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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries AKA HOW TO…

TERMINOLOGY Scholarships  Money for academic excellence (and sometimes) community service, athletics etc. Awards  Money for academic achievement, but also community service, athletics and individual contributions Bursaries  Money for those in need Loans  Money borrowed that usually needs to be repaid

1. GOVERNMENT SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS  new this year! BEFORE: Passport to Education: still good for redemption Grad Program Examination Scholarships: one more year!

GOVERNMENT SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS NOW: BC Excellence Scholarship (by nomination) BC Achievement Scholarship (academic achievement) District / Authority Scholarship (subject area specific) Pathway to Education Scholarship (prospective teachers) See BC Ministry of Education Scholarship siteBC Ministry of Education Scholarship site

2. POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS…  Major Entrance Scholarships, Entrance Scholarships, Awards and more  Check prospective University websites

3. LOCALLY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS… …also Bursaries and Awards  More info to come in Early next year  Read the Kodiak!

 There are TONS available depending on your interests, background, goals, etc.  Some scholarships due October / November so start looking! 4. SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH PRIVATE ORGANISATIONS…

SOME PLACES TO START… **Check the portal for more, but keep in mind we can never have a fully comprehensive list- there are so many!!!**

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 1.Get started EARLY Criteria varies for different scholarships Most applications require: Application Personal Essay References Transcripts / Record of grades

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 2. Do you have a SIN?? Get one!! You need this to apply 3. Make sure you fit the criteria!

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 4. Pay Attention to deadlines! “Received by”  has to be in their hands by that date “Postmarked by”  has to be mailed by that date

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 5. Transcripts Don’t necessarily need official copies New MyEDBC currently can’t print them

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 6. Personal Essay What will make yours stand out? Include topics such as influences, interests & activities, leadership, volunteer work, plans for post- secondary BUT… Keep it brief

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 7. Brag Sheet Make sure it accurately portrays your strengths and accomplishments Find it here

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 8. References Choose wisely Ask Early (MINIMUM two weeks) Give Thanks (a card at the VERY least )

TIPS FOR SUCCESS 9. Get Organized! Keep electronic files and folders for each application you submit.

DID YOU WIN?!! 1. Be Proud! Let us know by filling out this form and handing it in to your counsellor Scholarships are announced at commencement May help you win other local scholarships 2. Be Grateful MAKE SURE you send a THANK-YOU

STAY TUNED More scholarship meetings to come!

GOOD LUCK!!