Scholarship

View of AQ building from the pond
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Senate Meeting — January 10, 2022

Karissa Ketter January 24, 2022

The Senate receives concerns on mental health resources for students  The Stronger Together Party at SFU saw the student body voice concerns online about remote education. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences undergraduate representative senator Helen Pahou and member of the party brought these concerns to the Senate.  The student group conducted a survey to gather information. “As students revert back to online learning [until January 24], a key concern rests on maintaining their mental health. Students have expressed concerns towards the increase of suicide ideation, drug misuse, and drug overdose while furthering their undergraduate degrees online,” said Pahou.  She…

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Indigenous and Black graduate scholarship established for SFU Biology MA program

Harvin Bhathal August 10, 2021

Editor's note: Previously, this article attributed the quotation, “However, I had no idea that you could simply ask them for opportunities to work in their lab and possibly collaborate on a peer-reviewed publication," to Chavoshi. This was said by Dr. Smith…

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Adulting 101: Managing your Moola

Amal Javed Abdullah September 26, 2018

The school year has restarted, and we’re back to being broke. Managing money can be a tough step into adulthood, and the difficult learning curve combined with the importance of getting it right can put enormous pressure on students. In…

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The SFU student’s guide to scholarships

Jennifer Low August 11, 2018

Editor’s Note: Make sure to check the scholarships’ official websites for their exact wording, eligibility, and conditions! Good luck getting rich.   A Place for Mom Value: $1,000 Description: This annual scholarship is granted to four students planning on careers…

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SFU grad student writes comic book thesis

Winona Young June 28, 2018

After writing a 236-page comic book for her thesis, high school arts teacher Meghan Parker crosses the stage this month to receive her master’s degree in education.     According to SFU, Parker is reportedly Canada’s first student to complete a master’s…

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SFU library unrolls free access for local non-profits

EIC July 31, 2017

Although scholarly research is readily available to students and professors, it remains highly inaccessible to anyone outside the university. A new program launched through the SFU library intends to change this. The Community Scholars Program, offered in partnership with the…

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Community engagement pays off for scholastic duo

Peak Web September 22, 2014

Two first-year SFU students have each been awarded sizeable scholarships for volunteering their time to programs and clubs at their high schools and in the wider community. Together, Raaj Chatterjee and Nancy Lum received $140,000 in Schulich Leader Scholarships. The…

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