$4000 in NEW SCHOLARSHIPS!!!

Now that Grads are done classes you have more time to apply for the following scholarships:
 

$1,000 FRASER INSTITUTE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 


Showcase your ideas on public policy and the role of markets by writing an essay. Each year the Institute holds a competition for students, designed to encourage and develop student writers.To be eligible for this scholarship you must write an essay on the 2012 topic chosen by the Fraser Institute. Applications at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php DEADLINE: JUNE 30

$500 10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOLARSHIP - $500

To be considered eligible for the Scholarship a student must be:
1. Attending post secondary school in the Fall of 2012.
2. Answer the question, in 10 words or less “Why you deserve the $500 scholarship?”
Applications at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php DEADLINE: JUNE 30

$1000 STORAGEMART SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 will be awarded to students enrolled in the Fall 2012 semester at any post secondary college, university or institution. Essay must be 500 words or more. Applications at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10255/storagemart_scholarships_scholarship.php DEADLINE: JUNE 30

$1500 DELETE CYBERBULLYING SCHOLARSHIP

In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award for high school and college students. 
Applications at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10235/delete_cyberbullying_scholarship_award_scholarship.php DEADLINE: JUNE 30

$ 1000 DIGITAL INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP

To be eligible for this scholarship you must write a 500 word essay describing your personal experience with internet entrepreneurship or the importance of new ideas in the digital realm. Topics could include user experience, visual design or any other aspect of digital information you find interesting. DEADLINE: AUGUST 12

$500 ODENZA MARKETING GROUP FALL SCHOLARSHIP

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Group Fall Scholarship you must submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found at http://www.odenzascholarships.com/awards/9/application_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php   DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30

New Rules for Provincial Examinations Scholarships

As a result of the cancellation of optional provincial examinations, the Provincial Scholarship Program has been revised.

For students graduating on or after September 1, 2011, the following rules apply for the $1000 scholarship:

• Students must achieve at least a “B” (73% or above) final mark (provincial exam and school mark combined) in English 12.

• Students must achieve at least one “A” (86% or higher) and three “B”s (73% or higher) on four of his or her best provincial exams (can include the English 12 provincial exam).

• The examination rewrite rule will be relaxed for one year (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012) to allow students to rewrite Grade 10 and 11 provincial exams to improve their exam result for the purposes of qualifying for a Provincial Examinations Scholarship under the new policy

The following will apply: 1. If a student has had two attempts, they may rewrite a their time to improve their result. 2. If a year has lapsed since the student’s last attempt, he or she may rewrite without retaking the course.

• AP and most IB scores will no longer count towards scholarship.

For more information consult the Ministry of Education website at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/handbook/

If, as a result of the new system, you are considering rewriting any of your Grade 10 or 11 Provincial exams in June, please contact Mr. Fester.  The exam schedule is available at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/handbook/schedules

ACE IT SCHOLARSHIP & $5000 Microsoft Scholarship

ACE IT SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a graduate of an ACE-IT program. The candidate will successfully complete and achieve Apprenticeship Level 1 Technical Training or Certificate of Qualification upon completion of the ACE-IT program and plans to continue with trades training or post secondary education following Grade 12 graduation. See Ms. Morabito for an application DEADLINE: June 14


$5000 MICROSOFT OFFICE COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP


All students aged 13-22 are invited to participate in the 2012 Microsoft Office Competition for a chance to win a $5,000 USD scholarship and an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, to compete in the worldwide finals. Langara College is the official testing centre for the 2012 Microsoft Competition in BC with testing taking place from May 25 - June 15, 2012. Students have the opportunity to vie for a chance to become the next Microsoft Office World Champion in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and win great prizes. More Info at www.langara.bc.ca/microsoft-competition . DEADLINE: June 15

$500 Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity Scholarship at the University of Alberta

Is offering two $500 scholarships to incoming first year male students at the University of Alberta, NAIT or Grant MacEwan. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and athletics during their high school and/or previous college experiences. See Ms. Morabito for applications DEADLINE: September 17th

$750 CHRIS CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP

Do you have financial need? Are you involved in school or the community? Do you have a high scholastic achievement? Then this is the scholarship for you! see Ms. Morabito for an application. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1