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EducationMatters Student Awards

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Who is EducationMatters?

• Established in 2003
• Granted over $12M in student awards and program grants
• Built endowment funds of over $5M
• Support students/schools in the following areas:
• Career, health and life skills
• Art, Literacy and technology
• Financial assistance
• and more!
• Works with the CBE to define priority need and represents

donors who align their interests to achieve the best

• utcomes for students.
• Entrusted with more than $16.8M from donors

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Student Awards: Myths and Tips

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Myth 1:

“I have to be a straight A student”

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Read up!

• 1. Different types of awards
• 2. Different requirements

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Myth 2:

“It’s a lot of work to apply”

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It’s Easy!

• Ask early
• Start early
• May 1 & May 30 deadlines
• www.educationmatters.ca

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Tips For Using Online System

• Eligibility Quiz
• Answer questions carefully – review before submitting
• You cannot retake/edit without contacting

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• Awards presented are “possible” or “recommended”
• Review Terms of Reference for each award
• Copy feature
• Start with lengthiest application

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Tips For Using Online System…continued

• Third Party/Endorsement Section
• You should wait until response is received before

moving on to other applications

• Essays
• You can copy/paste from text document
• Submitting applications
• You cannot edit applications once submitted
• You can submit applications before third party

responses are received

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Myth 3:

“I have nothing to talk about”

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• Read the question and stick to the

theme of the essay

• Share anecdotes and personal stories
• Stand out

What to Write

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Let your passion shine through... “Volunteering is a major part of my life. Through the several events that I have had the privilege of partaking in, I have been able to do many things for the betterment of my own self and the greater community. By volunteering my time and skills, I am able to let my own light shine and inspire others to realize that service to community brings back infinite rewards.”

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What NOT to Write

“Because for me, it’s not about loving your job everyday of your life, instead it’s all about the job security. I would rather have a job that I know I will have for a long time rather than one I love, but may not have it the next day. Once I get a job, I will slowly try to make my way up the corporate ladder as much as I can, before retiring at an optimistically early age (maybe 50?).”

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Myth 4: “There are so many students applying, I’ll never get an award”

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Realize Your Potential!

• Research
• Apply often

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Bonus Tips!

• Read award criteria carefully
• Grammar, spelling, & word count
• Proofread your application
• References: Choose wisely, secure early
• School/Community Activities

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Bonus Tips!..continued

• Financial need/Financial information
• Contact information & important updates
• Apply in Grade 12 year
• Say thank you!

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Questions?

• Scholarship Coordinator
• EducationMatters

Kathryn Schilman, Grants and Stewardship Officer

• kschilman@educationmatters.ca
• 403-817-7469
• www.educationmatters.ca
• Tutorial videos
• FAQ pages
• Award Applicant’s Handbook (educationmatters.ca)

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