SCHOLARSHIPS and AWARDS

Encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding excellence in the

development of human potential

WHERE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

*External Websites *Counselling Website• External Scholarships & WV Community• Nominated Scholarships• School-Based Scholarships

*Post-Secondary Websites

WEBSITES:• www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards (to see all the latest ministry changes and verify

if an institution is designated and approved for potential scholarship rewards)

• www.bcawardsonline.org (free information about a variety of

scholarships/awards available to BC students)

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• www.scholarshipscananda.com (Canadian scholarships)

• www.canlearn.ca (the Government of Canada site)

• www.cmsf.ca (Canadian Merit Awards)

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• www.itabc.ca/ICC.SSA/php (secondary school apprenticeship scholarship

information)• www.studentawards.com (Canada’s most comprehensive scholarship

website)• www.fastweb.com

(a free website for US scholarships)

OTHER PLACES TO LEARN ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Parents• Friends• Family• Newspapers/other media• Employer• Teachers• Private organizations

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Students compile all information required and mail the scholarship independently

• If a reference letter is nee ded please pick up a form from the counselling office. Give this form to the teachers of choice allowing a minimum of 7 school days

• If you need to include your grades, pick up a form from the counselling office (please allow for a few days for this to be processed).

NOMINATED SCHOLARSHIPS

• Students must make an appointment with Ms McLellan one month prior to application deadline date to review if they are a viable candidate. At that point they will be given a checklist.

• Students complete items on checklist and meet with Ms McLellan on review date. Review dates will be strictly adhered to.

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• The scholarship subcommittee meets to review applications and choose a candidate

• Ms McLellan/Ms Pohn meet with the student and complete the remainder of the items on the checklist

• Ms McLellan/Ms Pohn compile all information and send the package before the due date

POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

• By application• By automatic consideration• By school nomination

ITEMS NEEDED FOR STUDENT’S PERSONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND

AWARDS FILE:• Student Profile, including a 300- word personal

essay• Possible letters of reference• Teacher reports• Service Hours Documentation Sheets• Transcript Verification Report

WVSS AWARDS

• Scholastic Achievement• School and Community Service

***Service Hours Documention Sheets must be submitted to show proof of school or community volunteer hours

DOGWOOD DISTRICT/AUTHORITY AWARD SCHOLARSHIP

• CRITERIA: Demonstrate superior achievement in a chosen field and have been cumulatively evaluated in courses chosen for the presentation

• Have shown school/community involvement and work experience in area of specialization

• Date of meeting: TBA

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

• Research over the Christmas holidays• Apply on line over the holidays• Self report where applicable• Make sure you have applied to any university

where you wish to be considered for a scholarship

Next Scholarship Meeting

• School Based Scholarship Meeting: Monday, February 1 at 12:50 in the library