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Scholarship Meeting October 08, 2013 Ms. Johal and Ms. Moorhouse

Scholarship Meeting October 08, 2013 Ms. Johal and Ms. Moorhouse. No One Source. Hundreds of Scholarships, Grants, and Bursaries available District University Entrance Scholarships Automatic scholarships Provincial Scholarships, etc.

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Scholarship Meeting October 08, 2013 Ms. Johal and Ms. Moorhouse

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  1. Scholarship MeetingOctober 08, 2013Ms. Johal and Ms. Moorhouse

  2. No One Source • Hundreds of Scholarships, Grants, and Bursaries available • District • University Entrance Scholarships • Automatic scholarships • Provincial Scholarships, etc. • You are responsible for researching, applying, and mailing your applications

  3. DIFFERENT SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS • Although many scholarships are based heavily on academic achievement, many have other criteria, which play a large role as well. A combination of the following is also considered: community activities, leadership qualities, athletic ability, a commendable character, ethnic background, special needs, specific area of study, career plan, parents’ union affiliation BURSARIES • Bursaries are a non-repayable sum of money that are given based primarily on financial need, yet considers academic achievement and other criteria. Usually official documentation affirming your financial situation is required. GRANTS • Grants are a non-repayable sum of money that is given based primarily on financial need, yet considers academic achievement. Government grants are available. LOANS • Money borrowed by student demonstrating financial need, which must be repaid. A full financial statement is a necessary part of the application form. Student may get a loan from the government or a bank. AWARDS • Monetary awards made in recognition of achievement and significant individual contributions to the school, cultural and athletic development of school/community ie. Passport to Education

  4. Scholarships • For some scholarships, students are nominated and need a recommendation from your school ie. Loran (direct, sponsor) • UBC now has included the Major Entrance Scholarship (MES) worth $5000-$40 000 with the Admissions Application (academic profile and personal profile) by December 10, 2013 so apply early Scholarship + Admissions = same application • UBC Major Entrance Award (needs based funding) is due January 31, 2014 Download the application online

  5. Where to find information? • The Career Centre Webpage found on pinetree.sd43.bc.cahas information you need. There is a list of some of the Scholarships available on the Career Centre Web Page under Financial Aid. If you are having difficulty accessing the page, please see Ms. Moorhouse in the counselling area • Scholarship Booklet available on the Financial Aid page on the Career Centre site on the Pinetree website • The Howl, Career Office Bulletin Boards in counselling area, Local Newspapers

  6. Where to find information cont’d • Student Information Brag Sheet is available under Financial Aid webpage on the Career Center website. Please fill out and give a copy to Ms Johal in the counselling office. It can be updated throughout the year if volunteer information changes. If you ask a teacher for a reference letter, give them a copy as well. • Look for information on financial aid offered on the post secondary institution site, eg. Entrance Scholarships are also found on every university website that offers them

  7. What you need to do • If you do not already have a “ME” file, it is a good idea to start one. Include in it • Pinetree Student Information Brag Sheet • Copies of Awards • Contact information for Volunteer Experience • Timeline of upcoming Scholarships • Include copies of any essays or applications • Follow application instructions • Most Pinetree scholarships require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident. Know your status and check the requirements of the specific scholarships. • Apply by dates. Check whether it is apply by or received by for the application date. Give time for the application to arrive by mail. • Sign up your email to be included in Ms. Moorhouse’s scholarship contact list for scholarship updates

  8. What you need to do (cont’d) • If you are asking your teachers for a reference letter: • give adequate time (at least two weeks) • Make sure you give a copy of your student information form (brag sheet) • If possible include a copy of your application • Some letters may be included in your application; some may need to be submitted directly by your teacher.

  9. ESSAYS • Edit! Edit! Edit! • Read the topic carefully • Scholarship providers get to know you through your essays so be specific • Use examples • Only provide information that you are comfortable being shared with others. Many essays are published along with winner’s profiles.

  10. If you won a scholarship… • When you are notified that you have won a scholarship tell Ms. Johal so you can be recognized at Commencement

  11. Upcoming Events • UBC Information Night: Thurs. October 10 at 6:30 (cafeteria) • McGill:Thurs. Oct. 10 at 12:55 (Room A200) • Western: Tues. Oct. 15 at 3:20pm (Room A200) • U of A: Wed. Nov. 13 at 12:55 (Room A200) • U of T: Tues. Nov. 26, at 3:20pm (library) • Road to Graduation TBA (tentatively scheduled for November) • UBC Student Leadership Conference January 11, 2014 • University Application Timeline on Career Center website

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