SFU scholarship for Indian students

published by Asianpost on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 10:00

For the first time at Simon Fraser University (SFU), students graduating from high schools in India and accepted into undergraduate programs at SFU can apply for an Outstanding SFU India Entrance Scholarship.

SFU is offering three of the scholarships, worth $10,000 each, to students entering undergraduate programs from India and graduating with the highest academic standings in their high schools.

“We are grateful for the generosity of the Indo-Canadian donors who have made this special entrance scholarship possible,” says SFU director of Enrollment Services Mehran Kiai.

“This special scholarship program complements other entrance scholarships for international students that SFU already offers.

These other scholarships range in value from $2,500 to $10,000.”

Only students entering SFU during the Fall 2008 semester are eligible for the three special scholarships. They must submit a scholarship application by April 30, 2008 to be considered.

Kiai notes that SFU’s constantly growing Indian student population, which in the fall of 2007 stood at 190, is adding to the university’s cultural diversity and richness.

SFU is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities with a growing community of more than 25,000 students, 800 Faculty and 90,000 alumni worldwide.