SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONNIGHT

Gonzaga High SchoolOctober 14th, 2014

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

2004 50 $183,000

2005 52 $400,000

2006 Unavailable unavailable

2007 39 $176,000

2008200920102011201220132014

4862>60>65>60>4535

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

Class of 2014 Summary

• Class Size: 245 students• 2014- 1 student won >$210,000

- $25 000 provincial govt. scholarship (estimate)

2014 summary cont.

• 20 students received MUN scholarships– Total: $42,990

– 1 $5,000– 1 $2,610– 1 $2,550– 1 $2,130– 15 $2,000– 1 $700Note: In February, following midterms, 30 students

were offered early entrance scholarships.

National Scholarships

• Loran Award– 112 awards– Leadership, community involvement, academics– Deadline: October 22nd , October 29th – School sponsors -3 applicants. To be considered for the

school sponsored pool. Applications are due at the guidance office by 3pm on October 17th

– If not selected in this category, students can apply themselves in the direct pool group. Deadline :October 29th

–Two National Winners have come from Gonzaga in the last 5 years.

National Scholarships cont.

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

Deadline: mid-October

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, 2014

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– 90% $ 2000 after June Exams (changed as of last

year)– 90 + $ 3500• > 90 % + all rounded• Dr. Leslie Harris Award ($4000 x 4yrs= $16000) 12

awards• MUN Alumni ($5000 x 5yrs=$25,000) 6 awards• Warren and Catherine Ball ($7500 x 4 yrs=$30,000) 2

awards

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!