FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

1. FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS September 2013

2. About Us EDge Interactive • EDge Interactive has been helping students find schools, scholarships and careers for more than 18 years. • The SchoolFinder Group of Websites • www.ScholarshipsCanada.com • www.SchoolFinder.com • www.GradSchoolFinder.com • www.StudyinCanada.com

3. Presenters ScholarshipsCanada.com Team Matthew – Matt was born and raised in the GTA and took up residence and education at UofT. Matthew brings a unique insight to the student experience, having been a transfer student, educated at a regional arts high school, and also served as a residence done for upper-year students. Matthew is an avid film nerd and singer, which creeps into his professional life. Ian - Ian is originally from the Philippines and immigrated to Canada at the age of six. He is a University of Waterloo graduate who enjoys the Toronto city lifestyle. Now, he works with students across the country to help them find the right education and scholarship opportunities. Even after 15+ years, Ian still cannot stand the cold Canadian winters.

4. Overview Finding Scholarships • General Information – Costs & the Value of Education • Scholarship Facts and Terminology • Finding Scholarships – Steps & How-To’s • Useful Resources

5. Poll Question How Do You Plan To Fund Your Education? • Parents/Family • Part-time Job • Scholarships • Loans • Other

6. General Information How Much Does It Cost? • What will it cost to go to school? Tuition is just one of many costs associated with post-secondary education. • Here’s a general guide of costs for one year: Source: Information complied from school and program profiles on http://www.schoolfinder.com. http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/120912/dq120912a-eng.htm

7. General Information Value of Post-Secondary Education • Although higher education is a big investment, it is one that will pay off in the long term. Higher education leads to greater job prospects and a higher annual income. Source: http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/hlt/97-563/T803-eng.cfm?Lang=E&T=803&GH=4&SC=1&SO=99&O=A

8. Poll Question What Do You Need To Qualify For Scholarship Opportunities? • An academic average over 80% • Financial need • Community service or volunteer work • The dedication to fill out applications • Other

9. Scholarship Facts Did You Know? • There is an award for you • There are over 70,000 scholarships, bursaries and awards worth over $167 million available on ScholarshipsCanada.com • You don’t need to have high marks • Most awards (86%) do not require an academic average • You don’t need to be in financial need • Only 32% require you to be in financial need • Get involved • 10% of all scholarships require school/community service or leadership (that’s over $10 million worth of scholarships!)

10. Scholarship Facts Did You Know? • Keep searching throughout the year • Deadlines occur all year round • 7% have deadlines in May; 6% are in October or April • Scholarships throughout your academic life • Entrance scholarships are for student going into college or university (19%) • Graduate scholarships are for students doing their master’s or doctoral studies • Automatic consideration scholarships mean you will be automatically considered just by applying to the school (24%) • Some scholarships are awarded during your studies (years 2, 3 or 4) and some at the end of your studies (upon graduation)

11. Scholarship Facts There Is A Scholarship For You! • You can’t win an award if you don’t try - many awards have few applications • 59% of scholarship administrators would like more applications for their scholarships • 3% of scholarships received no applications at all!

12. Scholarship Facts Get Involved • It’s not just about grades! • Do you play a sport? Are you a leader in your community? There are many scholarship opportunities for activities you may participate in. • Take a look at the top activities for scholarship dollars on ScholarshipsCanada.com:

13. Scholarship Facts More Than Just Universities! • Non-Educational administrators include corporations, associations, trade unions, religious organizations, etc.

14. Scholarship Facts Terminology • Award: An award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement. A monetary award is usually called a scholarship or bursary. • Bursary: A non-repayable grant of money, bursaries are awarded primarily based on financial need, but academic achievement is also considered. • Scholarship: A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student. • Entrance Award/Scholarship: Awarded to a student entering his/her first year at a post-secondary institution. Also referred to as an Admission Award. • In-course Award/Scholarship: Awarded to students already enrolled in post-secondary studies, beyond the first year level.

15. Poll Question What Is The Hardest Part About Finding Scholarships? • Finding out where to look for opportunities • Figuring out the criteria and whether or not you are eligible to win • Filling out the application • Other

16. Finding Scholarships Where To Start? • Before you begin you search for scholarships, take some time to think about these factors: • Year of Study (entrance, first, second, third, fourth, final year, graduate) • Personal Circumstances (amputee, brain injury, foster child, parent, etc.) • Financial Need (pertains to your income, check with the scholarship administrator for more details) • Academic Average (usually your last year of study marks) Source: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/tips/gloss.asp

17. Finding Scholarships Where To Start? • Other factors to consider include: • Heritage (Aboriginal, Chinese, Polish, etc.) • Field of Study (the program you’re interested or currently in) • Affiliation (companies, religious groups, unions, and associations, that you or your family are affiliated with) • Activities (sports, religious, academic, leadership, community involvement, etc.) • Location (where you live and go to school) Source: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/tips/gloss.asp

18. Finding Scholarships Starting Your Search • Step 1 - Go to www.ScholarshipsCanada.com

19. Finding Scholarships Starting Your Search • Step 2 - Fill out your Scholarship Search Profile to get matched

20. Finding Scholarships My Matching Scholarships • Step 3 – Review My Matching Scholarships Use the filters to sort your list by “current” , “expired” or “without deadlines”.

21. Finding Scholarships Keyword Search • Step 4 – Use keyword search to find scholarships Search by: • Scholarship Name • School of Study • Field of Study • Scholarship Administrator

22. Finding Scholarships Stay On Top of Deadlines • Step 5 – Note each scholarship deadline & plan ahead

23. Finding Scholarships Stay On Top of Deadlines • Step 6 – Sign up for Scholarship Alerts

24. Finding Scholarships Scholarship Profiles • Step 7 - View the full profile • Contact information will tell you where to send your application and who you should call for help.

25. Finding Scholarships Scholarship Favourites • Step 8 - Bookmark scholarships you would like to apply for by clicking “add to My Favourites”

26. Finding Scholarships Scholarship Application Process • Step 9 – When you’re ready to start applying for the scholarship opportunities you have found, make sure you are prepared by having your reference letters, personal statements, cover letters or resumes on hand. • NOTE: Every scholarship will have it’s own unique application and submission criteria. • For more information on applying for scholarships, visit: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/finance/article.asp?ID=1415&SectionID=9

27. Useful Resources Featured Scholarships • The Student Life Expo 2013 Contest • Amount: $5,000 • School of Study: Any School  • Deadline: October 4, 2013 • Angus Reid Forum Panel Contest • Amount: $1,000 • School of Study: Any School  • Canada's Luckiest Student 2 • Amount: $30,000 • School of Study: Any School  • Deadline: January 23, 2014

28. Useful Resources ScholarshipsCanada.com Social Media • Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scholarshipscanada • Connect with us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/scholarshipsCA

29. Useful Resources Alternative Funding • CanLearn.ca • Education information from the Government of Canada • ScholarshipsCanada.com/atffin/provloan.asp • Information on student loans in each Canadian province • Fastweb.com • A free website for US scholarships • Canadian Banks • Search your bank’s website for scholarships, student loans and alternate funding opportunities • E.g. http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/student-life/index.jsp

30. Useful Resources Important Resources • ScholarshipsCanada.com – information on Canadian Scholarships • SchoolFinder.com – information on Canadian colleges and universities (and high schools) • Career-College.com – information on Canadian career colleges • StudyinCanada.com – information on Canadian schools for international students • GradSchoolFinder.com – information on Canadian graduate schools • LanguageSchoolFinder.com – information on language schools • Books4Exchange.com – a website where you buy and sell used textbooks Once you sign into one of these sites, you can use your username and password on ALL the other sites.

31. Useful Resources Webinar Events • Find more webinars on our Events Page - http://www.schoolfinder.com/events

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