1. Iroquois Ridge Scholarships $$$ Show me the money $$$

2. Types of Scholarships Entrance - marks only Presidential -marks & profile Volunteer Involvement Community Involvement Companies parents work for Cultural Background Financial Assistance -parents ’ income Disabilities / overcoming obstacles Specific uniqueness

3. What Scholarships Require Marks: usually over 85% in grade 11/12 Involvement in Your school & community Volunteering in Your school & community Well rounded individual ArtsAthletics ClubsLeadershipWhat have you done that is Innovative?

4. Entrance Scholarships Based solely on grade 12 marks, usually final marks, best 6 or include pre-requisite courses Different levels for different schools. For more $ go further north - they pay better 85% -$500 - $1000 90% -$1000 - $2000 95% -$1500 – $3000

5. University Specific Scholarships Check out individual institutions Check out electronicinfo.ca

6. How do I get started ? Visit scholarship websites to make yourself aware of the scholarships you are eligible for. Studentawards.com Scholarshipscanada.com

7. Studentawards.com

8. Scholarshipscanada.com

9. RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS Once you have the list of scholarships you are eligible for download applications and check out the requirements of the scholarship on individual websites

10. Sample Scholarship Application Download an application & complete the application to see what you need to get busy and do now. Make a time line plan. DO IT NOW !

11. An example: The Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarships A glimpse of what will be asked of you…

17. http://www.millerthomson.com/mtweb.nsf/web_files/rdmo6jhpst/$file/2006_Application_form_Eng.pdf?openelement

18. What Is Usually On An Application? Current Transcript of Marks Ranking of your marks from grade 9 through to 12 Awards (school & community) Volunteer /Extracurricular hours **** Athletic/Artistic/Club Activities Leadership Employment A variety of accomplishments in all areas

19. Application TIPS Research, Start a data base Note deadlines & application process Apply only to those that you qualify for- read criteria Meet deadlines Neatness is essential – type it, spell/gr. check Avoid emailing or faxing unless email a must Quality not quantity Start early, timelines/time management essential Keep a hard copy & backup copy Ask for TIPS from previous winners

20. References Letters From a responsible adult who knows you well: principal, teacher, coach, employer, not a relative Ask, & provide him/her with a resume or reference form, include your goals, give at least 2 weeks notice

21. Nomination Process Some scholarships require school to assess & nominate the best candidate(s) School nomination: Must be handed in one week prior to deadline Mrs. Anstett & the scholarship team decide on school sponsored candidates ie Due date Oct 21 into school Oct 14

22. Canada ’ s Top Scholarship The Canadian Merit Award National Winner-

23. Canada ’ s Top Scholarship Offers: $75,000 for tuition, books & residence $8,000 for a travel abroad summer Highly paid Summer internship Personal mentor Highly paid summer foreign embassy Must attend a Canadian University Paid trip to Toronto each year Opportunities to network Distinguishes you as one of the top Canadians

24. Review of Award Winners Resume Community Volunteering Enrichment Programs School Awards Community Awards ParticipationAcademic Marks LeadershipClubs/ Arts/ Athletics/ Uniqueness

25. Community Based Awards Check out the board outside PCC Applications become available February through to April. Check often Follow through getting the application in prior to due date Some will require interviews

26. School Based Awards Applications due into PCC MAY 4th

27. Enrichment Opportunities See Ms. Patterson and check monthly ENRICHMENT Newsletter! Shad ValleyStudy AbroadWorkshops/ Conferences Encounters with Canada da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) Waterloo Unlimited Advanced Placement Queen’s E = MC 2 Mathematics Contests

28. Research Sites: Ontario School Counselors ’ Association (OSCA) www.osca.cawww.osca.ca Student Awards www.studentawards.comwww.studentawards.com Scholarship Canada www.scholarshipscanada.comwww.scholarshipscanada.com Scholarship 2009 www.scholarshipsandawards.com www.scholarshipsandawards.com www.electronicinfo.ca University/college websites Visit University/college open houses -many open March Break

29. For More Information contact: Personal & Careers Counseling: –Mrs. Anstett, Mr. Reeve, Mrs. Spelman, Ms Stecca

30. Get Credit for all your hard work in High School RESEARCH GET BUSY EARN THE BEST MARKS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED PLAN YOUR FUTURE