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Graduate Studies

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Dean: Bruce P. Clayman, BS (Rensselaer), PhD (Cornell)Telephone: (604) 291-4255

Fax: (604) 291-3080

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The Board of Governors and the Senate of Simon Fraser University reserve the rightto make changes in this Calendar without prior notice. This Calendar is printed toprovide students and others with information about Simon Fraser University. TheUniversity considers this Calendar to be accurate at the time of printing. In the eventof errors, the actual courses, curricula, policies, procedures, regulations andrequirements in effect will prevail over the provisions printed in the Calendar. Inaddition, the policies, procedures, programs, regulations and requirements areconstantly being reviewed and revised. Any such revision may be made by SimonFraser University without notice and shall take effect at the time of the revisionunless a later date is specified when the revision is adopted. Simon Fraser Universitywill endeavor to give the University community as much notice of the revision as itconsiders the circumstances permit, and will endeavor to incorporate the revision inthe next printing of the Calendar. Revisions include additions, cancellations anddeletions as well as changes.

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Graduate General Regulations

1.1 Degrees OfferedListed under each faculty.

1.2 Administration of Graduate Studies

Dean of Graduate StudiesThe Dean is responsible for the general supervision of graduate work at theUniversity and chairs the Senate Graduate Studies Committee.

Assistant Director – Graduate StudiesThe Assistant Director – Graduate Studies is responsible for registration ofstudents, assessment of fees, maintenance of records, and otheradministrative duties.

The Committees responsible for the supervision of graduate students arethe Supervisory Committee, Graduate Program Committee, the FacultyGraduate Studies Committee and the Senate Graduate Studies Committee.The functions of these Committees in relation to individual students are asfollows.

Supervisory CommitteeThe student’s Supervisory Committee is composed of two or more personswho help the student define a program of studies and report on thestudent’s progress to the Graduate Program Committee. The SupervisoryCommittee forms part of the student’s final examination committee.

Graduate Program CommitteeThe Graduate Program Committee is responsible for recommendingadmission, reviewing the student’s progress and arranging for thesupervision and examination of the student. For most graduate programs,the Graduate Program Committee is the Departmental Graduate StudiesCommittee. In the Faculties of Business Administration and Education, theGraduate Committee is the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.

Faculty Graduate Studies CommitteeThis Committee makes recommendations to the Senate Graduate StudiesCommittee on such matters as awarding of degrees, examining committeesfor PhD candidates, changes to established programs and establishment ofnew programs.

Senate Graduate Studies CommitteeThis Committee has the final authority on admissions and the administrationof Senate regulations which concern graduate work at Simon FraserUniversity. This committee serves as the Graduate Program Committee forstudents enrolled under Special Arrangements.

The administrative officers of the University who are responsible for thesupervision of graduate students are the Assistant Director-GraduateStudies and the Dean of Graduate Studies. They and the Chairs ofGraduate Program Committees are available to students for consultation.

Graduate Studies InformationA wide range of additional information on Graduate Studies at Simon FraserUniversity may be found in the Graduate Studies Handbook. This isavailable in Simon Fraser University's libraries, on the University's WorldWide Web site (http://www.sfu.ca) and in most department offices. Inaddition, most departments offer publications describing their graduateprograms. These are available directly from the departments and areusually posted on the department's Web sites.

1.3 Admission1.3.1 GeneralA student may seek admission to either a Masters or Doctoral program. Astudent who is not qualified to enter a Masters or a Doctoral program mayseek admission to the University as a Qualifying Student under theprovisions of paragraph 1.3.5.

Before applying for admission, the student should write to the Chair of theGraduate Program Committee in the appropriate department to enquireabout special admission requirements for the program.


1.3.2 Admission to a Masters ProgramThe minimum University requirements for admission to a Masters programare as follows.

a) a Bachelors degree with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of atleast 3.0 from a recognized university, or the equivalent;

b) submitted evidence, usually in the form of references from qualifiedreferees, of the student’s ability to undertake advanced work in the areaof interest.

In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formalqualification than in (a) above but with professional experience ofsignificance to the proposed area of research.

In addition, the student must satisfy any further requirements set by theGraduate Program Committee. Students whose native language is notEnglish, may be required to satisfy the University and the GraduateProgram Committee as to their command of English. (See also 1.3.11.)

1.3.3 Admission to a Doctoral ProgramThe minimum University requirements for admission to a Doctoral programare as follows.

a) eitheri) a Masters degree from a recognized university, or the equivalent, orii) a Bachelors degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least

3.5, from a recognized university, or the equivalent, oriii) at least two semesters in a Masters program at this University with a

cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in 75% of the graduate coursework required for the degree. All graduate courses for the Mastersdegree, whether taken at this University or another university, shall beconsidered in the calculation.

b) submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertakingsubstantial original research. Normally, such capability will be judgedfrom letters of reference from qualified referees, and the completion of aMasters thesis or other scholarly work.

In addition, the student must satisfy any further requirements set by theGraduate Program Committee. Students whose native language is notEnglish, may be required to satisfy the University and the GraduateProgram Committee as to their command of English. (See also 1.3.11.)

1.3.4 Admission Under Special ArrangementsExceptionally able applicants, who wish to work for a Masters or Doctoraldegree outside or between existing programs at Simon Fraser University,may apply to work under Special Arrangements. A student applying forSpecial Arrangements must have a well-developed plan of studies in anarea which can be shown to have internal coherence and academic merit,and in which the University has appropriate expertise and interests amongits faculty members.

Graduate students applying or working under Special Arrangements arerequired to conform to Senate regulations for graduate students. However,there are additional regulations which concern only students applying orworking under Special Arrangements. Enquiries about these regulationsshould be directed to the Dean of Graduate Studies by January 1st of eachyear for admission to the Fall semester.

Students working under Special Arrangements may be required to take aselection of courses from existing programs. Other courses open to SpecialArrangements students are:

SAR 895-3 Special Topics to be selected by the Student and theSupervisory Committee.



Special Arrangements Masters and Doctoral thesis work are assigned thefollowing numbers:SAR 898 Masters ThesisSAR 899 PhD Thesis

1.3.5 Admission as a Qualifying StudentNormally, Qualifying Students will be working either to improve cumulativegrade point averages in order to meet the minimum University requirement,or to make up deficiencies in their backgrounds to satisfy the GraduateProgram Committee in their area of interest. An applicant may be

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recommended for admission as a Qualifying Student when it is expectedthat the admission requirements for a Masters or a Doctoral program can bemet through the satisfactory completion of no more than 30 semester hoursof specified courses. A Qualifying Student who has completed the make-upwork may then apply under 1.3.2 or 1.3.3 for admission to a Masters orDoctoral program.

The minimum University requirements for admission as a QualifyingStudent are as follows.

a) a Bachelors degree, or the equivalentb) submitted evidence of academic ability, usually in the form of references

from qualified referees

1.3.6 Admission as a Special StudentNormally, a Special Student at the graduate level is a person who has atleast a Bachelors degree, or the equivalent, who wishes to take specifiedcourses but is not seeking a degree from this University. A Special Studentwill not be permitted to enroll only in undergraduate courses.

Transcripts of previous university work (or proof of obtaining a degree) willbe required at the time of application, but letters of reference will notnecessarily be required. Application may be through the Graduate ProgramCommittee in the department in which the student wishes to work.Permission is required from the instructor in each course.

No credit will be given towards any degree offered by the University forcourses taken as a Special Student except, under unusual circumstances,on petition to the Senate Graduate Studies Committee.

1.3.7 Conditional AdmissionA student who wishes to apply in any of the above categories can be givenconditional admission before all the conditions for admission have beenmet. In that case, the student is admitted conditionally upon fulfilling certainspecified requirements.

1.3.8 Admission as an Exchange StudentBona fide graduate students at other universities who wish to take coursesat Simon Fraser University, not leading to a degree at this University, will beadmitted on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department (orequivalent officer) and the Dean of Graduate Studies at the other university,and with the permission of the appropriate Graduate Program Committeeand the Dean of Graduate Studies at Simon Fraser University.

1.3.9 Application for AdmissionApplication forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar or fromany Graduate Program Committee. The completed forms should bereturned to the department in which the student wishes to enroll at leastthree months before the semester in which the student wishes to register.However, students are advised to check with the appropriate department asto the prevailing application deadlines for the graduate program in whichthey are interested.

Admission of Masters or Doctoral students is by resolution of the SenateGraduate Studies Committee or, for students entering under SpecialArrangements, on the recommendation of the Senate Graduate StudiesCommittee.

Decisions on admissions made by the Senate Graduate Studies Committeeshall be final. Final approval of admission for Special Students or ExchangeGraduate Students is by the Dean of Graduate Studies provided that all theconditions of such admission have been met.

1.3.10 Application to Take a Second Masters or DoctoralDegree

Students who have a Masters or a Doctoral degree can apply to take asecond Masters or Doctoral degree under the following constraints.

a) no course work taken for the first degree shall count towards the second.b) none of the research done for the first degree shall be used for the

second.c) none of the time spent in residence for the first degree shall count

towards the residence for the second degree.

1.3.11 English Language CompetenceEnglish is the language of instruction and communication in the University.Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English or whoseprevious education has been conducted in another language mustdemonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies inthe chosen field. Applicants normally will be required to achieve asatisfactory score on a standardized English test acceptable to theUniversity. This test must include a writing component. The Test of Englishas a Foreign Language (TOEFL) combined with the Test of Written English

(TWE) are acceptable for this purpose. The IELTS (International EnglishLanguage Testing System) is also acceptable. The minimum Universityrequirements for scores on these tests is TOEFL = 570, TWE = 5 andIELTS = overall band score of 7.5; some graduate programs have higherrequirements, as described elsewhere in this Calendar.

Further details about the above tests may be obtained from the following.

TOEFL and TWE – Education Testing Service, CN 6151, Princeton, NJ,08541-6151 USA

Other acceptable English tests – Director of Admissions, Office of theRegistrar, Simon Fraser University

1.4 Registration1.4.1 Date of EntryUniversity regulations permit graduate students to enter programs at thebeginning of any semester. However, some programs require students tostart in a specific semester.

1.4.2 RegistrationRegistration occurs in the month preceding the start of each semester andmust be completed by the Friday preceding the start of classes; theacademic calendar of events is contained in the Simon Fraser UniversityCalendar. New students are allowed an additional two weeks to finalizetheir registration, without financial penalty. The course or research-relatedwork for which the student registers must have the approval of the Chair ofthe Graduate Program Committee and of his/her Senior Supervisor, oncethe Senior Supervisor is appointed. In addition. Registration for coursestaken outside the student's department must have the approval of thecourse instructor. Students going on leave are required to register (see1.8.4).

1.4.3 Registration in Discontinuous ProgramsStudents who are enrolled in programs which are designed to bediscontinuous are not required to go on leave during the semester orsessions in which the program does not run, nor to register during thosesemesters. However, if they have to miss one or more of the semesters inthe design of their programs, the normal leave regulations apply (see 1.8.4).

1.4.4 Continuity of RegistrationWith the exception of students in discontinuous programs, all students arerequired to register in every semester from admission until all requirementsfor the degree have been fulfilled. This includes students registered onleave. A student who does not register is considered to have withdrawnfrom the University. (See 1.8.4 for regulations on student leave.)

1.4.5 Part time StudyA number of graduate programs have been approved, by the relevantGraduate Program Committee, for part time study. These are listed below.

Archaeology (MA; PhD)Biological Sciences (MPM)Business Administration (Executive MBA)Communication (MA; PhD)Economics (MA; PhD)Education (MA; MSc; MEd)Engineering Science (MEng)English (MA; PhD)French (MA)Liberal Studies (MA)Mathematics and Statistics (MSc, PhD)Political Science (MA)Publishing (MPub)Resource and Environment Management (MRM)Latin American Studies (MA)Special Arrangements (MA; PhD)Women’s Studies (MA)

The list of approved programs is subject to change.

A student in a graduate program may enrol part time or in a Co-op semesterif all the following requirements are satisfied in that semester:

a) that program has been approved by Senate for part time study or Co-oprespectively, and

b) the student enrols in one course only or Co-op, andc) the student is not working on his or her thesis, project, or extended

essays, andd) the student will spend no more than 50% of his or her productive time on

his or her graduate studies.

The application to enrol part time or in a Co-op program must be approved

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by the student’s senior supervisor and the chair of the DepartmentalGraduate Program Committee.A part time enrollment is considered to be the equivalent of one half a fulltime equivalent (FTE) enrollment. The time limit for degree completion mayreflect part time status; (see 1.12.)

1.4.6 Co-operative EducationCo-operative Education integrates work experience and graduate studies.The name reflects the co-operative relationship among the University,employer and student. Practical experience from work terms is related tothe student's major interests within the graduate program. A number ofgraduate programs have been approved, by the relevant Graduate ProgramCommittee, for Co-operative Education (co-op). These are listed below.• Chemistry (MSC)• Mathematics and Statistics (MSc)• Resource and Environmental Management (MRM)The list of approved programs is subject to change.The application to enroll in co-op is subject to the approval of the student'ssupervisory committee and the Graduate Program Committee. Eachdepartment has a specific course for the co-op work term or practicum.If the co-op work term is the only course in which the student is registeredand if the student is not working on his or her thesis, projects, etc., theregistration status could be ‘co-op’ or ‘full time,’ at the student's option.Otherwise, the student would be required to register full time. The co-opregistration fee is listed in the Graduate Fee Schedule and is counted asone half a fee unit toward the fee units required for the degree. If registeredco-op, the only other fees payable would be the student activity fee and, ifapplicable, the graduation fee.

1.5 Academic Standing1.5.1 Normal Grading SystemNormally, for grading at the graduate level in the University, the followinggrades are used.

A = 4.00 points C = 2.00 pointsA- = 3.67 points F = 0 pointsB+ = 3.33 pointsB = 3.00 pointsB- = 2.67 points

A student must maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.The CGPA is the cumulative average of the grade points earned in theSimon Fraser University graduate courses taken towards a Masters orDoctoral degree.When a student is working on a thesis, extended essay or project as part ofthe requirements for the degree, the notation of IP (in progress) shall beentered on the transcript. The IP notation is not a grade and is not used incalculating the student’s CGPA.In exceptional circumstances, the grade for a course may be deferred. Thisshall be entered as DE in the student’s record. If the grade is not receivedby the Assistant Director– Graduate Studies by the last day for submittinggrades in the next semester, the DE grade will automatically be convertedto an F. When the grade for a course is not deferred and no grade isreceived by the Assistant Director – Graduate Studies, the notation N will beplaced in the student’s record. For the purposes of calculating the CGPA, Ncounts for 0 points.

1.5.2 GN NotationThe notation GN (grade not reported) may be used if circumstances beyondthe control of the University make it impossible for grades to be assigned fora course. The notation has no numerical equivalent and does not affecteither the semester grade point average or cumulative grade point average.

1.5.3 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading (S/U)A department, recommending through the standard channels to Senate,with Senate approval, may require that a designated course be gradedsatisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) for all students in the course.An individual student may request to take a course on an S/U basis byapplying to the Supervisory Committee. If that Committee concurs, therequest will be submitted to the Graduate Program Committee for finalapproval. If the course is outside the student’s department, the approval ofthe other Graduate Program Committee concerned must also be obtained.Having registered in a course on any grading basis, a student may notchange to another grading basis for that course.None of the student’s minimum course work requirement under 1.7.2 maybe taken S/U. Neither an S nor a U will count in the CGPA, but the gradereceived shall be recorded on the transcript.

1.5.4 CGPA Required For Continuation and GraduationA graduate student is required to maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0. Failure todo so is evidence of unsatisfactory progress and the matter will beconsidered by the Graduate Program Committee as required under theProcedure for the Review of Unsatisfactory Progress in regulation 1.8.2.

Under no circumstances will a student, whose CGPA is below 3.0, beawarded a graduate degree.

1.5.5 Graduate Students Retaking a CourseA graduate student may retake a course under the following conditions.

a) when the same numbered course covers different material in differentsemesters (many special topics and directed readings courses are of thisnature).

b) when the student wishes to improve the grade earned in the coursepermission of the Graduate Program Committee is required.

Under a), both grades are recorded on the student’s transcript, and thegrade and the semester hours credit for both iterations of the course areused for the calculation of the CGPA and towards the semester hoursrequired for the degree. Under b), both grades are recorded on thestudent’s transcript with the notation that the course was retaken to improvethe grade. However, only the better grade is used in calculating the CGPAand the semester hours credit for the course are used only once towardsthe requirements for the degree.

A student must indicate at the time of registration under which of the twoconditions the course is being retaken. The correctness of this indicationmust be certified by the Chair of the Graduate Program Committee.

1.6 Supervision1.6.1 GeneralWhen a graduate student has been admitted, the Graduate ProgramCommittee will exercise general supervision and counselling for the studentthrough the Chair of the Graduate Program Committee or a faculty memberdesignated by the Chair, until a Senior Supervisor has been appointed.

1.6.2 Supervision of a Qualifying StudentA qualifying student comes under the general supervision of the GraduateProgram Committee, exercised through the Chair of that Committee or afaculty member designated by the Chair.

1.6.3 Senior SupervisorIn consultation with the student, the Graduate Program Committee willappoint a Senior Supervisor as soon as possible after admission to thegraduate program. Normally, this appointment shall be made no later thanthe beginning of the third semester of full time equivalent enrolment afterthe student’s admission, although in certain circumstances, and with thepermission of the Dean of Graduate Studies, the appointment can be madelater. The Senior Supervisor is the person principally responsible forsupervising the student throughout the degree program. A SeniorSupervisor must hold the rank of Assistant Professor or above.

A Senior Supervisor who is planning to be off campus for any length of timeshall arrange for proper supervision of the student during this absence. TheGraduate Program Committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies shall beinformed in writing of the arrangement.

1.6.4 Supervisory CommitteeIn degree programs in which there is a requirement for a thesis, a project orextended essays, a Supervisory Committee, constituted as describedbelow, must be established. For students in other programs, the SeniorSupervisor alone may comprise the Supervisory Committee.

In consultation with the student, the Senior Supervisor shall recommend thecomposition of the Supervisory Committee. The committee consists of theSenior Supervisor and, in most cases, at least one other faculty member.For degrees designated by Senate as professional degrees, the othermember(s) of the committee may be other suitably qualified person(s). Thisrecommendation shall be made during the same semester in which theSenior Supervisor is appointed. The composition of the SupervisoryCommittee, for which the Senior Supervisor is Chair, shall be approved bythe Graduate Program Committee and sent to the Dean of GraduateStudies for final approval. It shall be sent to the Faculty Graduate StudiesCommittee for information.

The Supervisory Committee is responsible for helping the student develop aprogram of study leading to a degree and reporting on the progress of thestudent’s work. The Committee shall be available for consultation.


1.6.5 Change in the Supervisory CommitteeContinuity of supervision is important in all graduate work. As aconsequence, a change in Supervisory Committee, especially a change inSenior Supervisor, may be made only on the basis of strong reasons.

A request for a change in the Supervisory Committee may come from thestudent, any member of the Supervisory Committee or any member of theGraduate Program Committee. It shall be sent to the Graduate ProgramCommittee accompanied by the reasons, in writing, for the proposedchange. If the Graduate Program Committee concurs in the request, it shallbe sent to the Dean of Graduate Studies for final approval.

1.6.6 Human Subjects Ethics ReviewAll research involving human subjects must be directed for review andapproval, to the University Ethics Review Committee. Copies of the policy(R20.01), procedures and forms for this review may be obtained from thedepartment or the Dean of Graduate Studies.

1.7 Residence and Course RequirementsMasters Students1.7.1 Residence Requirement for the Masters DegreeThe aim of the residence requirement is that the student spend a period oftime in contact with faculty members and with other students. To this end,the student shall be registered in a Masters program at the University for aminimum of three full time equivalent semesters. Semesters of part timeregistration will be counted as one half of a full time semester; on leavesemesters will not count toward this minimum. No part of the minimum maybe waived for work performed before admission to the University as aMasters students.

1.7.2 Course Requirements for the Masters DegreeMasters candidates must complete the University minimum requirement of30 semester hours work in one of the following ways.

a) successfully complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduatecourse work and submit an original thesis

b) successfully complete a minimum of 20 semester hours of graduatecourse work and submit at least two extended essays, or a project

c) successfully complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduatecourse work and pass a final examination

Depending on the requirements of the program, all three alternatives maynot be available. A Graduate Program Committee may require work inaddition to the minimum requirements, either on an individual basis or, withSenate ratification for all students in its program.

The following constraints apply to the minimum course work requirement.

One-half of the minimum course work of the departmental degreerequirements must be taken at this University.

On the recommendation of the Graduate Program Committee and approvalof the Senate Graduate Studies Committee, up to one half of thedepartmental minimum may be transfer credit from another institution.

None of the University minimum may be taken on an S/U basis.

None of the University minimum may be courses taken in order to qualify foradmission.

None of the University minimum may be undergraduate courses.

A graduate student may apply to take one or more courses at anotheruniversity for credit towards a degree at Simon Fraser University. Suchapplications shall be made at least one month before the course/coursesstart and shall be approved by the student’s Supervisory Committee andGraduate Program Committee and be sent to the Senate Graduate StudiesCommittee for final approval. No more than one half of the minimum coursework requirement for the Masters degree may be taken at anotheruniversity. While taking a course/courses at another university under theseprovisions, the student shall maintain normal registration at this University,not registration on leave.

Doctoral Students1.7.3 Residence Requirement for the Doctoral DegreeThe aim of the residence requirement is that the student spend a period oftime in contact with faculty members and other students. To this end, thestudent shall be registered in a Doctoral program at the University for aminimum period as follows.a) Doctoral students entering the program with a Masters degree shall be in

residence for five full time equivalent semesters.b) Doctoral students entering the program with a Bachelors degree shall be

in residence for eight full time equivalent semesters.c) Students who have transferred to the Doctoral program from the Masters

degree program at Simon Fraser University without completing theMasters degree, shall be in residence for a total of eight full timeequivalent semesters, at least five of which must be in a Doctoralprogram.

Semesters of part time registration will be counted as one half of a full timesemester; on leave semesters will not count toward this minimum. No partof the minimum may be waived for work performed before admission to theUniversity as a Masters of Doctoral student.

1.7.4 Course Requirements for the Doctoral DegreeThere are no University course requirements for the Doctoral degree.However, a student’s Supervisory Committee, Graduate ProgramCommittee or the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee, may require astudent to take specified courses or semester hours as part of the degreeprogram.

1.7.5 Doctoral ThesisAll Doctoral programs require a Doctoral thesis based on substantialoriginal research.

1.8 Progress, Withdrawal and LeaveMasters and Doctoral Students1.8.1 Progress EvaluationAt least once each year, the Supervisory Committee will report on thestudent’s progress. This report will be sent, in writing, to the GraduateProgram Committee with a copy to the student. The evaluation of studentsin coursework for a Masters degrees will rely on their maintenance of aCGPA of 3.0 as required by graduate regulation 1.5; in such cases noseparate evaluation is required.

1.8.2 Procedure for Review of Unsatisfactory ProgressIf a student’s progress appears to be unsatisfactory, the SupervisoryCommittee or the Chair of the Graduate Program Committee shall make awritten report to the Graduate Program Committee. That Committee shallconsider whether or not the student’s progress has been satisfactory.Should the student’s progress be found to be unsatisfactory, theCommittee, on consultation with the Supervisory Committee, if one hasbeen appointed, may:

a) require the student to withdraw, orb) inform the student of the unsatisfactory progress and require the student

to improve in specific ways in a specific amount of time.The student concerned has the right to appear before the GraduateProgram Committee when the case is considered, and may submit anymaterials relevant to the case. A student who is required to withdraw shallbe informed, in writing, with copies to the Dean of Graduate Studies and theAssistant Director – Graduate Studies. If required to improve within aspecific amount of time, the student shall be informed, in writing, as to whatprecisely is required, with copies to the Dean of Graduate Studies and theAssistant Director – Graduate Studies.

Any decision of the Graduate Program Committee under the provisions ofthis section may be appealed to the Senate Graduate Studies Committeethrough the Dean of Graduate Studies. The student has the right to appearbefore the Senate Graduate Studies Committee when the case is heard.The decision of that Committee shall be final.

1.8.3 Withdrawal from Courses and from the UniversityPermission of the Senior Supervisor and the Chair of the Graduate ProgramCommittee is required to withdraw from a course. If the Senior Supervisor isnot yet appointed, permission of the Chair of the Graduate ProgramCommittee is required. If such permission is granted, a student maywithdraw from a course without academic penalty up to the end of the ninthweek of classes in any semester.

Under extenuating circumstances, a student may withdraw from a coursewithout academic penalty during the tenth to the twelfth week of classes.Such circumstances must be beyond the control of the student (e.g.,medical or financial crisis); under such circumstances, therefore, 898(Masters thesis research), 899 (PhD research) or a similar course may beadded, as appropriate. The permission of the Senior Supervisor and theChair of the Graduate Program Committee is required.

A student may withdraw from the University at any time by notifying theChair of his Graduate Program Committee and the Assistant Director –Graduate Studies.

A student who has withdrawn from the University and who wishes to re-enter shall apply for permission under the same conditions as any otherapplicant.

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1.8.4 Application to go on LeaveOne constituent of graduate work is that a considerable length of time isdevoted to concentrated work in one particular area of research. It istherefore desirable that a graduate degree involve several consecutivesemesters of uninterrupted research. However, a student may apply to goon leave under the following circumstances.

a) when a situation arises which makes it necessary or desirable to interruptthe work, and

b) when no substantial use will be made of University facilities.Permission to register on leave must be approved by the student’sSupervisory Committee and the Graduate Program Committee. Students onleave are required to register during the normal registration period for eachsemester by indicating on leave status on their current registration form. Astudent who does not register is considered to have withdrawn from theUniversity.

1.9 Preparation for Examinations

Masters Students1.9.1 Examining Committee for a Masters Degree

CandidateEach candidate for a Masters degree shall be examined on the thesis,extended essays or project. Each Examining Committee shall have thefollowing minimum composition.a) the Chair of the student’s Graduate Program Committee, or his/her

designate, who shall be a non-voting Chair of the Examining Committee.If the Chair of the Graduate Program Committee is also on the student’sSupervisory Committee, he/she shall designate a member of faculty atthis University, who is not a member of the student’s SupervisoryCommittee, as Chair.

b) all members of the student’s Supervisory Committee.c) a member of faculty at the university, or a person otherwise suitably

qualified, who is not a member of the student's Supervisory Committee.For those students seeking a degree under Special Arrangements, thisperson shall be from outside the University.

1.9.2 Preparation for Examination of Masters ThesisPreparation for the examination of a Masters thesis shall not take place untilthe thesis is substantially complete and in the format laid down in appendixA of the General Regulations — Graduate Studies.

At least six weeks before the proposed date for the thesis examination, thecandidate’s Supervisory Committee shall make a recommendationconcerning the date of the thesis examination and the composition of theExamining Committee in conformity with 1.9.1. This recommendation, whichshall include the thesis title and an abstract, shall be sent to the GraduateProgram Committee for final approval and to the Assistant Director,Graduate Studies in the Office of the Registrar for entry into the University'srecords. The Examining Committee composition shall reach the AssistantDirector, Graduate Studies at least one month before the examination date.At this time, the Chair of the Graduate Program Committee will notify theUniversity Community of the intended time and place of the examination.

Unbound copies of the completed thesis shall be given to the Chair of theExamining Committee for distribution to that Committee, and one copy shallbe made generally available for inspection by interested members of facultyand students. The completed thesis shall be distributed no later than twoweeks before the examination date.

At least ten days before the examination, the Chair of the GraduateProgram Committee shall notify the candidate, the Examining Committee,the Dean or Deans of Faculty concerned, and the Assistant Director,Graduate Studies of the date, place and time of the thesis examination; thisdate shall not be earlier than the originally proposed date. If the date orplace has been changes, the Chair of the Graduate Program Committee willnotify the University community.

The examination of the thesis shall take place under the regulations forThesis Examination given in 1.10.1.

Doctoral Students1.9.3 Examining Committee for Doctoral ThesisEach candidate for a Doctoral degree shall be examined on the thesis.Each Examining Committee shall have the following minimum composition:

a) the Chair of the Graduate Program Committee, or designate, who shallbe a non-voting Chair of the Examining Committee. If the Chair of theGraduate Program Committee is also on the student’s SupervisoryCommittee, he shall designate a member of faculty at the University, whois not a member of the student’s Supervisory Committee, as Chair.

b) all members of the student’s Supervisory Committee

c) a member of faculty at the University or a person otherwise suitablyqualified, who is not a member of the student’s Supervisory Committee

d) an External Examiner who shall be specifically qualified in the field of thethesis and not be a member of faculty at the University

1.9.4 Preparation for Examination of Doctoral ThesisPreparation for the examination of a Doctoral thesis shall not take placeuntil the thesis is substantially complete and in the format laid down inappendix A of the General Regulations — Graduate Studies.At least eight weeks before the proposed date for the thesis examinationthe candidate’s Supervisory Committee shall make a recommendationconcerning the composition of the Examining Committee (in conformity with1.9.3) and the date of the thesis examination. This recommendation, whichshall also include the thesis title, an abstract of the thesis, and a shortbiography of the proposed External Examiner, shall be sent to the GraduateProgram Committee, then to the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies forconsideration by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee. Therecommendation must reach the Dean of Graduate Studies Office at leastsix weeks before the examination date. After the recommendation isapproved, the Dean of Graduate Studies shall formally invite the ExternalExaminer and provide information on the examination date and procedures.Unbound copies of the completed thesis shall be given to the Chair of theExamining Committee for distribution to that Committee. A copy of thethesis shall also be made generally available for inspection by interestedfaculty members and students. The completed thesis shall be thusdistributed no later than one month before the examination date and in nocase prior to the approval of the Examining Committee by the SenateGraduate Studies Committee. The Chair of the Examining Committee shallinform the Dean of Graduate Studies in writing when the thesis has beendistributed.

1.9.5 The Role of External ExaminerThe External Examiner shall be chosen as a distinguished scholar withparticular experience in the field of the thesis research. The Examiner shallbe free from potential conflict of interest which may arise, for example, fromresearch collaboration with the student or prospective employment of thestudent. Whether the External Examiner will participate in person or inabsentia, including the possibility of a conference telephone connection orsimilar means, will be determined by the Dean of Graduate Studies who willtake into account the departmental views.

The External Examiner shall be asked to report on the thesis to the Dean ofGraduate Studies before the examination. The report, which should indicatewhether the examiner believes the thesis is ready for defence, shall bedistributed before the examination to the members of the ExaminingCommittee. In cases when the examiner finds the thesis ready for defence,the report will be kept confidential until after the examination; in other cases,the report need not be kept confidential. Once the examination has takenplace, and if the thesis is passed, the External Examiner shall send a briefreport to the Senior Supervisor which indicates the general quality of thethesis. That report (which may be either a copy of the initial report to theDean of Graduate Studies or a report prepared after the thesis defense)shall accompany the recommendation for award of the degree.

In the event of examination in absentia, the report of the External Examinershould be quite extensive and give a specific recommendation as towhether or not the thesis ought to pass, fail, or be subject to revision asunder 1.10.2. This report shall be copied to all members of the ExaminingCommittee before the examination. Specific questions raised by theExternal Examiner in that report shall be directed to the candidate duringthe examination.

1.9.6 Notification of Doctoral Thesis ExaminationAt least ten days before the proposed examination, the Chair of theGraduate Program Committee will notify the candidate, the ExaminingCommittee, the Dean or Deans of faculty concerned and the Dean ofGraduate Studies of the date, place and time of the thesis examination; thisdate shall not be earlier than the originally proposed date. The Dean ofGraduate Studies will notify the University community.

1.10 ExaminationsMasters and Doctoral Students1.10.1 Thesis ExaminationThe candidate shall give an oral account of the research on which the thesisis based and defend the thesis itself. The candidate must be prepared toanswer questions on the field of the research and related fields.Thesis examinations are open to the University community. Copies of thethesis abstract shall be made available to all those attending theexamination. The Chair of the Examining Committee shall allow proper


opportunity for questions on the thesis to come from persons who are notmembers of the Examining Committee but are attending the examination.The Dean of Graduate Studies or designate shall have the right to attend allphases of the examination.

1.10.2 Classification of the ThesisThere are four possible outcomes of the thesis defence.

1) The thesis may be passed as submitted.2) The thesis may be passed on the condition that minor revisions be

completed to the satisfaction of the Senior Supervisor.3) The Examining Committee may defer making judgement if it judges that

the thesis could pass after additional work by the candidate. A thesisupon which judgement is deferred shall come forward for re-examinationwithin a period specified by the Examining Committee. The ExaminingCommittee may require formal re-examination under section 1.10.1 ormay reach its decision by examination of the revised thesis. TheExamining Committee may not defer judgement a second time.

4) The thesis may be failed. In this case, the candidate is required towithdraw from the University.

The decision of the Examining Committee is by simple majority vote exceptthat, in the cases of PhD candidates or candidates enrolled under SpecialArrangements, the Committee may not pass a thesis or defer its judgementon a thesis without the concurrence of the External Examiner. A decision topass the thesis or to defer making judgement may not be reached on a tievote of the Examining Committee. If at first a majority vote to pass thethesis cannot be reached, and subsequently, if a majority vote to deferjudgement cannot be reached, the thesis will be failed.

1.10.3 Recommendation for the Award of the DegreeWhen a student has successfully defended the thesis and made any minorrevisions required, the Supervisory Committee shall recommend award ofdegree. This recommendation goes for approval respectively to theGraduate Program Committee, the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee,the Senate Graduate Studies Committee and Senate, which has the finalauthority to award the degree.The title of the thesis, extended essays, professional paper and projects willbe recorded on the student’s transcript.

1.10.4 Submission of the Thesis to the LibraryIf the Examining Committee has required minor revisions to a thesis, thesewill be completed as soon as possible after the examination and checked bythe Senior Supervisor. Two unbound copies of the final draft of thecompleted thesis shall be sent to the Library together with a memorandumfrom the Senior Supervisor certifying that all required revisions have beenmade. These two copies will be bound, catalogued and retained by theLibrary, one for the General Collection and one for the University Archives.Graduate Program Committees may also require not more than two boundcopies for departmental files and these should be submitted for binding atthe same time.When the Library representative of the Dean of Graduate Studies haschecked the thesis and accepted the format, the representative will notifythe Registrar. No degree will be approved by Senate until the Registrar hasbeen so notified.

Masters Students1.10.5 Examination of Extended Essays submitted in Partial

Fulfillment of Degree RequirementsExamination for an extended essay shall be as for the examination of aMasters thesis. The extended essay of a successful candidate shall bedeposited in the Library in the same format as for a thesis.

1.10.6 Examination of Projects Submitted in PartialFulfillment of Degree Requirements

For degrees designated 'professional degrees' by Senate (presently MBA,MEd, MPM, MRM, MEng, MPub) the project will be examined in waysdesignated by the appropriate Faculty Graduate Studies Committee and theDean of Graduate Studies.Examination of projects for all other graduate programs shall be as for theexamination of theses with the following exceptions: when the project iseither live, taped or filmed, only one presentation is required forexamination, and only one recording is required for deposition in theLibrary. The one copy deposited in the Library shall be the property of theUniversity. The student shall have the right to copy the original, and theright to borrow it for external showing at the discretion of the Librarian.

1.11 Publication of ThesisWhen the thesis is submitted to the Library, the student shall authorize thecopying and publication of the thesis as follows.

1.11.1 Partial Copyright LicenseExcept as noted in 1.11.3, the student shall sign a partial copyright licensewhich grants to the University the right to lend the thesis to users of theLibrary, and to make partial or single copies for such users. Multiple copyingis not permitted without written permission from the author except that, if theauthor is unobtainable, the Dean of Graduate Studies may give thispermission.

1.11.2 MicrofilmingExcept as noted in 1.11.3, the student shall sign an agreement formauthorizing the National Library to microfilm the thesis and to sell microfilmcopies on request.

1.11.3 Postponement of PublicationThe thesis may be withheld from circulation and from copying for a period ofsix months from the date of defence of the thesis, in order to protectpatentable material, pending application, or where immediate commercialpublication is in view. In unusual cases this period might be extended for afurther six months. At the time of the thesis defence, a Thesis WithholdingDocument requesting and authorizing such delay shall be signed by thestudent, the Senior Supervisor, and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Theofficial copies of the thesis and all pertinent forms shall be deposited in theLibrary along with the Withholding Document. A copy of the thesis shall notbe sent to the National Library during the restricted period but the abstractof the doctoral thesis shall be sent to Dissertation Abstracts Internationalwith the period of restriction duly noted.

1.11.4 Publication of the Thesis by the StudentNone of the clauses above preclude the student from publishing the thesisin any form at any time.

1.12 Maximum Time for Completion of theRequirements for the Degree

1.12.1 Masters DegreeA student shall complete all of the requirements for a Masters degree withintwelve semesters of full time equivalent (FTE) enrolment. In addition, allrequirements of the Masters degree must be completed within six calendaryears of initial enrolment as a Masters student.

1.12.2 Doctoral DegreeA student shall complete all the requirements for a Doctoral degree withineight calendar years of initial enrolment as a Doctoral student or, in thecase of a student who has transferred from a Masters program into theDoctoral program without completing the Masters degree, within eightcalendar years of initial enrolment as a Masters student.

1.12.3 ReadmissionUnder exceptional circumstances and with the recommendation of theDepartmental Graduate Program Committee concerned, a student who didnot complete the degree requirements within the maximum time, and whowas thus required to withdraw, may be readmitted for one semester only tocomplete those requirements. Final approval for readmission is by the Deanof Graduate Studies.

1.13 Award of the Degree

1.13.1 Application for GraduationEvery candidate for a graduate degree is responsible for applying forgraduation on forms available from the Office of the Registrar.

1.13.2 Award of the DegreeAward of the degree is by resolution of Senate.

1.13.3 TranscriptsCertified official transcripts of the student’s graduate academic record maybe obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Only individually signed copieswith the University seal are valid. For further information on cost refer tofees section.

1.14 Convocation CeremonyConvocation is held twice annually. Graduates from the previous Fall andSpring semesters convocate in early June, while graduates from theSummer semester convocate in October.

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1.15 Class InterruptionSimon Fraser University makes reasonable efforts to ensure that its classesand courses of instruction proceed on a regular basis and withoutinterruption. Faculty have certain discretion to cancel or change thetimetable for their classes; they will endeavor to give reasonable notice ofany cancellation or change. Simon Fraser University will not be responsiblefor cancellation or change of any class. Neither will Simon Fraser Universitybe responsible for the interruption or termination of any class or course ofinstruction which results from fire, riot, labor disruption or any other eventwhich occurs despite the University’s efforts, or for failure to give notice ofthe interruption or termination.

1.16 Graduate Student AppealsGradesMay be appealed to the instructor, Department Chair and, in some cases,Faculty Dean in accordance with Academic Policy T 20.01.

Progress EvaluationsMay be appealed to the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (see 1.8.2.)

AppealsMay be initiated at the original level and, if not resolved, the appeal mayproceed to other appropriate higher levels up to and including the SenateGraduate Studies Committee.


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Graduate FeesGraduate Fees

The Board of Governors reserves the right to change theschedule of fees and refunds without notice.

Fees for Masters and PhD Students• Full time fee unit $ 768

Exception: off campus MEd program $ 1750Executive MBA program (weeknight program) $ 3,500Executive MBA program (weekend program) $ 4,430MBA program (day program) $ 800Joint MBA/MRM program $ 784Master of Publishing program $ 1200

• Part time fee is equal to one half of the full time fee unit (see GraduateGeneral Regulations 1.4.5.).

• Co-op fee is equal to one half of the full time fee unit (see GraduateGeneral Regulations 1.4.6).

• The minimum fee for a masters degree is set at six full time fee units,unless the degree is completed in no more than 24 consecutive months offull time enrolment, in which case the student is liable only for the fee unitspayable until the date of completion of all degree requirements.

• The minimum fee for the joint MRM/MBA degree is set at 12 full time feeunits, unless the degree is completed in no more than 44 consecutivemonths of full time enrolment, in which case the student is liable only forthe fee units payable until the date of completion of all degreerequirements.

• The minimum fee for a doctoral degree is set at eight full time fee units,unless the degree is completed in no more than 32 consecutive months offull time enrolment, in which case the student is liable only for the fee unitspayable until the date of completion of all degree requirements.

• For students registered in the EMBA program, a continuing fee equal toone half of the regular full time fee unit will be payable in the second andsubsequent semesters of continuing registration.

• The continuing fee, equal to one half of the full time fee unit, is payable bystudents who have met the minimum fee requirement stated above.

• Students who transfer to another degree program, without completing thefirst, retain credit for fee units already paid.

• Registration in specific semesters in programs designated asdiscontinuous does not require payment of a fee. Those programsdesignated as discontinuous and affected semesters are:

Program SemestersMALS First and second SummersMEng Every SummerMRM First and second Summers, only for students

who have registered part-time exclusively.• Students registered on a time extension beyond the maximum given in

Graduate General Regulation 1.12 are required to pay a registration feeequal to one full time fee unit for each such registration.

• Students registered for one semester to complete degree requirements asdescribed in Graduate General Regulation 1.12.3 are required to pay aregistration fee equal to one and a half full time fee units.

Fees for Special, Exchange, and Qualifying StudentsTuition fee per credit hour $ 77

Note: No tuition fees will be charged an exchange student who is a bonafide graduate student paying regular fees at another Western Canadianuniversity which extends a like privilege to graduate students registered atSimon Fraser University.

Other FeesAthletic-Recreation Fee

Per semester $ 30.00Except for:

Students registered part-time $ 15.00Students registered co-op or on leave no fee

Student Activity Fee Full Time Part TimeTotal fee payable per semester $ 55.35 $ 27.68Except for:Students taking courses for credit at designated off campus locationsOff campus locations $ 27.68

Students registered part time $ 27.68Students registered on leave no fee

The break down of the Student Activity Fee is as follows.Full Time Part Time

Simon Fraser Student Society $24.35 $12.18Building Fund $15.00 $ 7.50CJSF radio station $ 3.00 $ 1.50SF Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) $ 3.00 $ 1.50Peak newspaper $ 3.90 $ 1.95Canadian Federation of Students $ 6.10 $ 3.05

Student Services FeePer semester $ 18Except for:students registered co-op or on leave no feestudents registered in the off campus MEd program no fee

Special FeesApplication fee $ 55On leave fee (see Graduate General Regulations 1.8.4) $ 154Late registration fee $ 50Reinstatement fee $ 100Official transcript of academic record $ 3Late submission fee (see Refunds below)

Normally, students are required to submit the transcript fee before thetranscript will be released. Only at the discretion of the Registrar will thestudent be billed for a transcript after its release.

Replacement library card fee $ 5Graduation fee $ 36

The non-refundable graduation fee is payable in six instalments of $6.00 ineach of the student’s first six semesters of registration in the graduateprogram.

Mandatory Supplementary Course FeesIn addition to credit course fees, mandatory supplementary course fees maybe assessed for individual courses in addition to basic tuition. Mandatorysupplementary course fees cover additional costs associated withphotocopied materials, prepared computer disks and/or audio visual tapesthat may replace or enhance the use of a required text as a means ofinstruction. This material may be distributed by the Bookstore or individualdepartments.

A schedule of these fees appears below, and is also published in theGraduate Course Timetable. The fees are approved by the Vice PresidentFinance and Administration, following the recommendation of the AdvisoryCommittee on Mandatory Supplementary Course Fees. Questionsregarding these fees may be directed to the department initiating the fee,the Office of the Registrar, or the Vice President Finance andAdministration.

Mandatory supplementary course fees are not charged for regular creditinstruction services which may include

• evaluation of work or performance, such as marking of papers and exams• laboratory use, including materials and supplies that are consumed during

laboratory use. (Departments may charge a refundable deposit formaterials that are used by the student and returned to the University inreasonable condition at the end of the course.)

• basic library facilities including one library card and access to collections• basic microcomputer laboratory use• materials or services required as a result of the method of instruction such

as audio visual equipment, course outlines, study rooms and films andvideo tapes that are integral to the instruction and do not become propertyof the student.

Marine ScienceAll MASC courses offered at the Western Canadian Universities MarineBiological Station (Bamfield) carry a supplementary course fee of $137 percredit hour.

Resource and Environmental ManagementREM 698 – $100 per semester

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Form of PaymentUnless otherwise authorized, fees must be paid in full each semester at thetime of registration. Credits for scholarships or bursaries will be given onlyon the authority of the Dean of Graduate Studies. A student applying forCanada Student Loans should try to make arrangements to pay fees fromother sources, as loans cannot be authorized until the student is officiallyregistered.

With regard to the British Columbia Student Assistance Program, studentsare reminded to register as full time students in order to qualify to receivefunds in a given semester, to retain funds received in a given semester, andto be granted interest free status for a given semester.

Refunds

Withdrawal from ProgramIf a student withdraws from the graduate program without completing thedegree before the end of the semester, refunds will be calculated from thedate the student officially notifies the Registrar in writing of his/herwithdrawal from the University. Withdrawal in the first month of thesemester will result in a refund of 50% of the tuition fees payable.No otherrefund will be made.

Change of Fee StatusStudents whose registration status changes during a semester and withinthe first four weeks of classes, may be eligible for partial refund of theapplicable fees and should consult the Office of the Registrar for furtherinformation. No other refund will be made.

Qualifying and Special StudentsFees and fee refunds for Qualifying and Special Students are in accordancewith the Undergraduate Fee Schedule.

Completion of ProgramIf a student completes all requirements for the degree during the semester,the following refund schedule for total tuition fees payable will apply:

Completion in the first month of the semesterrefund of 75% of fees payable for the semester

Completion in the second month of the semesterrefund of 50% of fees payable for the semester

Completion in the third month of the semesterrefund of 25% of fees payable for the semester

Refunds are applicable to the time extension surcharge, but not to thereadmission, reinstatement or late registration fees. Refunds will be madeonly if the required minimum fee has been paid.

Fee WaiverThe on-leave fee may be waived in exceptional circumstances, for example,from accident, illness or parenting, on the basis of medical documentation.

Late Submission FeeThe fee for submission to the library of thesis, project or extended essaysafter the deadline for submission, but prior to the first day of classes of thenext semester, shall be one eighth of a full time fee unit.

Fees for Courses at Another InstitutionA student registered at Simon Fraser University who takes a course atanother institution of higher learning and has had this course approved inadvance for credit towards the graduate program (see General Regulations)is responsible for enrolling at the other institution and paying fees assessedby that institution. When the student produces satisfactory evidence oftuition fee payment at the other institution, the Simon Fraser University feesfor that semester will be decreased by this amount.The student must maintain full time registration at Simon Fraser University.The SFU fee paid for that semester will be refunded to an amount not toexceed the lesser of the two amounts.The ‘minimum fee for the degree’ is at least six fee units for a mastersdegree and at least eight fee units for a doctoral degree.

Tuition Fee Certificates (T2202A)The official tuition fee certificates will be produced by the Cashiers’ Office inJanuary of the following year. They will be available for personal pick up atthe Cashiers’ Office during the month of February in the following year.

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Financial AidFinancial Aid For Graduate Students

contribution to society through achievement in her chosen field. One awardvalued at $15,000 per annum is made each year. Tenure is one year andmay commence in any semester. Application deadline: March 15.

C.D. Nelson Memorial Graduate ScholarshipsRecipients are outstanding scholars entering any Simon Fraser Universitygraduate program. Twelve or more awards valued at $17,000 per annumare made each year. Tenure is one year and may commence in anysemester. The recipient must normally be registered full time throughout theperiod of the award. Application deadline is March 15.

Scott Paper Limited Bicultural Graduate Entrance FellowshipThe recipient is an outstanding student who has received a previous degreeat a University in the province of Quebec and is entering any Simon FraserUniversity graduate program. One award valued at $15,000 per annum ismade each year. Tenure is one year and may commence in any semester.Application deadline: March 15.

Awards for New or Continuing StudentsGraduate FellowshipsRecipients are full time students in any Simon Fraser University graduateprogram. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit; the normalminimum criterion for eligibility is a CGPA of 3.5. These are one semesterawards valued at $4,250 (masters) or $4,850 (PhD). Students may apply inan annual competition for Graduate Fellowships tenable in one, two or threesemesters. Application deadline is April 15.

Awards for Continuing StudentsWilliam and Ada Isabelle Steel Memorial Graduate ScholarshipThe recipient is an outstanding full time student in any Simon FraserUniversity graduate program whose research takes place outside the LowerMainland of BC. One award valued at $17,000 per annum (of which $2,000is for travel, accommodation and related research expenses) is made eachyear. Tenure is one year and may commence in any semester. Duringtenure of the award, the recipient may hold the equivalent of a 5 base-unitteaching assistantship or a research assistantship in one semester.Application deadline is March 15.

President’s PhD Research StipendsThese are one semester awards available to all full time PhD students whohave completed all degree requirements with the exception of the thesis.Students may receive the stipend only once during their doctoral program.The value is $4,850. Application deadlines are the end of the second monthof the semester preceding the semester of tenure.

Scholarships and AwardsAdministered by the University

Special AwardsGovernor-General’s Gold MedalA Gold Medal, presented by His Excellency, the Governor-General ofCanada, will be awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highestacademic standing in his/her masters or doctoral degree program.

Deans’ Convocation MedalsA silver medal has been established for a graduating graduate student fromeach Faculty. The Dean of the respective Faculty will recommend a studentwho has achieved the highest level of academic excellence in his/hergraduate program.

The criteria for selection of special awards are quality of work, cumulativeGPA, and timeliness of completion of the degree. All recommendations areto be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies by April 30.

Academic and Service AwardsGraduate students are eligible for many of the University Service Awardslisted in the undergraduate Financial Assistance and Awards section of theCalendar. Please refer to this section for detailed information.

Dean of Graduate Studies Office, 6046 Academic Quadrangle,(604) 291-5411 Tel, (604) 291-3080 Fax,http://fas.sfu.ca/projects/gradawards

Financial aid is available from government and other granting bodies andfrom awards within the University which are administered by the Office ofthe Dean of Graduate Studies. Refer to the Graduate Awards database atthe above Internet address. Other sources of income are TeachingAssistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs) which areavailable in most departments. Applications should be directed to the Chairof the appropriate Graduate Program Committee.

The Financial Aid and Awards Office administers all student loanapplications and awards based on financial need. These include theCanada Student Loan Program, the Work-Study program and GraduateBursaries. For further information, contact the Financial Assistance andAwards Office, Student Academic Resources, Maggie Benston StudentServices Centre, (604) 291-3892.

Plan and apply well in advance as many scholarship deadlines occur up to12 months before the granting of the award. Application deadlines are listedfor some of the following awards. Please note that these are approximatedates only, and are subject to change by the awarding agency.

International Students — students who are not Canadian citizens and whowould require financial assistance to attend Simon Fraser University mustseek such assistance in their country of origin before arrival in Canada.Many of the outside awards are restricted to Canadian citizens orpermanent residents. However, foreign students are eligible for mostawards granted by the University.

Categories of Graduate Awards, Bursaries andStipendsScholarships and Fellowships Awarded by the University ....................... 284Scholarships and Awards Administered by the University ....................... 284Scholarships and Fellowships Administered by Federal .......................... 288

Government Agencies ........................................................................ 288Awards Administered by the International Council for

Canadian Studies ............................................................................... 288Scholarships and Fellowships Administered by Other

Institutions and Associations .............................................................. 288Bursaries and Loans ................................................................................ 289

The following information is intended as a guide only. Further informationmay be found in the Graduate Awards Guide which is available for loan inthe reserve section of the W.A.C. Bennett Library. Every attempt has beenmade to provide up-to-date information. However, it remains the prerogativeof the award-granting agencies to change deadline dates, discontinueawards, etc. without giving prior notice.

The electronic version of the Graduate Awards Guide on the World WideWeb is located at http://fas.sfu.ca/projects/gradawards.

Scholarships and FellowshipsAwarded by the UniversityDetailed information is available from the Dean of Graduate Studies Office,AQ 6046. Completed application forms should be submitted to theapplicant’s department of enrolment by the indicated deadlines.

Entrance ScholarshipsBert Henry Memorial Graduate ScholarshipThe recipient is an outstanding student who has obtained the mastersdegree and is entering any PhD program at Simon Fraser University. Therecipient must show high academic performance and potential for significantcontribution to the chosen field of study. One award valued at $18,000 perannum is made each year. Tenure is for one year and may commence inany semester. Application deadline: March 15.

Simons Foundation Doctoral Entrance Fellowship (for Women)The recipient is an outstanding woman scholar entering any PhD programat Simon Fraser University. The recipient must show potential for significant

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Athletic AwardsGraduate students who compete on a Simon Fraser University varsity teammay be eligible for Athletic Awards. Please refer to the undergraduateFinancial Assistance and Awards section of the Calendar for furtherinformation.

Private AwardsThe following awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.

J. Abbott/M. Fretwell Graduate Fellowship in Fisheries BiologyOne fellowship of $3,000 awarded annually to a graduate student showingacademic merit in Fisheries Biology. Preference will be given to anapplicant with a strong sports background. This fellowship was establishedin memory of Jeremy Abbott and Michael Fretwell after their death in atragic helicopter accident in September 1988. Application deadline:September 30.

Aphra Behn Graduate Scholarship in EnglishA two-semester award valued at approximately $8,000, for a mature(minimum age 30) female student pursuing a graduate degree program inEnglish conducting research, preferably in the pre-20th century period.Application deadline: May 30.

Alan Boag ScholarshipThis scholarship, valued at $2,000, is the gift of the trustees of a fundestablished by the late Alan Boag. It is available to students in BusinessAdministration, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology andAnthropology who have completed four semesters of full time study atSimon Fraser University.

Applicants must submit an essay on some aspect of socialism which showsoriginality in analysis and treatment of the area. Students are advised toconsult with faculty regarding the suitability of the proposed essay subject.No award will be made if, in the opinion of the referees, a suitably highstandard has not been reached.

Applicants should submit three copies of the essay to the department ofenrollment. The award will normally be made in the following Springsemester. Application deadline: September 30.

Archaeometry PrizeA prize valued at approximately $300 (depending on interest accrued) willbe awarded annually in the Spring semester. The prize will be available toeither an undergraduate or graduate student who has shown exceptionalscholarship and an interest in the application of Physical Science toArchaeology. Contact Financial Aid and Awards, Student AcademicResources, Maggie Benston Student Services Centre. Nomination deadline:January 30.

Arthur Anderson & Company Graduate Entrance ScholarshipOne scholarship valued at approximately $4,400 is awarded annually to astudent entering a graduate program in the field of accounting. Applicationdeadline: March 15.

M.D. Angus & Associates Graduate Fellowship in PsychologyOne award valued at approximately $200 to assist a graduate student inPsychology with the development of a publishable standardized test.Application deadline: September 30.

Wm. F. and Ruth Baldwin Graduate Scholarship in HistoryOne scholarship valued at approximately $4,000 is awarded preferentially toan incoming student pursuing a graduate degree in British history. Tenure isfor one semester and it may be held during any one of the three semesters.Application deadlines: March 15th.

Margaret Lowe Benston Memorial Graduate Bursary in Women’sStudiesOne or more bursaries valued at approximately $650 each for graduatestudents in Women’s Studies. Preference will be given to students workingin areas relating to women in science and technology. Application deadline:May 30.

Jewish Women International Graduate Award in GerontologyAn award of approximately $500 supports a mature female student enrolledin the masters Program in Gerontology or the Gerontology PostBaccalaureate Diploma in Gerontology. Application deadline: Sept.ember30.

Phillip Rutherford/HarperCollins Memorial Bookstore InternshipAn award of approximately $1,000 provides a bookstore internship for agraduate student in the masters of Publishing Program, normally in BC for3-4 weeks. Application deadline: September 30.

BCAA Environmental Studies in Transportation AwardOne award of approximately $1,100 to recognize outstanding academicperformance by a graduate student whose thesis research is related to thestudy of land-based transportation systems and their relationship to, andimprovement of, the environment. Application deadline: September 30.

BC Council of Garden ClubsA scholarship of $750 will be awarded annually to a student in the Master ofPest Management Program whose course of studies emphasizeshorticultural pest control. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen. A letterof recommendation should accompany the application. Applicationdeadline: September 30.

BC Packers Limited ScholarshipA scholarship valued at $500 will be awarded to a graduate student workingtowards the degree of Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophyspecialising in fish biology or aquatic ecology. The award will be made bythe Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee on therecommendation of the Department of Biological Sciences. Applicationdeadline: September 30.

Boag Foundation Graduate Scholarship in Women’s StudiesOne award of $2,000 for a graduate student in Women’s Studies.Application deadline: April 30. Submission of a superior report/essay on anytopic concerning feminist socialist issues is required. Special considerationgiven for originality in analysis and treatment of the area.

B.P. Beirne Prize in Pest ManagementAn annual prize, currently valued at $1,000 with accompanying certificatewill be awarded during May each year to the outstanding graduate from theMaster of Pest Management Program in the three semesters immediatelypreceding Convocation. The award is in honor of Dr. B. P. Beirne, founderof the Centre for Pest Management at Simon Fraser University. It will bemade by nomination by the Director of the Centre for Pest Management inconsultation, as necessary, with faculty. The candidate will be judgedequally on his or her scholastic record, professional paper and relevantprofessional attributes. Nomination deadline: April 30.

Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Business AdministrationAn award of approximately $700 for a student entering a graduate degreeprogram in Business Administration in the Faculty of BusinessAdministration. Application deadline: March 15.

Cable Television Pioneer Graduate ScholarshipOne scholarship of approximately $700 for a graduate student inCommunication specializing in communication policy. Application deadline:September 30.

CanCopy Graduate Award in Publishing StudiesAn award of approximately $900 is awarded to a graduate student in themasters of Publishing Program, demonstrating experience within theCanadian book publishing and/or periodical publishing and/or musicpublishing sector. Application deadline: May 30.

Canron Limited – Sidney Hogg Memorial Graduate ScholarshipCanron Limited has established a scholarship in memory of the late Mr...Sidney Hogg, a Convocation founder of SFU. This annual scholarship ofapproximately $630 will be awarded to a worthy and deserving student inpost-graduate studies in Physics. The spirit of this scholarship is to assist astudent who requires financial aid to continue studies and who, at the sametime, qualifies in terms of character and scholarship as determined by thePhysics Department and the Senate Graduate Awards AdjudicationCommittee. Application deadline: September 30.CanWest Graduate Scholarship in CommunicationOne or more scholarships of $4,000 awarded annually to graduate studentsin the Department of Communication with a particular interest in issuesrelated to broadcasting. Application deadline: September 30.COGECO Graduate Scholarship in CommunicationsOne two-semester award of approximately $11,000 for a graduate studentin Communication. Application deadline: September 30.Israel Chertkow Memorial Scholarship in GerontologyOne award of approximately $400 is awarded to the top graduating studentin the Gerontology Diploma Program. It is made by nomination by theDirector of the Gerontology Research Centre. Nomination deadline:September 30.Barry Clark Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Pre-Twentieth CenturyEnglish LiteratureOne award of approximately $650 for a graduate student in English,specializing in pre-twentieth century English literature. Application deadline:September 30.Samuel and Leatrice Cohen Prize in Environmental PhysiologyOne prize of approximately $900 to recognize the best student paperresulting from graduate research in the field of environmental physiology.Application deadline: September 30.The Graduate Prize in Computing ScienceOne prize of approximately $300 is awarded annually to the top graduatestudent in Computing Science from income earned from the Graduate Prizein Computing Science Endowment Fund. Nomination deadline: January 30.

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in any field of History. Tenure of this scholarship is for one semester and isheld during the summer semester. Recipients of this scholarship must beregistered during the tenure of the award. Recipients normally may not holda non-academic salaried position nor a graduate stipend during tenure ofthe scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate GraduateAwards Adjudication Committee on the basis of high academicperformance. Application deadline: January 30.

Graduate Student Prize in CriminologyTwo prizes awarded annually to the outstanding first year student in each ofthe School of Criminology’s MA and PhD graduate programs. Applicationdeadline: May 30.

Isabel Dawson Memorial Scholarship in GerontologyA scholarship of approximately $150 to provide financial recognition to anoutstanding student engaged in research or study in gerontology.Application deadline: September 30.Delcan Corporation Graduate BursaryTwo bursaries valued at approximately $1,000 each for graduate studentsin the Faculties of Science or Applied Science. Contact Financial Aid andAwards.

Gordon Diewert Graduate Scholarship in KinesiologyA scholarship valued at $1,000 will be awarded annually to a graduatestudent on the basis of high academic performance and study in the area ofmotor learning in Kinesiology. This fund has been established in honor ofDr. Gordon Diewert for his contribution to Kinesiology at Simon FraserUniversity. Awards will be made on the basis of a recommendation by theChair of Kinesiology to the Senate Graduate Awards AdjudicationCommittee. Application deadline: September 30.

Digman BursaryBursaries are available to graduate students in Physics. Students mustdemonstrate financial need and academic ability. Candidates are selectedby the Chair of the Physics Department. Contact Financial Aid and Awards.Application deadline: September 30.Distinctive Travel Service Inc. Graduate Scholarship in EducationOne or more awards valued at approximately $700 for a graduate student inthe Faculty of Education. When possible, the scholarship should be grantedto a graduate student with travel costs that are not funded from othersources involved in their research project. Application deadline: September30.Robert Hancock Dunham Memorial Scholarship in EnglishOne award of approximately $1,700 for a student entering a graduatedegree program in the Department of English. Application deadline: March15.DuPont Graduate Entrance Scholarship in ChemistryTwo annual scholarships valued at $1,500 each will be awarded to the toptwo entering graduate students in the Department of Chemistry. Candidateswill be judged on their scholastic and research achievements and potential.No application is necessary; scholarships will be awarded on therecommendation of the Chemistry Graduate Studies Committee.Recommendation deadline: March 15.

Ebco/Epic Graduate Scholarships in Expert SystemsSeveral scholarships valued between $700 and $1,000 each are availableto graduate students in the Centre for Systems Science. These are:

The Eppich Family Graduate ScholarshipThe Helmut Eppich Graduate ScholarshipThe Hugo Eppich Graduate ScholarshipThe Gordon, Monica, and Sonia Eppich Graduate ScholarshipThe Kaltenegger Family Graduate ScholarshipThe Ralph M. Howatt Family Graduate ScholarshipThe Century 21/Charlwood Family Graduate ScholarshipThe Frieder Karl Kempe Graduate ScholarshipThe Cy and Emerald Keyes Graduate ScholarshipThe Franklin D. and Helen K. Van Pykstra Graduate ScholarshipThe Bel Construction Ltd. Graduate ScholarshipThe BC Welding Supplies Ltd. Graduate ScholarshipThe Clark, Wilson Graduate ScholarshipThe Sulzer Bingham Pumps Graduate ScholarshipThe Canadian Liquid Air Ltd. Graduate ScholarshipThe Hanson Inc. Graduate ScholarshipThe Deskin Sales Graduate ScholarshipThe Jardine Rolfe Ltd. Graduate ScholarshipThe Nova-Tech Engineering Inc. Graduate ScholarshipThe Westak International Sales, Inc. Graduate ScholarshipThe Transco Tool and Equipment Ltd. Graduate ScholarshipThe ABC Recycling Ltd. Graduate ScholarshipThe Robar Industries Limited Graduate ScholarshipThe Opus Building Corporation Graduate ScholarshipThe Ladner Downs Graduate ScholarshipThe Pacific Metals/Leon Lotzkar Memorial Graduate Scholarship

The Backwater Industries/Jost Family Graduate ScholarshipThe Global (West) Wholesalers Ltd. Graduate ScholarshipThe Kreykenbohm Family Graduate ScholarshipThe Anna Kreykenbohm Graduate ScholarshipThe Wilhelm Kreykenbohm Graduate ScholarshipThe Michael and Grace Kreykenbohm Scholarship

Students are nominated for these awards by the Director of the Centre forSystems Science. Nomination deadline: September 30.

Emergency Preparedness Conference Scholarship in EmergencyCommunicationsAn annual award valued at approximately $2,000, to provide financialsupport for a graduate student in the School of Communication or otherappropriate area in the Emergency Communications field, pursuing anapplied research project in the area of emergency/disaster management.Application deadline: September 30.

Executive MBA Alumni ScholarshipOne or more scholarships valued at between $500 and $2,500 awarded tograduate students in the first, second, or third years of the Executive Masterof Busness Administration Program (EMBA). Application deadlines:September 30, January 30, May 30.

Dr. E. A. Fattah Graduate Scholarship in CriminologyAn annual scholarship awarded to a graduate student in Criminologypursuing graduate work in the area of victimology. Approximate value is$1,000. Student should show promise of outstanding achievement at thegraduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality andability in research. Application deadline: September 30.

Professor Thelma Finlayson FellowshipProfessor Thelma Finlayson has established a $4,000 fellowship to beoffered to graduate students enrolled in programs leading to the Master ofPest Management degree. Preference will be given to students working inthe field of entomology and applicants must be registered full time in theirstudies. Application deadline: September 30.

French Memorial Graduate ScholarshipOne award of approximately $1000 for a graduate student in French.Application deadline: May 30.

Arthur and Ancie Fouks Graduate Entrance Award in Public ServiceOne award valued at approximately $4,700 to recognize both outstandingacademic performance and a high level of public service by a studententering a graduate program at Simon Fraser University. Student must benominated by his/her intended department. Nomination deadline: March 15.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship in KinesiologyA scholarship valued at approximately $500 (derived from the interestaccrued by the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Endowment Fund) will beawarded annually to a Kinesiology graduate student whose researchinterests are in the areas of nutrition and/or aging. Preference may be givento students who are considered to be deserving and financially needy.Application deadline: January 30.

Glen Geen Graduate Scholarship in Marine BiologyOne award of approximately $490 for a graduate student in BiologicalSciences with a concentration on Marine Biology. Application deadline:September 30.

German Canadian Benevolent Society of British Columbia AulingerAward in GerontologyThe Aulinger Award in Gerontology of approximately $250 providesfinancial support for a graduate student pursuing a masters degree inGerontology. Emphasis is on high academic performance and a researchfocus on Aging and the Built Environment or on Health Promotion andAging. Application deadline: September 30.

Graduate Entrance Scholarship in GeographyOne award of approximately $600 for a student entering a graduateprogram in Geography. Application deadline: March 15.

Fung Chan Yee Shan Memorial Scholarship in GerontologyAn annual scholarship of approximately $1,000, normally tenable in thespring semester, for a student pursuing a Diploma in Gerontology.Application deadline: September 30.

Sidney Hogg Memorial Graduate ScholarshipMrs. Sidney Hogg has established a $10,000 endowment, the earnedincome therefrom to provide a perpetual scholarship of approximately $650annually. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduate student inScience who needs financial assistance in order to continue studies andwho is qualified in terms of character and scholarship. The award may beheld in conjunction with other awards. Application deadline: September 30.

Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire Seaman Morley ScottMemorial Graduate ScholarshipA graduate scholarship of approximately $300 in memory of Dr. SeamanMorley Scott will be awarded annually to a female graduate student who is


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a Canadian citizen who demonstrates high meritorious performance in heracademic program. The Dean of Graduate Studies will make arecommendation for the award to the Senate Graduate Awards AdjudicationCommittee. Application deadline: September 30.

International Reading Association ScholarshipOne scholarship of approximately $1,000 awarded annually to a full or parttime graduate student pursuing studies in literacy education. Scholarly meritand potential for future contributions are criteria. Application deadline:January 30.

Billy Jones Memorial Graduate ScholarshipThis award of approximately $2,000 was established in honor of the late Dr.B.L. Jones, a faculty member in the Physics Department from 1967 to 1981.It will be awarded annually to a graduate student in Physics. Thenomination for the award will be made by the Chairman of the PhysicsDepartment to the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.Nomination deadline: September 30.

Dr. Tai Whan Kim Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Languages andLinguisticsOne award of approximately $900 for a graduate student pursuing amasters or Ph.D. degree in Romance languages, Romance linguistics or arelated field. Application deadline: May 30.

Lang Wong Memorial Endowment Scholarship in EconomicsOne scholarship of approximately $1,000 awarded annually to a graduatestudent in Economics who has completed one semester of graduate workand is a citizen of an Asian developing country. Application deadline:January 30.

Lang Wong Memorial Endowment Scholarship in EngineeringOne scholarship of approximately $1,000 awarded annually to a graduatestudent in Engineering who has completed one semester of graduate workand is a citizen of an Asian developing country. Application deadline:January 30.

Leon J. Ladner Graduate Scholarship in HistoryAn annual scholarship of at least $250 will be awarded to a graduatestudent possessing high academic standing and a special aptitude forresearch and wishing to undertake post-graduate work in the field of BritishColumbia history at Simon Fraser University. Recipients will be expected toregister for a higher degree at Simon Fraser University. Applicationdeadline: January 30.

H.R. MacCarthy Graduate BursaryThe H.R. MacCarthy Bursary Endowment Fund provides one or morebursaries, totalling approximately $4,500, to graduate students in theDepartment of Biological Sciences. The award will be based on financialneed, good academic standing, and promise of service to mankind throughthe application of science. Application deadline: September 30.

Grace Woodsworth MacInnis Graduate AwardEstablished in honour of Grace Woodsworth MacInnis in recognition of heroutstanding contribution as a Canadian parliamentarian and a pioneerwoman in Canadian politics. The award, valued at approximately $180,supports a student entering the graduate program in Women’s Studies.Application deadline: March 15.

MacMillan Bloedel IMBB Graduate ScholarshipOne or more scholarships valued at approximately $4,000 for graduatestudents carrying out research in the Institute of Molecular Biology andBiochemistry. Application deadline: September 30.

Temple Maynard Memorial Graduate Bursary in EnglishOne bursary of approximately $2,000 for a graduate student in English.Application deadline: May 30.

National Council of Jewish Women (Vancouver Section) GraduateScholarship in Women’s StudiesOne scholarship of approximately $900 for a graduate student in the first,second or third semester of Women’s Studies. The scholarship will beawarded on the recommendation of the Chair of the Women’s StudiesGraduate Program. Application deadline: September 30.

Hemingway Nelson Architects Graduate ScholarshipOne award of approximately $1,400 for a graduate student carrying outresearch at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Applicationdeadline: September 30.

Marshall Noble Memorial Graduate Bursary in Chemical EcologyOne bursary of approximately $500 for a graduate student in the ChemicalEcology Research Group in the Faculty of Science. Application deadline:September 30.

Dr. M. Sheila O’Connell Graduate Publication ScholarshipFor a student pursuing a graduate degree with a concentration on children’sliterature within the Faculty of Education or the Department of English. Thescholarship is approximately $1,000 and is intended to assist candidates inwriting and publishing a children’s story. Application deadline: September 30.

Dr. M. Sheila O’Connell Graduate Scholarship in Children’s LiteratureOne $1,500 scholarship will be awarded annually in the Spring semester tograduate students majoring in the field of children’s literature within theFaculty of Education or the Department of English. Students will benominated to the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee for thescholarship by the Faculty of Education and the Department of English.Nomination deadline: September 30.

Petro-Canada Graduate Scholarship in ScienceOne scholarship of $2,900 awarded annually to a student pursuing agraduate degree in the Faculty of Science. Application deadline: September30.

Anne Peters Pinto Graduate Scholarship in Women’s StudiesOne award of approximately $1,250 for a graduate student in Women’sStudies. Application deadline: September 30.

Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Political ScienceOne award of approximately $200 for a student entering an MA program inpolitical science. Nomination deadline: March 15.

Rogers Communications Inc. Graduate Scholarship in CommunicationOne scholarship of approximately $1,500 awarded annually to a graduatestudent in the Department of Communication with a particular interest inissues related to broadcasting or cable. Application deadline: September 30.

Rotary Club of Burnaby ScholarshipA scholarship of $1,000 has been established by the Rotary Club ofBurnaby to be given annually to a graduate student in the Faculty ofEducation in recognition of scholarly merit and the advancement ofeducation practice. Students must be enrolled as full time graduate studentsin the Faculty of Education at the time of the application. Applicationdeadline: September 30.

Office of the Registrar Bursary for Disabled StudentsOne bursary to a disabled graduate or undergraduate student in anyFaculty. Contact Financial Aid and Awards, Student Academic Resources,Maggie Benston Student Services Centre. Deadline: end of second week ofclasses.

William and Jane Saywell Graduate Scholarship in HistoryOne award of approximately $1,000 for a graduate student in History.Application deadline: January 30.

The Seniors’ Foundation of British Columbia Graduate Awards inGerontologyTwo awards of approximately $2,500 provide financial support for studentspursuing a masters degree in Gerontology. Students must be nominated bythe Director of the Gerontology Program. Nomination deadline: September30.

Simon Fraser University Disabled Graduate Student AwardAn award of $2,000 per semester for one year may be made by theUniversity to a disabled graduate student. The applicant must be a full timeregistered graduate student in good standing whose disability substantiallyincreases the cost of study and who can demonstrate financial need.Contact Financial Aid and Awards, Student Academic Resources, MaggieBenston Student Services Centre.

TCG International Graduate Scholarship in Business AdministrationOne award of approximately $6,800 for a graduate student in Master ofBusiness Administration specialising in marketing, international business orpolicy analysis and is normally tenable in the Spring and Summersemesters. Application deadline: September 30.

VanCity Environmental Graduate ScholarshipA two-semester scholarship of approximately $5,000, tenable in the Fall andSpring semesters, for a graduate student enrolled in the Natural ResourcesManagement Program who is researching environmental and resourcemanagement problems in British Columbia. Application deadline: May 30.

Vancouver A.M. Tourist Services Association Graduate Scholarship inTourism in Memory of Bob ChambersA scholarship awarded in memory of Simon Fraser University alumnus BobChambers. Valued at approximately $500, for a graduate student in theSchool of Resource and Environmental Management with a concentrationon tourism. Application deadline: May 30.

Vancouver Horticulture Society BursaryThe Vancouver Horticulture Society has established a $10,000 endowment,the earned income therefrom to provide a perpetual bursary. The bursary isto be awarded to students of the Master of Pest Management Programstudying pest problems relating to horticulture. It is awarded to studentswho need financial assistance in order to continue studies and who arequalified in terms of character and scholarship. Contact Financial Aid andAwards, Student Academic Resources, Maggie Benston Student ServicesCentre.


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Garfield Weston Foundation/BC Packers Limited Graduate Fellowshipin Marine SciencesA one year award valued at $16,000 for a student in a graduate program inmarine sciences such as fish biology or aquatic ecology. It is tenable in theFall and Spring semesters. Application deadline: May 30.

Doreen Wilkinson Memorial Graduate Scholarship in EconomicsOne or more scholarships of approximately $2,000 will be awarded in theFall semester of each year to graduate students entering the doctoralprogram in Economics at Simon Fraser University. The fund honors DoreenWilkinson, Economics Departmental Assistant, friend and mentor to many.Nomination deadline: March 15.

Madame Justice Bertha Wilson Graduate BursaryOne bursary valued at approximately $250 is available to a graduatestudent pursuing research that has a focus on the feminist analysis of lawand society. Academic excellence and financial need will be considered.Application deadline: September 30.

Dr. John Yorston Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Pest ManagementOne award of approximately $500 for a graduate student in the Master ofPest Management program specializing in crop protection, plant pathologyand nematology. Application deadline: May 30.

Scholarships and FellowshipsAdministered by FederalGovernment Agencies

Social Sciences and Humanities Research CouncilAwardsSSHRC offers Doctoral fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciencesvalued at $15,000/year. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanentresidents of Canada, living in Canada at the time of application. Applicantsmust have completed a masters degree or at least one year of doctoralstudy, and will be pursuing full time studies leading to a PhD or itsequivalent. This is a renewable award. The deadline for applications to thedepartment is approximately October 15.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research CouncilAwardsNSERC offers postgraduate awards and a limited number of post doctoralfellowships in the fields of science including interdisciplinary research,physical geography and experimental psychology. Canadian citizens andpermanent residents who at the time of application are residing in Canadaare eligible. Two categories of posgraduate awards are available:

• PGSA: valued at $15,700 per year for 2 years and available to studentsfor the first and second years of postgraduate study either at the MSc orPhD level.

• PGSB: valued at $17,400 per year for 2 years and available to Ph. D.students only for the third and fourth years or the fourth and fifth years ofpostgraduate study.

Deadline: early October but for current deadline consult with the appropriatedepartment.

Postdoctoral FellowshipsNSERC postdoctoral fellowships are tenable in Canadian universities or inuniversities abroad. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanentresidents of Canada, living in Canada at time of application. Valued at$30,000/year for two years.NATO postdoctoral fellowships are for recent doctoral graduates fromcentral and eastern European countries and tenable at Canadianuniversities only. Deadline: November 15. Valued at 29,000/year for twoyears.Effective April 1, 1997, travel allowances will no longer be paid to PDFaward holders.

Northern Scientific Training Grants ProgramThe training program is managed by the Department of Indian and NorthernAffairs. The primary purpose of this program is to help advanced studentscarry out research in the North. The work will normally be undertaken in theNorthwest Territories and the Yukon. Eligibility: Students must be Canadiancitizens or permanent residents. Value: Training funds are intended to covertransportation costs as well as living expenses up to a per diem rate for timespent in the field. Deadline: November 4.

Awards Administered by theInternational Council for CanadianStudiesThe ICCS administers a number of national and international programs onbehalf of Canadian and foreign donors. A brief description of some of theawards is given below. A comprehensive list of awards, including thoseoffered for study abroad, is available from International Council forCanadian Studies, 800 – 325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, Ont. K1N 7G2.Deadlines for application are normally in October of each year.

Commonwealth Scholarship PlanThe Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan offers awards tograduate students in Commonwealth countries to pursue advanceddegrees. They are normally tenable for two years in any of the followingcountries: Australia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, NewZealand, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, UnitedKingdom.

Awards Administered by OtherInstitutions and AssociationsCanadian Federation of University Women FellowshipsA candidate for any of the following awards must be a Canadian citizen ormust have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to submittingapplication. Information and application forms are available from: TheCFUW, 308 – 297 Dupuis Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 7H8, and the Deanof Graduate Studies Office.

Margaret McWilliams Pre-doctoral FellowshipOne fellowship of $10,000 is awarded annually to a pre-doctoral womanscholar in any field of study. masters degree or equivalent; study welladvanced (at least one year) into doctoral program; may be studyingabroad. Deadline: November 30.

Professional FellowshipThis fellowship of $4,000 is open to any woman who has completed abachelors degree from a Canadian university and who is enrolled ingraduate work below the PhD level at an accredited professional school.One Professional Fellowship is awarded. The student may be studyingabroad. Deadline: November 30.

Alice E. Wilson GrantsThree grants of $1,000 each are to assist in refresher work, specializedstudy, or training in new techniques. Applicants must have a bachelorsdegree or equivalent from a recognized university. Deadline: November 30.

Margaret Dale Philp AwardThis award of $1,000 is open to any woman scholar who holds a bachelorsdegree from a Canadian university, who resides in Canada and who wishesto embark on, or continue a program leading to an advanced degree in thefield of humanities or social sciences. Special consideration will be given tocandidates who wish to specialize in Canadian history. Deadline: November30.International Federation of University WomenResearch Fellowships, Grants and Bursaries. Applicants must be membersof CFUW. Deadline: approximately November 15. For detailed informationcontact: International Federation of University Women, 37, Quai Wilson, CH1201, Geneva, Switzerland.

Celanese Canada Internationalist FellowshipsThe Celanese Canada Internationalist Fellowships provide opportunities forCanadians to study abroad to build their international competence, and tofurther Canada’s participation in the world economy into the new millenium.Targeted at outstanding university graduates of proven academic merit anddemonstrated personal suitability, fellowships will be awarded on acompetitive basis. There will be 125-150 fellowships of $10,000 eachawarded over the initial five years (1997-2001). Fellowships are non-renewable. Further information is available from Dean of Graduate StudiesOffice. Deadline: February 15.

Graduate Research and Engineering Technology AwardsThe Science Council of British Columbia is offering the GREAT (GraduateResearch Engineering and Technology) awards to encourage graduatestudents to acquire industrial experience and to become familiar with theBC industrial environment. These awards are open to Canadian citizensand permanent residents only. The fellowships are available to graduatestudents at BC universities in the areas of natural and applied sciences. All


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BC organizations, both public and private, are eligible to co-operate with theacademic institutions, providing that research can be arranged which isacceptable to both the collaborating organization and Simon FraserUniversity. Tenure is normally for one year, with a possibility of renewal.Further information is available from the Office of the Dean of GraduateStudies Office. Value: to a maximum of $17,000. Deadline: January 15 toDean of Graduate Studies.Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire War MemorialDoctoral ScholarshipsEight scholarships will be offered for study towards a graduate degree(masters degree or equivalent must be completed or in progress at time ofapplication). Deadline: December 1. Eligibility: Canadian citizens; musthave done or be doing postgraduate work. Value: $10,000 for study inCanada, $12,500 for study within the Commonwealth.Note: A candidate must apply in the province of the university from whichhe/she has graduated.International Development Research CentreIDRC offers a number of ‘Young Canadian Researchers’ awards tograduate students in Canadian universities to facilitate their involvement inThird World issues. Eligibility: Canadian citizens or landed immigrants whohave completed course work at graduate level and who have an affiliationwith an institution in a developing country. Value: Up to $20,000 per award.

Mackenzie King Open ScholarshipsOne award will be offered for study in any field at any university. Eligibility:graduates of any Canadian university. Value: $8,000. Deadline: February 1.

Mackenzie King Travelling ScholarshipsFour scholarships are available for study in the fields of international orindustrial relations (including the international or industrial aspects of law,history, politics and economics). Eligibility: Graduates of any Canadianuniversity who propose to engage in postgraduate studies in the UnitedStates or the United Kingdom. Value: $13,000. Deadline: February 1.

Monsanto Canada Scholarship in Weed ScienceOne scholarship is awarded annually at a university in Western Canada tostudents who have completed one or more years of a masters or PhDprogram. Eligibility: Any student entering graduate studies in Plant Science,or Agricultural Engineering with a thesis project on weed control, herbicidechemistry or application technology, weed biology or weed ecology. Value:$2,000. Deadline: September 30.

Queen Elizabeth II British Columbia Centennial ScholarshipThe purpose of this scholarship is to enable selected British Columbianswho have graduated from a public university in BC to take further studies atapproved universities in the United Kingdom. Eligibility: a graduate of theUniversity of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, or Simon FraserUniversity a) who has attended any British Columbia public university for aminimum of two years; b) whose ordinary domicile, home or residence is inB.C.; c) who is a Canadian citizen. Deadline: March 31. Applications areavailable in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies. All enquiries,applications and all documents pertaining to this Scholarship must beforwarded directly to the Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Government Services,Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC, V8V 1X4.

J.H. Stewart Reid Memorial FellowshipThe J.H. Stewart Reid Memorial fellowship is open to Doctoral students inany field at any Canadian university. Eligibility: a) Canadian citizen orlanded immigrant; b) completion of at least one full academic year ofgraduate work by June 1; c) a first class academic record. Value: $5,000.Application forms are available from the Office of the Dean of GraduateStudies. Deadline: April 30.

Rhodes ScholarshipsThe Rhodes Trustees offer annually in the Province of British Columbia oneRhodes Scholarship, which is tenable at Oxford University for two years,and renewable for a third year. Eligibility: Canadian citizens or Britishsubjects who have been ordinarily resident in Canada for at least five yearsby October 1st in the year of application; from 19 to 25 years of age onOctober 1st in the year of election, with at least three years of universitystudy completed at time of tenure. Distinction of character and intellect aregiven most consideration in selection. Further information and applicationforms are available from the Financial Assistance Office and Dean ofGraduate Studies Office. Deadline: October 27.

Rotary Foundation Graduate ScholarshipsAwards are made for one year of study in countries in which there areRotary clubs and in any field but not for independent or unsupervisedresearch for medical internships; the intent of the award is to increaseinternational understanding. Eligibility: bachelors degree or equivalent;students between the ages of 18-28 inclusive as of March 1 of thecompetition year. Value: provides for living expenses, transportation, tuitionand fees, limited educational travel and intensive language training ifrequired. Application forms are available from The Rotary Club ofVancouver or any other Rotary Club.

Science and Technology Awards for Returning Students (STARS)Scholarship Program.The Science Council of British Columbia is offering the STAR scholarship(Science and Technology Awards for Returning Students) to enableindividuals with exceptional academic and employment records who arecurrently working in BC industry to undertake graduate studies at a BCuniversity in the areas of natural and applied sciences. Students must beCanadian citizens or permanent residents and have graduated with theirlast degree a minimum of 36 months pror to the application deadline andnormally will have been employed in the BC private sector on a full timebasis for at least 36 months immediately preceding the application deadline.Current value $36,000 per year. Awards are made for one year and arerenewable subject to student eligibility, satisfactory progress, etc.

Soroptimist Foundation of CanadaThese are grants to assist female students with university studies which willqualify them for careers serving other women by improving the quality oftheir lives. Eligibility: registered in a graduate program or accepted for thefinal year of a four year undergraduate program. Must be Canadian citizensor permanent residents. Value: several grants of $5,000 each. Deadline:January 31.

Carl H. Westcott Memorial FellowshipOne scholarship is awarded annually to a student whose research work isbeing carried out at TRIUMF or on TRIUMF related projects. Value: $5,500.Deadline: June 26.

Bursaries and Loans

Bursaries Administered by the UniversityThe following regulations govern all bursaries over which the University hasjurisdiction. The deadline to apply for bursaries is the end of the secondweek of classes each semester.

Regulations• Bursaries are a supplemental source of funding for students in high

financial need. Students are expected to find their primary funding throughother sources such as government student loan or grant programs, parttime work, savings, family, etc.

• Students must have a demonstrated financial need.• Students must have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 to be eligible for bursaries.• Graduate students must be registered in an approved full time program for

the semester of application. Students who do not register or subsequentlychange to on-leave or part time status may have their awards cancelled.

• The student must apply on the Simon Fraser University Bursaryapplication form. It is the student’s responsibility to meet applicabledeadlines and supply all required documentation. Incomplete applicationsmay be rejected.

• Unless otherwise stated, bursaries are tenable only at Simon FraserUniversity.

• Funds will be credited to the successful student’s account with theUniversity. Outstanding debts to the University will be deducted from thebursary funds before a cheque for the credit balance is issued.

• Bursaries are tenable only for the semester indicated on the notice andmay not be deferred. Students who do not register in the semester forwhich the bursary is granted forfeit the award. To be considered forbursaries in future semesters of registration, students must reapply.

University administered bursaries for ContinuingstudentsUniversity bursaries for all studentsDaycare BursariesProgram code: GUBO - 700Value: variableAwarded: Fall, Spring, SummerTerms of reference: Applications for daycare bursaries are available at theDaycare Centre. Eligible students may qualify for a bursary provided thatfinancial need can be demonstrated by a completed Canada Student Loanassessment or an Open Bursary assessment. Daycare bursaries areavailable to both graduate and undergraduate students.

SFU International Students’ Bursary FundProgram code: GUBO-600Value: $800Awarded: Fall, Spring, Summer

Terms of reference: this fund has been established to assist internationalstudents who have critical financial need. Graduate students applying for


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this bursary must be registered in an approved full time program and havesatisfactory academic standing.

Simon Fraser University Graduate Open BursariesProgram code: GUBO-500Value: up to $800Awarded: Fall, Spring, Summer

Terms of reference: must be registered as a full time graduate student andhave satisfactory academic standing.

University administered Private/Endowmentbursaries

Private bursaries for all studentsAlumni Scholarship and Bursary Endowment FundProgram code: GEBO-584Value: up to $500Awarded: Fall, Spring and Summer

Terms of reference: undergraduate and graduate students. The awards arebased on financial need and satisfactory academic standing.

Birk Family Foundation BursariesProgram code: GPBO-551Value: $500 - $1,000Awarded: Fall and/or Spring

Terms of reference: the Birk Family Foundation has established a plan ofannual contributions to the Student Aid Fund of recognized Canadianuniversities and colleges for the creation of these bursaries. The bursariesare awarded by the Foundation on the recommendation of the UniversityScholarship Committee, are not restricted by faculty or year, and may berenewed. The number and amount of such awards may vary annuallydepending upon the funds available from the Foundation.

The Honourable Angelo E. Branca and Mrs. Branca BursaryEndowment FundProgram code: GEBO-586Value: $800Awarded: Fall

Terms of reference: students entering from secondary school. Applicantsmust demonstrate financial need and have satisfactory academic standing.Other bursaries valued approximately at one semester’s tuition areavailable to students from any faculty, who have a minimum of 60 credithours at Simon Fraser University, have maintained satisfactory standing,and are in financial need. In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of theHonourable Angelo E. Branca and Mrs. Branca, and on the occasion of hisretirement from the bench, this bursary endowment fund has beenestablished by the following donors, Confratellanza Italo-Canadese andfriends. Mr. J. Diamond, Mr. J. Segal, Mr. Ben Wosk.

Burnaby New-Westminster Women’s ClubProgram code: GPBO-672Value: $500Awarded: FallTerms of reference: a mature female student who has continued hereducation after several years’ absence, and has completed sixty creditswith satisfactory academic performance as well as being a BC resident.This bursary is in memory of Caroline Velichko, a former member of theBurnaby-New Westminster Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Burrard Charitable Foundation BursaryProgram code: GPBO-554Value: $500Awarded: FallTerms of reference: a student with any physical disability. Adjudication willoccur in consultation with the Physically Challenged Students’ Co-ordinator.

Father Della-Torre Bursary Endowment FundProgram code: GEBO-592Value: $600Awarded: FallTerms of reference: entering students: Bursaries valued approximately atone semester’s tuition are available to students entering from SecondarySchool. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have satisfactoryacademic standing. Other bursaries valued approximately at onesemester’s tuition are available to students in any faculty, who have aminimum of 60 credit hours at Simon Fraser University, have maintainedsatisfactory academic standing and are in financial need. A BursaryEndowment Fund has been established in honor of Father Della-Torre forhis 27 years of pastorship at the Sacred Heart Church, Vancouver. Thisfund will provide annual bursaries in perpetuity from the earned income.

Alex W. Fisher BursaryProgram code: GEBO-596Value: $200Awarded: SpringTerms of reference: a hard working and deserving male student in need offinancial assistance. Donated by Alex W. Fisher.

Lois M. Fisher BursaryProgram code: GEBO-597Value: $200Awarded: SpringTerms of reference: a hard working and deserving female student in need offinancial assistance. Donated by Alex W.Fisher.

Government of BC Women’s Equality BursariesProgram code: GPBO-677Value: 2 @ $500Awarded: FallTerms of reference: To support women enrolled in full or part time programsin Women’s Studies or related coursework or fields in which women havenot traditionally sought post secondary training, which will lead to a degree,diploma or certificate. Satisfactory academic standing and financial needare also required. Apply on the Simon Fraser University Bursary applicationavailable at Financial Assistance. The deadline is the end of the secondweek of classes.

Hamber FoundationProgram code: GPBO-559Value: $700Awarded: FallTerms of reference: women students with satisfactory academic standingand need for financial assistance.

Carma Israel Bursary Endowment FundProgram code: GEBO-598Value: $100Awarded: FallTerms of reference: financial need. An endowment fund in memory ofCarma Israel has been established by Mrs. Katherine Leshgold.

Charles Chan Kent Golden Wedding BursariesProgram code: GPBO-563Value: $500Awarded: Fall or SpringTerms of reference: a student who is proceeding to a degree in any field,has successfully completed at least one year at Simon Fraser University,and needs financial assistance. Preferably the bursary will be made to astudent of Chinese descent.

Dr. Carol Matusicky Family Studies BursaryProgram code: GEBO-708Value: $250Awarded: SpringTerms of reference: on the basis of demonstrated financial need andsatisfactory academic performance. Preference will be given to a student inthe Certificate in Family Studies program or, failing that, to a student in anyfaculty whose course work will prepare them to work with children, youthand families after university.Jo-Ann Mychaluk Bursary Endowment FundProgram code: GEBO-602Value: $500 - $800Awarded: FallTerms of reference: students with satisfactory academic standing. Thesebursaries are available to students who are or have been residents of theChilcotin or Cariboo regions of BC. This fund, has been established inmemory of Jo-Ann Mychaluk who worked in the centre for DistanceEducation.Office of the Registrar Bursary for Physically Challenged StudentsProgram code: GEBO-665Value: $500Awarded: FallTerms of reference: physically challenged undergraduate or graduatestudents in any Faculty. The bursaries will be granted to physicallychallenged students holding satisfactory academic records and who areexperiencing financial need in the pursuit of studies.Opsimath Club Bursary EndowmentProgram code: GEBO-603Value: $500 - $1,000Awarded: FallTerms of reference: continuing students at Simon Fraser University, whohave financial need and good academic standing. The Opsimath Club is anorganization of senior (60 years) students.


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Rotary Club of Vancouver Community Service BursaryProgram code: GPBO-568Value: 3 @ $500Awarded: Fall

Terms of reference: students in financial need with satisfactory academicstanding.

William and Jane Saywell BursaryProgram code: GPBO-682Value: $1,500Awarded: Fall or Spring

Terms of reference: a student who is a single parent and who hasdemonstrated a deep commitment to any field of study at Simon FraserUniversity and has financial need. A letter is required that outlines anddiscusses their extracurricular activities and interests that woulddemonstrate commitment to the chosen field of study.

Mrs. Rosalie Segal Endowment Fund for Students With Special NeedsProgram code: GEBO-604Value: $500Awarded: Fall and Spring

Terms of reference: This fund has been established to provide bursaries tophysically challenged students. Up to 3 bursaries will be awarded on thebasis of financial need. Adjudication will occur in consultation with thePhysically Challenged Students’ Co-ordinator.

Jennifer Allen Simons BursaryProgram code: GEBO-669Value: $1,000Awarded: Fall

Terms of reference: an undergraduate or graduate woman student in anyfaculty. The bursary will be granted to a student who is a single parentsupporting a child, and who is in financial need and who has satisfactoryacademic performance. Applicants must have completed one semester atSimon Fraser University as a full time student.

Harry and Dora Annie Smee BursaryProgram code: GEBO-606Value: $900Awarded: Fall

Terms of reference: up to 3 bursaries will be awarded to students in anyfaculty who have completed at least 30 credit hours at Simon FraserUniversity. The awards will be based on financial need and satisfactoryacademic standing. Preference will be given to female students.

Merle L. Smith BursaryProgram code: GPBO-572Value: $300Awarded: Fall

Terms of reference: a physically challenged student in any faculty who isbeyond first year studies. Initial preference will be given to wheelchairusers.

University Women’s Club of VancouverProgram code: GPBO-575Value: $600Awarded: Spring

Terms of reference: a female student in any faculty enrolled in any programof study leading to a degree. The basis of the award is demonstration offinancial need and satisfactory academic standing.

Western Businesswomen’s Association BursaryProgram code: GEBO-705Value: $500Awarded: Fall

Terms of reference: a full or part time student who is either entering theUniversity for the first time or returning after an absence. Preference will begiven to a mature female student. The bursary will be based on satisfactoryacademic performance and demonstrated financial need. The award willinclude a one year’s membership in the Western Businesswomen’sAssociation as well as the opportunity to engage in the Association’smentorship program.

Private bursaries for Applied Sciences studentsDelcan Corporation BursariesProgram code: GPBO-667Value: up to two @ $1,000Awarded: Spring

Terms of reference: graduate students registered full time at Simon FraserUniversity, in the faculties of Science and Applied Sciences. It is theintention of the Delcan Corporation to promote socio-environmentalresearch and studies relative to major civil engineering projects; to support

opportunities for women to enter careers at the management level inengineering; to increase high technological input into civil engineering, andto promote superior written and oral communication skills. Students willapply for these bursaries through Financial Assistance, and must include aletter or recommendation from the Office of the Dean of the major program.Vancouver Foundation Health Science BursariesProgram code: GPBO-578Value: $500 - $1,000Awarded: Fall, SpringTerms of reference: full time undergraduate and graduate students whohave completed two years of post secondary education. Areas of studyinclude any of the following: Pre-Med program, Kinesiology, Bio-medicalEngineering, and Gerontology. Awards are based upon financial need andgood academic standing.

Private bursaries for Arts studentsAdaline May Clark Bursary Permanent EndowmentProgram code: GEBO-499Value: $400 - $1,000Awarded: FallTerms of reference: the late Mrs. Clark has provided for the endowment offunds, for bursaries to enable students to attend, or continue to attenduniversity. Eligibility: Students must be registered in the School for theContemporary Arts, and must demonstrate financial need and a high levelof achievement in the Arts.Aird Dundas Flavell Memorial BursaryProgram code: GEBO-659Value: $500 - $1,000Awarded: FallTerms of reference: a student who has completed at least 15 hours atSimon Fraser with a satisfactory academic standing and whose course ofstudy is in the following areas: Political Science, Economics and/orBusiness Administration.Keith G. Loughlin Gerontology BursaryProgram code: GEBO-702Value: $600Awarded: FallTerms of reference: a graduate student enrolled in the masters ofGerontology program, or to an undergraduate student enrolled in theGerontology program, a Post Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The bursarywill be granted to a student demonstrating financial need and in satisfactoryacademic standing. Preference will be given to a student specializing inquality of life issues in intermediate care facilities for seniors. Applicantsshould submit with their application, a letter outlining specialization or areaof interest in the Gerontology field. A departmental nomination is to besubmitted along with the application form.Dr. Grazia Merler Bursary in FrenchProgram code: GEBO-714Value: $100Awarded: SpringTerms of reference: a student in French on the basis of demonstratedfinancial need and satisfactory academic performanceVancouver Foundation Health Science BursariesProgram code: GPBO-578Value: $500 - $1,000Awarded: Fall, SpringTerms of reference: full time undergraduate and graduate students whohave completed two years of post secondary education. Areas of studyinclude any of the following: Pre-Med program, Kinesiology, Bio-medicalEngineering, and Gerontology. Awards are based upon financial need andgood academic standing.

Private bursaries for Business Administration studentsAird Dundas Flavell Memorial BursaryProgram code: GEBO-659Value: $500 - $1,000Awarded: FallTerms of reference: a student who has completed at least 15 hours atSimon Fraser with a satisfactory academic standing and whose course ofstudy is in the following areas: Political Science, Economics and/orBusiness Administration.Pinkus and Chaia Huberman Foundation BursaryProgram code: GPBO-560Value: $200Awarded: FallTerms of reference: a needy and deserving student in the Faculty ofBusiness Administration.

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Value: $1,500Awarded: Spring

Terms of reference: an undergraduate or graduate Business Administrationstudent who is in full time studies. The bursary will be granted on the basisof financial need and satisfactory academic performance. This bursary isprovided by the Vancouver Foundation. A departmental recommendation isrequired.

Private bursaries for Science studentsDelcan Corporation BursariesProgram code: GPBO-667Value: up to two @ $1,000Awarded: Spring

Terms of reference: graduate students registered full time at Simon FraserUniversity, in the faculties of Science and Applied Sciences. It is theintention of the Delcan Corporation to promote socio-environmentalresearch and studies relative to major civil engineering projects; to supportopportunities for women to enter careers at the management level inengineering; to increase high technological input into civil engineering, andto promote superior written and oral communication skills. Students willapply for these bursaries through Financial Assistance, and must include aletter or recommendation from the Office of the Dean of the major program.

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Action Association BursaryProgram code: GEBO-607Value: $300Awarded: Fall or Spring

Terms of reference: students who have completed at least 60 credit hoursand who are studying in the areas of toxic chemicals or pollutants and theireffects on human health and functioning. Please document eligibility. TheEndowment has been established by the Association.

Vancouver Foundation Health Science BursariesProgram code: GPBO-578Value: $500 - $1,000Awarded: Fall, Spring

Terms of reference: full time undergraduate and graduate students whohave completed two years of post secondary education. Areas of studyinclude any of the following: Pre-Med program, Kinesiology, Bio-medicalEngineering, and Gerontology. Awards are based upon financial need andgood academic standing.

Student Emergency Loan Fund

RegulationsThe following regulations govern all loans for continuing students overwhich the University has jurisdiction.

• Short term emergency funds are available to students who urgently needmoney while awaiting other sources of funding.

• Emergency loans are interest free for a period of 60 days.• Students must have a demonstrated financial need and source of

repayment.• Normally, graduate students must be registered in an approved full time

program.• Students must apply on the Simon Fraser University Emergency Loan

application form and be interviewed by a Financial Assistance Advisor. Itis the student’s responsibility to supply all requested documentation.Incomplete applications may be rejected.

• SFU Emergency Loans are tenable only at Simon Fraser University andonly for the semester indicated on the notice.

Canada Student Loan/BC Student AssistanceThe purpose of the Canada Student Loan/BC Student Assistance Programis to assist students whose resources are insufficient to provide the cost offull time studies at the post secondary level of education. Therefore, fundsunder the program are granted only where the financial resources availableto students from parents, summer or other employment, part time work, orother sources, are insufficient to meet their estimated educational costs.Normally, the funds provided under this program will be disbursed through acombination of the Canada Student Loan and BC Student Assistance.

EligibilityApplicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landedimmigrants) and registered full time undergraduate or graduate students tobe eligible for assistance. The amount of assistance awarded will be basedon assessed need as determined by the provincial authority.

Currently, single full time students are eligible for a maximum of $4,420 inBCSAP each semester. The maximum for students with dependent children

is $6,545 a semester. You can apply for BCSAP for either one semester ortwo semesters at once (eg Fall only, Spring only, Fall and Spring).

A student in need of a Canada Student Loan/BC Student Assistance mustfirst obtain an application form from Financial Assistance. The applicationmust be completed carefully and accurately by the student, and whereapplicable, by the spouse or parent(s). If the student’s application isapproved, the student will receive in the mail a Notification of Award/Statement of Personal Responsibility from the Student Services Branch inVictoria. After receiving this Notification, the student’s Canada Student Loandocument will be available in Financial Assistance. This office will confirmregistration and the student will then take the loan document to a lendinginstitution for negotiation.

If the student is also eligible for BC Student Assistance, the Loan Certificateor grant will be available at Financial Assistance usually at the mid-point ofthe period of study for which assistance was awarded. Financial Assistancewill confirm registration and the student will then take the Loan Certificate toa lending institution for negotiation. Students are advised to keep inconstant touch with the bank, or lending institution, from which they securetheir loans.

Students should note the Summary of Obligations on the reverse side of theloan certificate prior to negotiating the loan. Interest on the loan is paid bythe Federal or Provincial Government as long as the student is registeredas a full time student. Students should contact their lending institution forinformation regarding the current interest rate and repayment schedule forStudent Loans. Students who have previously received Canada StudentLoans or BC Student Loans, but who do not negotiate one for theirimmediate period of study, should submit a Schedule II and/or Certificate IIto their lending institution in order to retain payment-free status. Studentsmust be undertaking a minimum of 9 regular credit hours in the currentsemester, be a registered full time graduate student, or be enrolled in a Co-op Education work term to be considered full time for payment-free status.A copy of these forms may be obtained from the lending institution orFinancial Assistance.

For appeals, reassessments or other concerns, please contact FinancialAssistance at (604) 291-3892.

The Provincial Government has a loan remission program available to somegraduating students. For details contact: Student Services Branch, Ministryof Education, Skills, and Training, telephone 1-800-561-1818.

International Student LoansUnited States StudentsUnited States citizens or nationals attending Simon Fraser University areeligible to apply for a US guaranteed student loan. Application is made to aprivate commercial lender in the student’s home state and the loan isinsured by that state, a private non-profit agency or the federal government.

Students with permanent resident status may be eligible to apply forCanada Student Loans. See International & Exchange Student Services.

Students from other countriesStudents who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents, and whowill require financial assistance to attend Simon Fraser University mustarrange such assistance in their country of origin before arrival in Canada.Simon Fraser University permits non-Canadian students to compete forscholarships once they have enrolled at the University on the basis ofcourse work undertaken at Simon Fraser University. It must be stressedthat non-Canadian students should not predicate their tuition and livingexpense estimates upon these sources. Non-Canadian students arenormally not permitted to work in Canada. Such students are expected andrequired by federal law to have sufficient funds guaranteed for theireducation prior to arrival in Canada.

Government Part Time Grants/LoansIf you are a part time student with demonstrated financial need, you mayqualify for a federal grant of up to $1,200. Grants are targeted to studentswith dependents and possibly other students with special circumstanceswho are not able to take full time studies.

Federal students loans up to $4,000 are also available to part time studentswith financial need. These loans supplement other financial resources suchas earnings,scholarships and bursaries.Part time students who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants andwho are not in default of previous federal or provincial student loans orgrants may apply for both the grant and loan programs.

Applications and information are available from Financial Assistance. Thedeadline for applications is eight weeks before the end of each semester.


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Work-Study ProgramThe Work-Study program provides part time on-campus jobs for full timestudents during the Fall and Spring semesters. To become eligible,students must apply for BCSAP funding. If their financial need is greaterthan the maximum BCSAP funding, they may be notified by FinancialAssistance that they are eligible for Work-Study placement. Each Work-Study placement lasts one semester and pays approximately $8 an hour,covering a range of 90 to 155 hours of work.


Special Opportunity Grant for Female DoctoralStudentsIf you are a female student who has enrolled or is qualified to enroll in fulltime doctoral studies, you may qualify for a federal Government SpecialOpportunity Grant of up to $3,000 per year for a maximum of three years.Additional loan and/or grant assistance may be available depending on youreligibility for the program. Please check with Financial Assistance in MBC3200 or call (604) 291-3892 for further information.

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