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1 Transcona Collegiate Institute Financing Your Post-Secondary Education

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

4 Options for University Entrance

5 Must meet high school graduation requirements and have 5 full credits at the S, G or U level (PE does not count) 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 63-69.9% 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.

6 - depending on the area of study certain pre- requisites may apply. Please check the following website for specific details: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/how-to- apply-requirements 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.

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 (any of the three offered at TCI) *Math Pre Cal or Applied *Biology *Chemistry *Physics *Family Studies or Foods and Nutrition *History *French or another language *Music (one only) *Art

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, Leadership and Electronics would not count but any other 40s course would)

10 Scholarship Values University of Winnipeg 95% and over - $2250 90%-94.9% - $1750 86%-89.9% - $1100 80%-85.9% - $500 University of Manitoba 95-100% - $3000 90-94.9% - $2000 85-89.9% - $1000

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 (80% - U of W 85% - U of M) and apply by the deadline.

12 Important Dates Presentations at TCI to our grade 11/12 students Nov 12 th - 11:05a.m.- RRC Nov 12 th – 2:20p.m. – U of W Nov 13 th – 9:00a.m. – U of M – Evening of Excellence Oct 28 th - evening ( at U of M) – Future Student Night Nov 25 th – 6:00 ( at U of W)

13 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 1. Transcona Collegiate Counselling Department (p.3). 2. Where to look for potential scholarships (p.3-4). 3. Transcona Collegiate Scholarships and Bursaries (6-15). 4. Financial Aid Websites (p.16).

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

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18 Career Planning www.careercruising.com User name – manitoba508 Password - careers www.careercruising.com

19 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


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