Types of Awards
SCHOLARSHIPS
A scholarship is a monetary gift based on merit or excellence in a particular area.
Examples of what might be part of a scholarship application:
- academics
- athletics
- fine arts
- school and/or community involvement
- leadership
- student government
- academic competitions
- volunteer activities
Entrance scholarships are presented to students who are planning to attend a post-secondary institution after graduation. Each university or college has its own application process, applications will be on the university/college websites.These awards are offered in various amounts and presented to outstanding students who excel in:
- academics (90% average or higher in Grade 11 and 12 courses)
- athletics
- fine arts
- school and/or community involvement
- leadership
AUTOMATIC AWARDS - No Need to Apply!
Automatic awards are offered to students based on the 2nd term or final report card so a separate awards application is not necessary. These awards are based on very high grades (usually on your best academic admission courses).
An example of an automatic award is the ‘ Summit ’ from SFU - this automatic award requires a 96% average on the final report, based on the four academic admission courses needed for entrance to the faculty to which you applied.
NOMINATED AWARDS
The School Awards Committee looks at nominated awards throughout the year. I'm going to be emailing info on Nominated awards as I receive it throughout the year.
Students submit their Nominated Scholarship Student Profile to the Career Centre for consideration by October 2nd, are short listed according to the criteria and then hopefully nominated by the committee. You have to submit this to be considered- it is available on the front page of this website.
If you don't submit by Oct. 2nd and have an interest in a specific nominated award, come and see me and I will give you a deadline to have your profile in so you can hopefully be considered for that award.
Please note that the later you hand in your profile, the less awards you will be potentially be considered for because some of the deadlines may have passed.
Even if only one student wants a nominated scholarship, they still need to meet the criteria for the award. These awards are usually from universities (Guelph, Queens, University of Toronto) and the criteria are usually based on your high-school grades (usually all courses need to be at least 90%), leadership, school/community involvement, and excellence in fine arts and/or sports (see above).
OPEN AWARDS
These awards are open to all students, as long as they meet the criteria.
Students must apply for these awards.
These awards can be from universities, colleges, unions, and private and public organizations.
An example of a post-secondary open award is the U of Victoria Entrance Scholarship.
Other examples are the Envision Scholarship or the Delta Hospital Foundation Scholarship.
BURSARIES AND STUDENT LOANS
Bursaries: Open to all students who are in need of financial assistance and who have maintained a good academic record. Students must apply for this assistance.
Evidence of financial need is required as well as meeting special requirements or qualifications set out by the bursary donor.
Filling out a Provincial Government Loan Package will increase your chances of receiving a bursary.
Student Loans: Student Loan Packages are available on-line at Student Aid BC and are usually filled out and submitted by June 30 for a September post-secondary start.
Amazing student loan opportunities for students going into Trades. Check this out!
A scholarship is a monetary gift based on merit or excellence in a particular area.
Examples of what might be part of a scholarship application:
- academics
- athletics
- fine arts
- school and/or community involvement
- leadership
- student government
- academic competitions
- volunteer activities
Entrance scholarships are presented to students who are planning to attend a post-secondary institution after graduation. Each university or college has its own application process, applications will be on the university/college websites.These awards are offered in various amounts and presented to outstanding students who excel in:
- academics (90% average or higher in Grade 11 and 12 courses)
- athletics
- fine arts
- school and/or community involvement
- leadership
AUTOMATIC AWARDS - No Need to Apply!
Automatic awards are offered to students based on the 2nd term or final report card so a separate awards application is not necessary. These awards are based on very high grades (usually on your best academic admission courses).
An example of an automatic award is the ‘ Summit ’ from SFU - this automatic award requires a 96% average on the final report, based on the four academic admission courses needed for entrance to the faculty to which you applied.
NOMINATED AWARDS
The School Awards Committee looks at nominated awards throughout the year. I'm going to be emailing info on Nominated awards as I receive it throughout the year.
Students submit their Nominated Scholarship Student Profile to the Career Centre for consideration by October 2nd, are short listed according to the criteria and then hopefully nominated by the committee. You have to submit this to be considered- it is available on the front page of this website.
If you don't submit by Oct. 2nd and have an interest in a specific nominated award, come and see me and I will give you a deadline to have your profile in so you can hopefully be considered for that award.
Please note that the later you hand in your profile, the less awards you will be potentially be considered for because some of the deadlines may have passed.
Even if only one student wants a nominated scholarship, they still need to meet the criteria for the award. These awards are usually from universities (Guelph, Queens, University of Toronto) and the criteria are usually based on your high-school grades (usually all courses need to be at least 90%), leadership, school/community involvement, and excellence in fine arts and/or sports (see above).
OPEN AWARDS
These awards are open to all students, as long as they meet the criteria.
Students must apply for these awards.
These awards can be from universities, colleges, unions, and private and public organizations.
An example of a post-secondary open award is the U of Victoria Entrance Scholarship.
Other examples are the Envision Scholarship or the Delta Hospital Foundation Scholarship.
BURSARIES AND STUDENT LOANS
Bursaries: Open to all students who are in need of financial assistance and who have maintained a good academic record. Students must apply for this assistance.
Evidence of financial need is required as well as meeting special requirements or qualifications set out by the bursary donor.
Filling out a Provincial Government Loan Package will increase your chances of receiving a bursary.
Student Loans: Student Loan Packages are available on-line at Student Aid BC and are usually filled out and submitted by June 30 for a September post-secondary start.
Amazing student loan opportunities for students going into Trades. Check this out!