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Woodlands Scholarships and Bursaries Overview
Woodlands Scholarships and Bursaries Overview
OverviewDefinitions and Facts
What makes a good candidate?
Scholarship Timeline.
Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation
Dogwood District/Authority Awards
Passport to Education
Graduation Program Examination Scholarships
Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
Entrance Awards
Community and National Awards
OverviewDefinitions and Facts
What makes a good candidate?
Scholarship Timeline.
Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation
Dogwood District/Authority Awards
Passport to Education
Graduation Program Examination Scholarships
Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
Entrance Awards
Community and National Awards
Definitions
Scholarship: Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement
Award: Given to a student who has met certain criteria for the award.
Bursary: Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial assistance or need.
Loan: sum of money that a student can borrow for a given period of time.
FACTS
The average undergraduate student in Canada graduates with $28,000 worth of debt and take 14 years to pay off.
Youth unemployment in Canada was 14.17% in 2014.
According to Statistics Canada’s Youth in Transition Survey, 36% of students who ceased their studies early cited financial reasons. Source: Statistics Canada
Five options. You will likely need to choose two!
1. BEGGING: I’m referring to free money through scholarships, awards, bursaries, grants, fellowships, stipends.
2. BORROWING: Most popular way of paying for an education. Look as education as an investment. Borrowing can make sense.
3. STEALING: Tapping into RRSP, selling large assets. Should be your last resort.
4. SWEATING: Child working to pay for an education. Summer jobs, part-time during school.
5. SAVING: Have sufficient time to save and set money aside regularly. RESP etc.
How do Parents help fund students?
MYTH: Scholarships are just for “Brainiacs”
Scholarship Timeline:
November 2014 – Submit email to Ms. Taylor. [email protected]
November-December 2014 – Begin to develop a
scholarship resume. Collect reference letters Apply for National and Community awards.
November-December 2014 – Begin to research Entrance Awards for the Universities or Colleges you hope to attend.
January-February 2015 – Explore the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation Scholarship booklet. www.nlsf.ca
March-June 2015 – Become familiar with other funding sources including eligibility for students loans. Find summer employment.
TIPS ON WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS
1. High School Woodlands Website, Room 201
2. Institution of Study (UBC, UVIC, VIU, SFU etc.)
3. Local Community (Remax) (Community Clubs, Charitable foundations, local employers, etc.)
4. Your employer or your Parents’ employer
TIPS ON WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS
5. Professional Organizations (Engineering associations such as A.P.E.G.G.A.)
6. Industry (Future Employers)
7. Specific to Ethnic Origin or Citizens with Disabilities
8. Internet
TIPS ON WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPSList of Databases to checkwww.studentscholarships.orgwww.bcsholarships.cawww.ammsa.comwww.nursingscholarships.cawww.nupge.ca/scholarshipswww.engineeringscholarships.cawww.listofscholarships.cawww.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/www.studentawards.com
Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation
2015 applications and booklet of awards will be available on line January 2015
Due date: Feb. 2015
District Contact: Erin Van Steen,
250-753-4074,(until Dec. 31, 2014)
email address [email protected]
Website: www.nlsf.ca
Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation
2015 applications and booklet of awards will be available on line January 2015
Due date: Feb. 2015
District Contact: Erin Van Steen,
250-753-4074,(until Dec. 31, 2014)
email address [email protected]
Website: www.nlsf.ca
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Approximately $460,000 given annually
$100 to $2500 awards You can win more than one award Awards for high GPA and participation Other awards include:
Athletics Citizenship and Leadership High achievement in a particular
subject Family affiliations (belonging to a
club, union, culture group, other organization)
STUDENTS MUST APPLY!
Some awards are valid for two years The scholarship booklet is available
on line www.nlsf.ca Hard copies will also be available
from Ms. Taylor in room 201 in January 2015.
Students must also hand in completed Scholarship Resume to Ms. Taylor
EDUCATION PLAN
Fill in the top part to the best of your knowledge
Some awards are based on your plan to go into a specific program or institution
FAMILY INCOME SECTION
A parent MUST fill in the bottom part and sign to be considered for bursaries
Lower family income is a pre-requisite for getting a bursary
If income is below $60,000, the expenses should be explained so the committee understands the financial need
Examples: there are two older siblings going to college; there is an illness in the family; there are unavoidable high expenses, etc.
ELABORATION PAGE
Elaborate on your interests, competencies, participation, leadership, motivations, plans
Comment on any barriers in your way or that you have overcome
Anything that will help us represent you to the scholarship committee
Use a list format
AFFILIATIONS
Organizations or culture groups to which you or your family belong
You need to talk to your parents to discover all your affiliations
You must fill in the blanks with the member’s name, year, etc. when it’s asked for on the form
Questions?
Provincial Scholarship Programs:
•Dogwood-District
Application is required
Provincial Scholarship Programs:
•Dogwood-District
Application is required
DOGWOOD-DISTRICT AUTHORITY AWARDS
Dogwood-District Scholarships$1000 for excellence in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activities, Second Languages, Community Service, Technical and Trades training.
Last year Woodlands received awards.
School-based committee determines winners
DOGWOOD-DISTRICT AUTHORITY AWARDS
Dogwood-District Scholarships (cont’d)Students may receive all three awards: Passport, Provincial exam, and Dogwood-District
Applications will be available from Ms. Taylor in January/February 2015 in room 201.
BC Government Scholarship Programs: Passport to Education
No application is required – based on Grade Point Average
BC Government Scholarship Programs: Passport to Education
No application is required – based on Grade Point Average
PASSPORT TO EDUCATION AWARDS
Recognizes and rewards student achievement in grades 10-12 Gives motivation to study consistently – leading to graduation Encourages post-secondary education and job training programs
Recognizes and rewards student achievement in grades 10-12 Gives motivation to study consistently – leading to graduation Encourages post-secondary education and job training programs
PASSPORT BOOK
Stamped with a dollar valueApplied to post-secondary tuition
fees or other educational expenses
Passport books are kept at the students’ school and will be available in September.
Redeem within 5 years.
CRITERIA FOR AWARDING STAMPS
9000 stamps amongst eligible BC High schools
Must be a Canadian Citizen, or Permanent Resident.
Must be a BC resident, and enrolled in a BC Public School
Grade 12 stamp is $5002/3 on academics, 1/3 on effort,
work habits, citizenship, volunteering
Provincial Scholarship Programs:
•Graduation Program Examination Scholarships
Provincial Scholarship Programs:
•Graduation Program Examination Scholarships
GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS – Academic
Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships will be awarded based on students’ performance on the Grad Program Exams. 5000 available
Those exams includeScience 10Math 10English 10Social Studies 11 or FNS 12English 12/Comm 12
Must have B in Language Arts 12
Check list to see if you are eligible for the Provincial Scholarship Program:
Course Exam %
English 10
Math 10
Science 10
SS11/FNS12
Course School % Exam % Blended (Final%)
English 12
GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS – Academic
A student will receive a $2500 examinations scholarship if they Qualify for the grad program examination scholarships
Rank among the top 20 scholarship students (based on their percentage score)
GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS – Academic
Any student who achieves a perfect score (100%) in all five provincial exams from grades 10-12 (exam mark) will also be awarded an Academic Medal of Excellence.
To redeem your Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship, you will be mailed a letter, certificate and voucher in September.
Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships
Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships
Secondary School Apprenticeship
$1000 available to students registered as an apprentice in ITA
C+ in Grade 12 courses 480 Paid workplace training before September 2015.
900 paid workplace 6 months after they graduate.
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
$5000 scholarship recognizing exceptional grade 12 students planning to enter field of teaching.
20 available, application deadline is March 31, 2015
Must have B in Language Arts 11, Science 11, Math 11, Social Studies 11.
Maintain B average in grade 11 and 12
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
Resume Two references, one from community and one from school.
Evidence of commitment to a teaching career.
Entrance Scholarships
To a specific institution...
Entrance Scholarships
To a specific institution...
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPSto Universities and Colleges
Must apply to a given college or university in order to receive their scholarship offers.
Some are automatic with your application, and some have a separate application processes.
Varying amounts up to full tuition at colleges and universities are granted.
Over 90% average on academic courses typically guarantees you will get offers.
The higher your average, the better offers you will receive – up to “full ride.”
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPSto Universities and Colleges
For example – Many Universities allows schools to nominate a certain number of their graduating class for a Major Entrance Award.
School committees determine the top applicants thus receiving our endorsement.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the following websites. UVIC www.uvic.ca VIU www.viu.cahttp://
www2.viu.ca/FinancialAid/awards.aspx?area=16https://www2.viu.ca/FinancialAid/applications.asp
UBC www.ubc.ca SFU www.sfu.ca
National Scholarships
Substantial applications are required
National Scholarships
Substantial applications are required
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS-competing against the country
Examples that have due dates coming soon: Loran Scholarship $various amounts. Terry Fox Foundation $7,000/yr for 4 years -
up to $28,000
Canadian Association $1,000 for outstanding of Principals leadership
Miller Thomson 200 awarded @ $1,000
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Students should search the suggested databases in our handout.
Other awards: TD Scholarships Remax Scholarships BC Hydro Scholarships Black Press Scholarships
As awards come in to the school, they will be posted onto the Facebook page, as well as emailed out.
Building a strong Scholarship Resume
Building a strong Scholarship Resume
SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – a listing of accomplishments and attributes A Resume is a list of your
accomplishments that you can cut and paste specific attributes to meet specific criteria for various awards.
Makes you aware of areas you may be weak in so you can work on them
Various deadlines for scholarships will happen at the same time. Be prepared with your scholarship resume.
SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Building evidence that you’re worthy…Template Handout is available
from Ms. Taylor. Must include
Personal information Career Goals Academics School Service Community Service
SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Evidence of competency & character…
Work Experience Leadership Roles Conferences Athletics Interests
Creating your Scholarship Resume remember to . . . . .
Keep it to one page. Use bullets, underlining, bold fonts, capitals,
and italics to highlight significant information. Be sure there is enough white space
throughout. Use a laser printer if possible. SPELL CHECK AND PROOF READ more than
once! Have someone else proofread your work. Use good quality white or neutral coloured
paper. Use 1 font and Size 11 or greater for main
text.
SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Letters of Reference…
Collect a variety to showcase your academics, leadership, service and character.
Use different letters to meet the criteria of the scholarship.
Notify the person writing the letter in advance. A good letter takes time.
Ask the person to save the letter to allow for edits and to use for other awards, just changing the salutation.
DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE
Ms.Taylor(room201) [email protected] Mrs. Tyce(room 111) [email protected] Mrs. Loughlin (room 205) [email protected]
Ms.Taylor(room201) [email protected] Mrs. Tyce(room 111) [email protected] Mrs. Loughlin (room 205) [email protected]
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