Welcome

to School District 22 Post-Secondary & Scholarship Information Evening

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Graduation Requirements

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set by Ministry of Education

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80 credits from grade 10, 11 and 12

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16 credits MUST BE at grade 12 level

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GT does not count as a grade 12 course

Grad. Requirement CONCERNS

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Missing Fine Arts / Applied Skills course

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Not enough elective courses

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Non-required courses

Options

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Over 1,900 programs

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11 universities

UBC, UVIC, SFU, VIU, UNBC, etc.

(98 in Canada)

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11 colleges

(69 in Canada) Okanagan, Langara, Douglas, Selkirk, etc.

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3 Technical Institutes

BCIT, Justice Institute, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

“TYPICAL” University Requirements

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English 12 or 1 st People English 12 and 3 more university acceptable courses

Geology Biology Chemistry Physics Social Justice Comparative Civ      History Pre-Calculus French Law Calculus ….(accepted by most, exception…UBC)

http://www.

EducationPlanner.ca

University Requirements

1) High school GRADUATION 2) English 12 or 1 st English Peoples English 3) 3-4 additional university admissible courses

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Institutions specific Program specific 4) G.P.A. (AVERAGE ) based on

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English 12 and other university acceptable courses Creates your Ranking

College Entrance Requirements

1) High school GRADUATION 2) English 12 or 1 st English Peoples English

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Arts and Science based programs

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Exceptions will be made 3) Other courses based on program

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Exceptions will be made

Admission Entrance Averages

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Each institution own minimum grades Minimum vs. Competitive 67% to 70% is generally the minimum

recommended Grade ranges

UBC's Okanagan campus

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Engineering - 75%

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Arts - 75%

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Fine Arts - 67

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Human Kinetics - 75%

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Management - 75%

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Nursing - 80%

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Pre-Pharmacy - 75%

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Science - 75%

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Recommended Ranges Okanagan Campus

Engineering Arts Business Kinesiology Land & Food Systems Music Science April 27, 2020 85% ↑ 85% ↑ 85% ↑ 85% ↑ 85% ↑ minimum 70 85% ↑ 15

Recommended Ranges Okanagan Campus

Engineering Arts Fine Arts Human Kinetics Management Nursing Science

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75% ↑ 75% ↑ minimum 67 75% ↑ 75% ↑ 85% ↑ 75% ↑

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Examples… from 2013/14…

Business Engineering Fine Arts Humanities Science

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Social Sciences 80%↑ 78% 67+% 74% 78% 75%

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Online Application Process

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Apply to @ least 2 schools

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to keep options open

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many programs are very competitive

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Applications require a fee for processing which is non-refundable (credit card, cheque or in person payment)

What do I need to apply

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Demographic information

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Name, phone number, etc.

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Social Insurance Number

(tax receipt)

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School history from grade 10

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Grade 11 grades

How to apply?

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dalhousie University University of New Brunswick McGill University Concordia University Carleton University University of Guelph McMaster University University of Ottawa Queen's University

University of Toronto

University of Waterloo York University Brandon University University of Manitoba University of Saskatchewan University of Alberta University of Calgary Mount Royal University MacEwan University The University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University University of Victoria

Trinity Western University

University of Northern British Columbia University of the Fraser Valley Vancouver Island University Royal Roads University Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design Thompson Rivers University April 27, 2020 Kwantlen Polytechnic University 2,550 - 2,550 5,305 - 6,327 6,007 - 6,007 2,224 - 6,235 2,224 - 6,241 5,818 - 8,373 5,667 - 5,857 5,738 - 5,793 5,835 - 5,835 5,822 - 5,877 5,809 - 9,968 5,820 - 7,188 5,808 - 5,864 3,159 - 3,356 3,307 - 3,867 5,280 - 5,280 5,269 - 5,269 5,333 - 5,333 4,894 - 5,505 3,120 - 6,240 4,794 - 4,794 5,115 - 5,115 5,058 - 5,058

22,260 - 22,260

4,816 - 4,816 3,941 - 3,941 4,015 - 4,015 6,870 - 8,670 3,714 - 3,714 3,830 - 3,830 3,855 - 3,855 8,800 - 8,800 14,790 - 14,790 13,282 - 13,282 14,949 - 16,692 14,956 - 16,701 18,530 - 21,274 9,730 - 18,255 16,154 - 20,140 20,291 - 20,291 21,474 - 24,696

25,944 - 32,075

20,020 - 21,330 18,727 - 18,727 6,318 - 6,711 11,573 - 13,534 13,728 - 13,728 18,710 - 18,710 18,157 - 18,157 11,011 - 13,213 14,820 - 14,820 22,135 - 23,300 17,862 - 17,862 16,366 - 16,366 22,260 - 22,260 10,837 - 16,856 13,350 - 13,350 12,500 - 12,500 16,320 - 17,340 13,000 - 13,000 15,800 - 15,800 15,750 - 15,750 23

Student Loans… How much?

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Factors they consider…

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Student & Parental contribution

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Cost of program Weekly max of $320 or $8960 for a 1 year of college/university

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Student Loans…how much ?

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Must have applied and been accepted into your program Application available AFTER June 1

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ONLINE version … fastest

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Paper version available st

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International/National

University Entrance Ministry of Education SD 22 LOCAL Project Scholarship

National / International

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Tough competition Many applicants

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few recipients Grades plus factors specific to the organization

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(humanitarian service/ innovator/leader)

Applications are comprehensive, often requiring reference letters, nominations, essays and transcripts

National / International

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College / University Scholarships

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Institution specific Selection is based on

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Grades

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Letters Involvement in “other” things

Application Process

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Application form OR Automatically once you apply

Ministry of Education

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Provincial Examinations Scholarship

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$1000

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@ least a

Peoples

“B” in

Communications 12, English 12, English 12 First

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@ least 1

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“A” and 3 “B”s On at least 4 provincial exams….

10 , Math 10, Eng10, SS11, FNS12, Com12, EN12, EFP12

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Government mails out award notification in November AFTER graduation

Ministry of Education

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Passport to Education

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9000 “stamps” province wide

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Distributed on pro-rated basis around the

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province >>> school district >>> local school

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Based on 5 or more courses

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AWARD VALUE:

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Grade 10 - $250 Grade 11 - $250 Grade 12 - $500

School District Local Scholarships

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decided by a district committee or the business/organization/person who donated the scholarship Applications available online in the SPRING Factors considered in selection grades, service, affiliation, acceptance at post secondary ONLINE application

District Project Based Scholarship

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Opportunity to recognize student achievement in non traditional academic areas multiple---$1000 awards Showcase Event in the Spring at Vernon Rec Center MORE INFO….

see your school coordinator

District Project Based Scholarship

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Fine Arts

– e.g., Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music

Applied Skills

– e.g., Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics

Physical Activity

– e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education

Second Languages including Aboriginal Languages Community Service Volunteer Activity Technical and Trades Training

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e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training

You have to be a great essay writer to get a scholarship .

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Not so. Often, it is more about what you write than how well it is written.

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Whether you follow the instructions and address the essay question is often more crucial to your success than how eloquently you write.

I'm a Top Student, So Scholarships Will Come to Me

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Few students get full scholarships

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explore other options available

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Ministry of Education bursaries

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Student loans

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The more you have going for you, the more you'll probably be awarded, but that doesn't mean you can sit back and wait for the money to roll in.

You should apply to as many scholarships as possible to "beat the odds"

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applying for scholarships is not “numbers game” or a contest. a gamble, a

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You should apply only for those scholarships that you would be well suited for, and that you stand a good chance of winning.

Only "A" students get scholarships

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It’s true…..good grades are very important

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But grades are only 1 way that students are measured and evaluated. large corporate scholarship programs, in particular, make it very clear

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seeking motivated, energetic and well rounded applicants who know how to do more than just write reports and take tests..

Most scholarship awards are small and not worth the effort of applying.

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What is small? $500?

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If you win 7 or 8 scholarships that range from $500 to $1,000, you could pay for a good deal of your first year in university/college.

Scholarships Require a Glamorous Talent

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Being a high school football or basketball legend or the Mathlete certainly helps, but most students don't fall under that category.

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Perseverance, researching what’s available, filling out endless forms, and getting those forms to the right place at the right time leads to scholarships, too.

Determination might not be the most glamorous talent in the world, but it works!

Scholarship applicants need to have a long list of extracurricular/volunteer activities.

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Its about quality, not quantity. most winners distinguish themselves by the devotion they have demonstrated to a particular activity or activities

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NOT by the sheer quantity of their involvement.

International/National # of students competing University Entrance Ministry of Education SD 22 LOCAL $ $ $ available Project Scholarship

Information Sources

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Social Media

Facebook: SD22 Scholarship & PSI info

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Websites

Scholarshipscanada.com

StudentAwards.com

University/college financial aid page

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Companies/Employers

Get Organized

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Keep Electronic copies Give those writing you a reference letter at least a 2 weeks notice

(use the reference letter planner, brag sheet, etc )

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Official transcripts are available from the school

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Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) AND…..get an email address

Who has an email address

that

look like this?

[email protected]

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Consider the kind of IMPRESSION your email address makes….What does it say about you?

You might what to create an account that uses your name firstname.lastname@your_email_provider.com

And use that for contacting PSI’s and scholarship providers

Conclusion

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Enjoy your Grade 12 year Research, Research, Research Study and Maintain a good GPA Social Media Channels

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WHEN IN DOUBT…

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Apply Apply Apply

Questions

Mini Fair

2 Detailed INSTITUTION specific presentations