Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Increasing opportunities for student success through access to financial resources
Student Loans, Financial Aid & Grants Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Student Awards and Financial
NEW FOR SPRING 2025 PART-TIME Funding APPLICATION
StudentAid BC (SABC) will be transitioning to online applications. A new online part-time application portal will be launched late November 2024. The exact launch date will be announced by mid-November.
- Note: PAPER/PDF APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AFTER November 8, 2024.
- Students will have to submit their part-time applications online through the Student Information Management System (SIMS) after it launches.
- Applicants will be required to login by using the B.C. Services Card app.
- Students should set up their B.C Services Card app as soon as possible.
- Students who are applying for Spring 2025 must apply through StudentAid BC Student Information Management System (SIMS)
Welcome to Student Awards and Financial Assistance (SAFA)
Whether you’re a new, current or senior student, SAFA has a variety of supports to help fund your KPU program.
Financial Aid Advisors can provide information, assistance and guidance on financial resources to meet your individual needs.
I would like to apply to KPU. What scholarships and awards are available to new students?
Major Entrance Scholarships and Awards:
- 6 President’s Scholarships of $30,000 each
- 18 Merit Awards of $7,500 each
- 3 Indigenous Merit Awards of $7,500 each
I might not have enough money to pay for my studies. What can I do?
We can explore student loans, bursaries and emergency assistance depending on your needs and eligibility. Contact us to book an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor about your options.
My friend told me about other available funding options. Can you tell me more?
Several programs are available:
Important Dates & Deadlines
January | February | March | April |
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15 – FALL General Awards application opens 16 – Horticulture Awards application opens 16 – KPU Student Leadership Awards application opens 20 – SPRING Bursary application closes | 15 – Horticulture Awards application closes 15 – SPRING 2024 Major Entrance Awards application opens 28 – KPU Student Leadership Awards application closes 28 – SPRING Term SEEF application deadline 28 – Graduation Awards (June Convocation) application closes | 6 - Food Security Grant application opens 31- FALL General Awards application closes | 15 – FALL Major Entrance Scholarships application closes 20 – SUMMER Bursary application opens |
May | June | July | August |
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20 – SUMMER Bursary application closes | 30 – SUMMER Term SEEF application deadline | 15 - Spring 2024 Major Entrance Award application closes 20 – FALL Bursary application opens |
September | October | November | December |
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01 – Graduation Awards (February Convocation) application opens 20 – FALL Bursary application closes | 15 – FALL 2024 Major Entrance Awards application opens 31 – FALL Term SEEF application deadline 31 – Graduation Awards (February Convocation) application closes | 01 – Graduation Awards (June Convocation) application opens | 20 – SPRING Bursary application opens |
Contact Us
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Friday – 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Phone: 604-599-2700
Email: finaid@kpu.ca
SAFA will closed from 9am-12pm Monday, December 2 and on Wednesday, December 11 it will closed at 1pm
Appointments may be: Virtual or by Phone. In-person appointments are available upon request.
KPU Surrey
Main Building, Room 138
12666 72 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 2M8