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CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS

PowerPoint presentation

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INTRODUCTION

Frequently asked questions about scholarships

What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships.

Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor

debbie.lindahl@wnlsd.ca

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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

What are scholarships

Types of scholarships

What helps to get scholarships

How to find scholarships

Scholarship application tips

What are SAT’s exams

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WHAT ARE SCHOLARSHIPS?

Scholarships are financial grants offered to students to help with post secondary education usually based on an applicant meeting certain academic and other eligibility criteria.

Most post-secondary institutions and/or companies consider scholarships to be an investment so there some with strings attached like maintaining a certain grade point average.

Various types of scholarships are available

TYPES OF SCHOLARHIPS

Merit (e.g.. academic; athlete; artistic...)

Need (e.g. family income and cost of program considered)

Career specific (e.g. encouraging students to enter STEM programs; environmental; work with

disabilities…)

Post secondary institution (e.g. usually recruiting the top 3% of school)

Specific criteria (e.g. aboriginal; disability…)

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SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & AWARDS

What is the difference between Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards?

Scholarships are based on academic merit and achievement in other categories and may be renewable

Bursaries are based on financial need

Awards are a one time recognition which may involve certificates or money.

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WHAT HELPS TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP?

Be Involved! Volunteer! Initiate! Become involved with something you are interested in!

Record everything (CBRH Volunteer Record Form)

Portfolio of accomplishments (Student Profile sheets)

Up to date resume (Career Cruising)

Reference letters ( academic & volunteer)

Identify which scholarships you are interested in

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WHAT ELSE HELPS TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP?

Being confident; well rounded; public speaking; enrichment opportunities

Being involved in your school & community

Good grades usually expected of 80% +

Leadership ability (volunteering vs. initiating)

Consider smaller scholarships

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HOW TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS

Free Services

Web resources ( Studentawards; School Finder; ScholarshipsCanada; StudentScholarships; NL Gov;

Family/Work/Organizations/Contacts

Other Sources: Contests; Web sites & Local scholarships

Guidance Office

Private Services

SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES

Entrance Scholarships usually have academic requirements. Many are automatic depending upon final average. (E.g.. 90% $2000 to MUN) Check the University/College you wish to attend and contact them about entrance awards. Calendars are available at the LRC and online.

Government Scholarships usually have academic requirements but some are also offered for specific reasons (i.e. RNC/RCMP; career; L2)

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SCHOLARSHIP SOURCESContinued

Family/Work/Unions/Trade/Church/

Organizations/

Ask your parents/grandparents; they may be a member of an organization (e.g. NAPE, NLTA, Rotary, Masonic Lodge, United Church, Kinsmen, Volunteer Groups, etc.)

Other Sources: Contests; Web sites & Local scholarships

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIPS

Start Early!

Record Everything

Keep a portfolio of all accomplishmentsWrite some essays like “what Volunteering means to me”

Start looking now at applications

Materials

Transcript & reference copies

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIPS

“Big Money” winners applications are usually in before Christmas of Grade 12 so doing the bulk of your volunteer work in Grade 10 & 11 is very important in order to be able to write essays

Loran; Schulich; Terry Fox;

Limited nominations – some scholarships limit schools to only one nomination per school

Local scholarships (June & Fall after graduation)

University/college applications due before Christmas

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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

4 hours to write; costs $50 apx

Scores range from 200 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections – Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing.

www.collegeboard.com

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SCHOLARSHIP PREPARATION

Scholarship ChecklistMost Scholarship applications are available online Sign up for scholarship information sessions which occur each term while in L1 or L2. Memos are sent out through Titan Times and parent email list.Have a cover letter and your resume ready to give to a potential reference L2 Track scholarships deadlines & accomplishmentsGrade 12 have your transcript, resume & 2 letters of references ready in October.Students who are volunteering, have leadership experience; and good grades have a better chance of getting scholarships.

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RECOMMENDATION

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 you references and one must be able to comment on your leadership ability.

By December of Grade 12 you should identify what you are interested in doing after high school.

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SUMMARY

Get Involved

Attend a scholarship information session

Sign up online for scholarship information

Track deadlines & accomplishments

Prepare your resume & references

Contact the postsecondary institution for scholarship information

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Useful Websiteswww.scholarshipscanada.com

www.studentawards.com

School Finder - Scholarships sorted by university & programs

Studentscholarships.org

www.loranaward.ca

www.disabilityawards.ca

http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/highschool/scholarships.html

www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/

www.cna.nl.ca/CStudents/awards.asp

Provincial Student Aid presentation

Cost of Post-Secondary Education

Going to school after high school can be costly, it’s true.

A student attending CEGEP, trade school, college or university full-time today can expect to pay between $2,500 and $6,500 per year—or more!—in tuition alone. And books, supplies, student fees, transportation, housing and other expenses will only add to that total.

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In fact, full-time students in Canada paid an average of $14,500 to pay for post-secondary schooling in 2010–2011. That's roughly $58,000 for a four-year program.

Despite that, it remains a great investment. But you need to be smart about money.

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Tuition

This number can be difficult to pinpoint. Costs may vary for different reasons.

Cost Breakdown

Understanding the costs involved will help you make smart money decisions while you’re in school. Here are some of the costs you can expect.

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Program choiceSome programs charge more than others so look at these costs up front.

Co-opCo-operative education programs usually last longer and cost more than regular full-time programs. However, you may find the benefits of co-op programs outweigh the higher costs. Co-op students are often paid for their work and they gain great work experience.

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Class typeThe format of lectures, the amount of lab time needed and the number of teaching assistants may affect fees.

Other factorsThe school’s location (city vs. country, for example), the type of school and the years of schooling required are other factors that can also have an impact on costs.

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Student fees

Some schools charge extra to fund certain services, clubs and events.

Living expenses

Rent, food, power, gas, telephone and Internet bills can really add up. For example, on- or near-campus residence fees can be more of $8,000 (including a meal plan). This can double or, in some instances, triple your expenses.

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