One award, valued at $1,000, will be granted annually in any term to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in the Beedie School of Business;
• In good academic standing; and
• Demonstrated evidence or achievement in some level of entrepreneurship

Applicants should include a letter detailing their entrepreneurial activities.

One award, valued at $3,100, will be granted annually in any term to a full-time undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program in the Beedie School of Business in the term of eligibility (Fall 2023);
• Completed a minimum of 60 SFU units;
• A declared concentration in Accounting;
• In good academic standing, and has a demonstrated history of exceptional community service

Applications must include:

The Beedie Business Award, an annual award, was established in 2012 with funding from a portion of the spending allocation from the Beedie Family Undergraduate Student Experience Endowment Fund, which was established in 2011 with a generous gift by Simon Fraser University alumnus Ryan Beedie. The purpose of this annual award is to recognize undergraduate students majoring in business who have demonstrated exceptional community service and engagement.

Fund Administration: The funding for this award will come from a portion of the spending allocation from the Beedie Family Undergraduate Student Experience Endowment Fund. Each year, the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs in the Beedie School of Business will initiate the transfer of funds from the endowed fund to the spending account for this award.

This award, valued at $3,000, will be granted in the Fall term to a full-time undergraduate student who:

• Is a Canadian citizens or permanent resident of Canada;
• Is in good academic standing and enrolled in a major program in the Beedie School of Business; and
• Has demonstrated exceptional community/volunteer service

Preference will be given to applicants who are registered in a study abroad exchange. Preference will also be given to applicants who have completed an international co-op work placement in one of the previous two terms and are currently enrolled full-time in the Fall term of application.

The student's application should include a CV outlining their community/volunteer service involvement and must include a letter of reference from someone who can attest to the student's service in the community.

One award, valued at $1,300, will be granted annually in any term to a full-time undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program in the Beedie School of Business with a declared concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS), or is completing the Certificate in Business Analytics and Decision Making (BADM), or the Certificate in Business Technology Management (BTM) in the term of eligibility (Fall 2023);
• In good academic standing, and has a demonstrated history of engagement in technology-focused work experience or technology-focused community involvement/activities

Please note that preference will be given to undergraduate students identifying as a woman in programs where they are underrepresented and until such time as gender parity is achieved.

Applications must include:

• A resume and/or co-curricular record outlining the applicant’s involvement in technology-focused work experience or technology-focused community involvement/activities; and
• A letter of reference from a supervisor or community member who can attest to the same

One award, valued at $6,700, will be granted in any term of each year to an undergraduate student who fulfills the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in the Beedie School of Business in the term of eligibility (Fall 2023);
• Nominated or self-nominated with a faculty member reference as having participated successfully in one of the Beedie School of Business's key entrepreneurship programs such as Change Lab, the SFU Venture Accelerator, or Opportunity Fest; and
• In good academic standing

Applications must include:

• A CV outlining the applicant’s history of entrepreneurship training and ventures; and
• A letter of reference from a faculty member who can attest to the same

Please note: preference may be given to students who have a declared concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

One award, valued at $1,600, will be granted annually in any term to a full-time undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program in the Beedie School of Business with a concentration in Finance in the term of eligibility (Fall 2023);
• In good academic standing, and has a demonstrated history of volunteerism

Applications must include:

• A statement from the applicant describing their volunteerism; and
• A letter of reference from an individual who can attest to the same

One award, valued at $2,000, will be granted annually in any term to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program in the Beedie School of Business in the term of eligibility (Fall 2023);
• In good academic standing, and
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership through community involvement, volunteering, and/or service to their school

Applications must include:

• A resume;
• A one-page letter outlining the applicant’s community service, volunteerism, and/or service to their school;
• A letter of reference from an individual who can attest to the same

One award, valued at $2,000, will be granted annually in any term to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s program in the Beedie School of Business;
• In good academic standing; and
• Volunteered with organizations or charities involved with research, support services and/or health policies surrounding cancer

Applications must include:

• A one-page statement from the applicant outlining their participation with organizations or charities involved with research, support services and/or health policies surrounding cancer; and
• A letter of reference from an individual who can verify the student's involvement with the relevant charity or organization

The award is valued at a minimum of $5,000 per academic year and is renewable for three more years for a total of four years ($20,000 total disbursement).

To receive the award, students must meet the following criteria:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s program in the Beedie School of Business;
• Enrolled in their first year of studies;
• Enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) standard graded units in the term of the award (Fall 2023);
• Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents; and
• Have expressed an interest in studying and pursuing a career in finance

Applications must include a one-page statement from the applicant describing their interest in studying and pursuing a career in finance. To receive the second and subsequent award disbursements, students must achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) standard graded units in the term of the award disbursement.

One award, valued at $5,000, will be granted annually in any term to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in the Beedie School of Business in the term of the award;
• In good academic standing;
• A demonstrated history of activity in addition to academics such as volunteerism, community involvement, extra-curricular activities and/or athletics; and
• Entered SFU from School District #79 (Duncan, Cowichan Lake) or from Vancouver Island

Primary preference will be given to a student who entered SFU from School District #79 (Duncan, Cowichan Lake).

Secondary preference will be given to a student who entered SFU from Vancouver Island.

If no suitable candidates from the first or secondary preference are identified, the award will be carried over to the next term or year.

One award, valued at $1,000, will be granted annually in any term to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in the Beedie School of Business;
• In good academic standing; and
• Completed at least 60 units toward the requirements for a degree

Preference will be given to students who have been employed full-time in the hospitality industry for at least one year before entering or returning to university.

Applicants should include a letter detailing their employment history prior to entering or returning to university studies, and a letter of reference verifying this experience.

 Four awards, valued at $2,500 each, will be granted to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program in the Beedie School of Business and who fulfill the following criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to—and achievement in—social innovation*
• Good academic standing

Applications must include:

• A statement from the applicant describing their commitment to—and achievement in—social innovation; and
• A letter of reference from an individual who can attest to the same

* Social innovation refers to a response to a social or environmental problem, which, once adopted, results in better solutions than existing approaches. Effective social innovations have the potential for transformative impact within communities, regions, or systems; are grounded in principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and centre the priorities and perspectives of communities impacted by the issue. Applicants should demonstrate a clear and active contribution to one or more social innovation issue areas, including a commitment to deeply understanding the related problem before taking action.

One award, valued at $2,100, will be granted annually in any term to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program in the Beedie School of Business in the term of eligibility (Fall 2023);
• A declared concentration in Accounting;
• In good academic standing, and
• An interest in pursuing a career and/or further credentials in Accounting

Applications must include:

• A statement outlining the student’s commitment to pursue a career and/or further credentials in accounting; and
• A letter of reference from a supervisor or faculty member who can attest to the same

Preference will be given to applicants who are interested in pursuing their CPA designation.