Scholarships/ Funding

Grade 11 Success Formula.pdf

10 Day Scholarship Challenge.pdf

Grade 12 Checklist June 23, 2020.pdf

FINAL How to get great reference Aug 27_2019.pdf

Do this one thing to increase your chance of winning a scholarship - by Janet MacDonald of www.mycampusgps.ca

I’m going to cut to the chase.

Here’s the one thing your child needs to do to increase their chance of winning a scholarship: do something extraordinary.

What?

I know what you’re thinking, “My kid is busy pretty much 24/7, and now she’s telling me they have to do something like find a cure for the common cold or do brain surgery in Grade 10 to get a scholarship???”

No, no no…nothing like that.

When I say they need to do something extraordinary, I mean something literally extra-ordinary, meaning not ordinary, or not like everyone else.

They need to separate themselves from the group in some way.

Not be just a member of the team, or a member of a group, but a person who does something a little bit more than that. I’m not even talking about being the team captain, or the student council president. Just anything that’s a little different, or a little more than the average student.

Here’s how this topic came up for me this week:

I had a call this week from a mom who was looking for ways to help her daughter, who is in Grade 11, increase her chances of getting a scholarship.

Mom had been through the process twice before with her older children, and despite them having good grades and a roster of activities, and applying for lots of scholarships, they didn’t win a whole lot, and she couldn’t understand why. She was really frustrated.

But as we got talking it became clear to me why – her children were doing good things, and had good grades, but they didn’t do anything extra-ordinary. They didn’t separate themselves from the pack at all.

Now, I am definitely NOT SAYING that these kids aren’t great kids who did some great stuff, and they did win a couple of scholarships, but not nearly as many as she thought they should have.

And so she called me, because I know how to increase their chances of winning a scholarship.

So that’s what I did.

I told this frustrated mom about the idea of doing something extra-ordinary, and she totally got it. I could almost hear the lightbulb going on over the phone.

She got why her other 2 kids didn’t get more scholarships, and she got how her younger child can just tweak a few things (things she is already doing) to increase her chances of getting more scholarships.

And luckily, she’s in Grade 11 so she has time to do it properly before she starts applying for scholarships in Grade 12.

So then we brainstormed some ways she could do something extra-ordinary to stand out from the crowd.

You can watch the video version of this blog here:

Do something extra-ordinary in an activity they’re already involved in, and enjoy doing

So I know the big question on your mind is how does your student fit in this extra stuff, because I know they’re busy and has a lot on the go already.

You don’t want to have them take on another big thing. I get it. But that’s not necessarily what I’m talking about.

Instead of going out and doing something random, I suggest your student does this something extra-ordinary within an activity they are already doing, and just upping it a bit or tweaking it a bit.

I’m talking about doing something a little bit more with what they are already doing and in an activity they will enjoy doing.

Example 1:

So, for example, maybe they’re involved with an environmental club at school, and they’re really into climate change awareness. Maybe they could volunteer to organize a speaker panel where they get 3 or 4 local experts come into the school, or at a local community centre or coffee shop, and talk about how climate change will affect people their age (high school student’s) lives in the future.

That’s doing something more than just attending the meetings along with the rest of the group. It’s taking leadership or ownership for an event.

Example 2:

Or maybe your student volunteers in a nursing home, and your child and her friends are also musical. Maybe your child could see if she could set up a few little concerts for the residents, where she and her friends play instruments and sing. Maybe do it once per month for 6 months.

Again this is something that goes a bit above and beyond what most students do, so she is separating herself from the crowd.

Do something separate, and different, than others

Here’s the thing -- most students who apply for scholarships are going to be involved with activities. And in their essay, they will talk about these activities.

Many will play on a team sports – they will all talk about how team sports builds character, how they learned sportsmanship, how they learned that each member of a team is important, and so on. This is all true, and it’s all important. But every student who plays a team sport is going to say that.

What’s your student going to say that’s different?

Maybe your student plays music and has their Grade 8 Royal Conservatory credential. That’s great, and it’s a wonderful accomplishment, but on their essay everyone who has done something similar will talk about how playing music developed their discipline, how it helped teach them about culture, and helps teach them time management, etc.

What’s your student going to say that’s different? Do something that sets you apart from the crowd.

Now, if you didn’t do anything different, you can still win a scholarship. It’s not as easy to find ways to do it, though. I have a few different kinds of tricks to increase your chances that I use with my clients (see my services page for more info.). But if you want to really up the ante, then the best way to do it is through this method in Grade 11.

Your student doesn’t have to do something extra-ordinary in every activity they take part in. One or two times is great, unless they want to do more.

Use time you already have to do your extra-ordinary activity

And here’s another thing to consider: your student doesn’t have to add on a whole lot of time to their week to do this.

I know students only have so much time, so how can your student maximize the time they have, and still do something extra-ordinary?

The answer is to look for ways they can fit it in during a regular activity.

Example:

For example, last year, I read about a high school student who travelled by bus to school. Her bus ride, and many others on her route, was about 1.5 hours long each way.

Students on the bus were bored and got into some negative behaviour because of it, causing the bus driver and other passengers to be bothered and even intimidated. She also noticed sometimes students were being bullied.

This student liked to play games and she liked children, so she started to organize different kinds of games the students could play on the bus ride.

Once the students started playing the games every day, the negative behaviours stopped, and the students started having fun on the bus. Students looked forward to getting onto the bus and the bus driver was elated with the change, as you can imagine.

This student went on to win a $100,000 Loran scholarship.

Now the bus game wasn’t the only reason why she won, but you can see how she took the initiative to use time she’d normally just be sitting on the bus in a totally negative atmosphere, and she turned it around to something positive for others. The bonus is that it helped her win one of the top scholarships in Canada!

So, is there a way your student can fit in something like this into their normal routine?

Do it in Grade 11 to put on early Grade 12 applications

As I mentioned before in my previous FB live episodes, the best time to plan for scholarships is in Grade 11, or even Grade 10. Taking on an extra-ordinary task is a great reason why this is true.

Your student can start to plan and even do an extra-ordinary activity in Grade 11, so they can use it on scholarship applications in Grade 12.

Because, remember, scholarships start to come out as early as October of Grade 12, and many will have deadlines BEFORE Christmas, which means your student won’t have a lot of time in Grade 12 to do an extra-ordinary activity.

Students are soooo busy in Grade 12. If they can do this in Grade 11 it will help them immensely.

How to Choose Volunteer Work for Scholarships - by Janet MacDonald (of www.mycampusgps.ca)

If you’re serious about winning scholarships in grade 12, you’ll need to do some kind of volunteer work.

Why? Because many scholarships require volunteer work. Simply put, you won’t qualify for a vast number of scholarships if you don’t have volunteer experience.

Does it matters what kind of volunteer work you do? Yes, it does. Scholarship funders are looking for applicants who have donated their time to a cause or an organization that they have a connection with. They want applicants who have chosen their volunteer work for a reason.

Volunteering should be more than just checking a box on an application. It should be something you want to do not only for your own personal development, but also to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

Sometimes students contact me, and they have well over one hundred hours of volunteer work on their record. Sounds great, right? Although this sounds great, it may not translate to winning scholarships for two main reasons:

The volunteer work was done with many different organizations and were one-time commitments. There is no demonstration of commitment.
The volunteer work was chosen more for the student’s convenience rather than because the student had connection to the organization. There is no “story” to tell about why they chose this work.

Why is this “story” of connection important? Because scholarship funders will ask you to tell them why you chose to volunteer in the way you did. For example, here is a common essay question on scholarship applications:

Tell us about your most meaningful volunteer contribution. Why was it important to you and to others? What did you learn from this experience?

Even if you have one hundred hours of volunteering, if you have no connection to any of the organizations, if none of them really meant much to you, it would be difficult to answer this question well. Also, if the work didn’t involve you developing new skills, personal qualities, or points of view, then there’s also not much to say about what you learned from those one hundred hours.

Your time would be better spent making a meaningful contribution in your volunteer work. First, take a thoughtful approach to where you’d like to make a contribution, or what cause you’d like to support. Then, seek out a role with that organization or cause. Pitch in and help where it’s needed. As time goes on and people get to know you and you learn more, ask to take on responsibility for something. This extra responsibility will help you to develop some leadership skills and experience and set you apart from the crowd. It’ll also give you great essay content to answer that volunteer question!

Your time is limited, so use it to your best advantage. Be strategic with planning your volunteer work. Doing something you enjoy and that has meaning to you will help you feel more connected to you community. Not only will it give you far more pleasure than just going through the motions, it may also help you win scholarships.

By Janet MacDonald of www.mycampusgps.ca Read original blog article here at: https://www.mycampusgps.ca/single-post/how-to-choose-volunteer-work-for-scholarships?mc_cid=8102e28837&mc_eid=82a85f6703

$1000 myBlueprint Student Scholarhip

Scholarships

myBlueprint Scholarships!!!

· Open to ALL Grade 11 and 12 students from across Canada (with the exception of Quebec)

· 5 scholarships of $1000 each.

· 25 finalists will be randomly selected from across ALL entries.

· These 25 will have to fill out an Application Form which will be mailed to them.

· The 5 winners will be selected from those that have completed all steps.

· Terms & Conditions (English). (instructions of how to apply)

Bulyea Co-op Scholarships

$1000 scholarship to a student going into university and a $1000 for a student going into technology or trades. Find application information here:

Bulyea Cooperative Association

University Scholarship

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, all applicants must meet the following standards:

Parents or Legal Guardians must be a member with the Bulyea Co-operative Association and have had the membership for at least one year.
Applicants must be enrolled in a University program.

All applicants must submit the following:

A letter that speaks of your leadership roles in the community in terms of voluntary work

and involvement in school and community activities. Salaried jobs are not considered.

Also include in this letter your plans for further education and your career plans.

An official statement of marks. If final marks are not available, please send mid-term marks.

A written statement (400 words maximum) on the positive effects of growing up in rural

Saskatchewan and what does or would make Saskatchewan an attractive place to pursue

your career.

The successful applicant must be enrolled in a University program by December 31st of the year

granted. If the first choice does not qualify for the scholarship within the required time, it will be awarded to the next qualified applicant.

This scholarship will be awarded upon receipt of proof of post-secondary institution registration. The Bulyea Co-operative office must receive a copy of your tuition receipt.

The Scholarship is currently valued at $1,000.00. If there are no applications for this scholarship the funds will be awarded to a second Bulyea Co-operative Association Trades/Technology Scholarship applicant.

General Manager Nick Evanoff at the Bulyea Co-operative office.

Bulyea Co-operative Association

Trades/Technology Scholarship

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, all applicants must meet the following standards:

Parents or Legal Guardians must be a member with the Bulyea Co-operative Association and have had the membership for at least one year.
Applicants must be enrolled in a non-University post-secondary program including, but not limited to Trade, Technical or Vocational studies at an accredited institute.

All applicants must submit the following:

A letter that speaks of your leadership roles in the community in terms of voluntary work

and involvement in school and community activities. Salaried jobs are not considered.

Also include in this letter your plans for further education and your career plans.

An official statement of marks. If final marks are not available, please send mid-term marks.

A written statement (400 words maximum) on the positive effects of growing up in rural

Saskatchewan and what does or would make Saskatchewan an attractive place to pursue

your career.

The successful applicant must be enrolled in their post-secondary program by December 31st of the year granted. If the first choice does not qualify for the scholarship within the required time, it will be awarded to the next qualified applicant.

This scholarship will be awarded upon receipt of proof of post-secondary institution registration. The Bulyea Co-operative office must receive a copy of your tuition receipt.

The Scholarship is currently valued at $1,000.00. If there are no applications for this scholarship the funds will be awarded to a second Bulyea Co-operative Association University Scholarship applicant.

Please submit your application by May 1, 2022 to General Manager Nick Evanoff at the Bulyea Co-operative office.

Canadian Blood Services Assignment Saving Lives Scholarship Program

Canadian Blood Services will be launching their Assignment Saving Lives Scholarship program, giving students the opportunity to make a lifesaving difference this summer.  

Who can participate: Students aged 17+ who are presently enrolled in a post-secondary education program in Canada or are presently enrolled in a secondary school in Canada and will be enrolled in a post-secondary education program in Canada by January 31, 2023. 

The Assignment: Recruit 10 blood donors between June 1st and September 5th, 2022. Participants who are successful in recruiting 10 or more donors who have attended their appointments during the program timeframe have a chance to win a bursary to help pay for their education.  

This unique program offers students the opportunity to win prizes from $2000, $1500, $1000 and/or $250 to be applied towards post-secondary tuition fees for those who are enrolled no later than January 31st 2023. Participants will gain hands-on experience, developing leadership, project management and communication skills. If you would like to review the program policies from last year, they can be found at https://www.blood.ca/en/assignmentsavinglives.

The program is currently not live. However, if you are interested please fill out this linked form- https://forms.office.com/r/ujaTUTKLb6 . Canadian Blood Services will reach out to you when there is more information available.

Cornerstone Credit Union 2023 Learning Grant Program

Cornerstone Credit Union 2023 Learning Grant Program- Students must be a member of a participating credit union in Saskatchewan. Students must be enrolling/enrolled in a full-time undergrad or diploma program at a qualified Canadian institution in Fall 2022. Submit your application by May 7!!

How to apply:

1. An official transcript of mid-year high school results or transcript of first year post-secondary results.

2. An essay of 500 words or less OR a video of two minutes or less describing their academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.

3. One letter of reference from school principal, teacher, professor/instructor or community member.

For questions on the program and eligibility, please speak with your credit union representative. To learn more go to https://valeyo.com/learning_grant/?utm_source=School+Contacts&utm_campaign=413cc330d7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_02_10_09_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33612ced28-413cc330d7-434537327

and to apply go to https://form.jotform.com/210175667561256

Government of Saskatchewan Scholarships for Students Taking French Language Post-Secondary Programs

The Federal-Provincial Fellowship and Travel Scholarships provide an opportunity for minority-language and second-language students to pursue post-secondary French education in Saskatchewan and out-of-province, when courses are not available to them in Saskatchewan. 

Every candidate must:

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
Be a resident of Saskatchewan for the 12 months immediately before the study period start date; and

Be enrolled as a full-time student (i.e., 9 credit hours per semester) in an eligible post-secondary program.

Each individual scholarship has additional requirements. Please go to https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/scholarships-bursaries-grants/scholarships/federal-provincial-scholarships-for-studies-in-french for more information and to apply.

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarship & Burgess Bursary

Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 Scholarships and 10 Bursaries of $500 each. You may apply for a Scholarship, a Bursary, or both.

To be eligible, you must be:

1. A resident of Saskatchewan;

2. A child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a current- or former-serving member of the Canadian Armed or Allied Forces or RCMP; and

3. Entering your First Year of Post-Secondary Education at a: a. University; b. Technical or Trade School (minimum two-year course); or c. Business College (a complete business course).

Scholarships and Bursaries are awarded based on Grade 12 academic performance using the Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement (Gr. 12 departmental marks). In addition, Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. Application forms are attached and must be received by August 15th, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command

See application form here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zlVa4TjEiwe4PRGHcGHDGfK368UzgqE8/view?usp=sharing

Joyce Bruce Memorial Bursary

The White City Garden Club invites applications for the Joyce Bruce Memorial Bursary, which supports students enrolled in a full or part-time program in the fields of Agriculture, Horticulture or Environmental Sciences.

Please check out the website www.whitecitygardenclub.weebly.com for the Joyce Bruce Memorial Bursary Application and the Joyce Bruce Memorial Bursary Framework Document.

If you require more information, please contact the White City Garden Club Bursary Committee at WCGC2011@gmail.com.

Lumsden High School Grad Awards

LHS Grad Awards will be released in the spring. Mrs. Thiessen will be presenting to ELA 30 classes!

See the "Grad Awards" tab on this website for the most current info and to access the application.

PVSD Pimacihowin Scholarship

During the time of the Treaty negotiations in Saskatchewan, the Elders spoke of a concept called “pimâcihowin” (pronounced pee-mah-che-ho-when). In English, this Cree concept means “the ability to make a living.” This is a holistic concept that includes spiritual, mental, physical and emotional aspects. “When Elders describe the wealth of the land in terms of its capacity to provide a livelihood, they are referring not simply to its material capabilities but also to the spiritual powers that are inherent in it. This includes all the elements of Creation that the Creator gave to the First Peoples: Mother Earth, the sun, air, water, fire, trees, plant life, rocks and all the animals.” (Source: Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan, Cardinal and Hildebrandt, 2000) The spirit and intent of the Treaty relationship was for each party, the First Nations and the Settlers, to be able to provide for their families and for future generations. As the province was opened to settlement via the Treaties, many agricultural families came to settle in the Treaty 4 area. The Farley Family, who have farmed near Grand Coulee, Sask. for 80 years, has established a $1500 scholarship for a Prairie Valley School Division graduate, in honour of the Treaty relationship.

This scholarship will be presented to a self-declared First Nations/Metis student enrolled in Grade 12 in PVSD, who displays perseverance and diligence as a student. The student must be caring, generous, responsible, and involved in their community. The recipient must be enrolled in a post-secondary program.

Criteria: Awarded to a Prairie Valley graduate who is self-declared First Nations/Metis/Inuit

If a student is not funded by a band to attend post-secondary education, $1,500 will be paid directly to the post-secondary education institution. If a student’s education is funded by a First Nation Band, 2 payments will be made to the student, the first payment ($750) will occur at the end of Semester 1 after the student has submitted a copy of transcripts, and the second payment ($750) will be paid at the end of Semester 2 after submission of transcripts. A student must notify PVSD if they are being funded prior to the payment of the scholarship to ensure that the payment is made to the correct place.

This scholarship is designed to reflect the values and intents of the donor.

Academic Achievement (Displays perseverance and diligence as a student). Grade 12 average of all subjects and overall Grade 10-12 average will be considered by the committee.
Enrolled in Saskatchewan Post-secondary program;
Is a caring, generous and involved in their community; displays potential and responsibility; strong desire to succeed; financial need; positive attitude.

Letter(s) of recommendation from a Principal and/ or Career Counsellor – (please include relevant specifics as per school activities; consider student involvement in school and community activities);
School generated Gr. 10-12 high school transcripts submitted with the application;

The deadline for applications is May 13, 2022. Please have career counsellors submit applications to learning@pvsd.ca. The selection committee will be in contact with the recipient and the scholarship will be presented at an appropriate ceremony.

The scholarship package should contain:

Cover letter from the student (be specific about school and community involvement – list and explain what it is you did and provide examples)
Letter of recommendation from the principal and/or career counsellor.
Completed application form- http://www.pvsd.ca/ProgramsServices/CareerServices/Documents/Pim%C3%A2cihowin%20Scholarship%20Application%20information.pdf

PVTA Education Scholarship

Six scholarships valued at $700 awarded to PVSD graduates enrolled in first year in the Faculty of Education or a pre-education university program in Saskatchewan. Required documentation: Cover Letter, Resume, copy of most recent transcript, copy of letter of conditional acceptance from the University and application questionnaire.

More information will be posted once the application form is ready.

RBC Future Launch Scholarship

Forget everything you know about scholarships!!

About The Scholarship

Are you stuck right now, but have a plan for how to achieve your dreams?

The RBC Future Launch Scholarship will be awarded to those who show a clear vision for their future.

For Canadian youth between 15-29 years old
Enrolled part time in school or not in school at all
A Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident
Grades and transcripts are not required
450 scholarships available throughout 2020
Not working at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC

The $1,500 scholarship can be used for many different things, including:

Short-term courses
Workshops
Certificates
Necessary equipment or books

And much more!

We know you will do great things… tell us how $1,500 could help you take your next best step forward.

Find out if you qualify and apply here: https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/flscholarship_en

The Remarkable Students Competition

For the remarkable student creators, inventors and do-gooders. Submit your project for a chance to win up to $10,000*! Go to the webpage below- https://remarkablestudents.ca/ - to learn more and apply!

Student Life Network 99 Scholarships

Money for your passions, not your grades! SLN has scholarships for students that are into saving the environment, politics and leadership, baking and so much more. Go to the StudentLifeNetwork webpage- https://99scholarships.ca/ - to learn more, set up a StudentLifeNetwork account, and apply to scholarships related to your passions!

 The Cover Guy Annual Scholarship- https://www.thecoverguy.com/en-ca/the-cover-guy-annual-scholarship/

ServiceScape Scholarships- https://www.servicescape.com/scholarship

Stacey Levitt Memorial Award- Stacey Levitt Award – Parachute

Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest- https://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/students/essay-contest

Big Sun Athletic Scholarship- https://bigsunathletics.com/

Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. Scholarship- https://haywoodhunt.ca/scholarship/

Kin Canada Bursaries- https://www.kincanada.ca/bursaries

Voice Talent Online Scholarships- https://www.voicetalentonline.com/scholarship/about-the-scholarship/

Canadian High School Scholarship- https://www.wizeprep.com/scholarships/4

7 Binary Options Scholarship Essay Contest- https://www.7brokers.com/scholarship/

Schulich Leader Scholarship- https://www.schulichleaders.com/

$1000 Giveaway Scholarship- https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/scholartree-1000-giveaway-scholarship/Nhr8zM2xTV

Canada's Luckiest Student- https://cls10.studentlifenetwork.com/

GoTranscript Academic Scholarship Program- https://gotranscript.com/scholarship-program

Jettly Scholarship- https://jettly.com/scholarship

The InvestmentZen $1k Financial Future Scholarship- https://www.investmentzen.com/scholarship

Ayn Rand Novel Essay Contests- https://programs.aynrand.org/

Distance Education 360.com Scholarship- https://distanceeducation360.com/scholarship/

Loans Canada Scholarship- https://loanscanada.ca/scholarship/

EnergyRates.Ca Scholarship-https://energyrates.ca/energyrates-ca-scholarship/ 

LA Tutors Monthly Innovation in Education Scholarship- https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/#information

Grammarly Product Review Contest- https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/grammarly-product-review-contest/08pMxzIco8 

General Scholarship Websites

www.scholarshipscanada.com

www.saskatchewanscholarships.ca

www.studentscholarship.org

Gabriel Dumont Institute Programs for

Metis Students

GDI has many employment and training programs available to Metis students. Please visit the weblinks below to learn more:

https://gdins.org/career-and-employment/sponsorship/individual-sponsorship-program/ Individual Sponsorship Program- providing assistance and guidance on the path to meaningful employment
https://gdins.org/career-and-employment/employment-based-programs/ Employment Based Programs- support during employment
https://gdins.org/student-services/scholarships-bursaries/ -Scholarships and Bursaries
https://gdins.org/programs-and-courses/what-we-offer/suntep/ -SUNTEP Program- earn a Bachelor of Education with a focus on Metis and First Nation culture

Visit the GDI website at https://gdins.org/ for a comprehensive list of programs and services for Metis declared students.

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