in 1995 by Joan and David Williamson and friends in memory of Brian Williamson, B.A., C.D. The fund supports the annual Brian Williamson Memorial Award, which is given to an undergraduate student majoring in Archaeology to help defray travel costs for participation in Archaeology or Physical Anthropology field research. It is awarded in the Spring semester. 

 

Eligibility 
The award is available to an undergraduate who, at the time of application: 
1. has a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and is not on academic probation 
2. is currently registered as an archaeology major 
3. is currently registered in at least nine credit hours (not necessarily in Archaeology) 
4. will be registered in at least nine credit hours (not necessarily in Archaeology) in the semester the award is given 
5. intends to use the award to help defray future travel costs to participate in field research in Archaeology or Physical Anthropology 

 

Application Procedures 
Hard-copy applications must be submitted to the Archaeology Academic Advisor, Vlad Vintila, by November 1st. Applications must include: 
1. a current unofficial or advising transcript 
2. a letter describing the type of field research that will be done, the travel itinerary, and the relevance of this travel and research to the student’s career. 

 

Adjudication 
The Department of Archaeology’s Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (excluding the Undergraduate Representative) will select the top three applicants and send their ranked nominations to the Financial Assistance and Awards Office. The Committee will ensure that the successful applicant has met the eligibility criteria and will consider the following: 
1. how the applicant proposes to use the Award 
2. the academic achievements of the applicant 
3. the financial status of the applicant 

The BC Study Abroad Scholarships celebrate the study abroad experience through student-generated content and financial support. Scholarship recipients will receive $500 for a virtual study abroad program and $1000 for an in-person study abroad program, and the opportunity to share their in-person and/or virtual exchange study abroad experience via blog and photos.

Visit for more information, including eligibility criteria, award values, and application process.

 

 (UK)

The British Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) is pleased to offer two scholarships for students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply, you must have been offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student in a UK university which is a member of BUTEX.

(Germany)

The German Academic Exchange Service is the German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. DAAD offers programs and funding for students, faculty, researchers and others in higher education, and promotes Germany as an academic and research destination.

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Dr. Catherine Black Award for Studies in French 

Criteria: 

  • Full time enrollment at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV with a declared major in French with Concentration for Prospective Teachers
  • Acceptance to participate in an exchange term(s) or current enrollment in an exchange term(s), administered by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s International Services for Students, at a university in France
  • Good academic standing (minimum 2.00 CGPA)
  • Nominated to an exchange at a university in France approved by International Services for Students

Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in or attending a term(s) at Université de Tours in Tours, France; and/or are enrolled in their 3rd year of study. 

Submit a letter of application clearly demonstrating your commitment to French studies, along with documentation of your acceptance/enrollment in the exchange (¶¡ÏãÔ°AV nomination email), by mail or electronically (c/o Leena Edmeads, Secretary to the Chair, frensech@sfu.ca) to: 

Chair 
Department of French 
West Mall Centre 2630 
8888 University Drive 
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 

Value: Minimum of $1000 annually 

Dr. Rosena Davison Award for Studies in France

Criteria:

  • Full time enrollment at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV with an approved major in French
  • Acceptance to participate in an exchange term(s) or current enrollment in an exchange term(s), administered by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's International Services, at a university in France
  • Good academic standing (minimum 2.00 CGPA) 

Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in or attending a term(s) at Université de Tours in Tours, France; and/or are enrolled in their 3rd year of study. 

Submit a letter of application clearly demonstrating your commitment to French studies, along with documentation of your acceptance/enrollment in the exchange (¶¡ÏãÔ°AV nomination email), by mail or electronically (c/o Leena Edmeads, Secretary to the Chair, frensech@sfu.ca) to: 

Chair 
Department of French 
West Mall Centre 2630 
8888 University Drive 
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 

Value: A minimum of $1000 annually 

Dr. Rosena Davison Bursary for France Field School

The Dr. Rosena Davison Bursary for France Field Schools is available to full-time ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV undergraduate students in good academic standing with an approved major in French who have been accepted to participate in a France Field School.

The Bursary will be granted on the basis of demonstrated financial need. The award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Value: $1000
Awarded:Summer
Program code: UEBO-742

 

This award is external to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and students need to contact any Credit Union in the lower mainland to request that an application form be mailed to them.

Value: up to $2000

Students nominated to Salzburg University of Applied Science may apply for this award. The application is done through the Austrian Academic Exchange Service. Information about the award and the application can be found . Please select the option  The application portal is the following:  You may apply for this award after you receive your nomination to this institution. 

Flinders University Scholarship

Award Value $2500 (2 awards available)

Term Available: Summer 2020 (¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Summer/Fall term)

Open to nominated Flinders University exchange students.

Interested students must apply for the January 25, 2020  deadline to be eligible.

Application information will be provided upon nomination.

Requirement: Successful recipients must write a blog to promote exchange.

French Cohort Program Exchange Awards 

Available to full-time third year undergraduate students in the French Cohort Program, in good academic standing, who have been accepted to participate in a formal exchange program at a francophone university.

The Award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee, on the recommendation of the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs.

Value: $500

 (France)

 offers research scholarships at the doctoral level in the pure and applied sciences, social and human sciences, forestry/agronimy, agrifood, information and communication technology, medical research, biotechnology, environment/ecology, fisheries and marine sciences.

You can find a list of the funding available for Canadian scientists working in collaboration with French scientists on their website.

This scholarship assists members who are going to participate in a study abroad program. With the global economy in today’s world, Golden Key feels it is crucial for members to have education-based study abroad experiences.

Value: $5000 

Three competitions are open to Canadians to embark on graduate studies or research abroad: Commonwealth Scholarships, Foreign Government Awards and Organization of American States Scholarships. Overall, up to 75 awards for top Canadian students are expected this year. CBIE administers the three programs on behalf of FAC.

  • offers opportunities for graduate study in several Commonwealth countries.
  • The Foreign Government Awards, mirrored by the Government of Canada Awards for most participating countries, allow Canadians to study in 12 countries as follows: Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, The Philippines, Russia and Spain.
  • The Organization of American States Fellowships Programs offer graduate study opportunities for Canadians, chiefly in the Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America and in Brazil where Portuguese is the official language.

Third or fourth year ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students who have completed two Humanities courses, to assist them to attend a field school program offered by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.

Application requirements:

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  2. copy of your university transcript
  3. typed statement describing the relevance of the field school to the student's academic program and goals
  4. two letters of reference from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV faculty

Send application requirements to:

Director, Institute for the Humanities
#3150, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Harbour Centre
515 W. Hastings Street
Vancouver BC,  V6B 5K3

Deadline: March 15
Value: $1500
Program Code:UPAO-200

International Exchange Bursary

Bursaries are available for eligible ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students participating in a full time ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Exchange or Field School program. Financial Aid for Study Abroad Students sessions will be held for all nominated/approved exchange and field school students. These sessions will provide detailed information on how to apply for these bursaries. Sessions are posted on the  once scheduled.

Explore international scholarship opportunities for the best and brightest Canadian students and researchers to study and conduct research abroad. You can find, based on your country of destination, scholarships, fellowships or other funding opportunities made available by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada and other Canadian federal government departments. 

IREP Summer Scholarship (Germany)

Students accepted to the IREP Summer Program at will receive the IREP Summer Scholarship. The scholarship will be issued in three installments upon arrival in Darmstadt.

Value: €1200 for the 12-week program

JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Japan)

This scholarship is available for qualified international students accepted by Japanese universities or graduate schools under the student exchange agreement on a short-term basis from about three months to one year. All applications will be processed through the Japanese host institutions once students are nominated for exchange.

 (Korea)

KAIST International Relations Team offers Student Mobility Fellowship to students from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV for the 2016-2017 exchange year. 

The selection process for this award will be announced to successful exchange nominees. 

Value: $1,000 USD to 2 selected students per year

Korea University International Summer Campus (ONLY)

Academic Excellence Awards are available for students enrolled in the Korea University International Summer Campus under the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Exchange Program (Fee-paying). 

Approx value KRW 500,000 - KRW 1,500,000 ($400 USD - $1360 USD)

Kelly O'Hagan Memorial Bursary 

The Bursary will be granted annually in any term on the basis of financial need, to students in good academic standing from any faculty who are enrolled in an exchange or field school in Latin America.

Value: $1250

Program Code: UEBO-683

(USA)

Third year study abroad awards for undergraduate study in the United States. The Killam Fellowships Program, the first of its kind, supports exceptional American and Canadian undergraduate students in educational exchange each year. Applications are currently being accepted for students in all fields of study -- humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Eligibility:

  • Canadian citizenship 
  • Full time undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited degree-granting institution
  • Superior academic record
  • Proficiency in English.

Value: US$10,000 for one academic year (US$5,000 per semester); US$500 Health Insurance Allowance; Up to US$1000 for in-country travel; Killam Orientation in Ottawa; Spring Seminar in the United States.

 

Administered by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), the Award recognizes grassroots achievements in improving life in developing countries and expanding awareness of those countries among the Canadian public.

Value: $2500

Liberation Scholarship (Netherlands)

The Liberation Scholarship Program offers 70 credit mobility scholarships to highly motivated students from Canada who would like to study in the Netherlands for three to twelve months and become part of the long-standing historic ties between the two countries.

(Japan)

Japanese Studies Scholarship: For undergraduate university students interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese language, culture and affairs. The scholarship aims to promote mutual understanding and friendly ties between Japan and other countries.

Term: Approximately one year, beginning in October
Value: 134,000 yen per month (terms subject to change).

Application forms are usually available in early January, each year.

Mitsubishi Canada Limited Student Exchange Awards 

The Mitsubishi Canada Limited Endowment Fund was established at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV in 2006 with a generous donation from Mitsubishi Canada Limited and matching funds from the Burnaby Mountain Endowment Fund Matching Program.

The purpose of the endowment is to facilitate student exchange between ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and universities in Japan, effectively promote cultural exchange and understanding between Canada and Japan.

The Mitsubishi Canada Limited Student Exchange Awards will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student or students who is/are undertaking study in Japan on a Formal Exchange Program with one of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Japanese exchange partners.

Eligibility:

  • 2.7 Cumulative grade point average
  • Completion of at least one year of study at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
  • Two letters of reference from faculty
  • Accepted for enrollment by one of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Japanese exchange partners

Awards will be made on the basis of academic performance. The awards will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Director, International Services for Students.

Value: $2000

 -  (Taiwan)

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students may receive free accommodation in NCCU dormitories and can receive a scholarship for taking the Mandarin Studies Program while on exchange.

Value: $10,000 NT

(Japan)

This competitive RUSSES scholarship is provided by Ritsumeikan to exceptional partner university students who will be enrolled in the Study in Kyoto Program for either one semester or one year.

Value: A monthly stipend of ¥40,000 for a period of four or ten months

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV-India Student Mobility Awards (India)

Awarded to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students in any faculty undertaking study or experiential learning in India with one of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's India exchange partners, field schools, projects or co-op partners. 

Criteria:

  • Good academic standing 
  • Accepted and approved for a ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV experiential learning opportunity in India such as an international exchange, field school program, co-operative education work term, volunteer or service learning assignment
  • Good academic performance and prior engagement in internationalization activities (e.g. volunteer activities, mentorships, community activities)
  • Eligibility consideration will include but not necessarily be limited to: geographical location within India, salary, stipends, honorariums and placement costs (e.g. work permits, association fees like AIESEC, immunization, travel, etc.)

The award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Director, International Services for Students and Director, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Work Integrated Learning.

Value: up to $4000

State of Baden-Württemberg Scholarships (Germany)

This scholarship offered by the  may be available in some years.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Award

SJTU will select one scholarship recipient sponsored by China Scholarship Council with RMB 7500/semester. This Award is only open to Canadian citizens.

Value: RMB 7500/semester (2016-2017 year)

 (India)

The offers several new funding opportunities for scholars and students. These include: Partnership Development Seed Grants, Visiting Faculty Travel Grants, Mobility/Exchange Grants, Grants to Support Development of Study-In-India Programme, and Shastri Student Excellence Awards.

Canada’s largest free online scholarship search service, this web site matches students with scholarships, awards and grants. Helps students stay up-to-date on award deadlines and new scholarship programs.

 (Netherlands)

The Grantfinder is a searchable database of the various funding opportunities for study abroad for students of all study levels in various fields. 

Study in Switzerland administers a range of awards. See their website for more information.

Suite of Study Abroad Awards

In the Study Abroad (Formal Exchange or Field School) program application, degree seeking ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students applying for a full-time study abroad program may apply to the Suite of Study Abroad Awards. Students will submit one application in order to be considered for the full suite of awards, but only a maximum of one International Mobility Award (IMA) will be awarded per student. IMA applications will first be considered for the highest value IMA eligible. Each award has its own eligibility and selection criteria, which are detailed on the application.

NOTE: Virtual exchange students and visiting students accepted to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV for the purposes of participating in a field school are not eligible for these awards.  

  • Diamond Family International Mobility Award (DFIMA)
    Awarded to undergraduate participants accepted into a formal undergraduate Exchange or Field School program intended to provide additional funding to assist with the costs of travel and living expenses while pursuing studies abroad.
    Value: Multiple awards, valued at a minimum of $2000 each are awarded each year.

  • International Mobility Award (IMA)
    In an effort to support students who are participating in a formal international Exchange or Field School programs, in addition to bursaries and scholarships, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV has identified this additional funding to assist students with the costs of travel and living expenses while pursuing studies abroad. Multiple awards will be distributed each year.
    Value: Up to $1000 

  • Beedie Study Abroad Award (BSAA)
    ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Beedie School of Business Student Exchange to a ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Beedie School of Business Partner 
    The ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Beedie School of Business recognizes the impact of educating students within a global context, developing diversity in the academic community and encouraging students to extend their learning beyond our borders. To support our students studying abroad while on exchange, Beedie has provided funding to assist students with the costs of travel and living expenses abroad. Multiple awards will be distributed each year.
    Value: Minimum of $1000

  • Lana Cooke International Mobility Award (LCIMA)
    In an effort to support Faculty of Applied Sciences students who are participating in a formal Exchange or Field School programs, in addition to bursaries and scholarships, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV has identified this additional funding to assist students with the costs of travel and living expenses while pursuing studies abroad. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Engineering Program. 
    Value: A single award of at least $2000 will be distributed each year.  

  • Ali Dastmalchian Memorial International Study Abroad Award
    Awarded to students who:
    •  are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration program in the  in the term of eligibility;
    •  are in good academic standing;       
    •  are participating in full-time ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Formal Exchange or full-time Field School programs administered by the International Services for Students office; and 
    •  have prior engagement in internationalization activities (e.g. volunteer activities, mentorships, community activities).
    Value: Minimum of $1500

  • Ben West Student Exchange Annual Award (BWSEA)
    The Ben West Student Exchange Award will be awarded to support a student who:
    •  Is enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Adminstration program in the Beedie School of Business in the term of the award;
    •  Is in good academic standing;
    •  Has been accepted or is currently enrolled in an ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV international exchange program
    administered by the International Services for Students office in the term of award, and;
    •  Has demonstrated exceptional community service
    Applications must include a letter of reference from an individual who can verify the student's community service. 
    Value: $2000
  • Barry Macdonald Award for Global Mobility (BMAGM)
    Awarded to students who:
    •  are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration program in the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Beedie School of Business in the term of eligibility;
    •  have completed at least 60 ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV units;
    •  are in good academic standing;
    •  have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV international exchange program administered by the International Services for Students office in the term of eligibility; and
    •  have demonstrated exceptional community service.
    •  preference will be giving to students who are enrolled in their international exchange term(s) in Asia.
    Value: $2500+

 (Switzerland)

A Grant may be available to a student pursuing an exchange term at Universitat Basel. Please email studyabroad@sfu.ca for more information.

Value: 1000 CHF monthly for four months total during the academic year 2022/23.

Universite de Tours Award

Universite de Tours offers a limited number of awards to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students participating in a formal exchange program to U de Tours. The number and amount of awards will vary each year. Priority is given to students who are not receiving other types of funding through U de Tours for their exchange (eg funding for Formation Duale program students, Erasmus+ funding).

Cardiff University

 is an exciting new mobility programme that aims to invite the world to Wales, and hosting people in Wales is a fundamental principle of the programme. 

Students nominated for exchange to Cardiff in 2024/2025 may be offered £500 for a 1 semester exchange and £1250 for a full year exchange. The bursary would be paid directly to the student once they are in Cardiff and fully enrolled in their program of study.

Under the terms of the Taith programme we are only able to provide funding for 2024/25 to incoming students if a Cardiff University student undertakes or is currently undertaking a semester or full year exchange at your institution in the UK academic year 2022/23 or 2023/24. Read more about the Taith funding opportunity .