Transcript SCHOLARSHIP, AWARD AND BURSARY

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SCHOLARSHIP
S, AWARDS
AND
BURSARIES
Scholarships,
Awards
and
Bursaries
Riffel Graduates
of 2014 were
offered
$251, 908.00
in scholarship money.
Here are some interesting facts… you may not know
There is an award for you - there is over $50 million in entrance scholarships available
You don’t need to have high marks - most awards (83%) do not require an academic average at all
Keep searching throughout the year - awards have deadlines throughout the year (19% of the
awards have a deadline in June … 1% in December)
You can’t win an award if you don’t try - many awards have few applications
Get involved in your community - over 10% of all awards require some school or community service
Look beyond colleges and universities for awards - there are over 1,000 award providers; the
majority of which are companies, associations and other non-educational organizations
Award -
An award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards may
be in the form of books, plaques, subscriptions or money. A monetary award
is usually called a scholarship or bursary.
Bursary - A non-repayable grant of money. Bursaries are awarded primarily based on
financial need, but academic achievement is also considered. Usually, the
applicant must provide detailed documentation describing their financial
situation when applying for a bursary.
Scholarship - A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance
further education. Most scholarships are based on merit in areas ranging
from academic achievement to athletics. Usually, scholarships are not based
on financial need.
Entrance Award/Scholarship - A scholarship or award given to a student
entering his/her first year at a post-secondary institution. Also referred to as
an Admission Award.
In-course Award/Scholarship - Awarded to students already enrolled in postsecondary studies, beyond the first year level.
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Academic
Leadership
Community Involvement
Sports
Essay
Special Groups
Financial Need
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Some Scholarship Criteria
These are important factors in your scholarship search. It is worth
taking the time to consider these when doing your search.
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Year of Study (entrance, first, second, third, fourth, final year, graduate)
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Special Circumstances (disabilities, family member of a war vet.)
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Financial Need (pertains to your income, check with the scholarship administrator for more
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Academic Average (usually your last year of study marks)
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Heritage (Aboriginal, Chinese, Polish, etc.)
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Field of Study (the program you’re interested or currently in)
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Affiliation (companies, religious groups, unions, and associations, that you or your family are
affiliated with)
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Activities (sports, religious, academic, leadership, community involvement, etc.)
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Location (where you live and go to school)
How do students find and
win scholarships, awards
and bursaries?
Begin your search:
 Parents and Grandparents: ask your employer,
union, professional organization, service club,
parish counsel, and community association
 Students: ask your employer, survey the
newspaper, listen to announcements, search
scholarship websites (Riffel website and
StudentAwards.com) and google
 www.rcsd.ca/riffel/students/services/scholarships
 Be prepared to write paragraphs or essays
 Be prepared to be interviewed or make a presentation
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www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.studentawards.com
www.schoolfinder.com
www.aucc.ca
www.sasknetwork.ca
www.myblueprint.ca
Activation code: mariffel
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www.youth.ca
www.rcsd.ca/riffel
www.canlearn.ca
www.inac.gc.ca
Compile an activity-based resume.
Use only the last three years
Include all contacts if possible
Organize them into activity areas:
- Leadership
- Community
- Extra-curricular clubs/sports
- Accomplishments/Awards
- Volunteer
- Employment
- Goals/Future Plans
- Education/Courses
Contact 3 references 2 weeks prior to the
first scholarship deadline
- Always ask people with whom you have developed a good rapport (at least 2
teachers and 1 member of the community).
(School letters of reference should discuss academic qualifications,
extra-curricular activities, and personal qualities. Community letters
should emphasize contributions made to the organization and
personal qualities)
- Supply your referee with a copy of your resume so they may discuss your
activities in the letter.
- Give them the scholarship criteria
- Ask them to save the letter so that you can request future letters specific to
new scholarship criteria
- Always provide at least two weeks notice.
Thank them profusely!
Be Organized!
 Keep a file/binder of scholarship information
including:
 Copies of completed applications
 Reference letters
 Electronic files of written work
 Be Neat!
 Your completed application reflects your skills and
abilities
 Read and follow directions
 Beat deadlines by at least 3 days!
Sask
Polytechnic
 Each program at Sask Polytechnic (SIAST)
has a scholarship.
 All scholarships are posted online and
students apply online.
 There are 6 different application “deadlines”.
The first deadline for “first year” students is
July 15, 2014.
 http://www.sasktpolytechnic.ca/admissions
/resources/scholships-and-awards.aspx
Average calculated using the Early Conditional Acceptance criteria:
90-94.99% = $2000
95-100% = $3000
* A re-calculation will be done automatically once Grade 12
marks are finalized
Average is calculated based on the following formula:
One course in ELA (20 or 30 Level)
2. One of 20 or 30 Level Math (no W/A)
3. Another Math or Science (20 or 30 Level)
4. Another course in Humanities or Fine Arts (20 or 30
Level)
5. One additional elective (at the 20 or 30 Level)
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U of S – Automatic
Entrance Scholarships
 85-89.9% = $500
 90-92.9 = $1000
 93 -94.9 = $2000
 95+ = $3000
University of Saskatchewan
Guaranteed Entrance Award:
Student must achieve an overall average of 95% in 5 classes:
- 1 ELA 30
- 1 30 level Math
- Science 30
- 2 additional courses: Math, Science,
Humanity, or Fine Art
If you apply for admission during your Grade 12 year, your average will be calculated twice -once at the time of admission and again following your graduation. Your scholarship
amount will be based on your highest average.
Important Deadlines:
• Feb. 15 - U of S Entrance Awards deadline
• March 15 – U of R Entrance Scholarships
• July 15 – SIAST Entrance Scholarships
• Transcripts from the Ministry of Education are due Aug.1st
SCHOLARSHIP
S, AWARDS
AND
BURSARIES