31/10/111 CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS Parent/Student Information Session

13/09/20152 Introduction What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships. Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor

13/09/20153 Topics of Discussion What are scholarships Who gets scholarships Scholarship application tips What helps to get scholarships SAT’s How to find scholarships

13/09/20154 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.

13/09/20155 Who Gets Scholarships? Confident students Involved students Importance of volunteering School activities Community activities Good grades 80% + Leadership ability

13/09/20156 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

13/09/20157 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. Some are made available by the Government 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. Ask your parents/grandparents; they may be a member of an organization (e.g. NAPE, NLTA, Rotary, Masonic Lodge, United Church, Volunteer Groups, etc.) are advertised in schools; the newspapers; and on various web sites.

13/09/20158 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

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards What’s the difference between Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards? Scholarships are based on academic merit and achievement in other categories Bursaries are based on financial need Awards are a one time recognition which may involve certificates or money. 13/09/20159

10 SAT’s Student Achievement Tests Planning to go to an American University Written times a year on West Coast Two Levels SAT 1 & SAT 2

13/09/ How to find scholarships Free Services Web resources Guidance Office Private Services

13/09/ Scholarship Winners “Big Money” winners: Loran; Terry Fox; GMCSF Local scholarships University/college applications

13/09/ 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.

13/09/ Conclusion Get Involved Track deadlines & accomplishments Prepare your resume & references Talk with your Guidance Counsellor Sign up online for scholarship information Contact the postsecondary institution for scholarship information

13/09/ 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

13/09/ Useful Websites School Finder - Scholarships sorted by university & programs NL Student Scholarships NL Government Sponsored Scholarships