Uggla Family Scholarship

This scholarship was created in perpetuity to:

• Reduce financial and other barriers students face when accessing post-secondary education
• Foster academic achievement
• Ensure successful transition to university learning and life
• Build confidence and develop life skills
• Position students for career and leadership success
• Build a life-long international community in partnership with the Uggla Family Scholars program at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and graduates of the Shitima School in Kabwe, Zambia
• Foster networks for life through a dynamic alumni cohort

Eligibility

Ten scholarships are awarded each year to students who face significant financial barriers to participation in post-secondary education. This may include students who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a person of colour, students living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ students, and students of all gender identities. The intent of the Uggla Family Scholarship is to promote equity and remove historical and existing discrimination, including barriers to full participation in social, cultural, economic and political life.

Other eligibility criteria include:

• Available to domestic (Canadian) students admitted for the fall term to any undergraduate degree.

Application Process

The following provides a summary of what you can expect to complete as part of the Uggla Family Scholarship application:

• Financial need assessment (family income disclosure)
• A written statement (250 words max) about your academic potential and goals
• An explanation of your achievements and contributions (250 words max)
• A short essay sharing your future goals and how these goals have been informed by your personal experiences (750 words)
• Letters of support:
• Two letters of support from individuals (not family members) who can comment on your personal qualities and experiences. These individuals must have direct knowledge of information you discussed in your application, such as your academic accomplishments, extra-curricular activities, work, volunteer, or personal achievements.
• In lieu of one letter of support, you may choose to include a supporting document, such as (but not limited to) a certificate of appreciation, media story or community publication.

Your application materials will be reviewed by members of the admissions department of SFU, as well as members of the Uggla Family and Trustees of the Uggla Family Foundation who reside outside of Canada.

All applications materials will be kept confidential to the reviewing team.