Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University has expressed its commitment to excellence by offering a number of scholarships and awards. As well, the University administers the granting of a number of private scholarships and awards, made possible by generous donations. Awards recognize outstanding students who have made a contribution to the faculty, university, or broader community. To be eligible to apply for an award, a minimum 2.0 CGPA is required.

 

Scholarships recognize outstanding students who have also achieved a high academic standing. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, a minimum 3.50 CGPA is required. Because students are graded on a Pass-Withdraw scale in PDP, portfolio documentation is used as well as CGPA in determining students' standing for awards and scholarships.

 

A faculty committee reviews all nominations and verifies portfolio information with Faculty Associates and others who have worked with the applicant. The committee then submits its recommendations to the Dean, who forwards names of recommended candidates to the Financial Assistance Office. All awards are made by the Senate Undergraduate Adjudication Awards Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries. PDP students are welcome and encouraged to apply for the following Faculty of Education scholarships and awards during and immediately following their PDP year.

 


To Apply for a Scholarship

  • Students may be nominated by Faculty members, School Associates or other student teachers. Nominations by Faculty Associates will not be accepted.
  • Students must complete the nomination form (PDF file, 60K)
  • Submit a portfolio following the guidelines below
  • Clearly indicate their name and address on the outside front cover of the portfolio
  • Students have the option of submitting an e-portfolio which details their teaching
    and learning from their program. E-portfolios should follow the same guidelines as
    paper submissions.

 

Questions regarding applications for awards, scholarships or portfolios may be directed to Leslie Allen in the PDP Main Office, 778-782-4189.

Deadlines

Nomination forms and letters of reference with professional portfolios are due by the  following deadlines:

 

Fall 2008 - EDUC 405 students: January 9, 2009

Awards and scholarships are announced in June 2009

 

Spring 2008 - EDUC 405 students: September 26, 2008
Awards and scholarships are announced in June 2009

 

Spring 2009 - EDUC 405 students: September 25, 2009
Awards and scholarships are announced in June 2010

Submit to

Awards & Scholarship Committee
Professional Programs
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

 

 

 

Portfolio Guidelines

 

30 pages maximum (not including nomination form and letters of reference). Both sides of paper may be used. This requirement will be strictly followed. Portfolios in excess of 30 pages will not be considered and will be returned.

 

Professional portfolios must include:

  • a table of contents
  • nomination form
  • carefully selected pieces of evidence
  • reflective writing about your selected pieces
  • two letters of reference from educators who have extensively observed the applicant's teaching (not the Faculty Associate)
  • name and address clearly visible on the outside front cover of your portfolio

 

The following criteria shall be used in adjudicating portfolios:

  • organization
  • quality of reflective writing
  • evidence of concern for students, school and community
  • evidence of excellence in the achievement of the PDP goals
  • evidence of outstanding commitment to the teaching profession
  • evidence of commitment to continual professional growth

 

Scholarships

 

Carol & Gary Chapman Memorial Scholarship in Education

 

Two scholarships at $1800 each will be awarded in summer to an outstanding full-time student in the Faculty of Education's Professional Development Program based on academic merit and overall performance during the completion of the PDP practica.

John Rosborough Memorial Scholarship in Education

The $750 scholarship will be awarded in summer to an outstanding student in the Faculty of Education's Professional Education Program based on academic merit, overall performance during the completion of the PDP practica, and a demonstrated interest in some aspect of information technology in the field of education.

 

Applications for the scholarship should include a letter and resume chronicling involvement and interest with the information technology in education.

Awards

PDP Awards of Excellence

The $500 award(s) will be granted in summer in recognition of excellence in overall performance during the Professional Programs practica and coursework as well as demonstrated potential for future professional growth. Nominations may come from self, faculty, school associates or other student teachers.Up to five awards available annually.

Scotiabank Student Scholar in the Faculty of Education

The Scotiabank Student Scholar in the Faculty of Education Award, valued at $2,000, will be granted to a student in the PDP program who exemplifies aspects of scholarly and professional excellence and community involvement. Community involvement may be service to the Faculty, the university community or the community at large. The award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries on the nomination of the Dean of Education.

Dr. Maxwell A. Cameron Memorial Medals and Prize

The prizes of $250 will be granted to students in the Faculty of Education, one to a student in the elementary or middle school stream, and another to a student in the secondary stream. They will be given in the summer semester to the outstanding student in each stream based on his/her academic accomplishments and overall performance during the completion of the PDP practica.

Jean G.K. Bailey Memorial Award

The award will be granted in summer to a student who entered the Professional Development Program in September and a student who entered in January. The awards will be a three year membership in the National Society for the study of Education.

Claude E. Lewis Award

The medal will be presented in the Fall or Spring semester to each of two students who have demonstrated excellence in overall performance during completion of the Professional Development Program in the Faculty of Education.

University Women's Club of Vancouver Laura Tripp Award

An award of $1,100 will be given in summer to a student who has demonstrated excellence in overall performance during completion of the Professional Development Program. Preference will be given to a student who has completed the program at an external site outside of the Lower Mainland region.

 

 

 

The following scholarships do not require portfolios and are adjudicated by the Academic Resources Office.

The Open Undergraduate Scholarship

Students are automatically eligible for SFU Undergraduate Scholarships if all eligibility requirements are met. No application is required. For further information about this scholarship, refer to the SFU Calendar.

Deans' Convocation Medal

A silver medal is awarded to a graduating student from each faculty. In the Faculty of Education, the Dean will recommend a student graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree who is from the top 5% of the graduating class.

Madge Hogarth Scholarships in Education

Two awards at $425 will be made in summer to the most promising students based on academic standing prior to entry into the Professional Development Program, although teaching performance may be considered. One scholarship will be awarded to a student who enters the PDP in the fall semester and one to a student who enters PDP in the spring semester.

 

 

Download the Nomination Form (PDF file, 60K)
Last Updated July 18, 2008 FOE