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CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS

CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS. Parent/Student Information Session. Introduction. What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships. Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor. Topics of Discussion. What are scholarships Who gets scholarships Scholarship application tips

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CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS

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  1. CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS Parent/Student Information Session

  2. Introduction • What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships. • Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor

  3. Topics of Discussion • What are scholarships • Who gets scholarships • Scholarship application tips • What helps to get scholarships • SAT’s • How to find scholarships

  4. What are Scholarships? • Scholarships are generally made based on an applicant meeting certain eligibility criteria. • ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: • GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: • FAMILY WORK/ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTS: • OTHER SOURCES: Contests; Web sites & Local scholarships.

  5. Who Gets Scholarships? • Confident students • Involved students • Importance of volunteering • School activities • Community activities • Good grades 80% + • Leadership ability

  6. Scholarship Application Tips • Start Early! • Record Everything • Keep a portfolio of all accomplishments • Write some essays like “what Volunteering means to me” • Start looking now at applications • Materials • Transcript & reference copies

  7. Scholarship Applications • University/College Entrance Scholarships • Many are automatic depending upon final average. (E.g.. 85% $1000 to MUN) Check the University/College you wish to attend and contact them about entrance awards. Calendars are available at the Guidance Office and many are available online. • Some are made available by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and are awarded by the Minister of Education upon the recommendation of a scholarship committee appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. They are awarded to high school graduates on the basis of the Department of Education's public exam scores. http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/highschool/scholarships.html • Ask your parents/grandparents; they may be a member of anorganization (e.g. NAPE, NLTA, Rotary, Masonic Lodge, United Church, Volunteer Groups, etc.) • are advertised in schools; the newspapers; and on various web sites.

  8. What helps to get scholarships • Be Involved! Volunteer • Record everything • Portfolio of accomplishments • Up to date resume • Reference letters • Identify which scholarships you are interested in

  9. Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards • What’s the difference between Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards? • Scholarships are based on academic merit and achievement in other categories • Bursaries are based on financial need • Awards are a one time recognition which may involve certificates or money.

  10. SAT’s • Student Achievement Tests • Planning to go to an American University • Written 3 - 4 times a year on West Coast • Two Levels SAT 1 & SAT 2 • www.collegeboard.com

  11. How to find scholarships • Free Services • Web resources • Guidance Office • Private Services

  12. Scholarship Winners • “Big Money” winners: • Loran; Terry Fox; GMCSF • Local scholarships • University/college applications

  13. What This Means • Grade 9, Level 1 & 2 students need to be involved in their school & community while doing well in school. By the end of Level 2 you should have a resume ready; 2 people who can give references and one must be able to comment on your leadership ability.

  14. Conclusion • Get Involved • Track deadlines & accomplishments • Prepare your resume & references • Talk with your Guidance Counsellor • Sign up online for scholarship information • Contact the postsecondary institution for scholarship information

  15. SCHOLARSHIP TIPSParent/Student Information Session 2010 • Scholarship applications are available from the Guidance Counsellors • Sign up for scholarship information sessions which will be posted on the monthly Guidance calendars, on the Guidance Bulletin board & in the Titan Times. • Prepare by having a resume ready & letters of references available • Track deadlines & accomplishments • Students who get involved; have leadership skills and who have good grades have a better chance of getting scholarships

  16. Useful Websites • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.studentawards.com • School Finder - Scholarships sorted by university & programs • NL Student Scholarships • www.loranaward.ca • NL Government Sponsored Scholarships • www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/ • www.cna.nl.ca/CStudents/awards.asp

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