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SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
Parent/Student
Information Session 2010
10.01.08
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Introduction
What are some of the factors to consider when
applying for scholarships.
Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor
Ms. Susan Daniels, Guidance Counsellor
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Topics of Discussion
What are scholarships
Who gets scholarships
Scholarship applications
What helps to get scholarships
SAT’s
How to find scholarships
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What are Scholarships?
Scholarships are generally made based on an
applicant meeting certain eligibility criteria.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS:
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS:
FAMILY WORK/ORGANIZATIONS
CONTACTS:
OTHER SOURCES: Contests; Web sites &
Local scholarships.
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Who Gets Scholarships?
Confident students
Involved students
Importance of volunteering
School activities
Community activities
Good grades 80% +
Leadership ability
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Scholarship Application Tips
Start Early!
Record Everything
Keep a portfolio of all accomplishments
Write some essays
Start looking now
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Scholarship Applications
University/College
Entrance Scholarships
Many are automatic depending upon final average. (E.g.. 85% $1000 to MUN) Check the
University/College you wish to attend and contact them about entrance awards. Calendars are
available at the Guidance Office and many are available online.
Government
Some are made available by the
of Newfoundland and Labrador and
are awarded by the Minister of Education upon the recommendation of a scholarship committee
appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. They are awarded to high school graduates on the
basis of the Department of Education's public exam scores.
http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/highschool/scholarships.html
organization (e.g.
Ask your parents/grandparents; they may be a member of an
NAPE, NLTA, Rotary, Masonic Lodge, United Church, Volunteer Groups, etc.)
are
advertised
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in schools; the newspapers; and on various web sites.
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What helps to get scholarships
Be Involved! Volunteer
Record everything
Portfolio of accomplishments
Up to date resume
Reference letters
Identify which scholarships you are
interested in
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SAT’s
Student Achievement Tests
Planning to go to an American University
Written 3 - 4 times a year on West Coast
Two Levels SAT 1 & SAT 2
www.collegeboard.com
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How to find scholarships
Free Services
Web resources
Guidance Office
Private Services
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Scholarship Winners
“Big Money” winners:
Loran; Terry Fox; GMCSF
Local scholarships
University/college applications
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What This Means
Grade 9, Level 1 & 2 students need to be
involved in their school & community while
doing well in school. By the end of Level 2
you should have a resume ready; 2 people
who can give references and one must be
able to comment on your leadership ability.
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Conclusion
Get Involved
Prepare
Talk with your Guidance Counsellor
Sign up online for scholarship information
Track deadlines & accomplishments
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SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
Parent/Student Information Session 2009
Scholarship applications are available from the Guidance
Counsellors
Sign up for scholarship information sessions which will be
posted on the monthly Guidance calendars, on the
Guidance Bulletin board & in the Titan Times.
Prepare by having a resume ready & letters of references
available
Track deadlines & accomplishments
Students who get involved; have leadership skills and who
have good grades have a better chance of getting
scholarships
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Useful Websites
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.studentawards.com
www.loranaward.ca
www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/
www.cna.nl.ca/CStudents/awards.asp
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