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SCHOLARSHIPS and AWARDS
Encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding excellence in the
development of human potential
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WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
*External Websites *Counselling Website• External Scholarships & WV Community• Nominated Scholarships• School-Based Scholarships
*Post-Secondary Websites
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WEBSITES:• www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards (to see all the latest ministry changes and verify
if an institution is designated and approved for potential scholarship rewards)
• www.bcawardsonline.org (free information about a variety of
scholarships/awards available to BC students)
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WEBSITES CONT.
• www.scholarshipscananda.com (Canadian scholarships)
• www.canlearn.ca (the Government of Canada site)
• www.cmsf.ca (Canadian Merit Awards)
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WEBSITES CONT.
• www.itabc.ca/ICC.SSA/php (secondary school apprenticeship scholarship
information)• www.studentawards.com (Canada’s most comprehensive scholarship
website)• www.fastweb.com
(a free website for US scholarships)
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OTHER PLACES TO LEARN ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Parents• Friends• Family• Newspapers/other media• Employer• Teachers• Private organizations
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EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Students compile all information required and mail the scholarship independently
• If a reference letter is nee ded please pick up a form from the counselling office. Give this form to the teachers of choice allowing a minimum of 7 school days
• If you need to include your grades, pick up a form from the counselling office (please allow for a few days for this to be processed).
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NOMINATED SCHOLARSHIPS
• Students must make an appointment with Ms McLellan one month prior to application deadline date to review if they are a viable candidate. At that point they will be given a checklist.
• Students complete items on checklist and meet with Ms McLellan on review date. Review dates will be strictly adhered to.
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NOMINATED SCHOLARSHIPS CONT.
• The scholarship subcommittee meets to review applications and choose a candidate
• Ms McLellan/Ms Pohn meet with the student and complete the remainder of the items on the checklist
• Ms McLellan/Ms Pohn compile all information and send the package before the due date
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POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
• By application• By automatic consideration• By school nomination
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ITEMS NEEDED FOR STUDENT’S PERSONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND
AWARDS FILE:• Student Profile, including a 300- word personal
essay• Possible letters of reference• Teacher reports• Service Hours Documentation Sheets• Transcript Verification Report
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WVSS AWARDS
• Scholastic Achievement• School and Community Service
***Service Hours Documention Sheets must be submitted to show proof of school or community volunteer hours
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DOGWOOD DISTRICT/AUTHORITY AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
• CRITERIA: Demonstrate superior achievement in a chosen field and have been cumulatively evaluated in courses chosen for the presentation
• Have shown school/community involvement and work experience in area of specialization
• Date of meeting: TBA
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UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
• Research over the Christmas holidays• Apply on line over the holidays• Self report where applicable• Make sure you have applied to any university
where you wish to be considered for a scholarship
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Next Scholarship Meeting
• School Based Scholarship Meeting: Monday, February 1 at 12:50 in the library