Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Scholarships and Bursaries
There are two new books in the library. One is for scholarships for students going to university, the other is for students applying to college. Both books are available to be signed out!
// posted by Sue @ 1:55 PM
Monday, November 12, 2012
Simon Fraser University Scholarships
The Senate Policy Committee for Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries at Simon Fraser University recently approved the following changes to SFU’s Entrance Scholarship program.
Changes to the SFU Automatic Entrance Scholarships
Effective Summer 2013, the following Automatic Entrance Scholarships for secondary school students will no longer be available -
NAME
|
VALUE
|
BC Secondary School Summit Entrance Scholarship
|
$3,500
|
International Summit Entrance Scholarship
|
$3,500
|
Kenneth Strand National Entrance Scholarship
|
$4,500
|
IB International Summit Entrance Scholarship
|
$5,000
|
IB Summit Entrance Scholarship
|
$5,000
|
Effective Summer 2013, SFU will continue to offer the following Automatic Entrance Scholarships to secondary school students -
NAME
|
VALUE
|
BC Secondary School Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship
|
$5,000
|
International Academic Excellence Scholarship
|
$5,000
|
IB Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship
|
$7,000
|
IB International Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship
|
$7,000
|
SFU India Entrance Scholarship
|
$10,000
|
SFU Delhi Public School Entrance Scholarship
|
$10,000
|
All other automatic entrance scholarships including our college transfer scholarships are not impacted by these changes.
Please note that for the 2013/14 academic year, the minimum competitive average required for the BC Secondary School Academic Excellence Entrance and International Academic Excellence Scholarships is 96.0%. For the IB Academic Excellence Entrance and IB International Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarships, the minimum IB points required is 34.
Changes to the SFU Major Entrance Scholarships (applied for)
Dean's Excellence Entrance Scholarship
Effective Summer 2013, the current Dean's Entrance Scholarship will be renamed the Dean's Excellence Entrance Scholarship. The value has been increased to $12,000 over 4 terms ($3,000 per term). Both domestic and international undergraduate students will be eligible. Students are required to fill out the Major Entrance Scholarship application and will be automatically considered for this and any other opportunities they meet the requirements for.
New Online Application System for Major Entrance Scholarships
A new online application system for SFU's Major Entrance Scholarships is expected to open in December. Please see our website (http://students.sfu.ca/financialaid.html
) in December for more details.
The deadline for our online application is February 28, 2013. Students must self-report their grades and have any required Admission documents (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) received by this date. Self-reporting of grades opens December 15, 2012.
Please note that students who apply to the Beedie School of Business and our Major Entrance Scholarship Competition with the minimum 90% admission average are not required to fill out the Business broad-based admissions application. This Major Entrance Scholarship application will be provided to the Beedie School of Business and used in the admission process.
Our Financial Aid and Awards website will be updated shortly to reflect these changes. Should you have any further questions regarding SFU's Entrance Scholarship program, please contact Sean McKenna, Student Awards Officer at scholars@sfu.ca
or by phone at 778-782-6798.
Sincerely,
Manoj Bhakthan
Director, Financial Aid and Awards
Simon Fraser University.// posted by Sue @ 2:08 PM
Scholarship 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, 2013
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, 2013. 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, 2013
James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award Will recognize up to six (6) Aboriginal youth for their creative writing talent. Deadline May, 2013
Robert White Social Justice Award - applications by May , 201 - 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, 2013
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, 2013
J.Irvine Brown Continuing Education Award- Nomination deadline is May, 2013. 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.
Albert Rose Bursary
Bursary to help social housing tenants with the cost of post secondary education. Due July, 2013, 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 2013
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 2013
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, 2013- 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, 2013
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 2013.
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 2013.
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 , 2013
Top 20 Under 20 National Award and Mentoring Program: Applications due Jan, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013. 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, 2013
James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award Will recognize up to six (6) Aboriginal youth for their creative writing talent. Deadline May, 2013
Robert White Social Justice Award - applications by May , 201 - 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, 2013
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, 2013
J.Irvine Brown Continuing Education Award- Nomination deadline is May, 2013. 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.
Albert Rose Bursary
Bursary to help social housing tenants with the cost of post secondary education. Due July, 2013, 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 2013
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 2013
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, 2013- 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, 2013
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 2013.
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 2013.
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 , 2013
Top 20 Under 20 National Award and Mentoring Program: Applications due Jan, 2013
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 @ 1:17 PM
FREE Webinar
Grade 12's: There is a FREE webinar for students interested in going into Business.
Do you want to know how to correctly write an essay and/or personal statement for your Business applications and scholarships?
If you are interested, please see Ms. Fawcett asap (this week) to enrol in the webinar.
Do you want to know how to correctly write an essay and/or personal statement for your Business applications and scholarships?
If you are interested, please see Ms. Fawcett asap (this week) to enrol in the webinar.
// posted by Sue @ 12:53 PM
Monday, November 5, 2012
Grade 12 Information
Hello Grade 12's!
This is a "test" blog, to see if the blog is still blocked!
Student Services has calculated our graduation numbers..... we will have approximately 200 grads this year!
As well, your PINS to apply to university are not in yet.... We will put an announcement on when they have arrived!
Stay tuned!
This is a "test" blog, to see if the blog is still blocked!
Student Services has calculated our graduation numbers..... we will have approximately 200 grads this year!
As well, your PINS to apply to university are not in yet.... We will put an announcement on when they have arrived!
Stay tuned!
// posted by Sue @ 9:48 AM
Monday, June 18, 2012
Mentorship Program for Healthcare.....
A mentorship program founded by the Ontario Medical School Association designed to help grade 12 students entering university that are interested in a career in health care (i.e., doctor, nurse, dentist, physiotherapist, etc.)
- Students are matched with a medical student mentor for a year who will help guide them through the tough hump of first year and the hard path to a career in the health care field
- Applications are due June 17th and students must have a high school educator or community leader fill out a referral form
- To apply go to www.altitudementoring.ca
// posted by Sue @ 11:03 AM
Monday, May 28, 2012
LGBQT Scholarship
Bill 7 Award, a post-secondary scholarship for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, 2-spirited and queer students in Ontario.
The deadline is August 3, 2012.
Here is the site:
// posted by Sue @ 9:56 AM
