Scholarship
Senate Meeting — January 10, 2022
January 24, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer 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…
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Indigenous and Black graduate scholarship established for SFU Biology MA program
August 10, 2021Written by: Harvin Bhathal, Peak Associate 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…
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Adulting 101: Managing your Moola
September 26, 2018By: Amal Javed Abdullah, Staff Writer 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…
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The SFU student’s guide to scholarships
August 11, 2018By: Jennifer Low, SFU Student 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…
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SFU grad student writes comic book thesis
June 28, 2018By: Winona Young, Staff Writer 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…
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SFU library unrolls free access for local non-profits
July 31, 2017Although 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
September 22, 2014Two 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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