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ECSS
GUIDANCE
SERVICES
Helping to Finance Your
Post-Secondary Pathway
Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards, Grants,
and Loans
AGENDA
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Useful resources
Financing your education
Definitions of terms
Variety of ways to qualify
Diverse criteria
Beginning the search
Specific upcoming application deadlines and other
opportunities
FIRST STEP…
Is to explore the Guidance link at:
www.emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
USEFUL RESOURCES ON THE ECSS
WEBSITE
• Presentations
• Scholarship/Awards information application and
deadlines
• Student Awards - 8 Tips Report
• Suggested websites to get started
• Budget and OSAP information
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
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invest your savings
RESP
bank loans
parents/guardians and relatives
summer job
part-time job on campus
time off from your education to work – a.k.a. Gap Year
College/University Co-operative Education programs
OSAP Loan or Grant
Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards, Grants,
Fellowships
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
All of these may:
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be awarded to attract students to a post-secondary institution.
have academic criteria.
be awarded for non-academic criteria.
be awarded for financial need.
be offered by schools, private agencies, public agencies,
businesses, private citizens, government officials, etc.
Scholarships, fellowships, grants, and
bursaries are always a monetary gift.
Awards may be either monetary or some other form of recognition
(e.g. certificate, pin, trophy, plaque, medal, book).
GRANTS VS. LOANS
OSAP-Loan
• Loans eventually need to be paid back
• Online application process
• www.osap.gov.on.ca will not update this year’s application
until May 2014
OSAP-Grant
• Grants are gifts
• 30% off Ontario Tuition
 money you don't have to repay
 designed for students entering a public college or university program from high school
 must apply within four years of graduating from high school
• You can apply for this program without applying for OSAP
• www.ontario.ca/30off
30% OFF ONTARIO TUITION
www.ontario.ca/30off
MORE ABOUT 30% OFF TUITION
The 30% Off Ontario Tuition for 2013–2014 provides:
• $ 1730.00 -for university and college degree students
• $ 790.00 - for college diploma and certificate students
You could be eligible for 30% off your student tuition if:
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You're a full-time student at a public college or university in Ontario
It's been less than four years since you left high school
You're in a program that you can apply to directly from high school
You're a resident of Ontario
Your parents' gross income is $160,000 or less
VARIETY OF WAYS TO QUALIFY FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Automatic - Academic Achievement considerations exist for all
pathways – there is no action required for these.
• Most scholarship applications are open to any graduate who meets
the criteria, and they require an application to be sent in by the student
by a specific deadline.
• Some are open to school nominations only and it is up to the school to
submit these nominations.
• Our school graduation awards recipients are selected by a team of
staff members who review the nominations received by students and
staff. Visit the ECSS website at the Guidance link:
www.emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca.
DIVERSE CRITERIA
 Academic Merit
 Leadership &
 Financial Need
Volunteering
 Fine & Performing Arts
 Religion
 Geographic Location
 Special Needs
 Heritage and
 Sports & Athletics
 Background
 Student & Parent
 Language
Membership
 Originality and Passion
 Disabilities
 First generation in family to
 Innovative Ideas
attend college or university
 Talent
START YOUR SEARCH
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Does your chosen College/University or Apprenticeship Training
organization provide automatic consideration based on final marks?
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Make sure to check out the Scholarships and Financial Aid
Information available at the post secondary institution you are
thinking of attending. This information usually includes the complete
list of scholarships and bursaries, as well as eligibility and renewal
criteria. Every college and university has this information on their
website.
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Research! Explore as many websites as possible: there will be
suggested sites on the Valuable Resources Guide and on the ECSS
website under the Guidance Link.
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Prepare your own Personal Activity Tracking Sheet for Future
Applications and Résumés.
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Network with family and friends
SEARCH CONT’D…
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Make sure you have your Social Insurance Number (SIN) and your Ontario
Education Number (OEN) handy.
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Don’t delay requesting official transcripts from Mrs. Genova in the Guidance and
Career Education Office – we require at least one day’s notice.
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Give referees at least two weeks notice and provide them with a résumé.
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We recommend starting your search at www.studentawards.com and become a
member and take the test.
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It takes a great deal of time to apply for Scholarships, Bursaries, or Awards. This is
why so many are unclaimed.
8 TIPS FOR SUBMITTING A GREAT
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
1. Passion for the Subject - Only apply for an award if you
actually have an interest in the subject matter. Your passion
or disinterest will be reflected in your writing.
2. Research - Do the appropriate background work and find
out exactly what a specific scholarship panel is looking for.
Read the rules and regulations / terms and conditions.
3. Clarity of Thought - Be clear and concise. “How” you
communicate is just as important as “what” you’re trying to
communicate. Answer the essay question and only provide
relevant information. Do not go over the word limit count.
4. Not a Résumé - Your scholarship application essay is not a
substitute for your résumé so don’t simply re-write your
résumé in essay form. Don’t list, discuss! Expand on your
personal experience and clearly articulate your goals.
8 TIPS FOR SUBMITTING A GREAT
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CONT’D…
5. Structure, Spelling, & Grammar - Be aware of proper essay structure.
Always double-check your spelling & grammar and have someone proof
read your work.
6. References – Ideally, references should be professionals at your school
or organization that can vouch for your participation. Inform your
references and make sure that their contact information is up-to-date.
Assume that the scholarship administrator will check your references.
7. Complete All Requirements - Follow the instructions and make sure that
you have collected and provided all the required materials. Making a
checklist of all the elements will help.
8. Don’t miss the application deadline and apply early - Don’t
procrastinate. Give yourself plenty of time to fill out the application and to
gather required documents (reference letters and transcripts).
SUGGESTED WEBSITES
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www.electronicinfo.ca - Use the Searchable Scholarships Tab – a valuable timesaver !!!
 http://sfs.yorku.ca/pdf/money_matters.pdf- Information on financial planning
 www.studentawards.com- Scholarship service, become a member, take the test and get
matched with Canadian scholarships. Financial awards for all kinds of students.
 www.campusaccess.com-A comprehensive resources and information guide for university
and college students.
 www.scholarshipscanada.com -Scholarships, bursaries, awards
 www.aucc.ca - Site for scholarships, awards and bursaries
 www.osca.ca -click on students-Scholarships and financial aid assistance
 www.canlearn.ca -The best way to get from where your are now to the school that is right
for you.
SUGGESTED WEBSITES CONT’D…
 www.cibc.ca -Financial information for students (Go to Personal Banking)
 www.royalbank.com -Financial information for students (Go to Starting College/University)
 www.bmo.com -Go to Personal Finances-Brain Money Calculator
 www.tdcanadatrust.com -Financial information for students (Go to Student Services)
 www.osap.gov.on.ca -To apply on-line for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
and Ontario Tuition Grand (OTG)
 http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/ -Scholarship finder, search through
thousands of scholarships and awards
 http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/loantool.html -Loans for tools
Refer to the hyperlinks on the Valuable Resources Guide posted on the ECSS website
under the Guidance link.
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES
AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
1 . LORAN AWARD
Value: Renewable for up to four years, it includes an annual tuition waiver and a stipend
of $8,000, access to funding and internships through a summer program, invitations to
annual gatherings and forums, and mentorship opportunities.
Applicants must demonstrate: strong academic performance with a minimum cumulative
average of 85% and moral character, commitment to serving others, great potential as
leaders, independent thinking, and a willingness to take meaningful risks. This award is
available for undergraduate study at specific universities.
www.loranaward.ca
Deadline: October 23, 2013 (direct pool applicants)
2. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO BOOK AWARD AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Value: Covers tuition and incidental fees for four years, will provide residence support in first year, and will
include an additional, renewable, monetary award. Tenable only at University of Toronto.
Applicants must demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, exceptional
achievement in a broad context, excel in academic pursuits, have enthusiasm for intellectual exploration,
involvement in life of school and community. Tenable only at U of T.
www.adm.utoronto.ca
In-School nomination deadline: Friday, October 25, 2013
School Deadline to submit nomination: November 8, 2013
3. TD CANADA TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Value: Each scholarship is valued at up to $70,000 and includes up to $10,000 for tuition per year, $7,500 a
year toward living expenses.
Applicants must demonstrate leadership in many areas such as environmental cleanup, the promotion of
social justice, and the fight against child poverty, to name just a few.
www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship
Deadline: December 6, 2013
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES
AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES CONT’D…
4. SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS NOMINEE
Value: Schulich Leader Nominees appointed as Schulich Leaders at each participating university will receive
$60,000 ($15,000 per year to be paid over four years)
This scholarship is for students intending to enrol in a program at one of the 20 Canadian universities in the
STEM areas of study (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
must be a Canadian citizen, each candidate must possess at least two of the following three attributes:
▫ academic excellence
▫ outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership
▫ financial need
www.schulichleaders.com E.C.S.S. deadline-Friday, January 10, 2014
5. GARFIELD WESTON MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGES
Value: comprises a tuition waiver from a consortium college renewable for one or two additional years; an
$8,000 stipend renewable for one or two additional years; access to summer program funding, up to $3,500;
and mentorship.
This award is designed to identify, recognize and reward well-rounded students who intend to undertake full
time study in a two or three year college program leading to diploma at one of the participating colleges.
www.garfieldwestonawards.ca
Deadline: Usually mid March 2014
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES
AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES CONT’D…
6. ATHLETIC AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
All athletic financial awards offered by Canadian universities must follow the criteria established by
Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), the national governing body of university sport in Canada. The
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) website has additional information on criteria for athletic financial
awards in Ontario.
For additional information on the awards that are available at a specific Ontario university, use the OUA
Directory for your sport.
www.oua.ca/directory
7. LOBLAW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Value: Varies each year
For students that have a minimum average of 70% and demonstrated volunteer activities and are
planning to attend a publicly-funded university or college in Canada.
https://loblawscholarship.ca/FAQ.aspx
RESOURCES
Useful resources are posted on the ECSS website
www.emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
click the Guidance link
• Presentations
• Scholarship/Awards information application and
deadlines
• ECSS Graduation Awards (2013)
• Student Awards -8 Tips Report
• Your Guidance and Career Education Counsellor will be
happy to help you navigate this process!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
ECSS GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT