Scholarship Information Night

Vanier CollegiateLast updated 2013

OverviewWhy are scholarships, awards, and bursaries important?How much will it cost?TerminologyTypes of ScholarshipsStudent LoansEducation EquityResources

Why?Assist in financing your education.One of the number one barriers to post-secondary education is money.

Recognition for involvement, excellence, passion and community service.

What does it cost? EX: U of RCost of AttendanceLiving in ResidenceLiving at HomeTuition (based on 30 credit hours)$4410$4410Course Fees *$366 - $931.50$366 - $931.50Compulsory fees$384.50$384.50Books and Supplies$2000 - $3000$2000 - $3000Residence **$4896Food$2000 - $3000$1000Miscellaneous (personal items, clothing, transportation, entertainment, etc.)$2000$2000http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/money-matters/costs.html

How much does it cost?SIASThttp://www.siast.sk.ca/admissions/fee_tuitions/index.shtmlU of Shttp://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/Med/Den/Vet http://students.usask.ca/current/paying/tuition.phpMedicine Hat College Cost Estimator: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/PlanYourEducation/FinancialAid/TuitionAndFees.aspxGo to the site prospective students money/tuition

Money you wont need to pay back!Scholarships:A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance further education. Based on merit in areas ranging from academic achievement, hobbies, specific talents to athletics to name a few.Bursaries:Awarded primarily based on financial need, but academic achievement is also considered.Awards:Given in recognition of outstanding achievement (ex: certificates, plaques, books)MYTHSMYTHSMYTHSMYTHSMYTHSMYTHSMYTHSMYTHSMYTHSMYTHS

SKILLS:The most important thing to always remember is that if you dont apply, you wont receive anything.TIMEEFFORT PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILPERSISTENCEORGANIZATION

MATERIALS/BINDER:BINDERLIST OF SCHOLARSHIPSLIST THE DEADLINE DATELIST WHERE YOU FOUND IT FROMLIST WHAT IS NEEDED

PORTFOLIO AND LETTERS OF REFERENCE

Getting StartedGetting StartedStart nowUse at least 3 4 sources for scholarships (refer to booklet)Start a binder or folder to keep track of themLocate application forms (always print off two)PROOFREADERS!Deadlines non-negotiable

Once you find awards:Pay attention to DETAILSUpdate and review portfolio (hard copy and career cruising)

Include extra-curricular and community involvement; statement of education and career goals; transcripts; personal accomplishments;letter of reference from all areas of life)Letters of ReferenceRemember to choose people who know the wonder and greatness of you!Provide a resume or a career cruising portfolio print out Ask for 7 copiesProvide them with a deadline (2 3 weeks)

PerseveranceApply, apply and apply so more.Dont get discouraged broaden your search.KEEP A RECORD OF ALL YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSTime and EffortVanier Scholarship Workshops (twice a month)Types of Scholarships:School SpecificFEDERATED COLLEGES (Campion College, Luther College, FNUC, St. Thomas More)Faculty Specific (Business $500 Excellence Program)Guaranteed Competitive EntranceUndergraduate (2nd, 3rd, 4th)AthleticOpen All across Canada or the provinceAffiliationsCAA, K of C, CWL, SGEU, SUN, LegionProgram Specificwww.engineeringscholarships.cawww.nursingscholarships.caSaskatchewan Health Bursaries- http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/bursaries Vanier CollegiateGeneral Application Form (April 2012)Moose Jaw Bursary FundPrairie South School Division (we have around 5 10)Art, Essay, Film and VideoAny grades, competition

CANLEARN Student Loans

http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtmlStudent Loans Its not just a loan!Students who apply are automatically considered for 3 forms of financial assistance. In addition to student loans, Saskatchewans Student Financial Assistance program offers a range of non-repayable grants and bursaries for learners. Theres money for school that students wont need to pay back-ever. Last year 65% of all provincial assistance provided to learners was non-repayable. For more information and to apply online go to www.student-loans.sk.ca

April 4: Grade 10 -11 PresentationMay: Individual parent and student sessionsLow and Middle Income ($1 worth of need)Learning DisabilityLetter transportation $$$

STUDENT LOANSGREAT RESOURCESSaskatchewan Scholarship and Career Handbookhttp://www.studentscholarships.org/saskatchewanbook.php

Pursueonline.comwww.pursueonline.comStudent Scholarshipswww.studentscholarships.orgStudent Awardswww.studentawards.comScholarships Canadawww.scholarshipscanada.comAcademic Investhttp://www.academicinvest.com/

Prairie South School Divisionhttp://www.prairiesouth.ca/students/scholarships/information-and-listings.htmlPrairie Valley School Divisionhttp://www.pvsd.ca/ProgramsServices/CareerEducation/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Accelerated ProgramU of R Campion CollegeEnglish 100January April 2012Monday from 6:00 9:00 p.m.Saskatchewan Indian Institute of technologyGuest Speaker: Arleen SankeyStudent Recruitment Officer

Print out student scholarships sk bookletAlis resorucesScholarship print outPowerpoint slidsBooklet finishAlisScholarship list (my lists etc.)GRADE 11 STUFF