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CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
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INTRODUCTION
Frequently asked questions about
scholarships
What are some of the factors to consider
when applying for scholarships.
Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor
[email protected]
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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
What are scholarships
Types of scholarships
What helps to get scholarships
How to find scholarships
Scholarship application tips
What are SAT’s exams
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WHAT ARE
SCHOLARSHIPS?
Scholarships are financial grants offered to
students to help with post secondary education
usually based on an applicant meeting certain
academic and other eligibility criteria.
Most post-secondary institutions and/or
companies consider scholarships to be an
investment so there some with strings attached
like maintaining a certain grade point average.
Various types of scholarships are available
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TYPES OF SCHOLARHIPS
Merit (e.g.. academic; athlete; artistic...)
Need (e.g. family income and cost
of program
considered)
Career specific (e.g. encouraging students to enter
STEM programs; environmental; work with
disabilities…)
Post secondary institution
(e.g.
usually
recruiting the top 3% of school)
Specific criteria (e.g. aboriginal; disability…)
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SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES
& AWARDS
What is the difference between
Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards?
Scholarships are based on academic merit
and achievement in other categories and
may be renewable
Bursaries are based on financial need
Awards are a one time recognition which
may involve certificates or money.
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WHAT HELPS TO GET A
SCHOLARSHIP?
Be Involved! Volunteer! Initiate! Become
involved with something you are interested in!
Record everything (CBRH Volunteer Record
Form)
Portfolio of accomplishments (Student Profile
sheets)
Up to date resume (Career Cruising)
Reference letters ( academic & volunteer)
Identify which scholarships you are interested in
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WHAT ELSE HELPS TO GET A
SCHOLARSHIP?
Being confident; well rounded; public
speaking; enrichment opportunities
Being involved in your school &
community
Good grades usually expected of 80% +
Leadership ability (volunteering vs.
initiating)
Consider smaller scholarships
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HOW TO FIND
SCHOLARSHIPS
Free Services
Web resources ( Studentawards; School Finder;
ScholarshipsCanada; StudentScholarships; NL Gov;
Family/Work/Organizations/Contacts
Other Sources: Contests; Web sites &
Local scholarships
Guidance Office
Private Services
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SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES
Entrance Scholarships usually have academic
requirements. Many are automatic depending upon final
average. (E.g.. 90% $2000 to MUN) Check the
University/College you wish to attend and contact them
about entrance awards. Calendars are available at the LRC
and online.
Government Scholarships usually have academic
requirements but some are also offered for specific
reasons (i.e. RNC/RCMP; career; L2)
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SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES
Continued
Family/Work/Unions/Trade/Church/
Organizations/
Ask your parents/grandparents; they may be a
member of an organization (e.g. NAPE, NLTA,
Rotary, Masonic Lodge, United Church, Kinsmen,
Volunteer Groups, etc.)
Other Sources: Contests; Web sites & Local
scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION TIPS
Start Early!
Record Everything
Keep a portfolio of all accomplishments
Write some essays like “what Volunteering means to me”
Start looking now at applications
Materials
Transcript & reference copies
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SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION TIPS
“Big Money” winners applications are usually in
before Christmas of Grade 12 so doing the bulk of
your volunteer work in Grade 10 & 11 is very
important in order to be able to write essays
Loran; Schulich; Terry Fox;
Limited nominations – some scholarships limit
schools to only one nomination per school
Local scholarships (June & Fall after graduation)
University/college applications due before
Christmas
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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
4 hours to write; costs $50 apx
Scores range from 200 to 2400, combining test
results from three 800-point sections –
Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing.
www.collegeboard.com
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SCHOLARSHIP
PREPARATION
Scholarship Checklist
Most Scholarship applications are available online
Sign up for scholarship information sessions which
occur each term while in L1 or L2. Memos are sent out
through Titan Times and parent email list.
Have a cover letter and your resume ready to give to a
potential reference
L2 Track scholarships deadlines & accomplishments
Grade 12 have your transcript, resume & 2 letters of
references ready in October.
Students who are volunteering, have leadership experience;
and good grades have a better chance of getting
scholarships.
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RECOMMENDATION
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 you references and
one must be able to comment on your leadership
ability.
By December of Grade 12 you should identify
what you are interested in doing after high school.
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SUMMARY
Get Involved
Attend a scholarship information session
Sign up online for scholarship information
Track deadlines & accomplishments
Prepare your resume & references
Contact the postsecondary institution for
scholarship information
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Useful Websites
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.studentawards.com
School Finder - Scholarships sorted by university &
programs
Studentscholarships.org
www.loranaward.ca
www.disabilityawards.ca
http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/highschool/scholarships.ht
ml
www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/
www.cna.nl.ca/CStudents/awards.asp
Provincial Student Aid presentation
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Cost of Post-Secondary Education
Going to school after high school can be costly,
it’s true.
A student attending CEGEP, trade school, college
or university full-time today can expect to pay
between $2,500 and $6,500 per year—or more!—
in tuition alone. And books, supplies, student fees,
transportation, housing and other expenses will
only add to that total.
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In fact, full-time students in Canada paid an
average of $14,500 to pay for post-secondary
schooling in 2010–2011. That's roughly $58,000
for a four-year program.
Despite that, it remains a great investment. But
you need to be smart about money.
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Tuition
This number can be difficult to pinpoint. Costs
may vary for different reasons.
Cost Breakdown
Understanding the costs involved will help you
make smart money decisions while you’re in
school. Here are some of the costs you can expect.
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Program choice
Some programs charge more than others so look at
these costs up front.
Co-op
Co-operative education programs usually last
longer and cost more than regular full-time
programs. However, you may find the benefits of
co-op programs outweigh the higher costs. Co-op
students are often paid for their work and they
gain great work experience.
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Class type
The format of lectures, the amount of lab time
needed and the number of teaching assistants may
affect fees.
Other factors
The school’s location (city vs. country, for
example), the type of school and the years of
schooling required are other factors that can also
have an impact on costs.
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Student fees
Some schools charge extra to fund certain
services, clubs and events.
Living expenses
Rent, food, power, gas, telephone and Internet
bills can really add up. For example, on- or nearcampus residence fees can be more of $8,000
(including a meal plan). This can double or, in
some instances, triple your expenses.
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