Woodlands Scholarships and Bursaries Overview

Overview  Definitions and Facts  What makes a good candidate?  Scholarship Timeline.  Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation  Dogwood District/Authority Awards  BC Excellence Scholarships  Graduation Program Examination Scholarships  Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships  Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship  Entrance Awards  Community and National Awards Overview  Definitions and Facts  What makes a good candidate?  Scholarship Timeline.  Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation  Dogwood District/Authority Awards  BC Excellence Scholarships  Graduation Program Examination Scholarships  Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships  Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship  Entrance Awards  Community and National Awards

 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. Definitions

 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  According to Statistics Canada’s Youth in Transition Survey, 36% of students who ceased their studies early cited financial reasons.  Source: Statistics Canada FACTS

 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?

Who Wins?

 December 2015 – Begin to develop a scholarship resume.  Collect reference letters  Apply for National and Community awards.  December 2015 – Begin to research Entrance Awards for the Universities or Colleges you hope to attend.  January-February 2016 – Explore the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation Scholarship booklet.  March-June 2016 – Become familiar with other funding sources including eligibility for students loans. Find summer employment. Scholarship Timeline:

 1.High School  Woodlands Website, Library  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 SCHOLARSHIPS

List of Databases to check          TIPS ON WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS

Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation  applications and booklet of awards will be available online mid-January 2016 Due date: Feb District Contact: Crystal Dennison address Website: Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation  applications and booklet of awards will be available online mid-January 2016 Due date: Feb District Contact: Crystal Dennison address Website:

 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) LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

 Some awards are valid for two years  The scholarship booklet is available on line  Hard copies will also be available from the library January  Students must hand in a completed Scholarship Resume to Ms. Taylor or Mrs. Loughlin. *Why? This helps us support your request for a scholarship/bursary STUDENTS MUST APPLY!

 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 Application Package: EDUCATION PLAN

 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. Application Package: FAMILY INCOME SECTION

 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 Application Package: ELABORATION PAGE

 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 Application Package: AFFILIATIONS

Provincial Scholarship Programs Dogwood-District/Authority Scholarships BC Excellence Scholarships Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships Graduation Program Exams Scholarships Separate application is required Provincial Scholarship Programs Dogwood-District/Authority Scholarships BC Excellence Scholarships Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships Graduation Program Exams Scholarships Separate application is required

Dogwood-District Scholarships  $1250 for excellence in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activities, International Languages, Community Service, Technical and Trades training. DOGWOOD-DISTRICT AUTHORITY AWARDS

BC Government Scholarship Programs: Passport to Education *NO LONGER EXISTS! BC Government Scholarship Programs: Passport to Education *NO LONGER EXISTS!

BC Excellence Scholarships $5000  1 student per school (public & independent) is nominated.  55 winners in the province are selected

BC Excellence Scholarships Broad support for a variety of career pathways Demonstrates: *community involvement and leadership both inside and outside school *commitment and aptitude for chosen career path

Graduation Program Examination Scholarships

 Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships will be awarded based on students’ performance on the Grad Program Exams.  Those exams include  Science 10  Math 10  English 10  Social Studies 11 or FNS 12  English 12/Comm 12  Must have B in Language Arts 12 GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS – Academic

Check list to see if you are eligible for the Provincial Scholarship Program: CourseExam % English 10 Math 10 Science 10 SS11/FNS12 CourseSchool %Exam %Blended (Final%) English 12

 A student will receive $1250-$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 (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. GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS – Academic

Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships

 $1000 available to students registered as an apprentice in ITA  C+ in Grade 12 courses  480 Paid workplace training before September  900 paid workplace 6 months after they graduate. Secondary School Apprenticeship

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

 Application to ministry based on achievement, resume, references, written response incuding:  Resume  Two references, one from community and one from school.  Evidence of commitment to a teaching career. Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship

Entrance Scholarships To a specific institution... Entrance Scholarships To a specific institution...

 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 SCHOLARSHIPS to 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 to Universities and Colleges

 Check out the following websites.  UVICwww.uvic.ca  VIUwww.viu.cawww.viu.ca  UBCwww.ubc.ca  SFUwww.sfu.ca ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

National Scholarships Substantial applications are required National Scholarships Substantial applications are required

 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 Principalsleadership  Miller Thomson 200 $1,000 NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS -competing against the country

 Students should search the suggested databases in our handout.  Other awards:  TD Scholarships  Remax Scholarships  BC Hydro Scholarships  Black Press Scholarships NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Building a strong Scholarship Resume

 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 – a listing of accomplishments and attributes

 Template is available on our Woodlands website or in the library  Must include  Personal information  Career Goals  Academics  School Service  Community Service SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Building evidence that you’re worthy…

 Work Experience  Leadership Roles  Conferences  Athletics  Interests SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Evidence of competency & character…

 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. Creating your Scholarship Resume remember to.....

 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. MINIMUM ONE WEEK’S NOTICE! A quality, personal letter takes time.  Ask the person to save the letter to allow for edits and to use for other awards, just changing the salutation. SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Letters of Reference…

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