Monday, February 16, 2015

Up to $20,000 KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Planning to study at KPU next year? Then don't miss out on their entrance scholarships . Applications at
http://www.kpu.ca/awards/awards/entrance-scholarship

Deadline: APRIL 9 

$1500 BCSSA SCHOLARSHIP


Are you planning to go into Education? Have you done a lot of volunteer work? Then this is the scholarship for you! In selecting the recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees will consider academic achievement, demonstrated exemplary service and leadership within the school and community. Letters of reference will be required affirming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life for young people through volunteer work and other activities. In addition, the applicant must submit a short, one page description of how his/her volunteer service has made a difference in the life or lives of others. For more information or an application go to www.bcssa.org/scholarships/

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27

Monday, February 9, 2015

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 for everything. In Canada alone there are over 30,000 scholarships and 80% of them are NOT based on grades. There are scholarships for Academics, 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 youDon't delay get started today! 

$2500 Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship

The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship recognizes student leaders who are entering their first year of post secondary education, are in good academic standing and have made exceptional contributions in the following areas:

  • School and community service, leadership
  • Initiating community development
  • Affecting positive change
  • Mentoring others
  • Personal development and growth
  • Good academic performance

Taking the time to do something for others during difficult times in one’s own life requires particularly outstanding commitment. This is why, as part of the selection process, the personal circumstances and/or challenges of each applicant will be considered. Applicants who possess personal qualities such as dedication, commitment to helping others and strength of character will also be considered.

DEADLINE: MARCH 15

up to $4000 RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program

The RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Aboriginal students to complete post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Aboriginal community. Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses.
RBC awards 10 scholarships in two categories:
  • For students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
  • For students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry
We also consider scholarship recipients who are interested in careers in financial services for summer and post-graduate employment

APPLICATIONS at  www.gotoapply.ca/RBC
 
DEADLINE: February 28

$1000 OVERWAITEA JOINT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP


The Overwaitea Food Group has partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to offer 10 scholarships valued at $1000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and /or community. 

Applications at www.owfg.com/diversity

DEADLINE:  May 1

up to $48,000 MCMASTER ENGINEERING ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Hatch Scholarships 
These scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, community contribution and leadership experience. The Hatch Scholarships are awarded annually to students entering Engineering I at McMaster University. Renewable for three years at the same value provided the student remains registered full-time and achieves a minimum sessional average of 9.5 with no failures.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The Hatch Scholarships are provided exclusively to students qualifying for admission to the Engineering I program with a minimum admissions average of 95%.

Dean's Excellence Entrance Scholarships 
These scholarships will be awarded based on:
  • an average of at least 95%
  • demonstration of leadership experience and attributes
  • involvement in extra-curricular or volunteer activities in the community and
  •  two letters of reference.
Up to one hundred (100) summer research awards for full-time positions will be available to undergraduate students applying for the Dean's Excellence Entrance Scholarships for the summer of 2016.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates must be entering one of Engineering I, Computer Science I, or Bachelor of Technology I at McMaster with a minimum admissions average of 95%.The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the candidate’s application submission and interview performance.
 
APPLICATIONS at http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future/schol.html

DEADLINE: MARCH 23

up to $41,900 DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

Dalhousie strives to recognize the academic, extra-curricular, and leadership achievements of students. Dalhousie offers entrance scholarships to close to 60% of first year students, and special scholarship for students with disabilities and entering specific fields of study. 

  • Apply for admission to Dalhousie University

  • Submit a General Entrance Award application

Applications and more information at dal.ca/scholarships under prospective students.  


DEADLINE: MARCH 15

HK $60,000-$165,000 Chinese University of Hong Kong Scholarships

Eligibility
  • Candidates are eligible to be considered for the scholarships if they require a student visa to study in Hong Kong
  • have applied for and been offered a place by an undergraduate program at the university for 2015
  • are able to meet the current costs of the undergraduate program 
For more information go to www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl

DEADLINE: March 16

$1000 -$30,600 VISUAL COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN Scholarships

Are you interested in pursuing a career in fashion, marketing and merchandising for fashion, interior design, animation, graphic design or game development? Then this is the scholarship for you!
See Ms. Morabito for applications or at scholarshipinfo.vcad.ca


DEADLINE: MAY 22

$1000 BURNABY SPORTS HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP

Have you been a resident of Burnaby for the past three years? Planning on attending post secondary in the fall and show excellence in athletics ? Then don't miss out on this then this scholarship!! 

This scholarship is awarded  to an outstanding Athlete who has demonstrated evidence of high athletic ability, community and school involevement and leadership, maintains a C+ average or higher and plans on attending post secondary on a full time basis. Applications available from Ms. Morabito in room A233.

DEADLINE: APRIL 15

$1000 WHY UNIONS MATTER CONTEST

Tell us why unions matter and you could win $1000! Submit videos, songs, poetry and essays about Why Unions Matter for a chance to win $1000. A winner is chosen every month and is open to all grades! Submissions can be sent to http://nupge.ca/content/11971/unions-still-matter-tell-us-why-chance-win-1000

$1500 NATIONAL UNION OF PUBLIC & GENERAL EMPLOYEES SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships ($1500 each) to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education.


The Tommy Douglas Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member.
It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.

The Tommy Douglas Scholarship pdf
Tommy Douglas application form pdf

The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students with disabilities who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a member of NUPGE.
It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.

The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship pdf
Terry Fox application form pdf

The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians for $1,500 is open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member.
It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: 

The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians pdf
Aboriginal Canadians application form pdf

The Scholarship for Visible Minorities for $1,500 is open to all visible minority students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a National Union of Public and General Employees member.
It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities.

The Scholarship for Visible Minorities pdf
Visible minorities application form pdf

DEADLINE : JULY 6

Monday, February 2, 2015

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!