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SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS. Information Session. The Five W’s. ∙ WHO …. gets the scholarships? ∙ WHAT … do you have to do to win the money? ∙ WHEN … do you apply for these scholarships? ∙ WHERE … do you look for these scholarships? ∙ WHY … would you spend your time doing so?

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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  1. SCHOLARSHIPS Information Session

  2. The Five W’s. ∙ WHO…. gets the scholarships? ∙ WHAT… do you have to do to win the money? ∙ WHEN… do you apply for these scholarships? ∙ WHERE… do you look for these scholarships? ∙ WHY… would you spend your time doing so? ∙ HOW… do you get started?

  3. Why Look for Scholarships? . How much money can you make during a 3 to 5 hour shift at work?

  4. Show me the Money! $$$

  5. Who gets the Money? • The person who spends at least 3- 5 hours doing research. • The person who has worked hard at their academics, community service and leadership activities. • The person who needs to find another source of income. • The person who would like to be recognized for their skills and time devoted to their school community. • The person who would like to be debt-free by the end of their post secondary education. • The person who can answer essay questions intelligently • The person who can meet deadlines.

  6. Financial Planning 101 1. Scholarships: Awarded based on academic excellence, school & community involvement, leadership abilities and essay writing 2. Bursaries: Awarded based on financial need and community involvement 3. OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Plan) Used to supplement, not replace, family resources *OSAP is completed on-line and sent to the school you will be attending. Application is done in the Spring, after you accept an offer!

  7. Scholarship Factors ∙ Financial Need ∙ Field of Study ∙ Academic Average ∙ Year of Study ∙ Special Circumstances ∙ Location ∙ Heritage ∙ Volunteer Work ∙ Affiliations ∙ Activities

  8. How to Start 1. Begin your research: ∙ allow 3-5 hours to start ∙ treat it like another course or part-time job 2. Have three key people ready to write reference letters: ∙ a teacher, counsellor or activities person ∙ a community or church member ∙ an employer or supervisor Supply these individuals with the scholarship criteria! 3. Create a resume before you begin your applications: ∙ include all academic, community volunteer, and extracurricular activities; indicate leadership examples.

  9. Internet Resources • www.studentawards.com • $78 million available to students in scholarships, bursaries, contests, specialized student offers, giveaways and other financial assistance to help students win, earn and save the money needed for education. • 2. www.scholarshipscanada.com • Database has over 60,000 individual awards • by over 300 organizations across Canada • 3. @SkgScholarships (Twitter) • Helping students and parents find financial aid for • post-secondary education.

  10. www.electronicinfo.ca

  11. www.electronicinfo.ca

  12. www.ontariocolleges.ca Choose Colleges Choose Plan

  13. www.ontariocolleges.ca

  14. www.peelschools.org

  15. www.peelschools.org Choose Scholarships

  16. www.peelschools.org Choose Scholarships

  17. Scholarship Opportunities Examples of Scholarships Available: ∙ Learning Disabilities ∙ Music ∙ Teacher Parents ∙ Physical Disabilities ∙ Service/Community ∙ Spina Bifida ∙ Tennant of Ontario Housing ∙ Transportation Industry ∙ Voice Study ∙ Ward of Children’s Aid ∙ Women in Technology ∙ Many more… ∙Animation ∙ Aviation ∙ Broadcasting ∙ Business ∙ Cancer ∙ Civil Engineering ∙ Conservation ∙ Agriculture ∙ Design ∙ Exceptionalities ∙ Farming ∙ Food ∙ Golf ∙ Horticulture SCHOOL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP – YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY

  18. School Scholarships School Scholarships Some school and community scholarships are given through BSS The school scholarships are teacher nominated according to scholarship criteria Examples: ∙ AysegulCandir Memorial Award ∙ BSS Science Award ∙ Blacklock Drama/English /Creative Writing ∙ Canadian Federation of University Women ∙ Ray Gibson Scholarship

  19. Before you Apply Before you Apply ∙ Plan Ahead. Check timelines, do your research. ∙ Prepare resume and order transcripts. ∙ Request a letter of recommendation from teachers and/or community members – at least 2 weeks before submission of the rough draft. ∙Make a Guidance appointment to review your progress. Bring your resume, rough drafts, and letters of recommendation. Leave plenty of time before the scholarship/award deadline. ∙Know everything there is to know about the scholarship (expectations, requirements, eligibility, deadline for applications).

  20. Tips MORE TIPS ∙ Know your strengths and assets ∙Anything that makes you different from others is important ∙Remember that certain contests like the Descartes, DaCosta and Physics improve your chances of winning money. ∙Have someone edit your application/essay questions…now is NOT the time to be humble.

  21. What should I do now?

  22. Facts: ∙ Plenty of scholarship money is not available to you until you are attending a college or university ∙ A lot of money is not awarded – due to low or unsuitable applications ∙ Visit your financial aid office often! When are you finished searching for Money? . . .when you are finished post secondary education!

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