Transcript SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT JANUARY

Welcome to
Scholarship Night
at Dover Bay
Student Objective: to be
rewarded for effort &
achievement - and avoid
student loans…
Agenda
7:00-7:30
Introductions
-Scholarship Resume building
-Application writing
7:30-8:00
Break into grade 11
& 12 groups
8:00-8:30
Open house in
Careers Centre
Building a strong
Scholarship
Resume
SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – a listing
of accomplishments and attributes
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Please refer to hand-out
 Organizes
in one place the most common
information requested by scholarship
committees
 Makes it much easier to fill in
applications quickly and accurately by
cutting and pasting on your computer
 Makes you aware of areas you may be
weak in so you can work on them
 All positive - great for self-esteem, too!
SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Building
Evidence that you’re worthy…
Academics – most require strong academic
marks, so you want a high GPA.
 Athletics – part of well-roundedness, plus
athletic scholarships are available
 Fine and Performing Arts – Often asked for
on applications
 Extra-curricular Involvement and Citizenship
in the community can set you apart
 Participant/Volunteer –> Leader –> Initiator
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SCHOLARSHIP RESUME – Evidence
of character…
 Conferences
and Enrichment
Activities
 Work Experience
 Career Plans
 Skills and Competencies
 Interests
 Personal Characteristics
Preparing a strong
Scholarship application
STUDENTS MUST FIND AWARDS
AND APPLY FOR THEM!
 The
Careers Centre actively looks for
scholarships and posts them
 Students need to stop in weekly to see
which scholarships have coming due
dates and whether they should apply
 Many awards have forms that must be
downloaded or filled in on-line
 Filling in applications is time consuming
 References are very important
Examples from UBC of strong
and weak writing and formatting
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next slides are taken from a
longer presentation given to district
teachers in November by UBC.
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give some insight into how major
scholarship applications are judged.
Major Entrance Scholarships 101
How Can My Application
Captivate the Committee’s
Attention?
Major Entrance Scholarship
Who to Nominate
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An outstanding academic student
Shows ability to lead in at least one of
the following:
• Artistic endeavours
• Original intellectual pursuits
• Community service
• Athletics
• School activities
No more than 2% of graduating class
(i.e. 6 students at Dover)
Major Entrance Scholarship
The Nomination Form
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Main components:
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Principal/Counsellor Nomination
Statement of Grades
Teacher References (2 teachers)
Nominee Biographical information
Nominee Essay
Nominee Statement of activities
Major Entrance Scholarship
Teacher Reference Letters
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The extent to which the Nominee is genuinely
interested in academic work and makes use
of his/her potential
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The extent to which the Nominee has to be
encouraged
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The Nominee’s demonstrated ability to lead in
areas listed in criteria
Major Entrance Scholarship
Personal Essay
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Easy to read:
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no more than 500 words
single-sided (8.5” x 11”) pages
font size of at least 12
Grammar and structure are important
Not just a list of accomplishments
Original but appropriate:
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Essay stands out (different structure, topic)
Addresses the question
Major Entrance Scholarship
Personal Essay
“Tell us who you are by writing an
essay in which you indicate your
single most important activity or
accomplishment to date and how
you believe you will make a
difference in your years ahead at
UBC and in the future.”
Major Entrance Scholarship
Personal Essay
Example 1…
first paragraph:
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Personable but
not relevant
Went over word
limit (only some
sections shown
here)
And the next
paragraph…
Major Entrance Scholarship
Personal Essay
Example 1…
second paragraph:
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Academic history – off
topic or link to topic not
clear
List of activities (same
as statement of
activities)
Student not addressing
the essay question
Is this a Major Entrance
Scholar?
Major Entrance Scholarship
Personal
Essay
Example 2…
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Addresses the question
of one single most
important activity or
accomplishment and its
origin
Answers the question of
what the student will
offer in the future and
at UBC
Clearly written and
clever: ex. “contagious
enthusiasm”
Is this a Major Entrance
Scholar?
Major Entrance Scholarship
Personal Essay
Example 3…
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Addresses the question of
one single most important
activity/accomplishment
and its impact
Answers the question of
what the student will
offer in the future and at
UBC
Topic that shows both
student’s passion and
meaningful involvement
Organized and wellwritten
Is this a Major Entrance
Scholar?
Statement of Activities
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Committee looks at:
• Length of involvement in activity
• Extent of involvement (ex. member vs. organizer)
• Initiated program, activity, etc.
• Diversity of activities
• Motivation (activities in school and community
not for credit)
• Shows talents (musical, athletic etc) as well as
interests
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Format outlined on application
Statement of Activities
Example 1:
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Does not indicate
description of
involvement
Not esthetic on the
page (message = not
much care put into
application)
Areas of interest
unclear
Adjudicator may
wonder how many were
initiated by student and
how many required
Is this a Major Entrance
Scholar?
Statement of Activities
Example 2:
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Better indication of
involvement
Format request not
respected (dates
especially unclear)
Not esthetic on the page
List of entrance
scholarship offers from
other institutions…is this
student serious about
UBC? Student does not
indicate context
Is this a Major Entrance
Scholar?
Major Entrance Scholarship
Statement of Activities
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Format respected
Descriptions and dates
are clear
Long term involvement
(1999-2003 volunteer work outside
of school)
Good community and
involvement
One difficulty: not in
any order (alpha or
chrono)
Is this a Major Entrance
Scholar?
Major Entrance Scholarship
Statement of Activities
Example 4:
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Information format
respected
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Esthetic on page;
easy to read
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Descriptions and
dates are clear
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So many items…
could some be
consolidated?
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Is this a Major
Entrance Scholar?
Major Entrance Scholarship
The Package
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Clear, tidy and organized
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All items addressed fully and accurately
Remember… we have to learn all we
can about the student from the
transcript, comments, essay and
most important – the references.
Major Entrance Scholarship
Submission
All forms for both campuses to be sent to
UBC Vancouver
DEADLINE: February 28th,2006
before 4pm
NEWS FLASH...
New Credit Union SCHOLARSHIPS
Three new $2500 scholarships for
Nanaimo
 Student writes up a business plan designed
to improve the community
 One of the three winners will get an
additional $3000 to actually carry out
their idea
 SuperPages example from last year –
wheelchair dock
 Meeting in the Careers Centre tomorrow
at lunch with a Credit Union rep
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Group Change Time:
• Grade 10/11 D206
• Grade 12 divide
between D208 and
staying in library.
Local Scholarship
Information (SD68)
Please see hand-out
2006 Applications will
be available Feb. 16.
Due date: March 2
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND
BURSARIES
Approximately $225,000 designated for
Nanaimo students
 $100 to $2500 awards
 You can win more than one award
 Awards for high GPA and participation
 Other awards include:
 Cultural groups
 Athletics
 High achievement in a particular subject
 Family affiliations (belonging to a club,
union, other organizations)
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STUDENTS MUST APPLY!
Due March 2
 Most
awards are valid for two years
 Following are details about filling in
the Local Scholarships and Bursaries
application.
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Last year’s scholarship booklet is available at
www.sd68.bc.ca/career_services. Click on
the “Nanaimo Schools Financial Assistance
Society” button. *The website address is on
your hand-out.
LOCAL APPLICATION – PAGE 1
Turn to PAGE 1 in your copy
• Identifying Information
• Use a dark pen and print neatly
• Need reference names, but not letters
• Need verification signatures
• Note the Website is given at the
bottom of the page
PAGE 2 - PARTICIPATION
A
list of your participation in athletics,
citizenship, leadership
 Both School and Community
 Initials are needed for verification
 Do this part right away to get the
initials part done
PAGE 3 – EDUCATION PLAN
 Fill
in the top part to the best of your
knowledge
 Some awards are based on your plan to
go into a specific program
 We need your Program Choices and
the Specific Institutions to which
you have applied
PAGE 3 – FAMILY INCOME
SECTION
A parent must fill in the bottom part and sign to
be considered for bursaries
 Lower family income is a pre-requisite for getting
a bursary
 If income is above approx. $30,000/year, the
expenses should be explained so the committee
understands the financial need
 Examples: there are two older siblings going to
college; there is an illness in the family; there are
unavoidable high expenses, etc.
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PAGE 4 – ELABORATION PAGE
 Elaborate
on your interests,
competencies, participation,
leadership, motivations, plans
 Comment on any barriers in your way or
that you have overcome
 Anything that will help us represent
you to the scholarship committee
 Use a list format
PAGE 5 / 6– AFFILIATIONS
 Organizations
or culture groups to
which you or your family belong
 You need to talk to your parents to
discover all your affiliations
 You must fill in the blanks with the
member’s name, year, etc. when it’s
asked for on the form
BC Government
Scholarship Programs:
Passport to Education
No application is required
PASSPORT TO EDUCATION
AWARDS
Recognizes and rewards student
achievement in grades 9 –12 (grades
10-12 beginning in 2006-07)
 Gives motivation to study consistently
– leading to graduation
 Encourages post-secondary
education and job training programs
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PASSPORT BOOK
 Stamped
with a dollar value
 Applied to post-secondary tuition fees
or other educational expenses
 Passport books are kept at the
students’ school
CRITERIA FOR
AWARDING STAMPS
 Top
30% of the grade – based on
students’ best five 4-credit courses
 Values and allocations change in 2006/07
to follow introduction of the new
graduation program – Portfolio
Assessment will then be a factor in gr. 12
STAMP VALUE
2005/2006
Grade 9: $125
Grade 10: $175
Grade 11: $225
Grade 12: $275
Maximum $800
2006/2007
Grade 10: $250
Grade 11: $250
Grade 12: $500
$1000
PASSPORT REDEMPTION
Passport books are maintained by the school
 After grade 12 exam results in August, the
final amount is stamped and students pick up
their book at the office
 Students may redeem credits anytime within
5 years of their expected graduation
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Other Provincial
Scholarship Programs:
Academic
Based on SMS scores
District
Application is required
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS – Academic SMS
Based on SMS “Standard Ministry Score” on
Provincial Exam results only
 Valued at $1000 (the top 20 in BC get
$2000).
 Must get over 70% on an exam to get SMS
 Based on the best three exam scores
 800 = highest score
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Minimum 475 score required on each exam
 Totals
of 1700 or better receive $$$
Approx. 10% of Dover students are recipients
Premier’s Excellence Award
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS – “non-academic”
 District
Scholarships (this year)
$1000 for excellence focused in a subject area
Must be enrolling in a non-degree program
Competing against all district schools (1-3
winners per school)
Separate application – due April 25
 Dogwood-District Scholarships (06-07 change)
$1000 for excellence in Fine or Performing
Arts, Applied Skills, or Physical Activities
Entrance Scholarships
To a specific institution...
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
(note previous example from UBC)
 Varying
amounts up to full tuition at
colleges and universities.
 Must apply to a given college or
university in order to receive their
scholarship offers.
 Over 90% average on academic courses
typically guarantees you will get offers.
 The higher your average, the better
offers you will receive – “full ride.”
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
- Malaspina
Deadline Mar. 15
 Malaspina
has a number of entrance
scholarships and bursaries.
 Students must fill in an “Entrance
Scholarship & Award application.”
 Careers Centre has applications or you
can print from the Malaspina website
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
- Malaspina Incoming Outstanding
Student Program
 IOS
program (Incoming Outstanding
Student) gives priority registration
 Based on grade 11 marks: must have min.
3 A’s and a B in English and Socials, Math
and a Science or Language 11.
 Priority registration is important as you
are guaranteed to get the schedule and
classes you want.
National Scholarships
Significant applications are
required
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
-competing against the country
Examples that have due dates coming soon:
 Millennium Exellence
931 awards of up to
$20,000 over four years.
Est. in 1998 with $2.5 Billion endowment
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Due date Jan. 20!
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Terry Fox Foundation
$7,000/yr for 4 years up to $28,000
Due date is Feb. 1!
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Miller Thomson
200 awarded @ $1,000
Due date: March 31
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- use the InterNet too
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Students should search the InterNet. Two
widely used websites are:
studentawards.com,
scholarshipscanada.com
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It’s possible to pick up some smaller scholarships
by digging for them. For example, a Dover
student won $500 in a Canadian History contest
last year.
End of our Session.
Thanks for coming!
Careers Centre
Open House