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CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS Parent/Student Information Session 2011 10.01.08 1 Introduction What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships. Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor Mr. Gerard Lowe, Guidance Counsellor 20/07/2015 2 Topics of Discussion What are scholarships Who gets scholarships Scholarship applications What helps to get scholarships SAT’s How to find scholarships 20/07/2015 3 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. 20/07/2015 4 Who Gets Scholarships? Confident students Involved students Importance of volunteering School activities Community activities Good grades 80% + Leadership ability 20/07/2015 5 Scholarship Application Tips Start Early! Record Everything Keep a portfolio of all accomplishments Write some essays Start looking now Balance 20/07/2015 6 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 20/07/2015 in schools; the newspapers; and on various web sites. 7 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 20/07/2015 8 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 20/07/2015 9 How to find scholarships Free Services Work places Career cruising Web resources Guidance Office Private Services 20/07/2015 10 Scholarship Winners “Big Money” winners: Loran; Terry Fox; GMCSF Local scholarships University/college applications 20/07/2015 11 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. 20/07/2015 12 Conclusion Get Involved Prepare Talk with your Guidance Counsellor Sign up online for scholarship information Track deadlines & accomplishments 20/07/2015 13 SCHOLARSHIP TIPS Parent/Student Information Session 2010 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 20/07/2015 14 Useful Websites www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com www.studentscholarships.org/newfoundlandbook.php www.loranaward.ca www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/ www.cna.nl.ca/CStudents/awards.asp www.aucc.ca/scholarships 20/07/2015 15