Simon Fraser University Endowment

Simon Fraser University (SFU), established on September 9, 1965, in Burnaby, British Columbia, has evolved into a prominent research and teaching institution with a commitment to community engagement. Originally designed by architects Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey, the university's campus encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among its 30,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff. SFU is consistently ranked among Canada’s top comprehensive universities and recognized globally for its academic excellence. It also holds the distinction of being the first Canadian institution to join the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The university manages an endowment fund that supports over 600 scholarships and bursaries, with earnings allocated to various academic initiatives, including research and professorships, thereby enhancing the quality of education and public service programs. With a network of 130,000 alumni, SFU continues to contribute significantly to both local and global communities.