SFU ? UBC ? ANYONE ?

The time has come when most Canadian Universities start accepting entrance applications as well as Scholarship applications. Have you decided where you want to go?

for SFU apply at http://students.sfu.ca/financialaid/

for UBC apply at https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/cdnscholarships.ezc?pageID=1092

BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

$1000, $5000 AND $25000 scholarships are now available to all eligible high school seniors Applicants must:

• Be residents of Canada 
• graduating from grade 12 
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2011-12 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
• DEADLINE: JANUARY 10

Applications at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html 

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Alberta offers Entrance Scholastic Distinction Scholarships valued up to $50000. Candidates must:

• be entering an undergraduate degree program at the U of A in September 2011
• have maintained an award average of approximately 95%+ in Grades 10, 11 and 12 [+]
• provide completed and in-progress Grade 12 grades and projected Grade 12 grades
• provide an academic reference and student essay

The University of Alberta also offers Entrance Leadership Scholarships

This scholarship competition recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership through school and community involvement while maintaining superior academic standing. Candidates must:

• be entering an undergraduate degree program from high school at the UofA in September 2011
• possess exceptional leadership qualities as demonstrated by community service and involvement
• have an award average of 80% or higher based on Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 final marks

Applications at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=3    DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15

INDIA CLUB OF VANCOUVER ACADEMIC & SPORTS AWARDS

The INDIA CLUB OF VANCOUVER presents 5 or more $500 awards to Indo Canadian High School Graduates who show dedication, perseverance, pride and achievement. 

Applications available at http://indiaclubbc.blogspot.com/ Deadline is December 31, 2010 

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO SCHOLARSHIPS

For the 2011/2012 academic year UWO will offer :

•  Up to 6 PRESIDENT'S ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS valued at about $34000 ($6000 per academic year for a period of 4 years with up to $10000 towards residence costs), 
• Up to 8 FACULTY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS valued at approximately $23000
• 1 BERYL IVEY CONTINUING ENTRANCE AWARD valued at $64000 
• Up to 50 National Merit Awards valued at $2000

For scholarship consideration you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and have obtained a minimum overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12 courses. National Scholarships are available only at Western's main campus and Faculty Entrance Scholarships are available only within the faculty for which the scholarship has been awarded. You must make an admission application to The University of Western Ontario (main campus) to be considered for these scholarships and you must register as a full-time student. The Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award has a financial need component. A supplemental application in addition to the National Scholarship application is required for students to be considered.


Burnaby Central will select only 4 nominations for this prestigious award. So get your application package from Ms. Morabito and submit to her by February 1, 2011. Applications at:
 www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awards/national-scholarship/

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, TRAVEL & TOURISM SCHOLARSHIP!!

ETON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

There are 4 scholarships and one grant with a total value of over $20,000 for GRADS interested in pursuing a diploma in Travel and Tourism or Hospitality Management. Students must have a B average in their grade 11 and 12 year, provide 1 letter of reference, prove involvement in any volunteer, community or socio-civic cause and show leadership. Applications packages available from Ms. Morabito in room 200 or from:

 www.etoncollege.ca/scholarship.html    DEADLINE: APRIL 30