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Year 10 New Graduation Pathways: Systems Transformation and IB courses follow-up meetings

Ms. Lopez has sent an email to Year 10 students who expressed interest in applying for either the Courses Pathway or the  Systems Transformation Pathway. Those students have a link to book an appointment of their choosing with their university counsellor in order to continue the conversation, discuss the application process and select other course choices. 

Please ask your student to check their emails and book that meeting at their earliest convenience.

Year 12 | End of year information 

All students should be very close to having ALL applications submitted to universities. 

If students are still working on their supplementary essays, they should continue to work with their university counsellor to update them on the progress and to ask for any help or assistance as they’re happy to do so!

All Year 12 students must update their Naviance account ASAP, indicating all of the universities to which they are applying. This includes all universities in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.

Checking university portals. 

When a university /college receives an application from a student, the student will receive instructions as to how to set up their applicant portal. Students must check their portals regularly. 

There may be items to do, updates to check off, or further instructions provided in your portal.

The UCO does not have access to any application once submitted so each student must check those emails and the portal accordingly. 

If you have any questions about the items in your portal or are unsure how to find it, please see your counsellor for assistance.

Year 12 scholarships

Huron University Hellmuth Scholarship 

Year 12 students who have applied to Huron are encouraged to explore the Hellmuth Scholarship. The Hellmuth Scholarship is awarded to an incoming student with a mid-year average of 90 per cent or higher (as calculated by Huron) and an exceptional record of extracurricular and community involvement, as well as a demonstrated passion for student life through community leadership, volunteer service, passion for arts, athletics etc. The scholarship covers full tuition and ancillary fees and is renewable for up to four years. The application is due on Jan. 15 and can be accessed through the Huron Connect Portal. Other Huron scholarships can be found on their website. 

Babson College Weissman Scholarship

Year 12 students interested in Babson College are encouraged to explore the Weissman Scholarship Program. The Weissman Scholarship Program provides four-year, full-tuition scholarships plus financial support for scholars to develop their unique talents and pursue their personal passions. Weissman Scholars at Babson College are leaders who already enjoy distinction in their schools and communities. They have earned grades in their secondary school that place them among the top students in their programs. They have demonstrated a passion for intellectual, creative, and entrepreneurial pursuits, and have a vision for how Babson and the Weissman Scholarship Program can help further dreams, for themselves and the world. 

Selection for the Weissman Scholarship is based on the following criteria: 

• Academic excellence and intellectual passion

• Great distinction in leadership activities

• Strength of vision for how their goals can be fulfilled at Babson with the support of the Weissman Scholarship Program. 

Applications are due on Feb. 1 and more information can be found on their website.

Washington University in St. Louis Signature Scholar Programs

All Year 12 students interested in applying to Washington University in St. Louis are encouraged to explore the Signature Scholar Programs. There are three different scholar programs, so explore the website for more details on eligibility for each one. Any UCC student who is eligible and feels like they are a good fit based on the scholarship criteria can apply through the common application. 

St. Lawrence University Canadian Scholars Program

All Year 12 students interested in applying to St. Lawrence University are encouraged to explore the Canadian Scholars Program. The Canadian Scholars Program seeks students who have excelled academically and demonstrated leadership in some compelling way in their communities. This leadership may be school-related, service-related or any other avenue in which the student has invested substantive time. The scholarship value for the Canadian Scholars Program ranges from $25,000 to $50,000 USD per year, with four-year total values of $100,000 to $200,000 USD. Any UCC student who is eligible and feels like they are a good fit based on the scholarship criteria can apply. Interested students are encouraged to speak with their university counsellor for more information.