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Scholarships and Bursaries
Ancaster High SchoolOctober 5, 2015
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What is the Difference?
Scholarships– Marks are most important– Something you “win” by competing or achieving a
certain average
Bursary– Financial need most important– It is more like a “gift” for a need
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How Much Will School Cost?
Each university or college requires tuition and fees.
These can vary between institutions and areas of study.
Each institution will also charge “student fees” that are in addition to tuition.
Books, food, housing, parking…. Are all extra.
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Costs can vary…
7. Computer, Electrical Software Eng.
$9,664.71 $1,135.60 $10,800.31
McMaster University
Queen’s University
5. Business & Commerce
$8,145.00 $1,145.59 $9,290.59
5. Business & Commerce
$14,847.69 $1,153.87 $16,001.56
7. Computer, Electrical Software Eng.
$10,860.90 $1,074.40 $11,935.30
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Types of Scholarships and Bursaries
– Require a nomination vs. direct applications– Renewable vs. non-renewable– Guaranteed vs. application required– School based vs. community based– Merit based vs. needs based– Contests
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Scholarships Based on Merit Requiring an Application
These scholarships are the focus of this
seminar because they require time, planning,
and often other people.
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Step 1
Build an academic and personal record– This process has already begun and should not
stop until you are finished with college or university.– Grades may be important in high school, college,
and university.– Community involvement may play a key role in
scholarships.– Leadership may help you out-compete other more
academic candidates.
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Step 2
Be prepared– Start researching NOW and don’t stop. New
opportunities may be just around the corner or they may be just about to expire.
– Create a resume that includes all your areas of strength.
– Build your list of references from a variety of areas, who knows specific things about you in various capacities.
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Step 3
Meet your deadlines – apply early. Build in time for:
– Letters of reference to be written– Mailings, required documents to be produced
Get a friend/adult to PROOFREAD. Don’t make your poor planning someone
else’s emergency!
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Step 4
Be appreciative
Say thanks to those who were a part of your application… even if you don’t get selected.
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How to Find These Scholarships(University Based)
www.electronicinfo.ca
Go to the university brochures/websites and look under “scholarships and financial aid”
McMaster University http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/entrance.html
University of Toronto http://apply.utoronto.ca/adm-awards/html/awards/
mainawdpage.htm
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How to Find These Scholarships(Community Based)
Try a website designed for scholarship searches such as:
Scholarships Canada– http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
Student Awards– http://www.studentawards.com/
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How to Find These Scholarships(Community Based)
Ask your parents/guardians– Employers may offer scholarships.– Service groups or community organizations may
have scholarships for children of members.
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How do we help find scholarships?
Check the Ancaster High School Website:
Start with the “Scholarship” page on the Student Services area
Scholarships by Month gives some specific items with reference to their due dates
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Competitive Scholarships
TD Scholarship for Community Leaders– Direct applicant
University of Toronto National Scholarship– School sponsorship 1 per school, or direct applicant
Western University National Scholarship– School sponsorship only, 4 per school
Queens’ Chancellor’s Scholarship– School sponsorship only, 1-2 per school
Schulich Leader Scholarships (STEM)– School sponsorship only, 1 per school
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School Sponsorship
Many of the very large scholarship funds ask schools to choose a school-sponsored applicant
Deadlines to seek school sponsorship are weeks before the actual scholarship deadline
Check the Student Services’ website and listen for announcements
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The Reference Letter
Make sure the person writing the letter:– Knows the criteria (photocopy the criteria page for them)– Matches the criteria! (Subject teacher? Coach?
Employer?)
Provide the writer with:– a list of your accomplishments– a copy of the scholarship application– an idea of what you expect in that letter– a copy of your resume
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Scholarship Tips
Don’t be afraid to apply BUT make sure you do fit the criteria
If you want the money, put in the time– Hourly wage vs scholarship potential– How many hours of working at your job would it
take to earn the $$ offered in the scholarship?
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More Scholarship Tips
READ instructions carefully!
Be EXACT in the format, quantity of words, presentation of the application– Extra does not mean better
Make a GREAT impression
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Who Can Help?
Your Guidance Counsellor
Other teachers, coaches, group leaders
Family
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Who Can Help?
Other scholarship WINNERS Scholarship Forums People in the community (especially those
involved with community events/groups)
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Loran Award
Name School Sponsor?
Direct Pool?
Due to AHS? Due to Scholarship Committee?
Criteria
Loran Award YES (3) October 13, 2015
October 21, 2015
-Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%, most recent 3 years-Character, service, and leadership-Be in their final year of uninterrupted full-time studies-Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status