EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS

What is a scholarship?

A scholarship is a financial award granted to a student based on a specific set of requirements or expectations that must be completed in order to apply. While many people think scholarships are only granted to students at the top of their class, there are actually many scholarships available in Canada that are available to students with well-rounded experiences outside the classroom as well. In fact, most scholarships are given out by external sources and are not strictly academic based.

Who provides scholarships for students?

Most post-secondary institutions offer entrance scholarships as a means of attracting top students to their programs. Scholarships are also created by private companies who are hoping to support their community and earn public trust in their organization.

What are some of the common requirements for scholarships?

Participation in extracurricular activities
Volunteering experiences
Experiences displaying leadership skills and initiative
Awards and accomplishments
Recommendation Letters
Essays

What are examples of non-academic scholarships?

Overcoming challenges and special circumstances (e.g. Medical, financial, family related)
Leadership experiences
Drama and visual arts experiences
Essay competitions
Volunteering/Community involvement
Gender (e.g., young women leaders in the community)
Ethnicity (e.g., Aboriginals)

The above information was sourced from MyBlueprint.

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