The BK McLamore Foundation is hosting several scholarships to high school students all across North America. Students do not need to be affiliated with Burger King, but employees, their children, spouses or domestic partners are eligible and encouraged to apply for the awards. Students must have good academic standing (equivalent to a 2.5 GPA) and must be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall.
The applications are available online: BK MacLamore Foundation
Application Deadline is January 10th, 2014.
Thursday 28 November 2013
Thursday 21 November 2013
University of Winnipeg Entrance Scholarships
The University of Winnipeg has a list of entrance scholarships that students can apply for. These scholarships are due by December 2nd, 2013. The application package can be found online
Fall/Winter 2014-15 Entrance Scholarship Application Form
Students are encouraged to fill out the application package and then indicate (check) the listed awards they would like to be considered for. Applications need to be submitted directly to the University of Winnipeg.
**Note** Some of the scholarships (those listed on page 4 of the application package) require a school nomination.
A nomincation package includes: a nomination letter from the school, two reference letters (from teachers, members of the community, etc.) and a list of extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer contributions the student has made.
Students who wish to be considered for these awards must submit their request for a school nomination letter to Ms. Catalano or Ms. Sidorow in Student Services BEFORE November 27th, 2013. The eligible U of W scholarships that require school nomination are:
Alumni Entrance Scholarship Program (value of $5,000)
Buhler Bursary in Business and economics (value of $25,000)
Marsha P. Hanen Entrance Scholarship (value of $5,000)
Please be assured that students must have completed and submitted a U of W admissions application package in addition to the scholarship application. All applications are due to the Univeristy of Winnipeg by December 2nd, 2013.
Fall/Winter 2014-15 Entrance Scholarship Application Form
Students are encouraged to fill out the application package and then indicate (check) the listed awards they would like to be considered for. Applications need to be submitted directly to the University of Winnipeg.
**Note** Some of the scholarships (those listed on page 4 of the application package) require a school nomination.
A nomincation package includes: a nomination letter from the school, two reference letters (from teachers, members of the community, etc.) and a list of extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer contributions the student has made.
Students who wish to be considered for these awards must submit their request for a school nomination letter to Ms. Catalano or Ms. Sidorow in Student Services BEFORE November 27th, 2013. The eligible U of W scholarships that require school nomination are:
Alumni Entrance Scholarship Program (value of $5,000)
Buhler Bursary in Business and economics (value of $25,000)
Marsha P. Hanen Entrance Scholarship (value of $5,000)
Please be assured that students must have completed and submitted a U of W admissions application package in addition to the scholarship application. All applications are due to the Univeristy of Winnipeg by December 2nd, 2013.
Thursday 14 November 2013
Life After High-School
We have once again started to publish a newsletter that helps students plan and prepare for that big transition into the real-world after graduation.
The link below directs you to the first edition.
Life After High-School -- November 2013
We hope to continue to publish new editions, and would like your help in selecting topics that you would like to see us cover. So if there is a concern, issue or question that you would like addressed, please do not hesitate to let us know. Drop Ms Sidorow a line in an email!
Happy reading!
The link below directs you to the first edition.
Life After High-School -- November 2013
We hope to continue to publish new editions, and would like your help in selecting topics that you would like to see us cover. So if there is a concern, issue or question that you would like addressed, please do not hesitate to let us know. Drop Ms Sidorow a line in an email!
Happy reading!
Thursday 7 November 2013
Winnipeg North Rotary Club Scholarship Program
The Rotary Club of Winnipeg North is a service club and a part of Rotary International, which is an international service organization of individiual clubs whose members and activities are deveoted and directed to being of service and assistance to their Communities, the Cities in which they live, their Country and the people of the World. The Rotary Club of Winnipeg North devotes its service activities to the Winnipeg North Community and these scholarships are but one example of the kind of service that Winnipeg North Rotarians provide.
Each year, three of these scholarships are awarded to three (3) students from any of the following high schools in Winnipeg: Elmwood High School, Garden City Collegiate, Kildonan-East Collegiate, Maples Collegiate, Miles Macdonell COllegiate, River East Collegiate, St. John's High School, Sisler High School and West Kildonan Collegiate.
This program will officially launch on November 1st, and is open to graduating students who will be attending a post-secondary education institution in the fall of 2014 to pursue a course of study within Canada leading to a degree or diploma from the accredited community college or university of their choice.
Succesful recipients of the scholarship, worth $750.00, will demonstrate good academic abilities and standings, as well as contributions to their school and community through their involvement in extracurricular activities.
Application forms will be available online after November 1st, 1013 at http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeA.asp?cid=1025. Application deadline is April 15th, 2014.
Each year, three of these scholarships are awarded to three (3) students from any of the following high schools in Winnipeg: Elmwood High School, Garden City Collegiate, Kildonan-East Collegiate, Maples Collegiate, Miles Macdonell COllegiate, River East Collegiate, St. John's High School, Sisler High School and West Kildonan Collegiate.
This program will officially launch on November 1st, and is open to graduating students who will be attending a post-secondary education institution in the fall of 2014 to pursue a course of study within Canada leading to a degree or diploma from the accredited community college or university of their choice.
Succesful recipients of the scholarship, worth $750.00, will demonstrate good academic abilities and standings, as well as contributions to their school and community through their involvement in extracurricular activities.
Application forms will be available online after November 1st, 1013 at http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeA.asp?cid=1025. Application deadline is April 15th, 2014.
The Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children Academic Scholarship
The Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children presents two $750.00 academic scholarships to students who are pursuing a career directly related to working with persons with exceptionalities. These students must be entering or currently enrolled full-time in an appropriate education program at a Canadian institution.
The procdure for applying for this scholarship is as follows:
1. Completion of the applicant information form, which can be found here. The form must be completed using a word-processing format.
2. Submission of a current resume that highlights these two aspects:
- School Activities: leadership opportunities and positions in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities in which you have been involved throughout your high-school and/or post-secondary years. Indicate the schools where these activities took place.
- Community Activities: list the community activities in which you have been involved over the years and state whether they were voluntary or paid employment. Special attention should be paid to activities that involve children and/or youth.
3. An essay (500-600 words, typed and doubled spaced): Since community and school activities that involve working with children and youth can be very influential in choosing one's future career, outline some of the proudest moments and biggest challenges you have aced in your experiences. Discuss you immediate plans and outline your vision for your future after you have completed your post-secondary education.
4. References: Two references are required for the academic scholarship; A reference form is included in the application package online and should be forwarded by the applicant to his/her references. One referenct must be an academic advisor or instructor. The other may be a personal reference but with the ability to address your current educational pursuits.
5. Academic Transcript.
The deadline for submitting this application and related supporting material is January 10th, 2014. For more information about the scholarship, and to print off an application package, please visit the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children site.
The procdure for applying for this scholarship is as follows:
1. Completion of the applicant information form, which can be found here. The form must be completed using a word-processing format.
2. Submission of a current resume that highlights these two aspects:
- School Activities: leadership opportunities and positions in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities in which you have been involved throughout your high-school and/or post-secondary years. Indicate the schools where these activities took place.
- Community Activities: list the community activities in which you have been involved over the years and state whether they were voluntary or paid employment. Special attention should be paid to activities that involve children and/or youth.
3. An essay (500-600 words, typed and doubled spaced): Since community and school activities that involve working with children and youth can be very influential in choosing one's future career, outline some of the proudest moments and biggest challenges you have aced in your experiences. Discuss you immediate plans and outline your vision for your future after you have completed your post-secondary education.
4. References: Two references are required for the academic scholarship; A reference form is included in the application package online and should be forwarded by the applicant to his/her references. One referenct must be an academic advisor or instructor. The other may be a personal reference but with the ability to address your current educational pursuits.
5. Academic Transcript.
The deadline for submitting this application and related supporting material is January 10th, 2014. For more information about the scholarship, and to print off an application package, please visit the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children site.
2014-2015 Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships
The University of Manitoba presents an entrance scholarship series called the Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships.
These scholaships, valued at up to $16,000 ($4,000 in each year for four years of an undergraduate degree), are designed to recognize and encourage exceptional Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. At least six awards are given to students entering any of the direct-entry programs at the Univeristy of Manitoba in September 2014.
The Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:
1. have achieved a high school average of at least 90% calculated on the basiss of results in (a) English 30S or Francais 30S and Anglais 30S; (b) Mathematics 30S; (c) the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30S, Geography 30S, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted in (a).
2. have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future protential.
3. have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills.
4. have a record of community involvement (e.g. school, local community, city-wide, regional, national and/or international).
5. Have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g. artistic, athletic, linquistic skills, literary accomplishments).
6. have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by December 1st, 2013, including payment of the application fee.
Applications, including one original and two exact and complete copies, must be submitted to Ms. Catalano no later than November 18th, 2013.
For more information on this award, and to download the application, please visit the Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship website created by the University of Manitoba.
These scholaships, valued at up to $16,000 ($4,000 in each year for four years of an undergraduate degree), are designed to recognize and encourage exceptional Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. At least six awards are given to students entering any of the direct-entry programs at the Univeristy of Manitoba in September 2014.
The Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:
1. have achieved a high school average of at least 90% calculated on the basiss of results in (a) English 30S or Francais 30S and Anglais 30S; (b) Mathematics 30S; (c) the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30S, Geography 30S, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted in (a).
2. have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future protential.
3. have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills.
4. have a record of community involvement (e.g. school, local community, city-wide, regional, national and/or international).
5. Have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g. artistic, athletic, linquistic skills, literary accomplishments).
6. have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by December 1st, 2013, including payment of the application fee.
Applications, including one original and two exact and complete copies, must be submitted to Ms. Catalano no later than November 18th, 2013.
For more information on this award, and to download the application, please visit the Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship website created by the University of Manitoba.
Are You a Schulich Leader?
The Canadian Schulich Leader Scholarships are undergraduate entrance scholarships for students intending to enroll in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas of study at a minimum of one of 20 participating universities in Canada.
The Scholarship was developed by businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich and administered by the UJA Federation. The initiative of this scholarship is to ensure that future Schilich Leaders are among the next pioneers of global scientific research and innovation.
Students who receive this scholarship, known as Schulich Leaders, will be awarded $60,000 to put towards their studies in univeristy (up to $20,000 per year).
Last year, a Schulich Leadership Scholarship was awarded to a Miles Macdonell graduate. Are you the next recipient?
In order to be eleigible for this award, students must be nominated by their school, and must meet two out of the three following criteria:
1. Demonstrate Academic Excellence.
2. Demonstrate Outstanding COmmunity, Business or Entrepreneurial Leadership.
3. Demonstrate a Financial Need for Post-Secondary Education Funds.
Preliminary Application for Nomination -- Requirements:
1. Transcript (to be obtained from the office).
2. Resume outlining all outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership experiences.
3. A paragraph outlinging extenuating financial need, if applicable.
4. A 200 word essay espressing why you feel you would make a great Schulich LEader (this essay will be expanded to 600 words for the final application).
5. Two letters of support, including at least one academic.
6. A list of your three most important achievements.
7. A statement indicating which university and program you plan to attend.
Please submit your application in an envelop with your name and the name of the scholarship on the front. You may use paperclips, but no staples please. Application packages are submitted to Ms. Catalano no later than November 18th, 2013.
Nomination Process:
- All preliminary application packages are due by November 18th to Ms. Catalano in Student Services.
- Five members of the scholarship committee at MMC will review the applications and decide on one nominee.
- The nominee will be notified of their status by December 20th.
- If you are our nominated student, you will then be required to complete the official application package, which is due by February 24th, 2014.
For more information about the scholarship, please visit the Schulich Leaders webiste.
The Scholarship was developed by businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich and administered by the UJA Federation. The initiative of this scholarship is to ensure that future Schilich Leaders are among the next pioneers of global scientific research and innovation.
Students who receive this scholarship, known as Schulich Leaders, will be awarded $60,000 to put towards their studies in univeristy (up to $20,000 per year).
Last year, a Schulich Leadership Scholarship was awarded to a Miles Macdonell graduate. Are you the next recipient?
In order to be eleigible for this award, students must be nominated by their school, and must meet two out of the three following criteria:
1. Demonstrate Academic Excellence.
2. Demonstrate Outstanding COmmunity, Business or Entrepreneurial Leadership.
3. Demonstrate a Financial Need for Post-Secondary Education Funds.
Preliminary Application for Nomination -- Requirements:
1. Transcript (to be obtained from the office).
2. Resume outlining all outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership experiences.
3. A paragraph outlinging extenuating financial need, if applicable.
4. A 200 word essay espressing why you feel you would make a great Schulich LEader (this essay will be expanded to 600 words for the final application).
5. Two letters of support, including at least one academic.
6. A list of your three most important achievements.
7. A statement indicating which university and program you plan to attend.
Please submit your application in an envelop with your name and the name of the scholarship on the front. You may use paperclips, but no staples please. Application packages are submitted to Ms. Catalano no later than November 18th, 2013.
Nomination Process:
- All preliminary application packages are due by November 18th to Ms. Catalano in Student Services.
- Five members of the scholarship committee at MMC will review the applications and decide on one nominee.
- The nominee will be notified of their status by December 20th.
- If you are our nominated student, you will then be required to complete the official application package, which is due by February 24th, 2014.
For more information about the scholarship, please visit the Schulich Leaders webiste.
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