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Scholarship & Bursary Information Grad 2013

Research, Research, Research……

Researching Scholarships

 Award and Financial Aid Offices and

post-secondary websites

 Grad Bulletins  Websites www.canadascholarships.com

www.studentscholarships.org

 Parents, relatives, employers  Coaches  80% of available scholarship money is for

students attending a post secondary institution

Four Award Categories

 Provincial Government Awards Program  Post-Secondary Institutions  Private Award  Argyle Awards  Bursaries are separate from scholarships

and are awarded based on financial need.

Provincial Government Scholarships and Awards

Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen

Graduation Program Examination Scholarship

excellence in academics ($1000 / $2500)

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Ranks among the top 5,000 scholarships students in BC (based on Provincial Exam results from grade 10-12)

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Provincial Government Scholarships and Awards

Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen

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District Scholarships (2,500 additional awards this year)

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Provincial Government Scholarships and Awards

Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen

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Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships (SSA)

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$1000 awarded to students who have completed 16 credits of SSA

• courses. See www.bced.gov.bc/careers for full criteria

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Passport to Education

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• Gr. 10 $ 250, Gr. 11 $250, Gr. 12 $500

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• Gr. 12: based two-thirds on top 5 courses and one-third on

students’ Graduation Transition Standards also recognizing effort, work habits, citizenship, and school/community involvement

All Provincial Scholarships and Awards are tenable for 5 years

visit www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards for more information

Entrance Scholarships

 Post-Secondary Institutes offer a variety of

awards to students entering their 1st year.

 Application form and marks in the 85-90%

range along with community involvement are

• required. (Queen’s awards sample) (UBC examples)

 Some major entrance awards require

community service and nomination from Argyle

 Deadline: varies - check websites!  Local Institutions :

 SFU, UBC, UVIC, Cap Univ. College, BCIT, UNBC

 Out of province – Check websites now

 Queen’s, U of T, Western,…

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Student Loans

Repayable financial assistance from the government based on financial need. Loans are interest free while the student is in full-time studies.

Major Entrance Scholarship

Scholarships for students who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievement in the arts, community, athletics and academics.

Work Study

Paid, part-time work for students that is

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career related.

President's Entrance Award

Automatic entrance scholarships based

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admissions average.

Line of Credit

Financial assistance from the bank often utilized by students not eligible for student loans and bursaries. Lines of credit may require a co-signer.

Co-op

A program that integrates a student's academic studies with relevant, paid work

• experience. Students

will alternate study and full-time work terms.

Bursaries

Non-repayable awards based on financial

• need. Students must

be receiving a maximum student loan to qualify.

Funding Scenarios – UBC Sample

Emily is an all around great student. She

has strong academics, but has to work hard to make the grades she wants. She does well in English and math, but struggles to keep up with

• science. She works part time on weekends, and

spends a lot of after school time at club meetings and with her swim team. She spends her summers volunteering at a day camp for children with Autism, and is spearheading an effort to create an after school program for these kids. She relies a lot on the support of her teachers, and she is appreciative of all they do. She has a way of getting the other students excited and

• interested. Emily isn't yet sure what she wants to

study, but she's excited to explore her options! One of her hopes for university is that she will find like-minded people who are passionate and work hard.

Major Entrance Scholarship Bursaries Co-op Student Loans Work Study President’s Entrance Award

Sarah is a grade 12 student

who works hard both in and out of

• school. She comes from a single

parent family, and works at a part- time job to help contribute to her family's household expenses. She is strong academically, and admission to her program of choice (Arts) should not be a problem. However, she does not see how she will be able to attend UBC, as she cannot afford it. She has always wanted to attend UBC, and supervisors from her work and volunteer positions in the community would be happy to write her a letter of support for any awards she can find.

Major Entrance Award Bursaries Co-op Student Loans Work Study President’s Entrance Award Line of Credit

Charlie comes from a

two-parent family where his father earns a middle income and his mother is a stay at home mom. He works weekends at a restaurant, helps to look after his younger sister, and enjoys playing recreational

• basketball. Charlie is

worried about the financial commitment of a post secondary education as while his family is doing ok financially, they do not have any savings for his education.

Bursaries Co-op Student Loans Work Study President’s Entrance Award Line of Credit

Additional Scholarships

 Affiliation Scholarships  Sports / CUPE/ workplace etc.  Bursaries  for students in financial need (let me know)

There are a number of external scholarships that become available throughout the year. Watch for them on the Scholarship Board in the Student Services Office lobby

Local Scholarships

 There is a pool of available scholarships and bursaries

decided at the school level by Argyle’s Scholarship Committee ($225 - $2000)

 One application form – available online  General criteria includes:  academic standing  volunteer service within the school/citizenship  extracurricular involvement within the school  Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary  Refer to the Argyle Scholarship and Bursary

Information Booklet for details

Argyle Awards – Eligibility

 To be eligible for Argyle Awards

applicants must:

 Be enrolled in a minimum of 7 courses

(including Graduations Transitions)

 Have good character and citizenship  Be enrolled in Grade 12 for the first time  Be eligible to graduate  Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant  Preference is given to students who have been

at Argyle for the past two years

Argyle Awards - Selection Process

Largest awards will go to the most worthy applicants

 Only one award per student  Selections made based on specific

criteria outlined for each award

 Some are non-academic awards  AMA and ADA make are separate from

the this selection

Completing the Argyle Application

 Go to www.argylesecondary.ca

 (Grads/Scholarships/Argyle Awards)

 Review the Argyle Scholarship and Information

Booklet

 Complete Online Application

NO EDITS CAN BE MADE to this application once you have checked out

 Submit:

 Printout of online application  Letter of Application (refer to guidelines)  Passport size photo

 All application must be submitted to the main office

no later than 3:30 pm January 31st, 2013 Late or incomplete applications will not be considered!

North Vancouver Awards

An Argyle application is required in order to be nominated for these awards. A separate application will be required if you are nominated. Some North Vancouver Awards may include:

 North Van. Education Foundation Awards ($1200).  Rotary Club of North Vancouver ($1000)  Kiwanis Club of Evergreen ($1000)

Completing Other Applications

 Meet the criteria  Download applications  Dues Dates – received by, mailed by  Postage  Follow instructions precisely  Cover Page  Resume

Preparatory Work & Documents

 Resume – for scholarship purposes  Transcript of Grades  Nomination (check for early deadline)  Information for Referee/Reference  Reference Letters  Budget Statement  Student Profile  Contests?

Written Submissions

 Autobiography  Academic

Goals/Career Objectives

 Citizenship & Future

Role In Society

 Role education has

played in your life

 Single most

important accomplishment

 Education outside of

the classroom

 Write your own

reference letter

 Cover letter

2011-12 Award Winners

 Provincial Program

 67 winners of $1,000 (18 in 2011-12)

 District Program

 13 winners of $1,000

 Argyle Awards

 57 winners totaling over $34,000

 A total of more than 200 Awards

were offered to the 2012 Argyle Grads worth over $423,000

Academics

Extra Curricular Activities School & Community Service

Thanks for coming…

Comments? Questions?? Remember to check the Scholarship board in the Counselling Area on a regular basis for updates.