Monday, December 19, 2011
Students who have applied to University
Students who have applied to University..... You need to submit your community service hours ASAP!!!!!
Universities will view you as NOT GRADUATING!!!!!! if you do not have them in!
Once you have submitted your hours to the main office, please go to Mrs. Dafoe and she will resubmit your information! If you do not go and request for your new information to be submitted, then universities will not have your updated information until mid February!
This is your responsibility as a student!!!!!!
Universities will view you as NOT GRADUATING!!!!!! if you do not have them in!
Once you have submitted your hours to the main office, please go to Mrs. Dafoe and she will resubmit your information! If you do not go and request for your new information to be submitted, then universities will not have your updated information until mid February!
This is your responsibility as a student!!!!!!
// posted by Sue @ 10:26 AM
ALERT for students applying to COLLEGE!!!!!!
Students who are applying to college OR have already applied:
Ontario Colleges has had a "glitch" in their system. When applying, one of the screens asks if you are going to be graduating this year? Your answer should be YES, however, the program will not allow you to choose yes, NO is already checked.
Ontario Colleges is attempting to correct the glitch in the system. They are hoping it will be corrected by Wednesday, Dec 21st.
If you have already applied, you will need to go back into your account and click YES, once the "glitch" is corrected.
This is your responsibility as a student!!!!!!!
Ontario Colleges has had a "glitch" in their system. When applying, one of the screens asks if you are going to be graduating this year? Your answer should be YES, however, the program will not allow you to choose yes, NO is already checked.
Ontario Colleges is attempting to correct the glitch in the system. They are hoping it will be corrected by Wednesday, Dec 21st.
If you have already applied, you will need to go back into your account and click YES, once the "glitch" is corrected.
This is your responsibility as a student!!!!!!!
// posted by Sue @ 10:21 AM
Thursday, December 15, 2011
More scholarships INFORMATION!!!!!!
SCHOLARSHIPS and LINKS>>>>>>>>>>>>
CanLearn.ca
The Ontario Hockey Federation Bursary Program - $26,000 IS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE PLAYERS – COACHES – TRAINERS -OFFICIALS
The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges
For students entering college, minimum 75% average. Application deadline is March 29, 2012
The Loran Award
Application deadline is October 27, 2011.
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship
Burger King Scholars
Royal Bank Scholarship
Future Aces
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Tuition Scholarship
Vari Scholarship/Bursary for students interested in becoming school teachers
eINFO
Financial Reality Check Award - Investor Education Fund and Ontario Colleges run a contest from January 4, 2012 to April 30, 2012. Submit a budget and reflection for your first year of expenses. 1st place- $750, 2nd place-$500 and 3rd place $300
Government of Canada Loans
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program $5000 entrance scholarship for recognition of the outstanding environmental contributions that youth in Canada are making in their communities.
AIRD Scholarship - in honour of the Honourable John Black Aird. To help students with physical disabilities to study full time at a recognized Ontario postsecondary institution.
Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2010 Recognizing young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination. Deadline May 31, 2012
James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award Will recognize up to six (6) Aboriginal youth for their creative writing talent. Deadline May 31, 2012
Robert White Social Justice Award - applications by May 16th, 2012 - Awarded annually to graduating students in Grey-Bruce who have demonstrated an active involvement in the promotion of community and social justice awareness. (click on the programs link for an application). Due the end of May each year.
Day of Mourning Award - Designed to honour students who have been involved in activities with an emphasis on environment and health and safety. Successful applicants will be required to prepare and deliver a 500 word speech on health and safety of young workers. (click on the programs link for an application). Due March 19, 2012.
Community Living Meaford Scholarship - For residents of Meaford and Blue Mountain - Student should be enrolled in a Developmental Services Worker Program or Social Service or Social Science College program for the following school year. Visit the guidance office for more information and an application. Due April 30, 2012.
J.Irvine Brown Continuing Education Award- Nomination deadline is May 15th, 2012. This award is for students residing in the Owen Sound area to Saugeen Shores area. Student who are enrolled in a Developmental Service Worker College Program or Social Service Program will be given first consideration. Write a letter indicating your academic achievement and involvement in school/community activities, along with a commitment to supporting people developmental needs. Then, deliver this to the front office (Helen) at 769 4th Ave. East, Community Living.
www.adm,utoronto.ca -University of Toronto National Book Award and Scholarship for study beginning in September of 2012. Deadline to apply is October 4th, 2011. Based on academic performance, original and creative thought and extra-curricular achievement.The value of the award is determined by financial circumstances. See website or guidance for application form. Call 416-978-7960 for questions.
Albert Rose Bursary
Bursary to help social housing tenants with the cost of post secondary education. Due July 9, 2012, 5pm
Application
Allan Simpson Educational Fund Award: : Assists young people who are orphaned (both parents deceased). This is renewable each year and amount is subject to interest earned by the Fund. To apply, see guidance or call 519-273-8088 or email: charles.benson@sympatico.ca
Aboriginal Sholarships and Bursaries Web Site: This searchable web site opens doors to millions in bursaries for Aboriginal post-secondary students.
Kathleen Blinkhorn Aboriginal Student Scholarship - For Aboriginal students living in low income housing going to postsecondary education - deadline to apply is August 27, 2012
www.responsiblegambling.org : Responsible Gambling Council: 1st place: $1000, 2nd place $500 : create a 30-60 second audio recording informing peers about the risks associated with youth gambling. Winners announced: May 2012
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Value: $7000 per year to cover the costs of post secondary education. Selection is based on citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service, particiaption in sport and community service.
www.uoguelph.ca/president/scholars/ University of Guelph: National Scholarship Program: offers 12 scholarships valued at $32,000 each and includes a research assistantship position and mentorship by a professor. Minimum 90% average and who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society. ( 2 Lincoln Alexander Scholarships and 2 Pamela Wallin Scholarships) . Deadline is January 25, 2012- application form, letter, biographical listing of leadership, 2 letters of reference, interview.
The University of Western Ontario National Scholarship Program - WHSS can nominate up to 4 qualified candidates. The deadline to express interest in being nominated is January 14, 2012 to Mrs. Wilkins in the guidance office.
BBPA Harry Jerome Awards - to support African Canadians who are persuing entrepreneurship, business, professional excellence, higher education and economic empowerment. Deadline for nominations is January 7, 2012.
University of Waterloo National Scholarships The University of Waterloo is offering 13 prestigious National Scholarships to exceptional students entering their first year in the faculty of Mathematics. The value of the awards ranges from $12,000 to $25,000 over 4 years. Students must complete an application which can be downloaded from the university's website at www.math.uwaterloo.ca/scholarships. See Guidance for more information. Deadline for nominations is February 7, 2012.
Metis Student Awards: The Metis Scholarship and Bursary Program offers financial assistance to Metis students pursuing post-secondary education. The Metis Nation of Ontario has established endowment awards for Metis students at 32 ontarion post-secondary institutions. Contact Jo-Anne Parent for more information. Phone - 705-527-1228 or email jo-annep2@metisnation.org
Nipissing University Schulich Scholarships in Science and Education. 100 at $6000
McMaster University Hatch Scholarship Engineering Undergraduate Entrance Award 4 @ $12000/year to a total of $48000
McMaster University Shad Valley Entrance Scholarship Faculty of Education 5 @ $1000 Application in WHSS Guidance office
Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarships
Newcomer Champion Awards: Deadline April 29th, 2012
Horatio Alger Ontario Scholarship Program - Ideal candiate has overcome adversity, financial need, good academic record, going to college or university, and a desire to contribute to society. The deadline to apply is October 31st, 2012.
Top 20 Under 20 National Award and Mentoring Program: Applications due Jan 23, 2012
Demonstrate innovation, leadership and achievement. (ie: business, philantrhopy, charitable works, government or entrepreneurship). Matches each award recipient with current community leaders in a mentorship relationship for a full year. 5 Day Leadership Summit and monthyly conference calls with industry leaders as well.
Schulich Leader Scholarship:Students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at participating Canadian university. One student from the highschool is selected as the Schulich Leader Nominee. From this pool of nominees, 20 participating universities across Canada will choose one outstanding student to be their Schulich Leader, each of whom will recieve a four-year scholarship valued at $60,000 to suport their studies at that university in a STEM faculty. Online nomination forms are available.
CanLearn.ca
The Ontario Hockey Federation Bursary Program - $26,000 IS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE PLAYERS – COACHES – TRAINERS -OFFICIALS
The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges
For students entering college, minimum 75% average. Application deadline is March 29, 2012
The Loran Award
Application deadline is October 27, 2011.
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship
Burger King Scholars
Royal Bank Scholarship
Future Aces
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Tuition Scholarship
Vari Scholarship/Bursary for students interested in becoming school teachers
eINFO
Financial Reality Check Award - Investor Education Fund and Ontario Colleges run a contest from January 4, 2012 to April 30, 2012. Submit a budget and reflection for your first year of expenses. 1st place- $750, 2nd place-$500 and 3rd place $300
Government of Canada Loans
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program $5000 entrance scholarship for recognition of the outstanding environmental contributions that youth in Canada are making in their communities.
AIRD Scholarship - in honour of the Honourable John Black Aird. To help students with physical disabilities to study full time at a recognized Ontario postsecondary institution.
Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2010 Recognizing young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination. Deadline May 31, 2012
James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award Will recognize up to six (6) Aboriginal youth for their creative writing talent. Deadline May 31, 2012
Robert White Social Justice Award - applications by May 16th, 2012 - Awarded annually to graduating students in Grey-Bruce who have demonstrated an active involvement in the promotion of community and social justice awareness. (click on the programs link for an application). Due the end of May each year.
Day of Mourning Award - Designed to honour students who have been involved in activities with an emphasis on environment and health and safety. Successful applicants will be required to prepare and deliver a 500 word speech on health and safety of young workers. (click on the programs link for an application). Due March 19, 2012.
Community Living Meaford Scholarship - For residents of Meaford and Blue Mountain - Student should be enrolled in a Developmental Services Worker Program or Social Service or Social Science College program for the following school year. Visit the guidance office for more information and an application. Due April 30, 2012.
J.Irvine Brown Continuing Education Award- Nomination deadline is May 15th, 2012. This award is for students residing in the Owen Sound area to Saugeen Shores area. Student who are enrolled in a Developmental Service Worker College Program or Social Service Program will be given first consideration. Write a letter indicating your academic achievement and involvement in school/community activities, along with a commitment to supporting people developmental needs. Then, deliver this to the front office (Helen) at 769 4th Ave. East, Community Living.
www.adm,utoronto.ca -University of Toronto National Book Award and Scholarship for study beginning in September of 2012. Deadline to apply is October 4th, 2011. Based on academic performance, original and creative thought and extra-curricular achievement.The value of the award is determined by financial circumstances. See website or guidance for application form. Call 416-978-7960 for questions.
Albert Rose Bursary
Bursary to help social housing tenants with the cost of post secondary education. Due July 9, 2012, 5pm
Application
Allan Simpson Educational Fund Award: : Assists young people who are orphaned (both parents deceased). This is renewable each year and amount is subject to interest earned by the Fund. To apply, see guidance or call 519-273-8088 or email: charles.benson@sympatico.ca
Aboriginal Sholarships and Bursaries Web Site: This searchable web site opens doors to millions in bursaries for Aboriginal post-secondary students.
Kathleen Blinkhorn Aboriginal Student Scholarship - For Aboriginal students living in low income housing going to postsecondary education - deadline to apply is August 27, 2012
www.responsiblegambling.org : Responsible Gambling Council: 1st place: $1000, 2nd place $500 : create a 30-60 second audio recording informing peers about the risks associated with youth gambling. Winners announced: May 2012
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Value: $7000 per year to cover the costs of post secondary education. Selection is based on citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service, particiaption in sport and community service.
www.uoguelph.ca/president/scholars/ University of Guelph: National Scholarship Program: offers 12 scholarships valued at $32,000 each and includes a research assistantship position and mentorship by a professor. Minimum 90% average and who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities and demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society. ( 2 Lincoln Alexander Scholarships and 2 Pamela Wallin Scholarships) . Deadline is January 25, 2012- application form, letter, biographical listing of leadership, 2 letters of reference, interview.
The University of Western Ontario National Scholarship Program - WHSS can nominate up to 4 qualified candidates. The deadline to express interest in being nominated is January 14, 2012 to Mrs. Wilkins in the guidance office.
BBPA Harry Jerome Awards - to support African Canadians who are persuing entrepreneurship, business, professional excellence, higher education and economic empowerment. Deadline for nominations is January 7, 2012.
University of Waterloo National Scholarships The University of Waterloo is offering 13 prestigious National Scholarships to exceptional students entering their first year in the faculty of Mathematics. The value of the awards ranges from $12,000 to $25,000 over 4 years. Students must complete an application which can be downloaded from the university's website at www.math.uwaterloo.ca/scholarships. See Guidance for more information. Deadline for nominations is February 7, 2012.
Metis Student Awards: The Metis Scholarship and Bursary Program offers financial assistance to Metis students pursuing post-secondary education. The Metis Nation of Ontario has established endowment awards for Metis students at 32 ontarion post-secondary institutions. Contact Jo-Anne Parent for more information. Phone - 705-527-1228 or email jo-annep2@metisnation.org
Nipissing University Schulich Scholarships in Science and Education. 100 at $6000
McMaster University Hatch Scholarship Engineering Undergraduate Entrance Award 4 @ $12000/year to a total of $48000
McMaster University Shad Valley Entrance Scholarship Faculty of Education 5 @ $1000 Application in WHSS Guidance office
Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarships
Newcomer Champion Awards: Deadline April 29th, 2012
Horatio Alger Ontario Scholarship Program - Ideal candiate has overcome adversity, financial need, good academic record, going to college or university, and a desire to contribute to society. The deadline to apply is October 31st, 2012.
Top 20 Under 20 National Award and Mentoring Program: Applications due Jan 23, 2012
Demonstrate innovation, leadership and achievement. (ie: business, philantrhopy, charitable works, government or entrepreneurship). Matches each award recipient with current community leaders in a mentorship relationship for a full year. 5 Day Leadership Summit and monthyly conference calls with industry leaders as well.
Schulich Leader Scholarship:Students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at participating Canadian university. One student from the highschool is selected as the Schulich Leader Nominee. From this pool of nominees, 20 participating universities across Canada will choose one outstanding student to be their Schulich Leader, each of whom will recieve a four-year scholarship valued at $60,000 to suport their studies at that university in a STEM faculty. Online nomination forms are available.
// posted by Sue @ 1:40 PM
Life After High School UNIVERSITY applications
In order for Life After High School to pay for UNIVERSITY applications, they must be submitted by DECEMBER 18th!!!!!! That's this Sunday!
For all students who are wishing to complete their applications this weekend to meet this deadline, you will need your OUAC PIN #. You may pick it up in the guidance office. You do not need an appointment!
Tomorrow is the final class workshop for Life After High School. If you missed the presentation with your own class, or you were away, please come to the library during period one, tomorrow, Friday December 16th!!!!!
For all students who are wishing to complete their applications this weekend to meet this deadline, you will need your OUAC PIN #. You may pick it up in the guidance office. You do not need an appointment!
Tomorrow is the final class workshop for Life After High School. If you missed the presentation with your own class, or you were away, please come to the library during period one, tomorrow, Friday December 16th!!!!!
// posted by Sue @ 9:36 AM
Monday, December 12, 2011
Awards and Scholarships
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Register now for upcoming Scholarships and Bursaries
Register now at www.studentawards.com
Register now at www.scholarshipscanada.com
As well, I would encourage ALL graduating students to begin doing web searches for scholarships and bursaries that apply to themselves. For instance, if you work at Tim Horton's you might qualify to apply for money through your employer! Find out now!!!!!
College and University program information:
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.electronicinfo.ca
Good luck! If you have any questions please feel free to book a guidance appointment!
Register now for upcoming Scholarships and Bursaries
Register now at www.studentawards.com
Register now at www.scholarshipscanada.com
As well, I would encourage ALL graduating students to begin doing web searches for scholarships and bursaries that apply to themselves. For instance, if you work at Tim Horton's you might qualify to apply for money through your employer! Find out now!!!!!
College and University program information:
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.electronicinfo.ca
Good luck! If you have any questions please feel free to book a guidance appointment!
// posted by Sue @ 9:54 AM
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Scholarships at University of Western, Ontario
Anyone interested in applying to the Western National Scholarship Program, please go to the University of Western, Ontario to find the links to the scholarship information, or follow the link:
http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awards/national-scholarship/
Application deadline February 14, 2012.
If you would like the school to endorse your application, you will need to submitt all information two weeks ahead of the actual deadline to Ms. Fawcett.
http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awards/national-scholarship/
Application deadline February 14, 2012.
If you would like the school to endorse your application, you will need to submitt all information two weeks ahead of the actual deadline to Ms. Fawcett.
// posted by Sue @ 3:24 PM
Presitigious Schulich Leaders Scholarship Award
Presitigious Schulich Leaders Scholarship Award
For application and information:
www.schulichleaders.com/application
Due January 13th, 2012
For application and information:
www.schulichleaders.com/application
Due January 13th, 2012
// posted by Sue @ 9:20 AM
