1. Scholarships & Bursaries #fundyourfuture

2.  register on websites such as studentawards.com or scholarshipscanada.com  check specific university or college of interest  SCHOLARSHIP ALERT emails, bulletin board near the cafe, twitter @ #opguidance  explore organizations such as banks, national corporations, government, parent’s work Where to Find Opportunities

3. All scholarships have different criteria. Some are based on:  personal affiliation  disability  grades  community involvement  personal essays  planned post secondary institution or program  all of the above Eligibility

4.  some are school sponsored and some are independently sought  school sponsored scholarships are kept as objective as possible based on academic average and/or information provided on scholarship profile Eligibility

5. Make sure you stand out:  make a meaningful impact on our community  take initiative to start a new project or fundraiser  do your best in and outside of the classroom  give yourself experiences to prove your awesomeness (actions speak louder than words) Build your Resume

6.  companies and schools want to invest in the students who will continue on to great things (eg. It’s great for ScotiaBank to say, “We sponsored the Prime Minister’s education.”)  be confident in your responses  it’s not bragging; it’s being certain of your accomplishments and abilities Consider Your Audience

7.  some applications include essay responses and can be a serious time commitment  can be a part time job (and hopefully it pays off!)  don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear back… keep on applying! Try, try, try again

8.  1. Complete the Scholarship Profile on the guidance website.  Email it to jwmurray@hwdsb.on.ca subject SCHOLARSHIP PROFILE. These will be printed and kept in a binder in guidance. Should you need to update or edit your profile, please re- email it and I will replace the old one.jwmurray@hwdsb.on.ca Next Steps

9.  2. Set up a profile on the student award websites and sign up for SCHOLARSHIP ALERT email blasts.  3. Request letters of reference from any volunteer organizations you have worked with. Consider which teachers you can ask for a reference if needed.  4. Consider a new initiative or volunteer opportunity.  5. FIND A SCHOLARSHIP AND APPLY!  6. Repeat #5 as time permits. Next Steps

10.  NOTE: Another resource to pay for post-secondary studies is OSAP. These are loans from the government to help pay for your schooling (you pay them back after you graduate). They are distributed based on financial need.  We will be holding sessions in the spring to assist in this application. Stay tuned! OSAP (student loans)

11. Some ways we can support you include:  providing scholarships to apply for (but keep hunting for others on your own as well!)  brainstorming ideas for an application  filling out an application  editing an application  providing a letter of reference Questions? Need Support?

12.  Come visit in the guidance office  Twitter: @ JWMurrayHWDSB #opguidance  email: jwmurray@hwdsb.on.ca Questions? Need Support?