1. SD #42 Financial Awards and other Scholarships

2. What is the difference between a scholarship, bursary or an award?
Scholarships:
Are usually based on academics of 70% and higher, complemented by involvement in community work, volunteer work, athletics and fine arts.
Bursaries:
Based on financial need.
Awards:
Competitions, essays or winning a prize.

3. Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

4. Career Centre Website

6. Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Application Page:
One form for every application. Leave Award #
and award name blank and then photocopy.
If you have more than three universities/colleges
put your top three. Make sure you sign the bottom and date it.
Personal Statement:
No more than 1 to 1 ½ pages, 1.5 spaced and in 12 font Times New Roman. If an award requires special qualifications, please specify on your essay. Goals in pursuing post secondary and area of study, interests, hobbies and activities in the community and school, employment and or volunteer activities. Also any prizes, awards, scholarships etc. that have already been won.
2 Letters of Reference:
From two different sources – If one is from the school then other must be from outside the school. Preferably on letterhead. Brag sheets in the Counsellng/Career Centre.
Transcript: Your GT/Grade 12 Counsellor will provide you with your transcript or diploma verification. You will want to wait to get your most current marks.

9. Bursary Info
In addition to the paperwork for a scholarship and/or awards you will need:
Financial Information Form: You will need to provide parents jobs, your job, estimated annual school expenses including books, room & board and transportation.
Personal Statement: You will need to explain any specific circumstances that the bursary selection committee should be made aware of. Your statement should be one to one half page maximum, 1.5 spacing in Times New Roman 12 point font.
Testimonial Statement: This should be from a parent or guardian regarding your financial need in support of your bursary application. One page maximum, 1.5 spacing in Times New Roman 12 point font.

10. Please hand into the Counselling/Career Centre.
Only white paper No envelopes No spine holders Make sure you are eligible before applying
Staple in left top corner Double check your work! _
The final date for handing in your applications is: ☆ February 28th at 8:30 a.m.☆.
Please hand into the Counselling/Career Centre.
Do not take to District office.
Students will have 2 years from the date of issue to redeem an award unless stated.

11. Examples A3 Award: Blue Mountain Elementary PAC Bursary
Value: 2 at $250
Eligibility: District No. 42 Secondary School graduates who attended Blue Mountain Elementary School for a minimum of 2 years, one being grade 7.
Criteria: a) open to students on any program
b) students must be planning post-secondary education (academic or vocational)
c) involvement in school and/or community activities will be considered
d) to receive bursary, applicant must enroll in a post-secondary institution within 18 months of graduation
e) applicant must fill out the Bursary Application form.
B2 Award: Brian Hestermann Memorial Scholarship
Value: $500
Description: Established in 1991 at the request of the parents of the late Brian Hestermann.
Eligibility: Maple Ridge Secondary (male) graduating student
Criteria: a) must be taking courses in metal fabrication and/or auto mechanics and planning a career along that line
b) conscientious and hardworking in class
c) considered to be a good citizen
Examples

12. Tips for Submitting a Great Scholarship
Do the appropriate background work and find out exactly what the specific scholarship is looking for.
Read the rules and regulations.
Expand on personal experience by discussing your work or volunteering. Explain how it fits into your future plans.
Communicate your longer term goals. Scholarship providers want to see a goal-oriented person.
Fill out a Brag Sheet to help those you are requesting a reference letter from.
Make a checklist for each scholarship and stay organized.
Plan ahead and don’t procrastinate. Give yourself plenty of time to fill out applications. You cannot accomplish this overnight.
Have your application proofed before you submit it.
Don’t miss deadlines!

13. There are thousands of scholarships
and awards that reward students for
academic and non-academic attributes:
Where you bank
Family in the military
Organizations or Clubs
Volunteering
Sports
Where you live
Religion
Your heritage or what languages you speak
Disabilities
Employers

14. District Authority Awards
$1,250 awards that recognize excellence in achievement in any of the areas of Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity or Second Languages. (Drama, Music, Art, Computers, Home Ec, Tech Ed, PE, Business Ed and Languages).
All applicants must have at least 1 grade 12 course and two additional courses in the area of application.
Applicants must have a minimum of a B average in the area in which his/her presentation will be made.

15. Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Scholarship
Value:      5 Scholarships at $1000 for each category
1) Visual Arts & Media Arts
2) Music
3) Drama & Theatre
4) Dance
5) Literary Arts
Eligibility:  Graduating students from high schools in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Submissions: Deadline: April 4, 2018
Must be submitted to:
Executive Director, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Scholarship Program
Application can be: Dropped off at the ACT Ticket Centre
Interview and Audition to follow

16. Other Ways to Find Scholarships Scholarship Bulletin Board Career Centre Website
T.V. Monitors
GSS Twitter Websites such as: (Yconic) and

17. STUDENT LOANS
Please visit Applications for the fall start date will be available June 1. For eligibility, how to apply and understanding student loans please visit
* You have 6 months after you finish your post-secondary to start paying back your loan. The rate is prime +2.5%.
* There are scholarships and bursaries available after you start your post secondary schooling so make sure you check the College or University websites or financial aid office.
* An option to make money while attending post-secondary school is to check out the Co-op website or financial aid office to get work relevant to your field of study.  

18. What do I do after I apply?
Check your online self-service or student regularly
Complete your electronic transcript (PSI) with Ms. Lemieux
Self-report your interim transcript
Submit additional documents if required
Apply for Entrance Scholarships
Accept offer or decline
Pay deposit
Student Loan
Review course days/times
Register for courses
Pay tuition for first semester