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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