How to win a Scholarship!

GRADS of 2015, have you started applying for scholarships and bursaries? 

Getting a scholarship for post secondary education is possible. It is up to you to take the initiative and to go get them! There is a scholarship out there for everyone  and everything. In Canada alone there are over 30,000 scholarships and 80% of them are NOT based on grades. There are scholarships for Athletics, Art, Applied skills, Trades and Technical skills, Creativity and more. You have nothing to lose and only FREE money to GAIN! Be proactive and start researching today! 

Where to begin:

• Check Central's scholarship blog weekly and see Ms.Morabito for help with scholarships
• Sign up with Studentawards.com
• Check out the scholarship websites to the right of this blog
• Check the websites of post secondary schools that you will be applying to (check the links to the right of this blog)
• Check to see if you or your parent's place of employment offers a scholarship e.g unions, banks etc.
• Check to see if the organizations and clubs your family is involved with offer a scholarship e.g Girl Guides, Ethnic Clubs
• Apply Apply Apply

Don't have time? Think about how many hours you would have to work at your part time job to earn $500, $1000, $5000. Why not invest a few hours into your application and win a scholarship? Once you get started with one application you have already done the work required to complete others.
You can go to post secondary and graduate DEBT free. The greatest obstacle between you and winning a scholarship or bursary is you! Don't delay get started today! 

$30 000 Scotiabank National Scholar Scholarships

Hey Grads have you signed up to be a member of Student Awards?  Don't delay, sign up today and receive emails about scholarships and bursaries that are suitable for you! You could win the following scholarship:

To be eligible for the $30,000 Scotiabank National Scholarship, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Be 16 years old or older at the time of application
• Be a high school student planning to enroll full-time in a certificate, diploma or degree program in the 2015/2016 or 2016/2017 academic year at a Canadian college, university or trade school
• Be a member of StudentAwards

Applications at  http://www.fundyourfuture.ca/nationalscholarship/EntryForm.aspx

DEADLINE:  November 4

$5000 HORATIO ALGER JIM PATTISON SCHOLARSHIP

This Scholarship is awarded to full-time students in British Columbia with financial need who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as strength of character, a good academic record, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, and a desire to contribute to society.

Eligibility criteria:

•  Plan to enter a post-secondary institution no later than the fall following graduation. 
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a degree at an accredited public or private post-secondary institution in Canada
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or less net income per family is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community activities
• Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65%
• Attend a high school and reside in British Columbia
• Be a Canadian 

For more information and to apply go to www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/program_bc.cfm


DEADLINE: October 25

$1000 RE/MAX QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE BURSARY

RE/MAX of Western Canada is offering 16 $1,000 bursaries to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. More information and applications at www.remax.ca

DEADLINE: MARCH 9

Up to $70,000 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Do you do a lot of volunteering in our community? Then this is the scholarship for you!

They are looking for students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place. These scholarships also help you make connections. They offer :

• Paid summer employment 
• Mentorship opportunities 
• Annual gatherings, networking opportunities and more 

For more information and to apply go to : www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship

DEADLINE: November 28

$ 50,000 U of Toronto Scholarship

Eligible candidates demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities.This Scholarship covers tuition and fees for 4 years of study, and support for residence the first year and an additional renewable monetary award. If you are interested in being nominated for the University of Toronto book award, please see Ms.Morabito for an application.

Applications at : www.adm.utoronto.ca/awards/the-national-and-arbor-scholarship-program/

DEADLINE: November 7

$100 000 LORAN Scholarship

WELCOME BACK GRADS OF 2015!

There will be lots of scholarships posted on Burnaby Central's scholarship blog throughout the year! There are scholarships and bursarys for academics, applied skills, arts, athletics and financial need. Keep checking the blog or see Ms. Morabito in room A233 for the scholarship that is right for you. You have nothing to lose and only FREE MONEY to gain! Good Luck !

 $100, 000 Loran Scholarship to any University 
There are over 30 Loran awards valuing up to $100,000 awarded across Canada. Potential candidates must exhibit strong academic performance (85% average or better) and moral character, genuine commitment to serving others, ability to manage and lead others, determination, independent thinking and a willingness to take meaningful risks.

APPLICATIONS at: loranscholar.ca 

DEADLINE: See Ms. Morabito for application instructions. Applications due in an envelope to Ms. Morabito by October 10. The scholarship committee will choose 3 candidates to sponsor or you can mail your applications to Toronto for the direct pool before October 29.