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INTRODUCTION Frequently asked questions about scholarships What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships. Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor debbie.lindahl@wnlsd.ca

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION What are scholarships Types of scholarships What helps to get scholarships How to find scholarships Scholarship application tips What are SAT’s exams

WHAT ARE SCHOLARSHIPS? Scholarships are financial grants offered to students to help with post secondary education usually based on an applicant meeting certain academic and other eligibility criteria. Most post-secondary institutions and/or companies consider scholarships to be an investment so there some with strings attached like maintaining a certain grade point average. Various types of scholarships are available

TYPES OF SCHOLARHIPS Merit (e.g.. academic; athlete; artistic...) Need (e.g. family income and cost of program considered) Career specific (e.g. encouraging students to enter STEM programs; environmental; work with disabilities…) Post secondary institution (e.g. usually recruiting the top 3% of school) Specific criteria (e.g. aboriginal; disability…)

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & AWARDS What is the difference between Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards? Scholarships are based on academic merit and achievement in other categories and may be renewable Bursaries are based on financial need Awards are a one time recognition which may involve certificates or money.

WHAT HELPS TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP? Be Involved! Volunteer! Initiate! Become involved with something you are interested in! Record everything (CBRH Volunteer Record Form) Portfolio of accomplishments (Student Profile sheets) Up to date resume (Career Cruising) Reference letters ( academic & volunteer) Identify which scholarships you are interested in

WHAT ELSE HELPS TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP? Being confident; well rounded; public speaking; enrichment opportunities Being involved in your school & community Good grades usually expected of 80% + Leadership ability (volunteering vs. initiating) Consider smaller scholarships

HOW TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS Free Services Web resources ( Studentawards; School Finder; ScholarshipsCanada; StudentScholarships; NL Gov; Family/Work/Organizations/Contacts Other Sources: Contests; Web sites & Local scholarships Guidance Office Private Services

SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES Entrance Scholarships usually have academic requirements. Many are automatic depending upon final average. (E.g.. 90% $2000 to MUN) Check the University/College you wish to attend and contact them about entrance awards. Calendars are available at the LRC and online. Government Scholarships usually have academic requirements but some are also offered for specific reasons (i.e. RNC/RCMP; career; L2)

SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES Continued Family/Work/Unions/Trade/Church/ Organizations/ Ask your parents/grandparents; they may be a member of an organization (e.g. NAPE, NLTA, Rotary, Masonic Lodge, United Church, Kinsmen, Volunteer Groups, etc.) Other Sources: Contests; Web sites & Local scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIPS Start Early! Record Everything Keep a portfolio of all accomplishments Write some essays like “what Volunteering means to me” Start looking now at applications Materials Transcript & reference copies

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIPS “Big Money” winners applications are usually in before Christmas of Grade 12 so doing the bulk of your volunteer work in Grade 10 & 11 is very important in order to be able to write essays Loran; Schulich; Terry Fox; Limited nominations – some scholarships limit schools to only one nomination per school Local scholarships (June & Fall after graduation) University/college applications due before Christmas

SAT’s Student Achievement Tests Planning to go to an American University Written 3 - 4 times a year on West Coast Two Levels SAT 1 & SAT 2 4 hours to write; costs $50 apx Scores range from 200 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections – Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing. www.collegeboard.com

SCHOLARSHIP PREPARATION Scholarship Checklist Most Scholarship applications are available online Sign up for scholarship information sessions which occur each term while in L1 or L2. Memos are sent out through Titan Times and parent email list. Have a cover letter and your resume ready to give to a potential reference L2 Track scholarships deadlines & accomplishments Grade 12 have your transcript, resume & 2 letters of references ready in October. Students who are volunteering, have leadership experience; and good grades have a better chance of getting scholarships.

RECOMMENDATION Grade 9, Level 1 & 2 students need to be involved in their school & community while doing well in school. By the end of Level 2 you should have a resume ready; 2 people who can give you references and one must be able to comment on your leadership ability. By December of Grade 12 you should identify what you are interested in doing after high school.

SUMMARY Get Involved Attend a scholarship information session Sign up online for scholarship information Track deadlines & accomplishments Prepare your resume & references Contact the postsecondary institution for scholarship information

Useful Websites www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com School Finder - Scholarships sorted by university & programs Studentscholarships.org www.loranaward.ca www.disabilityawards.ca http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/highschool/scholarships.html www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/ www.cna.nl.ca/CStudents/awards.asp Provincial Student Aid presentation

Cost of Post-Secondary Education Going to school after high school can be costly, it’s true. A student attending CEGEP, trade school, college or university full-time today can expect to pay between $2,500 and $6,500 per year—or more!—in tuition alone. And books, supplies, student fees, transportation, housing and other expenses will only add to that total.

In fact, full-time students in Canada paid an average of $14,500 to pay for post-secondary schooling in 2010–2011. That's roughly $58,000 for a four-year program. Despite that, it remains a great investment. But you need to be smart about money. 21/04/2017

Tuition This number can be difficult to pinpoint. Costs may vary for different reasons. Cost Breakdown Understanding the costs involved will help you make smart money decisions while you’re in school. Here are some of the costs you can expect.

Program choice Some programs charge more than others so look at these costs up front. Co-op Co-operative education programs usually last longer and cost more than regular full-time programs. However, you may find the benefits of co-op programs outweigh the higher costs. Co-op students are often paid for their work and they gain great work experience.

Class type The format of lectures, the amount of lab time needed and the number of teaching assistants may affect fees. Other factors The school’s location (city vs. country, for example), the type of school and the years of schooling required are other factors that can also have an impact on costs.

Student fees Some schools charge extra to fund certain services, clubs and events. Living expenses Rent, food, power, gas, telephone and Internet bills can really add up. For example, on- or near-campus residence fees can be more of $8,000 (including a meal plan). This can double or, in some instances, triple your expenses.