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2019 School Information Presentation

September 2019

MISSION

Inspiring, providing financial support, and personal development

• pportunities for youth to pursue higher education and contribute to

the community.

VISION VISION

To be a leading contributor of recognition and financial awards to senior secondary school students in high needs Greater Toronto Area schools, by providing:

❑ incentives to youth of all abilities to pursue advancement through

education;

❑ incentives to youth to contribute to their community; ❑ mentorship and networking opportunities; and ❑ a powerful motivational tool which can be employed by

educators and parents.

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Our Track Record

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2,540

Students Awarded Bursaries

24 Years

Helping Students Totaling

$1,698,250 33%

• f Applicants

Granted Bursaries

7,756

Applications Received

Our 2018-’19 Successes

❑ 623 applicants ❑ 193 bursary recipients

• 25 recipients of $500
• 148 recipients of $750
• 17 recipients of $2,000
• 3 recipients of $5,000

❑ $163,500 in Merit Awards ❑ 15 computers distributed

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Currently enrolled in high school as a full-time student for the school year 2019/20 OR as a full time-student during Semester 1 or Semester 2 of the school year 2019/20.

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Must intend to return to school as a full-time student, in the 2020/21 school year, in Grade 12 or post-secondary education at the university

• r college level, including registered apprenticeship programs.

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Must demonstrate dedication to school work.

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Should demonstrate a high level of commitment to extracurricular school activities.

❑

Should demonstrate a high level of commitment to volunteerism in the community at large.

Merit Criteria

Our selection committee puts a strong emphasis on the extracurricular and volunteer aspects. Hard work, not necessarily high grades

❑ Personal challenges and obstacles faced by the

applicant, including financial circumstances, will be given significant consideration.

❑ Contributions to family welfare and/or work experience

will be considered.

Merit Incentive

This is where we seek reference and school support in recommending students who have extraordinary circumstances, and ensuring we are aware of such.

In order to receive a Merit Award Bursary:

❑ Student recipients must be enrolled as a full-time

student at high school or in university, college, or an apprenticeship program for the 2020/21 school year.

❑ The bursary will be paid in the Fall of 2020 after the

student provides confirmation of their active enrollment.

Merit Recipient

We host the Awards Ceremony in June to give recognition to the students, although the award is not bestowed at this time. All supporters are welcome to attend.

Application Website

meritaward.fluidreview.com

Application Account

This is the account landing page for the Merit application site.

Application Account

There are 4 steps to the application.

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The first 3 steps must be complete in order for students to be able to submit their application (which is the 4th and final step).

Application Account

Here, students may upload documents like additional references or important works. This is optional.

The Application – Page 1

The Application – Page 2

The options for school based activities are 1 to 10 The options for community activities are 1 to 10 The options for part time jobs are 0 to 10

The Application – Page 2

Once the applicant choses the number of entries, the information fields will appear

The Application – Page 3

The Application – Page 4

Once the student has completed their application they press ‘Save and Submit’.

Applicant Home Page – Application Form Completed

Once the student has pressed ‘Save and Submit’

• n page 4 of the

application the status on the home page will change to complete. The student will still be able to edit their application.

Reference Request Page

Students will complete this page and click ‘Submit” in

• rder to send an email

request to their chosen references through the application platform.

Reference Request Email

This is the email that will be received by people requested to be references

Academic Reference Account

The reference will click here to open the reference form

Academic Reference Form

Applicant Home Page

The reference will show as pending until the referee completes the reference form

Students should pay close attention to this step and chase the teachers down to get them done if the references aren’t designated as ‘Complete’

Academic Reference Account

Once the reference is complete the status will change. This MUST say complete for the students’ account to update the reference status

Academic Reference Account

OPTIONAL Upload additional recommendation is if you need more space or have additional information on the applicant. This step does not need to be complete in order to complete your reference.

Reference Email to Student

Students receive an email with the reference, once the teacher has completed it.

Applicant Home Page – Academic Reference Complete

Reference status updated

Applicant Home Page

Once the three previous steps have been completed,

1 2 3

the student is able to press the ‘Submit your application’ button

Application Submission – The Final Step

Once ‘Continue’ is pressed, students will no longer be able to access or edit their application form.

Application Submitted!

Application Submitted Email

Applicant Home Page – Application Submitted

Applicant can download a pdf copy of their application

Thank you - You are an integral part of our process.

Student submission deadline: Monday, March 30, 2020 School submission deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2020 Those that are assigned as school contacts will have two steps to complete:

1.

Please attach a Credit Counselling Summary to each application. Each student has consented to the release of this information by signing the application. Applications without Credit Counselling Summaries are incomplete and will not be considered.

2.

Rate the applications of the students according to

a)

Most Deserving;

b)

Very Deserving;

c)

Deserving; or

d)

Not nominated Certificate or letters of acknowledgement and encouragement will be sent to all applicants.

Merit School Contacts & Administrators

School Contacts Home Page

School Contacts Submission Review Page

School champions will see this screen once students complete and submit their applications. If you click on the submission name you will see the application in a side-by-side view with the approval form. Click here to upload the CCS.

Applicant Approval Form

This drop down menu will take you to the different parts of the application: application form & references.

Applicant Approval Form

Rank students here. Can add comments to add insight on your rankings here. Click ‘Save & Continue Editing’ to review candidates list.

School Contacts Submission Review Page

Applicant Approval Form

Rank students here. Include comments to provide insight on your rankings here. Once ‘submit’ is pressed the form is complete no edits can be made. Click ‘Save & Continue Editing’ if you still want to review the candidate.

Applicant Approval Form

View after ‘submit’ pressed.

School Contacts Submission Review Page

All Submission Reviews can be submitted at once by pressing ‘submit’ here.

School Contacts Submission Review Page

Once submitted, the applicants move to the Selection Committee Review pipeline.

Date Activity November Convene information session November - January Individual school visits March 26 Registration deadline March 30 Application deadline - to be completed and submitted online April 2 School review deadline - submit applications online with CCSs attached May 26 Schools advised of Award winners Student Award winners advised individually; Other applicants advised of decision; asked to apply again if eligible June 17 Annual Awards Celebration @ Fasken Martineau, 333 Bay Street

Merit Timeline

Merit Verification

❑ All students must provide verification information to receive their bursary ❑ This includes students returning to high school

❑ The verification form is online in the students’

FluidReview account

❑ Cheques will be issued once suitable verification

information is provided

Student must provide the following information in the Fall of 2020 to receive their bursary:

1.

First Name

2.

Last Name

3.

Year Awarded Bursary

4.

High School

5.

Name of School Currently Attending

6.

Social Insurance Number (If attending post-secondary)

7.

Phone Number

8.

Email Address

9.

Full mailing address where bursary should be mailed

• 10. Verification Documents - one of the following:

i.

A brief letter from their school’s administration/registrar’s office confirming your registration as a full-time student in the current school year OR

• ii. A copy of a tuition payment receipt plus their course schedule

Merit Verification

meritaward.ca

Toolkit

Additional Opportunities

❑ Alumni Networking

➢ Mentorship Program ➢ Networking Events ➢ Invites to Merit fundraising events ➢ Speaking opportunities

❑ Volunteer Opportunities

➢ Committee members ➢ Event support ➢ School visits