BURSARY AND

SCHOLARSHIP RESUME

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

There isn’t much difference between a work resume and a bursary resume. Bursary resumes will focus more on academic achievements and school and community activities rather than work experience.

Both types of resumes will:

Be easy to read (print size & font style)

Be well organized – subheadings and bullets

Be 1 – 2 pages in length

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Place your name, address and phone number at the top of the page. You can include your email address if you wish.

Only include subheadings for which you have information or experience. Eliminate the other subheadings.

Get your parents to help you recall information such as volunteer activities.

Only use activities for grades 10, 11 and 12 unless you have been continually participating for several years.

TO START

Name, address and phone number should be prominently displayed.

Subtitle: Career Pathway Explain where you would like to continue your education, field of study and your ultimate career goal.

Subtitle: Education Identify the name of your high school and expected year of graduation.

RESUME LAYOUT

DAVID JONES1500 Malahat Ave

Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z4(250) 334-1000

Educational Pathways

My goal is to attend North Island College for two years before transferring to the University of Victoria. The area...

Education

Mark R. Isfeld SecondaryGraduating June 20##

Your name & contact

information

Subheadings should be highlighted (bold print)

Example

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Include:

All awards

Honour Roll standing

Grade point average (GPA)

Math competitions

Science Fair Special programs or classes taken outside of regular school

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Place the most recent information first.

If more than one achievement in a given year, list the most important one first.

If some achievements span several years, put the longest term achievements that are still current first.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Education

Mark R. Isfeld SecondaryGraduating June 20##

Awards and Honours Received

2013 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary Community Service AwardComox Valley Festival of the Arts, Gold place in Piano Solo

2012 Most Improved Athlete in Physical Education Award2011 Comox Valley Heritage Society, painting selected to appear

in exhibition2011-13 Passport to Education recipient

Most recent information goes first.

Example

EXTRA CURRICULAR - ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Include:

All awards

Team memberships

Organizing of events

Helping with events – at school & community

Group by sport or activity. Within each grouping, begin with the most recent achievement or activity.

EXTRA CURRICULAR - ART ACHIEVEMENTS

Include all involvement:

drama

music

dance

art

Follow the same suggestions as Athletic Achievements.

EXTRA CURRICULAR - ATHLETIC/ARTS ACHIEVEMENTS

Extra Curricular Activities

2013 Rainbow Youth Theatre, role of Rolfe in“Sound of Music” production

2012-13 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary, Football team2011-13 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary, Volleyball team

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary, Senior Jazz Band2006-13 Private piano lessons

You only need to place the date once for several

activities done at the same time

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SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

School membership in:

clubs

Student Council (government)

school volunteer experiences

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Include community memberships: community groups

church groups

other volunteer activities in which you have been involved that did not take place at your school site (e.g. Volunteer firefighter, United Way Youth Committee, summer day camps)

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

School and Community Involvement

2011-13 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary Interact Club2012 Counter Attack Road Sense Club,

assisted with coordination of trauma room for Vancouver Island Conference.

2010-12 Mark R. Isfeld Environmental Club, assisted in petitioning t save local green space and planting

trees in community parks.2009 Puntledge River Hatchery Tour (elementary

school field trip project)

Be sure to line up your columns.

The TAB key is

important.

Continue to place most

recent items first.

Example

WORK EXPERIENCE

Include paid or volunteer experiences from summer or continuing positions.

Once again, begin with the most recent activities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work Experience

2011-13 McDonalds Restaurant, cashier2011-13 Kids Fest volunteer2010-11 Courtenay Recreation Centre, Summer

Kids in the Park Camp2009-11 Babysitting

ExampleBe sure to

leave a space

between the

subheading and the

information that follows.

Also leave a space before adding

another subheading

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

This can be broken down into several areas if needed. (e.g. Typing, Languages, Computer Skills)

Focus on strengths and positive qualities that enhance who you are and give insight to your character.

Sample adjective terms to consider: Organized, attentive to detail, dependable, excellent memory, outgoing, positive demeanor, strong verbal and written communication skills, able to work effectively as a team player, etc.

SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Record any seminar or conference attended – in or out of town.

Examples:

Career Fair

P.A.R.T.Y. Program

World Host Program

Red Cross Training

Food Safe

INTERESTS

List some areas that are of interest, hobbies or past-times.

Examples:

classic cars

martial arts

gardening

horseback riding

REFERENCES

Select 3 people who know you well. (Teachers, coaches, instructors, family friends, etc.)

Do NOT include parents or other relatives.

Also do NOT include anyone who is not an adult

Be sure to ask them if they are willing to be your reference.

You will need their contact information (full name, address and phone number)

REFERENCES

References

Mrs. Kathleen Smith, Piano Teacher#100 – 1000 Noel Ave.Comox, BC V8M 1Z2(250) 339-0000

Constable Huxley, School Liaison OfficerRCMP Courtenay Detachment1000 Ryan RoadCourtenay, BC V9N 1Z2(250) 338-0000

Ms. Hedy Fixit, CounsellorMark R. Isfeld Secondary1551 Lewick RoadCourtenay, BC V9N 9B5(250)334-2428

Exampl

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Be sure to ask if a person will be a reference before adding them to your resume.

RESUME STYLES

Check the Internet to look at a variety of styles. Just be sure to keep your resume easy to read.

Some websites to look at:

http://loftresumes.com

http://graphicriver.net/item/resumes-5-pack/44004?WT.ac=search_item&WT.seg_1=search_item&WT.z_author=tulern24

http://www.google.ca/search?q=sample+resume&hl=en&tbo=u&rls=com.microsoft:en-ca:IE-SearchBox&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=7yO9ULn6KYK1iwKL1oH4CA&ved=0CEcQsAQ&biw=1272&bih=836#hl=en&tbo=d&rls=com.microsoft:en-ca:IE-SearchBox&tbm=isch&q=sample+student+resume&revid=2078471965&sa=X&ei=ICS9UP_CKYSGjAKBpYD4BA&ved=0CF0QgxY&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=7bf19b4e4c8c7416&bpcl=39314241&biw=1272&bih=836

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