SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
How to save your sanity and enjoy your Grade 12 year!
Advertisements

Scholarship applications Apply for Post-Secondary Most university and college websites are open for applications at the beginning of October. Early.
SCHOLARSHIPS 2014/2015. selection criteria  Academic Achievement: The grades you earn at school are important, and will be considered for some awards.
FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS September About Us EDge Interactive EDge Interactive has been helping students find schools, scholarships and careers for more.
 a project based scholarship worth $ This money comes from the Ministry of Education.  The projects are skill based ie: art, drama, woodworking,
For Post-Secondary Studies.  43% estimate living expenses to be $5000-$10,000/year  56% estimate tuitions, books, academic supplies, etc. to be $5000.
APPLYING TO COLLEGE 2015 Goal: To understand how to apply to Ontario Colleges for September 2015 start Review: September Grade 12 Assembly Information.
Scholarships Alpha Secondary School All the information presented tonight can be found on the Alpha Scholarship Blog which can be accessed.
What you need to know about scholarships and bursaries.
Money Matters!!! $$$$$$$ October 2011 Mrs. White.
WELCOME to the 2013 Scholarship Information Evening for Parents and Students.
Scholarship Information Night Vanier Collegiate Last updated 2013.
Transcripts Check your transcript –is everything there? Do I have 17 credits? Do I have all the required courses? Problems-Talk with Guidance ASAP.
Scholarship Information Vanier Collegiate September 23, 2015.
Applying Online to Ontario’s Universities OUAC 101 Online Application for Ontario Secondary School Students
Grade 12 Post-Secondary Planning University,Scholarships &Applications.
Eastwood Collegiate Institute Financing Your Future.
Post Secondary Parents’ Presentation Mark R. Isfeld Secondary.
Looking Ahead to Graduation. Your Grade 12 Year is ALREADY 20% COMPLETE!! Your Grade 12 Year is ALREADY 20% COMPLETE!! Get organized, and, if you don’t.
FINANCIAL PLANNING The Five W’s. Who…. gets the scholarships? Who…. gets the scholarships? What… do you have to do to win the money? What… do you have.
Scholarship Meeting October 9, 2015 Ms. Dhillon and Ms. Moorhouse.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School.
March  Hundreds of Scholarships, Grants, and Bursaries available  District  University Entrance Scholarships  Automatic scholarships  Provincial.
The Year at a Glance – 2015/16 February 28 Early Application Deadline for most University and College admissions and major entrance scholarships.
SHOW ME THE MONEY!. Cost of Post-Secondary Education General guide of costs for one year: ActivityCost Tuition Costs$5,580 Accommodation$4,000 Other Fees$750.
SCHOLARSHIPS Information Session.
of Dallas, El Paso Branch
Eastwood Collegiate Institute
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
SCHOLARSHIPS Information Session.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES
Scholarship information session
Alpha Secondary School
POST-SECONDARY, SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADUATION INFORMATION EVENING
FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS SHOW ME THE MONEY!.
Looking Ahead to Graduation
Post Secondary Education Presentation – Sept. 21, 2017
Leaving the Woods Grad 2017 Heritage Woods Counselling Department
Scholarship Information
Martin Scholarships 2017.
Scholarship Meeting October 16, 2017 Ms. Johal and Ms. Moorhouse
Financing Your Education
Grad 2018 Graduation, Post-Secondary and Scholarship Information Parent Session October 18, 2017.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Things to think about You should have already:
Alpha Secondary School
GATHERING YOUR RESOURCES
Parent/Student Information Session
Gaby Murphy Go Center Counselor (936)
Welcome to the Barrie Central Scholarship and Bursary Show!
Paying for College College Forum Lesson
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarship information session
Saint Thomas Aquinas Graduation Year Parent Information Meeting
Alpha Secondary School
Alpha Secondary School
College Planning Presentation
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES
Scholarship Information
Financial Planning: What’s Your Message? Post Secondary
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Welcome To: Carroll High School Scholarship Information Session
Post-Secondary and Scholarship Information Session
Scholarship Planning 101.
Funding Your Post Secondary Education
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Grad Parent Info Night 2019.
Planning for the Future
Gaby Murphy Go Center Counselor (936)
Holy Heart High School  .
Presentation transcript:

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES Show me the money… SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

Riffel Graduates of 2014 were offered $251, 908.00 in scholarship money.

Here are some interesting facts… you may not know There is an award for you - there is over $50 million in entrance scholarships available You don’t need to have high marks - most awards (83%) do not require an academic average at all Keep searching throughout the year - awards have deadlines throughout the year (19% of the awards have a deadline in June … 1% in December) You can’t win an award if you don’t try - many awards have few applications Get involved in your community - over 10% of all awards require some school or community service Look beyond colleges and universities for awards - there are over 1,000 award providers; the majority of which are companies, associations and other non-educational organizations

Scholarship Terms Award - An award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards may be in the form of books, plaques, subscriptions or money. A monetary award is usually called a scholarship or bursary. Bursary - A non-repayable grant of money. Bursaries are awarded primarily based on financial need, but academic achievement is also considered. Usually, the applicant must provide detailed documentation describing their financial situation when applying for a bursary. Scholarship - A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance further education. Most scholarships are based on merit in areas ranging from academic achievement to athletics. Usually, scholarships are not based on financial need. Entrance Award/Scholarship - A scholarship or award given to a student entering his/her first year at a post-secondary institution. Also referred to as an Admission Award. In-course Award/Scholarship - Awarded to students already enrolled in post- secondary studies, beyond the first year level.

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS: 1. Academic 2. Leadership 3. Community Involvement 4. Sports 5. Essay 6. Special Groups 7. Financial Need 8. Blended

Some Scholarship Criteria These are important factors in your scholarship search. It is worth taking the time to consider these when doing your search. Year of Study (entrance, first, second, third, fourth, final year, graduate) Special Circumstances (disabilities, family member of a war vet.) Financial Need (pertains to your income, check with the scholarship administrator for more details) Academic Average (usually your last year of study marks) Heritage (Aboriginal, Chinese, Polish, etc.) Field of Study (the program you’re interested or currently in) Affiliation (companies, religious groups, unions, and associations, that you or your family are affiliated with) Activities (sports, religious, academic, leadership, community involvement, etc.) Location (where you live and go to school)

How do students find and win scholarships, awards and bursaries?

Begin your search: Parents and Grandparents: ask your employer, union, professional organization, service club, parish counsel, and community association Students: ask your employer, survey the newspaper, listen to announcements, search scholarship websites (Riffel website and StudentAwards.com) and google www.rcsd.ca/riffel/students/services/scholarships Be prepared to write paragraphs or essays Be prepared to be interviewed or make a presentation

Websites for searching for scholarships include: www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com www.schoolfinder.com www.aucc.ca www.sasknetwork.ca www.myblueprint.ca Activation code: mariffel www.youth.ca www.rcsd.ca/riffel www.canlearn.ca www.inac.gc.ca

Compile an activity-based resume. Use only the last three years Include all contacts if possible Organize them into activity areas: Leadership - Volunteer Community - Employment Extra-curricular clubs/sports - Goals/Future Plans Accomplishments/Awards - Education/Courses

Contact 3 references 2 weeks prior to the. first scholarship deadline Contact 3 references 2 weeks prior to the first scholarship deadline - Always ask people with whom you have developed a good rapport (at least 2 teachers and 1 member of the community). (School letters of reference should discuss academic qualifications, extra-curricular activities, and personal qualities. Community letters should emphasize contributions made to the organization and personal qualities) - Supply your referee with a copy of your resume so they may discuss your activities in the letter. - Give them the scholarship criteria - Ask them to save the letter so that you can request future letters specific to new scholarship criteria - Always provide at least two weeks notice. Thank them profusely!

Be Organized! Keep a file/binder of scholarship information including: Copies of completed applications Reference letters Electronic files of written work Be Neat! Your completed application reflects your skills and abilities Read and follow directions Beat deadlines by at least 3 days!

Sask Polytechnic Each program at Sask Polytechnic (SIAST) has a scholarship. All scholarships are posted online and students apply online. There are 6 different application “deadlines”. The first deadline for “first year” students is July 15, 2014. http://www.sasktpolytechnic.ca/admissions/resources/scholships-and-awards.aspx

Centennial Merit Scholarships (U of R) Average calculated using the Early Conditional Acceptance criteria: 90-94.99% = $2000 95-100% = $3000 * A re-calculation will be done automatically once Grade 12 marks are finalized

Early Conditional Admission Average is calculated based on the following formula: One course in ELA (20 or 30 Level) One of 20 or 30 Level Math (no W/A) Another Math or Science (20 or 30 Level) Another course in Humanities or Fine Arts (20 or 30 Level) One additional elective (at the 20 or 30 Level)

U of S – Automatic Entrance Scholarships 85-89.9% = $500 90-92.9 = $1000 93 -94.9 = $2000 95+ = $3000

University of Saskatchewan Guaranteed Entrance Award: Student must achieve an overall average of 95% in 5 classes: - 1 ELA 30 - 1 30 level Math - Science 30 - 2 additional courses: Math, Science, Humanity, or Fine Art If you apply for admission during your Grade 12 year, your average will be calculated twice -- once at the time of admission and again following your graduation. Your scholarship amount will be based on your highest average.

Important Deadlines: Feb. 15 - U of S Entrance Awards deadline March 15 – U of R Entrance Scholarships July 15 – SIAST Entrance Scholarships Transcripts from the Ministry of Education are due Aug.1st

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES