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For Post-Secondary Studies
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43% estimate living expenses to be $5000-$10,000/year 56% estimate tuitions, books, academic
supplies, etc. to be $5000 – $10,000/year The average undergraduate student in
Canada graduates with $24,000 worth of debt
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Youth unemployment in Canada was 17% in 2011
53% of students report they are working during the school year in order to make ends meet
36% of students dropped out due to financial reasons (Statistics Canada’s Youth in Transition Survey)
studentawards.com
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They are often based on a variety of criteria:
◦Academics◦Volunteer work◦Extracurricular activities◦Sports
Financial need may or may not be a factor
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Scholarship that is usually based on need rather than merit
Student in need of financial assistance to continue their education
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Small award given in recognition of some specific superior accomplishment
May be in the form of books, plaques, medals, subscriptions, or cash
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Loans are advanced on the understanding that the money will be repaid upon the completion of one’s studies
Federal and Provincial government both provide student loan plans
Students receiving a student loan often qualify for a bursary
Some financial institutions also have student loan plans; however, these usually have an immediate interest charge
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Money – specifically, money that you don’t have to pay back
Resume Builder – what better way is there to impress your future employer? Awards look great on medical/law school applications as well
Compound Interest – once you win one award, it acts as a stepping stone for winning others
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Other than academic success and financial need, scholarship providers look forapplicants who can demonstrate: Originality and Passion – what makes
you stand out from all the other applicants? Volunteering & Community Service –
do you give back to the community? Have you volunteered beyond the 40 hour requirement?
Leadership and Initiative – are you a founding member or have you taken an active role in a club or organization?
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Talent – Are you a Van Gogh? Future Spielberg? Do you have a vision? Scholarships reward fresh thinking and new ideas
Special Targeted Areas – specific heritage or cultural background, gender, special needs, geography and more.
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Institution Based Scholarship
Every post-secondary institution will offer first year scholarships for first year students.
Check the institutions web page and/or calendar for a list of these scholarships.
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Open to students admitted to the post-secondary institute directly from high school
Students MUST apply for early admission in order to be considered
Students are considered based on their grade point average from high school
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Membership Scholarships
◦Many organizations have scholarships available to members and families
eg. A.T.A. (AB Teachers Assoc.)
◦Could include employer's, clubs, cultural organizations, religious affiliations, or teams.
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C.B.E./School Based Scholarships
◦Managed by the C.B.E.◦Selected at school or city level
The typical application time for these is in the spring of a school year.
Go to: www.educationmatters.ca www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
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Corporate Scholarships
◦Nationally or provincially selected◦e.g. Toyota, T.D. Bank, Burger King
Information will be posted on the school T-drive, scholarship binder in both Guidance
offices, and sent to YOTES teachers
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Government Scholarships
◦Alberta – The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
◦75% - 79.9% OR 80% and higher average in 5 subjects in grade 10, 11, and 12
◦Different monetary amounts awarded depending on average
◦Value varies from $300 to $2500 Apply in the spring of your grade 12 year. Go to: www.alis.gov.ab.ca for more
information.
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Scholarship Binder ~ Student Services
(T & P Wings)
◦ www.studentawards.com◦ www.scholarshipscanada.com◦ www.scholarshipsand awards.com◦ www.alis.gov.ab.ca ◦ www.educationmatters.ca◦ www.schoolfinder.com
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Create a list of all available scholarships Identify guaranteed scholarships
◦ These scholarships are based solely on your high school average
Read criteria for the award Apply only if you are eligible! If you do
not meet all of the eligibility criteria, you will not be considered.
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Complete application in full Follow all directions and submit all
required documentation Give concrete examples of community
involvement, school involvement as well as leadership activities
Focus on quality rather than quantity Neatness matters! Spelling and grammar are important
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Develop a portfolio of your accomplishments to date
Recommendation/Reference letters are often required
Provide them with information on yourself, award criteria and deadline for award
Give them time to write (not due the next day- allow minimum of 2 weeks)
Thank those who have written letters of recommendation
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Request help if not clear understanding
Deadlines are important Applications will not be accepted if they
are received after the posted deadline
Keep a copy of all the applications and documentation
Many scholarships ask for similar criteria and you can use some of the documentation more than once.
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Read criteria for the award carefully and ask yourself - “What are they looking for?”
Always attempt to answer this question as completing your application
Remember your awards application represents you
Submit the best application you can
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Mrs. Greyson ~ A-G ~ T WingMrs. Floyd ~ H-N ~ P WingMs. Hunter-Burge ~ O-Z ~ T Wing
Mr. Manderson ~ Career Practitioner ~ Library