SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT Gonzaga High School October 2nd, 2012

Who Gets Scholarships? Some Myths: There are so many out there everyone can get them Just the smart students get them A scholarship can pay for me to go away for university

Scholarship History Year # of students awarded scholarships Total dollar figures offered to all students 2003 45 $750,000 (1 student $556,000) 2004 50 $183,000 2005 52 $400,000 2006 Unavailable unavailable 2007 39 $176,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 48 62 >60 >65 $286,000 $463,000 >$275,000 >$210,000 >$300,000

Class of 2012 Summary Class Size: 175 students 2012- 1 student won $75,000 1 student won $68,000 $75 000 outside the province $25 000 provincial govt. scholarship (estimate)

2011 summary cont. 55 students received MUN scholarships Total: $150,000 2 $25,000 2 $5,000 8 $3,500 19 $2,000 24 $1,000

National Scholarships Loran Award 112 awards Leadership, community involvement, academics Deadline: October 17th, October 24th

National Scholarships cont. Blythe Scholarship - full scholarship for three years to Cambridge University - 2 scholars chosen nationally - academic all roundedness, AP, IB Deadline: mid-October TD Scholarships for Community Leadership - community leadership - essay Deadline: October 31st

National Scholarships cont. Wendy’s -28 awards - 8 @ $5000, 20 @ $1000 -70% average, volunteerism, extra curricular Deadline: Nov.2nd

National Scholarships cont. Terry Fox Humanitarian Award - humanitarianism (3 letters of recommendation) - academic, amateur sport, and fitness - voluntary community service Deadline: February (exact date to be announced) Rock the Bottom - 5 scholarships of $1000 - answer question on a financial plan Deadline: December 15th

Provincial Scholarships Based on Public Exam Marks Junior Jubilee $2500 Electoral District $1000 (3 per district) Centenary $1000 (52 based on marks) Constable Moss $1000 (son or daughter of RNC or RCMP)

Provincial Scholarships cont. School Board-Eastern Education Foundation 15 students, one from each zone $1000 no other concurrent scholarship honours, leadership, school and community involvement Deadline: October next year

School Bursaries $3000-$4000 annually Based on need and shared amongst applicants - PTA - Paul Whalen - Ocean Ranger - Renee Hurley - Brian Moore - Rogan Power - Andrew Hatfield - Chad Mercer - Diana Johnson

University-Colleges Amount and type vary from place to place Most universities automatically consider students when they apply Some may require a separate letter/application Some based solely on marks others on marks and well-roundedness Applications after January Exams ( Feb.-April)

Universities-Colleges cont. Memorial University 85% $1000 in June 90% $ 2000 after January Exams 90 + $ 3500 > 90 % + all rounded Dr. Leslie Harris Award ($4000 x 4yrs= $16000) 12 awards MUN Alumni ($5000 x 5yrs=$25,000) 6 awards Warren and Catherine Ball ($7500 x 4 yrs=$30,000) 2 awards

Unions and Associations Usually smaller amounts and deadlines vary NLTA NAPE Knights of Columbus Royal Canadian Legion Parent’s place of work

Specific Scholarships are offered from very specific groups or for specific fields of study Students are encouraged to check for these awards Some examples: Native origin Cartoonists NL Housing Tourism NL

Going Away to University Start Early! Now! General application for 3 Ontario Universities Costs…Scholarships do not cover it all! U.S…. SAT’s may be necessary Presentation in LRC November for U.S. colleges and universities

Other Opportunities House of Common Page Program Lester B. Pearson Shad Valley Forum for Young Canadians Encounters with Canada French Bursary Programs (summer) RISE Program

How do I find information? Check the guidance website (front page drop down menu of school website) Updated Regularly Check the bulletin board Listen to the announcements Check with the guidance counsellors Check the websites www.studentwards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentscholarships.org

Things to remember Deadlines Recommendations Keep marks up Neatness and proof reading Do some digging!