1. Transcona Collegiate Institute
Scholarship Information

2. Purpose
Provide information to increase your chances of receiving a monetary award and accessing money for school!

3. Agenda 1. Review of University/College Entrance Requirements
2. Entrance Scholarships
3. Overview of Scholarship Booklet
Agenda

4. Options
for
University
Entrance

5. University of Manitoba- U1 Three options:
Must meet high school graduation requirements and have 5 full credits at the S, G or U level (PE does not count)
Set C – limited admission/same as above but lacking the minimum English requirement
Specific faculties have additional requirements- see website umanitoba.ca/admissions for details.
University of Manitoba- U1
Three options:
Set A – minimum 70% average in three grade 12 S or U credits, including one credit of grade 12 English with a minimum grade of 60%.
Set B –limited admission/ same as above except a minimum average of %

6. - depending on the area of study certain pre-requisites may apply.
Must meet high school graduation requirements and have 5 full credits at the S, G or U level (PE doesn’t count)
University of Winnipeg- Present a minimum of one core credit in English ( Comprehensive, Literary or Transactional Focus), one credit of Mathematics ( Pre- Cal, Applied or Essentials) and one other 40S level course with a minimum 65% average in all three.
- depending on the area of study certain pre-requisites may apply.
Please check the following website for specific details:

7. Admission to Colleges
Most colleges require a regular high school diploma which means 30 credits, including English 40S, Math 40S, PE 40F and two other 40 level courses.
Specific math or science requirements may apply depending on the program
Check with the college for specific details.

8. Entrance Scholarships at U of M
The following grade 12 courses may be used to calculate your average for entrance scholarships:
*English (may use two English courses)
*Math Pre Cal or Applied
*Biology *Chemistry *Physics
*Family Studies or Foods and Nutrition
*History /Global Issues
*French or another language
*Music (one only)
*Art *Computer Science

9. Entrance Scholarships at U of W
Your average will be calculated based on your English, Math and one other 40S level course
English – any of the three types we offer
Math – Pre- Cal, Applied or Essentials
One other 40S course
(Dance and Electronics would not count but any other 40s course does

10. Scholarship Values
University of Winnipeg 95% and over - $ %-94.9% - $ %-89.9% - $1100 Offered based on 1st semester final grades
University of Manitoba % - $ % - $ % - $1000 and April interim grades

11. How do I apply?
The best way to apply to any post – secondary institution is online.
Once you have applied to either university you are automatically entitled to entrance scholarships provided you meet the minimum grade average
of 85% and apply by the deadline of Mar. 1st

12. Presentations at TCI ( MPR) to our grade 11/12 students
Important Dates
Presentations at TCI ( MPR) to our grade 11/12 students
Nov 6th – 1:15- RRC
Nov 6th – 2:25 p.m. – U of W
Nov 7th – TBD -U of M
– Evening of Excellence
Oct 30 th – 6:00p.m. ( at U of M)
– Future Student Night
Nov 28th – 6:30p.m. ( at U of W)

13. *School and Community Involvement
Increase Your Chances
High Marks!
GET INVOLVED!
*Leadership
*School and Community Involvement
*Volunteer
*Keep Informed
*Apply
*Network

14. The Application Process
Deadlines
References
Essays (neat, edited, easy to read)
Save applications
Accomplishments
Sell yourself
Portfolios – samples
Match accomplishments with award criteria

15. T.C.I. Scholarship Booklet
Transcona Collegiate Counselling Department (p.3).
Where to look for potential scholarships (p.4-5).
Transcona Collegiate Scholarships and Bursaries (6-17).
Financial Aid Websites (p.18).

16. Transcona Collegiate Web Page
Scholarship updates
Click on the helpful link entitled “Scholarships” on the right hand side of the TCI home page for the complete scholarship booklet.

18. He who fails to plan, plans to fail” – Proverbs
Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now – Alan Lakein