1. Parent/Student Information Session
CBRH SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
Parent/Student
Information Session
31/10/11

2. Introduction
What are some of the factors to consider when applying for scholarships.
Ms. Debbie Lindahl, Guidance Counsellor
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3. Topics of Discussion What are scholarships Who gets scholarships
Scholarship application tips
What helps to get scholarships
SAT’s
How to find scholarships
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4. 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.
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5. Who Gets Scholarships? Confident students Involved students
Importance of volunteering
School activities
Community activities
Good grades 80% +
Leadership ability
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6. 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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7. 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.
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8. 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
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9. 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.
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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
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11. How to find scholarships
Free Services
Web resources
Guidance Office
Private Services
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12. Scholarship Winners “Big Money” winners: Loran; Terry Fox; GMCSF
Local scholarships
University/college applications
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13. 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.
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. Useful Websites www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com
School Finder - Scholarships sorted by university & programs
NL Student Scholarships
NL Government Sponsored Scholarships
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