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*Grad 2013
* Saturday, June 8, 11:00 am.
* Guests – each student can invite 6 people to sit on the floor, the rest must go to balcony.
* Formal – dress appropriately , Gentlemen in shirt and tie, Ladies in pant or skirt outfit….try
to avoid open-toed shoes.
* Rehearsals – held the week prior to grad
* On-line – you must be on-line to graduate to participate in the ceremonies.
* Grad Transitions must be complete by May, 24th
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*This gives us information to say about you when you receive
your graduation certificate or when you receive scholarships or
bursaries.
*Anything inappropriate, double meaning, embarrassing will not
be read.
*Please fill out online form and email to [email protected]
Due Friday, March 8th.
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Differences between scholarships, bursaries, awards:
*Scholarship is based on academic performance.
*Bursaries are based on financial needs and specific
criteria.
*Awards have specific requirements that may not be
based on academics or financial need.
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How to find everything
*School Website- Scholarship & Bursary Information
*Name of award and criteria listed. Application forms available. Open,
type directly on the form, save and then email to [email protected]
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When applying for scholarships, bursaries, awards:
Two types:
1) Donor Decided-
*All require a separate letter
*Some have individual application forms. You can find them on our website
under ‘donor decided awards’
*Mail application or letter directly to the donating organization or submit
to office by March 8th, 2013.
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Sample Letter:
*Most important part of the letter is to demonstrate how you
fit the criteria.
*Sell yourself
*GPA Calculations – A=4, B=3, C+=2.5, C=2, C-=1, F=0.
*Sample Letters are found in the Scholarship Package on the
website.
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2) Committee Decided:
*OSS Scholarship and Bursary Committee decides based on
criteria from the donor or by need.
*Go to school website complete checklist, and email to
[email protected]
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Dogwood District/Authority Award (District Scholarship Award):
*3 x $1000 scholarships.
*Must attend a post-secondary institution or program.
*Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
*Superior Achievement in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, Second
Languages ($1000 each)
*Must demonstrate proficiency in one the areas to the OSS committee
(presentation).
*Application found in Scholarship and Bursary Information on school website –
complete and email [email protected] by March 8th . Presentations will take
place on May 21st.
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Thank You Letters
*So important, So important, So important.
*Lost three scholarships in last two years because students did
not send a thank you letter.
*See sample thank you letters in package on website.
Letters and Checklist Due Friday, March 8th.
*Why so early?
*Donors need time to pick a recipient, monthly meetings, interview
process (April).
*OSS Scholarship and Bursary Committee will meet once all the
donors have made their decisions (May).
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Millions of dollars out there!!
*www.studentcounsellor.com– username, 0ss; password, rattlers (create your
own account)
*www.bcawardsonline.sd61.bc.ca
*www.scholarshipscanada.com
*www.studentawards.com
*Check for entrance scholarships for the different institutions
*Lots of different scholarship and bursaries on the bulletin board across from
the Bubble.
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*For graduates applying for entry into a PSI.
*Have your transcript of marks forwarded for admission.
*PSI selection must be completed by June 30, early admission by April 30.
*The final transcript will be forwarded by July 31.
*Can select all BC or Ontario PSIs.
*PEN #
*https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/welcome.jsp
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We will tell you early…no surprises
*Semester one marks
*Provincial exam results
*Outreach Courses
*Semester two marks – April report card
*Parents will be called
*Copy of “Unofficial Transcript”
*Go on Ministry Site and Check (need your PEN #)
Many hours of work put in by caring students and staff:
*Mrs. Mikulecky and Mrs. Hiebert – scholarships and bursaries, awards,
certificates, transcripts, letters, phoning, photocopying, etc.
*Grad Committee – organizing the grad ceremony.
*Scholarship and Bursary Committee - deciding winners for awards.
*Students and Parents on the Grad and Prom Committee
*Thank the people that make it happen………..
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