1. Confused about Scholarships. Visit the career Centre: http://schools

2. SD #42 Financial Awards and other Scholarships

3. Scholarships:
Traditionally, scholarships are based on academic merit, such as an entrance scholarship which is awarded based on the grade average from high school.
Modern usage of the term, however, is much more liberal, with providers of non-academic awards using the term to describe any financial prize that will be used towards tuition payment.
Scholarship application procedures are different for each scholarship, but can include a request for your academic transcripts.
Some scholarships, such as entrance scholarships, don't even require an application. Look at as many scholarships as you can to see what works for you!

4. Bursaries:
A bursary is typically an award for a student with financial need.
Bursaries may have academic requirements, but are generally focused on helping students who do not have the resources to pay for school on their own.
Applications for bursaries typically require you to show why you are in need of the assistance and how great your need is.

5. Loans:
Student loans are typically provided by the government (provincial or federal) or a bank.
The terms of a student loan vary depending on who's providing it and who's receiving it.
Student loans are typically paid back after the student completes or leaves schooling, with interest charged on the loan amount

6. Other Awards:
This is a general for any awards that don't fit in the above categories. This may include contest-style awards or prizes from corporate sponsors.
Remember - always read the eligibility criteria for any scholarship, bursary, or award! You may find you are a great candidate for an award you wouldn't have otherwise applied to.
Good luck!

7. Student Financial Awards 2017 - 2018
Students Financial Awards /01/Scholarship-Book-2017_2018.pdf

8. Application Requirements
*Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
** Must have a Social Insurance Number
Application Page:
One main application form for every application submitted. Leave Award # and award name blank and then photocopy. If you have more than three universities/colleges put your top three. Make sure you sign the bottom and date it.
Personal Essay:
No more than 1 to 1 ½ pages, 1.5 spaced and in 12 font Times New Roman. If an award requires special qualifications, please specify on your essay. Goals in pursuing post secondary and area of study, interests, hobbies and activities in the community and school, employment and or volunteer activities. Also any prizes, awards, scholarships etc. that have already been won.
2 Letters of Reference:
From two different sources – If one is from the school then other must be from outside the school. Preferably on letterhead. Brag sheets in the Career Centre.
Transcript:
Your GT/Grade 12 Counsellor will provide you with your transcript or diploma verification.  You will want to wait to get your most current marks.

9. Scholarship Bursary (Appendix C also required)
APPENDIX B
SD No. 42 Award Application
School District No. 42 Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8N6 Phone: (604) Fax: (604) /2018
AWARD #: AWARD NAME:
Note: Applicants must complete a separate application for each award applied for.
Scholarship Bursary (Appendix C also required)
___________
______________________________________________________ _
Award
Applicant:
Surname
Given name (s)
School:
Home Address: _
City: Postal Code: Home Phone: Cell:
Date of Birth: _ PEN:
Address:
Parent/Guardian:
FUTURE PLANS: You may indicate more than one institution and/or area of study. Name of Post-Secondary Institution Area of Study
1st Choice nd Choice _ _
3rd Choice Use this checklist to ensure all necessary documentation is included, stapled and in the following order:
___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
____________________________________
____________________________
_____________________________
____________________________
_____________________________
Appendix B - Scholarship/Bursary Application page as a cover page. Personal statement of application (refer to Page 10, Item #4).
BC Diploma Verification (MyEdBC) report.
Two letters of reference from different sources i.e. employer, volunteer organization, coach, youth leader, community member, teacher, administrator, etc.
Appendix C - Bursary Financial Information form (if applying for a bursary).
Bursary statements; personal and parent (if applying for a bursary), (refer to Appendix C, Items #8, #9). Other documentation as outlined in the District No. 42 Awards Book description.
Do not add any additional information unless specifically requested by an award.
I certify that I am aware of the requirements for the above award and that the information contained in this application is correct.
Signature of Student
Date

10. Bursary Requirements
In addition to the paperwork for a scholarship and/or awards you will need:
Financial Information Form: You will need to provide parents jobs, your job, estimated annual school expenses including books, room & board and transportation.
Personal Statement: You will need to explain any specific circumstances that the bursary selection committee should be made aware of. Your statement should be one to one half page maximum, 1.5 spacing in Times New Roman 12 point font.
Testimonial Statement: This should be from a parent or guardian regarding your financial need in support of your bursary application.  One page maximum, 1.5 spacing in Times New Roman 12 point font.

11. BURSARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
APPENDIX C
BURSARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
AWARD #: AWARD NAME:
Note: Applicants must complete a separate application and financial information form for each award applied for.
Applicant:
Surname
Given name (s)
No Yes
1. Are you presently living with parent/guardian?
Number of brothers, sisters:
Parent’s/guardian’s occupation(s):
Ages
Currently employed?
No Yes No
Yes
4. Are you presently working? No
Yes
If yes, where?
Hrs /week?
Do you have a summer job lined up? No
Do you plan to work while at school?
5. Estimated annual school expenses:
Yes
Full time
Part time No
Yes
Tuition $
Books $
Room & board $
Transportation $
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES $
For what percentage of these expenses are you responsible?
No Yes
6. Have you been awarded any other scholarships or bursaries?
Do you have access to other financial support? (i.e. trust funds)
7. Do you plan to apply for a loan for your expenses? No
Yes
Please provide a personal statement, (one and one-half page maximum, 1.5 spaced) explaining any specific circumstances that the bursary selection committee should be made aware of.
Please provide a testimonial statement, (one page maximum, 1.5 spaced) from a parent/guardian regarding your financial need in support of your bursary application. Students who live independently or have special circumstances should speak to their counselor.

12. Make sure you are eligible before applying
White paper only
No envelopes
No spine holders
Make sure you are eligible before applying
Staple in the left top corner
Double check your work!
The final date for handing in your section A, B, D and E applications is: Monday, March 5,
Please hand into the Career Centre.
Do not take to District office unless stated by the organization.
Students will have 2 years from the date of issue to redeem an award unless specified.

13. There are thousands of scholarships and awards that reward students for academic and non-academic attributes: Where you bank in the military Organizations or Clubs Volunteering Sports Where you live Religion Your heritage or what languages you speak Disabilities Employers

14. Presentation schedule will be announced soon areas
$1, District Authority Awards
L500 awards that recognize excellence in achievement in any of $1,250 awards which recognize excellence in the following areas:
Indigenous Languages and Culture, Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music), Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (Business, Technology, Home Economics, Information Communication Technology), Physical Activity (Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education), International Languages, Community Service, Technical and Trades Training
Presentation schedule will be announced soon
areas

15. Tips for applying for scholarships
Do the appropriate background work and find out exactly what the specific scholarship is looking for.
Read the rules and regulations.
Expand on personal experience by discussing your work or volunteering. Explain how it fits into your future plans.
Communicate your longer term goals. Scholarship providers want to know they are enhancing the life of a goal-oriented person.
Fill out a Brag Sheet to help those you are requesting a reference letter from.  
Make a checklist for each scholarship and stay organized.
Plan ahead and don’t procrastinate. Give yourself plenty of time to fill out applications. You cannot accomplish this overnight.
Have your application proof read before you submit it.
Don’t miss deadlines!

16. Other Means to Find Scholarships:. Scholarship Bulletin Board
Other Means to Find Scholarships: Scholarship Bulletin Board Career Centre Website Websites such as: (Yconic) and

17. Student Loans Make sure info is right
Please visit  Applications for the fall start date will be available June 1.  For eligibility, how to apply and understanding student loans please visit
* You have 6 months after you finish your post-secondary to start paying back  your loan.
* There are scholarships and bursaries available after you start your post secondary schooling so make sure you check the College or University websites or financial aid office.
* An option to make money while attending post-secondary school is to check out the Co-op website or financial aid office to get work relevant to your field of study.