CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS

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CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS

• PowerPoint presentation

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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
• debbie.lindahl_at_wnlsd.ca

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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 SATs 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 SOURCESContinued

• 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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SATs

• 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/scholar
  ships.html
• 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,
  its true.
• A student attending CEGEP, trade school, college
  or university full-time today can expect to pay
  between 2,500 and 6,500 per yearor 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 20102011. 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 youre in
  school. Here are some of the costs you can
  expect.

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• Program choiceSome programs charge more than
  others so look at these costs up front.
• Co-opCo-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 typeThe format of lectures, the amount of
  lab time needed and the number of teaching
  assistants may affect fees.
• Other factorsThe schools 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
  near-campus residence fees can be more of 8,000
  (including a meal plan). This can double or, in
  some instances, triple your expenses.