SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT Gonzaga High School October 2

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT Gonzaga High School October 2 nd, 2012

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 History Year # of students awarded scholarships Total dollar figures offered to all students 2003 45 $750, 000 (1 student $556, 000) 2004 50 $183, 000 2005 52 $400, 000 2006 Unavailable unavailable 2007 39 $176, 000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 48 62 >60 >65 >60 $286, 000 $463, 000 >$275, 000 >$210, 000 >$300, 000

Class of 2012 Summary • Class Size: 175 students • 2012 - 1 student won $75, 000 1 student won $68, 000 - $75 000 outside the province - $25 000 provincial govt. scholarship (estimate)

2011 summary cont. • 55 students received MUN scholarships – Total: $150, 000 – 2 – 8 – 19 – 24 $25, 000 $3, 500 $2, 000 $1, 000

National Scholarships • Loran Award – 112 awards – Leadership, community involvement, academics – Deadline: October 17 th, October 24 th

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 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership - community leadership - essay Deadline: October 31 st

National Scholarships cont. Wendy’s -28 awards - 8 @ $5000, 20 @ $1000 -70% average, volunteerism, extra curricular Deadline: Nov. 2 nd

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 15 th

Provincial Scholarships • Based on Public Exam Marks – Junior Jubilee – Electoral District – Centenary – Constable Moss $2500 $1000 (3 per district) $1000 (52 based on marks) $1000 (son or daughter of RNC or RCMP)

Provincial Scholarships cont. • School Board-Eastern Education Foundation – 15 students, one from each zone – $1000 no other concurrent scholarship – honours, leadership, school and community involvement – Deadline: October next year

School Bursaries • $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

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 – 85% $1000 in June – 90% $ 2000 after January Exams – 90 + $ 3500 • > 90 % + all rounded • Dr. Leslie Harris Award ($4000 x 4 yrs= $16000) 12 awards • MUN Alumni ($5000 x 5 yrs=$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 – 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!