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Post Secondary Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

Post Secondary Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

What is a Scholarship?● Financial reward or aid to a student● Recognizes achievement → marks, athletics, leadership

and/or community involvement● Some may involve supplementary applications● Can be for financial need

*Amounts may vary

What is a Bursary? An allotment of money granted to students who can demonstrate academic success, but who also have financial needs

*Amounts vary

**no repayment required

What is an Award?

A symbolic (trophy or plaque) and/or monetary recognition of achievement

*May be for athletics, academics, community, etc.

What do Scholarships Require?✅ Marks: usually over 80% in grade 11/12 classes

✅ Involvement in your school and community

✅ Volunteering in your school and community

✅ Well-rounded

✅ Arts ✅ Athletics ✅ Clubs ✅ Leadership

✅ What have you done that is innovative?

Sample:

Grades Monetary Range

85% $500 - $1000 90% $1000 - $2000 95% $1500 - $3000

Entrance Scholarships

● Based solely on Grade 12 marks → usually final marks, best 6 including required courses

● Amounts may vary depending on the post secondary institution

For specific University/College financial info., check:1) Promotional materials

e.g., Viewbook2) Web sites - search

Financial Aid; Student Awards

3) Letters/emails to student

Congratulations! You have been accepted to the University of Windsor. Youroffer of admission is in the mail.

Please use your ID (1#######) and PAC (3###) to access our student portalto see the details of your admission. Go to http://myuwindsor.ca and click onthe Academics tab at the top of the page.

In addition, we encourage you to visit the websites below to learn more about:

Scholarships and financial aid opportunities available:http://www.uwindsor.ca/awards

Other valuable resources● Visit scholarship websites to make yourself aware of the

scholarships for which you are eligible

● Four suggested sites:

○ Scholarships Canada

○ Student Awards

○ The Scholarship Report (available through BYOD,

myBlueprint)

○ Peel District School Board

● Some employers [parents and students] offer scholarships

Notable ScholarshipsExamples:

○ Loran Scholarship - 3 Students○ Schulich Leader Scholarship -1 Student ○ TD Scholarship○ Scotia Bank Scholarship○ Rotary Club○ Erinwood Ford Award - 3 Students- Spring 2020

○ Optimist Club○ Queen’s Chancellor - 1 Student○ University of Western Ontario

National Scholarship○ CFUW Scholarship

● Some may require school nomination - School Application Required!○ See Ms. LaRoche to put your name forward

● Apply directly for most scholarships ● Information via Remind App {@essgu}● Scholarship Board outside Guidance office

What is usually on an application?

● Current Transcript - allow 24 hrs. for preparation

● Awards → School and Community● Volunteer and Co-curricular activities● Athletic/Artistic/Club Activities● Leadership● Employment● A variety of accomplishments in all areas● Some require detailed answers to essay

questions

Reference letters● From a responsible adult who knows you well

○ Principal○ Teacher○ Coach○ Employer○ Not a relative

● Ask (politely and at an appropriate time) and provide them with a resume or reference form

● Include your goals ● Give them at least 2 weeks notice● Complete Erindale Reference Questionnaire - See ESS Website

Under Student Services - Scholarships

Application Tips● Research → start a spreadsheet● Note deadlines and application process● Apply only to those that you qualify for → read the criteria● Meet the deadline (deadlines are not flexible, and often include a time of

day, not just a date)● Neatness is essential → type it, spell/grammar check● Submit via the required method (most are online)● Quality not quantity● Start early, timelines/time management are essential● Keep a hard copy & backup copy● Ask for TIPS from previous winners● Have someone proofread your application to provide feedback

offers funding through

○ Grants → money you don’t have to pay back

○ Loans → money you repay once you are done school

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Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:● An annual stipend of $10,000

● A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities

● Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader

● Access to our network and up to $10,000 in funding for summer internships in three

different sectors

● An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park

● Annual retreats and scholar gatherings

Loran also grants approximately 102 finalist and provincial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars.

What is Loran looking for?● Looking for overall academic

strength but your average is not the most heavily weighted criteria

● Interested in candidates who are embody good character and active community involvement:○ Intellectual curiosity○ Courage and resilience○ Commitment and service○ Compassion and kindness○ Integrity

Two Ways To ApplySchool Sponsorship

● Up to three candidates/school● Complete ESS application (due

on Sept 30)● If you are selected apply using

online form, indicating you are being sponsored (due by Oct 17)

● If you are selected to be a semi-finalist you will attend regional interviews

Direct Pool

● Complete online application without sponsorship

● Criteria is the same as sponsored pool

● The right applicant will shine through

Schulich Leader Scholarships50 Scholarships are awarded to entrepreneurial minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Engineering, Technology or Math program at 20 Partner Universities - * You must apply to one of 20 a partner University

25 Scholarships for Engineering valued at $ 100 000

25 Scholarships for Mathematics valued at $80 000

Erindale Deadline - January 6th - Submit name and ESS application to Ms. LaRoche for candidate selection.

Schulich Nomination Deadline January 29th - School must nominate candidate by this date (or earlier)

Schulich Scholarship Deadline - February 19, 2020 - Student completes application by this date (or earlier)

Queen’s University - Chancellor Scholarships Criteria:

● Full-time high school student ● Superior academic ability - 90%+ Average● Creative and original thinking● Proven leadership qualities● High school nomination required

Erindale Deadline November 1st, 2019 - Submit name and ESS application to Ms. LaRoche for candidate selection.

Queen’s Deadline - December 1st, 2019

Questions?Happy Researching!