SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONNIGHT

Gonzaga High SchoolOctober 8th, 2015

Who Gets Scholarships?

• Some Myths:– There are so many out there everyone can get

them– Just the smart students get them– A scholarship can pay for me to go away for

university

Scholarship HistoryYear # of students awarded

scholarshipsTotal dollar figures offered to all students

2005 52 $400,000

2006 Unavailable unavailable

2007 39 $176,000

20082009201020112012201320142015

4862>60>65>60>453540 +

$286,000$463,000>$275,000>$210,000>$300,000>$500,000>$300,000>$300,000

Class of 2015 Summary

• Class Size: 225 students• 2015- 1 student won >$200,000

- $25 000 provincial govt. scholarship (estimate)

2015 summary cont.

• 34 students received MUN scholarships– Total: $65,025

– 1 $4,921– 1 $2,572– 20 $2,550– 11 $1,275Note: In February, following midterms, 40 students

met application requirements for early entrance scholarships.

National Scholarships

• Loran Award– 112 awards– Leadership, community involvement, academics– Deadline: October 21st , October 28th – School sponsors -3 applicants. To be considered for the

school sponsored pool. Applications are due at the guidance office by 3pm on October 16th

– If not selected in this category, students can apply themselves in the direct pool group. Deadline :October 28th

–Three National Winners have come from Gonzaga in the last 5

years.

National Scholarships cont.

• Schulich Award• Canadian Schulich Leader Scholarships are undergraduate scholarships for students intending

to enroll in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas of study at one of the 20 selected universities.

• All Canadian high schools and secondary schools (not including Québec) may submit one Schulich Leader Nominee each. Cégeps (in Québec) may select two nominees each. Schulich Leader Nominees are selected by their individual schools and must possess at least two of three criteria:

• 1. Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership• 2. Academic excellence• 3. Financial need• Once Schulich Leader Nominees are verified, they can apply their nomination to the

participating universities in Canada where they intend to submit formal applications for undergraduate study for Fall 2016. Formal applications for undergraduate study must be submitted by each Schulich Leader Nominee no later than February 2, 2016.

National Scholarships cont.• All participating universities are responsible for selecting the Schulich Leaders for their

respective institution. In 2015, 50 Canadian Schulich Leaders were selected – two Schulich Leaders at each participating university. A listing of 2015 winners are available at their website.

• A total of 50 scholarships are awarded each year. Half of these undergraduate entrance scholarships (25) are valued at $60,000 CAD and are reserved for Nominees pursuing degrees in science, technology or mathematics (non-engineering programs). The remaining Schulich Leader Scholarships (25) are valued at $80,000 CAD and are reserved for Nominees pursuing a degree in an engineering-based programs. Each participating university will select two Schulich Leaders from a pool of Schulich Leader Nominees, one at $60,000 CAD and one at $80,000 CAD.

• Schulich Leader Scholarships are part of a $100 million gift in perpetuity on behalf of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Seymour Schulich Foundation. For additional information, go to their website.

National Scholarships cont.

Blythe Scholarship- full scholarship for three years to Cambridge University- 2 scholars chosen nationally- academic all roundedness, AP, IB preferred program

Deadline: mid-October

National Scholarships cont.

Shad Valley • Three renewable Shad Valley Scholarships are available to high school

students who are current or previous participants in the Shad Valley Program.

• These scholarships are valued at a total of $12,000 ($3,000 per year, renewable for an additional 3 years for a total of 4 years). To be eligible and to be considered for renewal, students must be enrolled in full time studies and have scholarship standing as defined by Memorial University. Shad Valley Scholarships cannot be held in conjunction with any other general entrance scholarship awarded by the university.

• A special application is required and will be available on-line in Summer 2016.

• For additional information, go to their website.

National Scholarships cont.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership• Twenty TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are

awarded to students in their last year of high school or CEGEP (in Quebec) who have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. Each scholarship has a value of up to $70,000 and includes:

• Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years)

• $7,500 a year for living expenses (for up to a maximum of four years)

• Deadline: Nov. 28, 2015

National Scholarships cont.

Wendy’s-28 awards- 8 @ $5000, 20 @ $1000-70% average, volunteerism, extra curricular

Deadline: Nov.2nd

National Scholarships cont.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award- humanitarianism (3 letters of recommendation)- academic, amateur sport, and fitness- voluntary community service

Deadline: February (exact date to be announced)

Rock the Bottom- 5 scholarships of $1000- answer question on a financial plan

Deadline: December 15th

Provincial Scholarships

• Based on Public Exam Marks– Junior Jubilee $2500– Electoral District $1000 (3 per district)– Centenary $1000 (52 based on marks)– Constable Moss $1000 (son or daughter of

RNC or RCMP)

Provincial Scholarships cont.

• Newfoundland and Labrador Education Foundation Scholarship

- To recognize scholastic excellence, school leadership and community involvement, the Newfoundland and Labrador Education Foundation has established a scholarship awards program. - The recipients of these prestigious awards will be known as Newfoundland and Labrador English School District Scholars. Twenty-five students, ideally fifteen from the Eastern region, four from the Central and Western regions and two from the Labrador region will receive this distinction. The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District Scholars will be students who demonstrate outstanding school or community leadership and involvement in addition to academic achievement.

Provincial Scholarships cont.* MINIMUM ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS

- Awarded to full-time students in the year they graduate from high school in the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.

* MINIMUM CRITERIA– Awarded to students who have attained an Honours graduation status. – Awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement at the school

and community levels. – Awarded to students who have been officially accepted to a recognized post-secondary

institution for the following year.

* ANNUAL AWARDEach scholarship will be established at $1000. The scholarship must be taken within one year after it is awarded.

Provincial Scholarships cont.• MINIMUM CRITERIA WEIGHTINGS (100 POINTS)• Memorial University Entrance Average 60 points • School Leadership 20 points (Examples: student council, team captain, peer counsellor, etc.) • Community Leadership 10 points (Examples: volunteer in community, church, youth leader,

etc.) • 500 Word Essay 10 points • Total: 100 points

APPLICATION PROCEDURE• Each applicant must apply in writing to the Foundation and include:

– Completed application form; – An essay describing their school or community leadership and involvement, up to a maximum of 500 words; – Two letters of support from group(s) or individual(s) who can confirm the student's leadership and community

involvement; and, – A letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator. (This is a separate letter from the two support

letters) • Applications are to be submitted (received or postmarked) no later than June 27, 2014 to:

School Bursaries/Scholarships

• $3000-$4000 annually• Based on need and shared amongst applicants

- PTA- Paul Whalen- Ocean Ranger- Renee Hurley- Brian Moore- Rogan Power- Andrew Hatfield- Chad Mercer- Diana Johnson

School Bursary/Scholarships cont.

• Tom McGrath 50th Anniversary Scholarship– $1000 annually to a level 3 student– Criteria• Marks• Volunteerism• Extra Curricular• Short essay

University-Colleges

• Amount and type vary from place to place• Most universities automatically consider

students when they apply• Some may require a separate

letter/application• Some based solely on marks others on marks

and well-roundedness• Applications after January Exams ( Feb.-April)

Universities-Colleges cont.

• Memorial University• Each spring, Memorial University offers a limited number of entrance scholarships to qualifying Canadian

students enrolled in Newfoundland and Labrador High Schools who have been nominated by their schools.

• Entrance scholarships are valued at either $2,550 or $1,275. These values are equivalent to tuition fees for two semesters (10 courses/30 credit hours of full-time study) and one semester (5 courses/15 credit hours of full-time study) respectively.

• These will be offered at a ratio of approximately two $2,550 entrance scholarships for each $1,275 scholarship offered.

• Early offers will be made to eligible candidates who have been recommended by their high school and who have applied for admission to Memorial by the March 1st deadline.

• Offers will be made in late March based upon early scholarship averages in descending order of average until all funds have been offered.

• Please note that while only students with a 90% early average will be considered for an early offer, we cannot predict what the cut-off average will be.

Universities Cont.

• Memorial University cont.

• A minimum final admission average of 90% will be required in order to maintain entrance scholarship eligibility. Final entrance scholarship eligibility, for those who receive early offers, will be confirmed in August.

• Any funds that are available in August will be allocated with additional (late) entrance scholarship offers for eligible students who have not already received an offer

Unions and Associations

• Usually smaller amounts and deadlines vary– NLTA– NAPE– CUPE– Knights of Columbus– Royal Canadian Legion– Parent’s place of work

Specific

• Scholarships are offered from very specific groups or for specific fields of study

• Students are encouraged to check for these awards

• Some examples:– Native origin– Cartoonists– NL Housing– Tourism NL

Going Away to University

• Start Early! Now!• General application for 3 Ontario Universities• Costs…Scholarships do not cover it all!• U.S…. SAT’s may be necessary• Presentation in LRC November for U.S.

colleges and universities

Other Opportunities

• House of Common Page Program• Lester B. Pearson• Shad Valley• Forum for Young Canadians• Encounters with Canada• French Bursary Programs (summer)• RISE Program

How do I find information?

• Check the guidance website (front page drop down menu of school website) Updated Regularly

• Check the bulletin board• Listen to the announcements• Check with the guidance counsellors• Check the websites– www.studentwards.com– www.scholarshipscanada.com– www.studentscholarships.org

Things to remember

• Deadlines• Recommendations• Keep marks up• Neatness and proof reading• Do some digging!