FINANCING YOUR EDUCATIONScholarships, Awards and Bursaries

AKA HOW TO…

TERMINOLOGY• Scholarships Money for academic

excellence (and sometimes) community service, athletics etc.

• Awards Money for academic achievement, but also community service, athletics and individual contributions

• Bursaries Money for those in need• Loans Money borrowed that usually

needs to be repaid

1. GOVERNMENT SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS

new this year!

BEFORE:• Passport to Education: still good for redemption

• Grad Program Examination Scholarships: one more year!

GOVERNMENT SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS

NOW:• BC Excellence Scholarship (by nomination)• BC Achievement Scholarship (academic

achievement)• District / Authority Scholarship (subject area

specific)• Pathway to Education Scholarship (prospective

teachers)

See BC Ministry of Education Scholarship site

2. POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS…

Major Entrance Scholarships, Entrance Scholarships, Awards and more

Check prospective University websites

3. LOCALLY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS…

…also Bursaries and AwardsMore info to come in Early next yearRead the Kodiak!

MOST TIME-SENSITIVE

There are TONS available depending on your interests, background, goals, etc.

Some scholarships due October / November so start looking!

4. SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH PRIVATE ORGANISATIONS…

SOME PLACES TO START…

•www.scholarshipscanada.com•www.yconic.com

**Check the portal for more, but keep in mind we can never have a fully comprehensive list- there are so many!!!**

TIPS FOR SUCCESS1.Get started EARLY• Criteria varies for different scholarships• Most applications require:

ApplicationPersonal EssayReferencesTranscripts / Record of grades

TIPS FOR SUCCESS2. Do you have a SIN??• Get one!! You need this to apply

3. Make sure you fit the criteria!

TIPS FOR SUCCESS4. Pay Attention to deadlines!• “Received by” has to be in their hands

by that date• “Postmarked by” has to be mailed by

that date

TIPS FOR SUCCESS5. Transcripts• Don’t necessarily need official copies • New MyEDBC currently can’t print them

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

6. Personal Essay•What will make yours stand out?• Include topics such as influences, interests & activities, leadership, volunteer work, plans for post-secondary BUT…•Keep it brief

TIPS FOR SUCCESS7. Brag Sheet• Make sure it accurately portrays your

strengths and accomplishments• Find it here

TIPS FOR SUCCESS8. References• Choose wisely• Ask Early (MINIMUM two weeks)• Give Thanks (a card at the VERY least )

TIPS FOR SUCCESS9. Get Organized!• Keep electronic files and folders for each

application you submit.

DID YOU WIN?!!1. Be Proud!• Let us know by filling out this form and handing

it in to your counsellor• Scholarships are announced at commencement• May help you win other local scholarships

2. Be Grateful• MAKE SURE you send a THANK-YOU

STAY TUNED• More scholarship meetings to come!

GOOD LUCK!!