Scholarship Information Night Vanier Collegiate Last updated
2013
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Overview Why are scholarships, awards, and bursaries important?
How much will it cost? Terminology Types of Scholarships Student
Loans Education Equity Resources
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Why? Assist in financing your education. One of the number one
barriers to post-secondary education is money. Recognition for
involvement, excellence, passion and community service.
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What does it cost? EX: U of R Cost of AttendanceLiving in
ResidenceLiving at Home Tuition (based on 30 credit hours) $4410
Course Fees *$366 - $931.50 Compulsory fees$384.50 Books and
Supplies$2000 - $3000 Residence **$4896 Food$2000 - $3000$1000
Miscellaneous (personal items, clothing, transportation,
entertainment, etc.) $2000
http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/money-matters/costs.html
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How much does it cost? SIAST
http://www.siast.sk.ca/admissions/fee_tuitions/index.shtml
http://www.siast.sk.ca/admissions/fee_tuitions/index.shtml U of S
http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/
http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/ Med/Den/Vet
http://students.usask.ca/current/paying/tuition.php
http://students.usask.ca/current/paying/tuition.php Medicine Hat
College Cost Estimator:
http://www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/PlanYourEducation/FinancialAi
d/TuitionAndFees.aspx
http://www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/PlanYourEducation/FinancialAi
d/TuitionAndFees.aspx Go to the site prospective students
money/tuition
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Money you wont need to pay back! Scholarships: A non-repayable
sum of money awarded to a student to help finance further
education. Based on merit in areas ranging from academic
achievement, hobbies, specific talents to athletics to name a few.
Bursaries: Awarded primarily based on financial need, but academic
achievement is also considered. Awards: Given in recognition of
outstanding achievement (ex: certificates, plaques, books)
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SKILLS: The most important thing to always remember is that if
you dont apply, you wont receive anything. TIME EFFORT PAY
ATTENTION TO DETAIL PERSISTENCE ORGANIZATION MATERIALS/BINDER:
BINDER LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS LIST THE DEADLINE DATE LIST WHERE YOU
FOUND IT FROM LIST WHAT IS NEEDED PORTFOLIO AND LETTERS OF
REFERENCE
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Getting Started 1.Start now 2.Use at least 3 4 sources for
scholarships (refer to booklet) 3.Start a binder or folder to keep
track of them 4.Locate application forms (always print off two)
5.PROOFREADERS! 6.Deadlines non-negotiable Once you find awards:
Pay attention to DETAILS Update and review portfolio (hard copy and
career cruising) Include extra-curricular and community
involvement; statement of education and career goals; transcripts;
personal accomplishments; letter of reference from all areas of
life)
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Letters of Reference Remember to choose people who know the
wonder and greatness of you! Provide a resume or a career cruising
portfolio print out Ask for 7 copies Provide them with a deadline
(2 3 weeks)
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Perseverance Apply, apply and apply so more. Dont get
discouraged broaden your search. KEEP A RECORD OF ALL YOUR
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Time and Effort Vanier Scholarship
Workshops (twice a month)
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Types of Scholarships: School Specific FEDERATED COLLEGES
(Campion College, Luther College, FNUC, St. Thomas More) Faculty
Specific (Business $500 Excellence Program) Guaranteed Competitive
Entrance Undergraduate (2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th ) Athletic Open All across
Canada or the province Affiliations CAA, K of C, CWL, SGEU, SUN,
Legion Program Specific www.engineeringscholarships.ca
www.engineeringscholarships.ca www.nursingscholarships.ca
www.nursingscholarships.ca Saskatchewan Health Bursaries-
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/bursarieshttp://www.health.gov.sk.ca/bursaries
Vanier Collegiate General Application Form (April 2012) Moose Jaw
Bursary Fund Prairie South School Division (we have around 5 10)
Art, Essay, Film and Video Any grades, competition
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CANLEARN Student Loans http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml
Student Loans Its not just a loan! Students who apply are
automatically considered for 3 forms of financial assistance. In
addition to student loans, Saskatchewans Student Financial
Assistance program offers a range of non-repayable grants and
bursaries for learners. Theres money for school that students wont
need to pay back-ever. Last year 65% of all provincial assistance
provided to learners was non-repayable. For more information and to
apply online go to www.student-loans.sk.ca
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April 4: Grade 10 -11 Presentation May: Individual parent and
student sessions Low and Middle Income ($1 worth of need) Learning
Disability Letter transportation $$$ STUDENT LOANS
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GREAT RESOURCES Saskatchewan Scholarship and Career Handbook
http://www.studentscholarships.org/saskatchewanbook.php
http://www.studentscholarships.org/saskatchewanbook.php
Pursueonline.com www.pursueonline.com www.pursueonline.com Student
Scholarships www.studentscholarships.org
www.studentscholarships.org Student Awards www.studentawards.com
www.studentawards.com Scholarships Canada
www.scholarshipscanada.com www.scholarshipscanada.com Academic
Invest http://www.academicinvest.com/
http://www.academicinvest.com/ Prairie South School Division
http://www.prairiesouth.ca/students/scholarships/information-and-listings.html
http://www.prairiesouth.ca/students/scholarships/information-and-listings.html
Prairie Valley School Division
http://www.pvsd.ca/ProgramsServices/CareerEducation/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
http://www.pvsd.ca/ProgramsServices/CareerEducation/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
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Accelerated Program U of R Campion College English 100 January
April 2012 Monday from 6:00 9:00 p.m.
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Guest Speaker:
Arleen Sankey Student Recruitment Officer
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Print out student scholarships sk booklet Alis resoruces
Scholarship print out Powerpoint slids Booklet finish Alis
Scholarship list (my lists etc.) GRADE 11 STUFF
