SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT

1. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONNIGHT Gonzaga High School October 14th, 2014

2. Who Gets Scholarships? • Some Myths: • There are so many out there everyone can get them • Just the smart students get them • A scholarship can pay for me to go away for university

3. Scholarship History

4. Class of 2014 Summary • Class Size: 245 students • 2014- 1 student won >$210,000 • $25 000 provincial govt. scholarship (estimate)

5. 2014 summary cont. • 20 students received MUN scholarships • Total: $42,990 • 1 $5,000 • 1 $2,610 • 1 $2,550 • 1 $2,130 • 15 $2,000 • 1 $700 Note: In February, following midterms, 30 students were offered early entrance scholarships.

6. National Scholarships • Loran Award • 112 awards • Leadership, community involvement, academics • Deadline: October 22nd , October 29th • School sponsors -3 applicants. To be considered for the school sponsored pool. Applications are due at the guidance office by 3pm on October 17th • If not selected in this category, students can apply themselves in the direct pool group. Deadline :October 29th • Two National Winners have come from Gonzaga in the last 5 years.

7. National Scholarships cont. Blythe Scholarship - full scholarship for three years to Cambridge University - 2 scholars chosen nationally - academic all roundedness, AP, IB Deadline: mid-October

8. National Scholarships cont. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership • Twenty TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are awarded to students in their last year of high school or CEGEP (in Quebec) who have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. Each scholarship has a value of up to $70,000 and includes: • Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years) • $7,500 a year for living expenses (for up to a maximum of four years) • Deadline: Nov. 28, 2014

9. National Scholarships cont. Wendy’s -28 awards - 8 @ $5000, 20 @ $1000 -70% average, volunteerism, extra curricular Deadline: Nov.2nd

10. National Scholarships cont. Terry Fox Humanitarian Award - humanitarianism (3 letters of recommendation) - academic, amateur sport, and fitness - voluntary community service Deadline: February (exact date to be announced) Rock the Bottom - 5 scholarships of $1000 - answer question on a financial plan Deadline: December 15th

11. Provincial Scholarships • Based on Public Exam Marks • Junior Jubilee $2500 • Electoral District $1000 (3 per district) • Centenary $1000 (52 based on marks) • Constable Moss $1000 (son or daughter of RNC or RCMP)

12. Provincial Scholarships cont. • Newfoundland and Labrador Education Foundation Scholarship - To recognize scholastic excellence, school leadership and community involvement, the Newfoundland and Labrador Education Foundation has established a scholarship awards program. - The recipients of these prestigious awards will be known as Newfoundland and Labrador English School District Scholars. Twenty-five students, ideally fifteen from the Eastern region, four from the Central and Western regions and two from the Labrador region will receive this distinction. The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District Scholars will be students who demonstrate outstanding school or community leadership and involvement in addition to academic achievement.

13. Provincial Scholarships cont. * MINIMUM ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS - Awarded to full-time students in the year they graduate from high school in the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. * MINIMUM CRITERIA • Awarded to students who have attained an Honours graduation status. • Awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement at the school and community levels. • Awarded to students who have been officially accepted to a recognized post-secondary institution for the following year. * ANNUAL AWARD Each scholarship will be established at $1000. The scholarship must be taken within one year after it is awarded.

14. Provincial Scholarships cont. • MINIMUM CRITERIA WEIGHTINGS (100 POINTS) • Memorial University Entrance Average 60 points • School Leadership 20 points (Examples: student council, team captain, peer counsellor, etc.) • Community Leadership 10 points (Examples: volunteer in community, church, youth leader, etc.) • 500 Word Essay 10 points •   Total: 100 points APPLICATION PROCEDURE • Each applicant must apply in writing to the Foundation and include: • Completed application form; • An essay describing their school or community leadership and involvement, up to a maximum of 500 words; • Two letters of support from group(s) or individual(s) who can confirm the student's leadership and community involvement; and, • A letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator. (This is a separate letter from the two support letters) • Applications are to be submitted (received or postmarked) no later than June 27, 2014 to:

15. School Bursaries/Scholarships • $3000-$4000 annually • Based on need and shared amongst applicants - PTA - Paul Whalen - Ocean Ranger - Renee Hurley - Brian Moore - Rogan Power - Andrew Hatfield - Chad Mercer - Diana Johnson

16. School Bursary/Scholarships cont. • Tom McGrath 50th Anniversary Scholarship • $1000 annually to a level 3 student • Criteria • Marks • Volunteerism • Extra Curricular • Short essay

17. University-Colleges • Amount and type vary from place to place • Most universities automatically consider students when they apply • Some may require a separate letter/application • Some based solely on marks others on marks and well-roundedness • Applications after January Exams ( Feb.-April)

18. Universities-Colleges cont. • Memorial University • 90% $ 2000 after June Exams (changed as of last year) • 90 + $ 3500 • > 90 % + all rounded • Dr. Leslie Harris Award ($4000 x 4yrs= $16000) 12 awards • MUN Alumni ($5000 x 5yrs=$25,000) 6 awards • Warren and Catherine Ball ($7500 x 4 yrs=$30,000) 2 awards

19. Unions and Associations • Usually smaller amounts and deadlines vary • NLTA • NAPE • CUPE • Knights of Columbus • Royal Canadian Legion • Parent’s place of work

20. Specific • Scholarships are offered from very specific groups or for specific fields of study • Students are encouraged to check for these awards • Some examples: • Native origin • Cartoonists • NL Housing • Tourism NL

21. Going Away to University • Start Early! Now! • General application for 3 Ontario Universities • Costs…Scholarships do not cover it all! • U.S…. SAT’s may be necessary • Presentation in LRC November for U.S. colleges and universities

22. Other Opportunities • House of Common Page Program • Lester B. Pearson • Shad Valley • Forum for Young Canadians • Encounters with Canada • French Bursary Programs (summer) • RISE Program

23. How do I find information? • Check the guidance website (front page drop down menu of school website) Updated Regularly • Check the bulletin board • Listen to the announcements • Check with the guidance counsellors • Check the websites • www.studentwards.com • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.studentscholarships.org

24. Things to remember • Deadlines • Recommendations • Keep marks up • Neatness and proof reading • Do some digging!