SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIPINFORMATIONINFORMATION

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015

Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic

High School

WELCOMEWELCOMEParents and StudentsParents and Students

Mrs. Rhonda Horvath

Ms. Denise Endicott

How much willHow much will it cost? it cost?

Application Fee:Application Fee: $ 100.00$ 100.00

Tuition Fee (full time)Tuition Fee (full time) $ 6780.00 - $ 6780.00 - $7800.00$7800.00

Books & SuppliesBooks & Supplies $1000 – $2000.00 $1000 – $2000.00 (approx.)(approx.)

____________________________________________________________________TOTAL $7880.00 - $9900.00

Residence & meal plan (add)$8000.00

SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS S, AWARDS

AND AND BURSARIES BURSARIES

Showme the money…

SCHOLARSHIP TERMSSCHOLARSHIP TERMS

AwardAward - - An award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards An award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards may be in the form of books, plaques, subscriptions or money. A monetary may be in the form of books, plaques, subscriptions or money. A monetary award is usually called a scholarship or bursary.award is usually called a scholarship or bursary.

BursaryBursary - A non-repayable grant of money. Bursaries are awarded primarily - A non-repayable grant of money. Bursaries are awarded primarily based based on on financial needfinancial need, but academic achievement is also considered. Usually, , but academic achievement is also considered. Usually,

the applicant must provide detailed documentation describing their the applicant must provide detailed documentation describing their financial financial situation when applying for a bursary. situation when applying for a bursary.

ScholarshipScholarship - A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help - A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance further education. Most scholarships are based on merit in areas finance further education. Most scholarships are based on merit in areas ranging from academic achievement to athletics. Usually, scholarships are ranging from academic achievement to athletics. Usually, scholarships are not not basedbased on financial need. on financial need.

Entrance Award/Scholarship Entrance Award/Scholarship - A scholarship or award given to a student - A scholarship or award given to a student entering his/her first year at a post-secondary institution. Also referred to entering his/her first year at a post-secondary institution. Also referred to as an Admission Award. as an Admission Award.

In-course Award/Continuing ScholarshipIn-course Award/Continuing Scholarship - Awarded to students - Awarded to students already enrolled in post-secondary studies, beyond the first year level. already enrolled in post-secondary studies, beyond the first year level.

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPSTYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Leadership

2. Community Involvement

3. Academic

4. Sports

5. Financial Need

6. Essay

7. Special Groups

8. Blended

How do students find How do students find and win scholarships, and win scholarships, awards and bursaries?awards and bursaries?

1. Compile an activity-based resume.Use only the last 4 years

Include all contacts

Organize activities into activity areas:

Leadership Volunteer Community Employment Education/Courses Goals/Future Plans Accomplishments/Awards Extra-curricular clubs/sports

2. Contact 2 references at least two weeks prior to the first

scholarship deadline

Give them your resume

Give them the scholarship criteria

Ask them to save the letter

Request future letters specific to new

scholarship criteria

3. Begin the search

Parents and Grandparents: ask your employer, union, professional organization, service club, parish council, and community association

Students: ask your employer, survey the newspaper, search scholarship websites (including LeBoldus’) and Google. Be prepared to write paragraphs, or essays.

Be prepared to be interviewed or make a presentation.

www.uregina.ca/awards

www.campioncollege.ca

Students enrolled in a program starting fall 2016 can apply for scholarships starting June 1.

•June 1 to July 15•August 1 to September 15•October 1 to November 15•December 1 to January 15•February 1 to March 15•April 1 to May 15

www.explore.usask.ca

www.scholarshipscanada.com

http://www.studentawards.com

Other websites for searching for scholarships include:

www.youth.ca

www.rcsd.ca/leboldus

Saskatchewan student-loans

Canada Student Loans

Student Loan websites:

www.canlearn.ca

www.schoolfinder.com

www.edonline.sk.ca

Be organized!Be organized!Keep a file of scholarship information including:Keep a file of scholarship information including:- copies of completed applications- copies of completed applications- reference letters- reference letters- e-files of written work- e-files of written work

Be neat!Be neat!Your completed application reflects Your completed application reflects your skills and abilities.your skills and abilities.

Read and follow directions !Read and follow directions !Beat deadlines by at least 3 days !

Important Deadlines:Important Deadlines:

Most Saskpolytechnic programs are “First Qualified, Most Saskpolytechnic programs are “First Qualified, First First Admitted” Admitted”

Dec. 1 Dec. 1 - Best and Brightest Admission U of S- Best and Brightest Admission U of S Feb. 15 Feb. 15 - U of S guaranteed entrance awards**- U of S guaranteed entrance awards** Feb. 15Feb. 15 - Application to Saskpolytechnic’s “High - Application to Saskpolytechnic’s “High

Demand Demand Programs” Programs” Feb.Feb. 15 15 - Nursing Application U of - Nursing Application U of

R/SaskpolytechnicR/Saskpolytechnic Feb. 15 Feb. 15 - U of S – Engineering, Education, - U of S – Engineering, Education,

Commerce, Commerce, Kinesiology, Music Kinesiology, Music March 1 March 1 – Application to University of Regina for– Application to University of Regina for

Education Education March 15 March 15 - University of Regina Priority Admission- University of Regina Priority Admission March 15 March 15 – Entrance Scholarships @ U of R– Entrance Scholarships @ U of R May 1 May 1 – Application to most U of S faculties– Application to most U of S faculties

Transcripts from the Ministry of Education due August Transcripts from the Ministry of Education due August 11stst

Thank you.Thank you.

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