On Thursday, October 17th, Peter Bass From St. John's Ravenscourt gave a presentation to students and parents about scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education. Thank you to everyone who showed interest and attended the event. A Special Thanks to Mr. Bass for sharing his wealth of knowledge about scholarships, and for allowing us to post the presentation on this blog.
Miles Macdonell Scholarship Evening PowerPoint Presentation(click!)
We hope that the tips that Mr. Bass shared with us will help students secure funds for our post-secondary educational goals.
Good Luck on your scholarship search and application process!
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Thursday, 24 October 2013
More Financial Information and Scholarship Websites
The following links are great sources of information concerning scholarships, bursaries and other financial aid that might be available to you for your post-secondary pursuits. Check them out! If you have any questions, please feel free to see Ms. Catalano or Ms. Sidorow in the Student Services office.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca – Information about the Post-Secondary Student Support Program for aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education.
Aboriginal Multi-Media Society: www.ammsa.com – Information for Aboriginal Students, they have a scholarship guide under the Community Access tab.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: www.aucc.ca - Information on higher education in Canada, with connections to scholarship opportunities under the Program and Services tab.
Business Council of Manitoba: www.businesscouncilmb.ca - Information for aboriginal students looking for information on the Aboriginal Education Awards.
Canadian Universities.net: Canada’s Higher Education Guide - www.canadian-universities.net/Scholarships
Gouvernment of Canada’s CanLearn: www.canlearn.ca - Financial planning information and student loans.
Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation: www.cmsf.ca – The Loran Scholar Program and the Garfield Weston Awards Program
The Debt-Free Graduate: www.debtfreegrad.com - Financial advice for new and ongoing students.
Manitoba Opportunities for Youth: www.mb4youth.ca – Information on post-secondary planning, financial aid, job opportunities.
Manitoba Chiefs: www.manitobachiefs.com - link to all National and Provincial First Nations Bursaries and Scholarships
Indspire: www.indspire.ca - For aboriginal students, scholarships and bursary awards are listed under the Programs tab.
Scholarships Canada: www.scholarshipscanada.com - Comprehensive Canadian scholarships listing with tips and FAQ.
Manitoba Student Aid: www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca - Apply on-line for Manitoba Student Aid or call 1-800-204-1685
Scholarships4Students.com: www.scholarships4students.com - US and Canada-based scholarships and bursaries.
Student Awards: www.studentawards.com - Canadian database for scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, grants and other financial awards
Student Scholarships: www.studentscholarships.org –Listing of scholarships in Canada, US and International
TD Canada Trust: www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/index.jsp - Scholarships for Community Leadership
University of Manitoba: www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards - Financial Aid and Awards.
University of Winnipeg: www.uwinnipeg.ca/web/money-scholar.shtml -Financial Aid and Awards
Canadian Bankers Association: www.yourmoney.cba.ca - Information for youth about responsible financial habits.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca – Information about the Post-Secondary Student Support Program for aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education.
Aboriginal Multi-Media Society: www.ammsa.com – Information for Aboriginal Students, they have a scholarship guide under the Community Access tab.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: www.aucc.ca - Information on higher education in Canada, with connections to scholarship opportunities under the Program and Services tab.
Business Council of Manitoba: www.businesscouncilmb.ca - Information for aboriginal students looking for information on the Aboriginal Education Awards.
Canadian Universities.net: Canada’s Higher Education Guide - www.canadian-universities.net/Scholarships
Gouvernment of Canada’s CanLearn: www.canlearn.ca - Financial planning information and student loans.
Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation: www.cmsf.ca – The Loran Scholar Program and the Garfield Weston Awards Program
The Debt-Free Graduate: www.debtfreegrad.com - Financial advice for new and ongoing students.
Manitoba Opportunities for Youth: www.mb4youth.ca – Information on post-secondary planning, financial aid, job opportunities.
Manitoba Chiefs: www.manitobachiefs.com - link to all National and Provincial First Nations Bursaries and Scholarships
Indspire: www.indspire.ca - For aboriginal students, scholarships and bursary awards are listed under the Programs tab.
Scholarships Canada: www.scholarshipscanada.com - Comprehensive Canadian scholarships listing with tips and FAQ.
Manitoba Student Aid: www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca - Apply on-line for Manitoba Student Aid or call 1-800-204-1685
Scholarships4Students.com: www.scholarships4students.com - US and Canada-based scholarships and bursaries.
Student Awards: www.studentawards.com - Canadian database for scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, grants and other financial awards
Student Scholarships: www.studentscholarships.org –Listing of scholarships in Canada, US and International
TD Canada Trust: www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/index.jsp - Scholarships for Community Leadership
University of Manitoba: www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards - Financial Aid and Awards.
University of Winnipeg: www.uwinnipeg.ca/web/money-scholar.shtml -Financial Aid and Awards
Canadian Bankers Association: www.yourmoney.cba.ca - Information for youth about responsible financial habits.
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
TD is awarding 20 scholarships, worth up to $70,000, to graduating students who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful difference in their community. Each scholarship includes a full tuition at any approved university or college in Canada, $7,500 a year towards living expenses, and an offer of summer empolyment at TD.
While applicants must show academic capability, the focus of these scholarships is not primarily on rewarding for educational achievement. The key criterion is outstanding community leadership, in balance with the student's academic performance.
Students can download an application or apply directly online at www.td.com/scholarship. The website had further information about the applications, as well as profiles of the 2013 recipients of the TD Scholaships for Community Leadership.
The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 6th, 2013.
While applicants must show academic capability, the focus of these scholarships is not primarily on rewarding for educational achievement. The key criterion is outstanding community leadership, in balance with the student's academic performance.
Students can download an application or apply directly online at www.td.com/scholarship. The website had further information about the applications, as well as profiles of the 2013 recipients of the TD Scholaships for Community Leadership.
The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 6th, 2013.
Live Red Youth Scholarship
The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba Live Red Youth Scholarship strives to encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals for individuals who have demonstrated an appropriate level of academic achievement, have made a positive contribution to their school through involvement in extracurricular activities, and have made significant contributions of time and energy to the community.
Up to five scholarships of $1000 each may be granted to a graduating high school student in the province of Manitoba who will be attending an HSFM approved accredited post-secondary institution during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Only an individual may apply for this scholarship, however group efforts in planning and executing a Live Red Youth event may be used in the application process. This competition is only open to graduating grade 12 students however, any Live Red Youth events organized in the years leading up to grade 12 may be highlighted in the scholarship application.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
To be eligible, an applicant must be a Canadian citizen and a resident of Manitoba, and must be accepted to a recognized post-secondary institution for the Fall of 2014.
Studnets applying for this scholarship must exemplify the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s mission to maintain a healthy lifestyle, while also maintaining an appropriate level of academic standing, demonstrating leadership skills, and a commitment to the community. As a part of this, applicants must have hosted a Live Red Youth Event, either in their community or school, and event emphasizing the following components
- Originality and creativity of event
- Funds raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba
- Number of participants and volunteers
- Connecting the mission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation to the event
- Event planning (budget, promotion, volunteers, heart healthy food/beverage, activity plan)
Note that: Any student with immediate family currently employed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba is not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
Applicants will also be asked to summarize the following points from a personal perspective: Philanthropy and volunteerism, Heart healthy lifestyle and Leadership
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact the Live Red Youth Manager at 949-2000, toll free 1-888-473-4636, via email at liveredyouth@heartandstroke.mb.ca, or visit www.liveredyouth.mb.ca.
Up to five scholarships of $1000 each may be granted to a graduating high school student in the province of Manitoba who will be attending an HSFM approved accredited post-secondary institution during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Only an individual may apply for this scholarship, however group efforts in planning and executing a Live Red Youth event may be used in the application process. This competition is only open to graduating grade 12 students however, any Live Red Youth events organized in the years leading up to grade 12 may be highlighted in the scholarship application.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
To be eligible, an applicant must be a Canadian citizen and a resident of Manitoba, and must be accepted to a recognized post-secondary institution for the Fall of 2014.
Studnets applying for this scholarship must exemplify the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s mission to maintain a healthy lifestyle, while also maintaining an appropriate level of academic standing, demonstrating leadership skills, and a commitment to the community. As a part of this, applicants must have hosted a Live Red Youth Event, either in their community or school, and event emphasizing the following components
- Originality and creativity of event
- Funds raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba
- Number of participants and volunteers
- Connecting the mission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation to the event
- Event planning (budget, promotion, volunteers, heart healthy food/beverage, activity plan)
Note that: Any student with immediate family currently employed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Manitoba is not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
Applicants will also be asked to summarize the following points from a personal perspective: Philanthropy and volunteerism, Heart healthy lifestyle and Leadership
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact the Live Red Youth Manager at 949-2000, toll free 1-888-473-4636, via email at liveredyouth@heartandstroke.mb.ca, or visit www.liveredyouth.mb.ca.
National Scholarship and Citizenship Awards
The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation distributes annual awards to students who participate extesnively in activities that focus on character, community service, volunteerism and humanitarian causes.
There are several $1,000 scholarships that are available to candidates who meet the following criteria:
1. Are between the ages of 16 and 24 years
2. Are graduating from high school and are seeking post-secondary education at an accredited college or univeristy.
3. Are in need of financial assistance to accomplish their educational goals.
4. Are individuals who exhibit the qualities of the Future ACES Creed: Attitude, Ability, Achievement, Co-operation, Courage, Confidence, Education, Empathy, Example, Service and Sportsmanship.
All aplications must be supported by a letter from their school Principal, Guidance Counsellor or Teacher, and a letter of support written by a member of the community (a coach, religious leader, empolyer or member of a volunteer organization). These references must be able to attest to the citizenship qualities of the candidates and verify their outreach activities.
The following links offer more details on the scholarship. Please read the information carefully before, during and as you are applying.
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Application
Information about the Future ACES Foundation can be found at the Future Aces
website.
The deadline for application of this scholarship is January 15th, 2014.
There are several $1,000 scholarships that are available to candidates who meet the following criteria:
1. Are between the ages of 16 and 24 years
2. Are graduating from high school and are seeking post-secondary education at an accredited college or univeristy.
3. Are in need of financial assistance to accomplish their educational goals.
4. Are individuals who exhibit the qualities of the Future ACES Creed: Attitude, Ability, Achievement, Co-operation, Courage, Confidence, Education, Empathy, Example, Service and Sportsmanship.
All aplications must be supported by a letter from their school Principal, Guidance Counsellor or Teacher, and a letter of support written by a member of the community (a coach, religious leader, empolyer or member of a volunteer organization). These references must be able to attest to the citizenship qualities of the candidates and verify their outreach activities.
The following links offer more details on the scholarship. Please read the information carefully before, during and as you are applying.
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Application
Information about the Future ACES Foundation can be found at the Future Aces
website.
The deadline for application of this scholarship is January 15th, 2014.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
The Application Process -- University of Winnipeg
The Univeristy of Winnipeg has been a city institution for more than 40 years. They encourage their students to discover, achieve and belong. There are over 30 progams offered through the Un of W and in partnership with the U of M and Red River College. The school offers a truly invigorating and challenging academic experience to its students in the heart of a booming downtown atmosphere.
To learn more about the school, check out the University of Winnipeg website.
The University of Winnipeg also offers good information online about how the application and admission process works within their organization. Any students who are wishing to apply by mail or online are encouraged to visit the Future Students -- How to Apply page which will attempt to answer any questions they might have about entrance requirements, documents and deadlines. There is a link to an online application that may prove convenient to you!
The suggested application deadline for entrance into general studies at the University of Winnipeg for Fall 2014 is July 2nd, 2014.
To learn more about the school, check out the University of Winnipeg website.
The University of Winnipeg also offers good information online about how the application and admission process works within their organization. Any students who are wishing to apply by mail or online are encouraged to visit the Future Students -- How to Apply page which will attempt to answer any questions they might have about entrance requirements, documents and deadlines. There is a link to an online application that may prove convenient to you!
The suggested application deadline for entrance into general studies at the University of Winnipeg for Fall 2014 is July 2nd, 2014.
The Application Process -- University of Manitoba
Students and faculty at the University of Manitoba identify themselves as trailblazers and visionaries, with the freedom and determination to define themselves and their future. With over 100 programs in 24 faculties at two campuses, there is sure to be an education that combines your unique interestes and skills for a rewarding career.
Check out the interactive Univeristy of Manitoba webpage for information on what the school has to offer you.
If you are wishing to seek direct entry into a program offered at the U of M, you must make sure that you follow that program's application guidlines and deadlines. Each faculty/program has it's own criteria. There are also programs that offer an advanced entry admission -- but this option is limited to students who have completed at least 24 credit hours in applicable univeristy-level courses. For information on direct entry programs, please visit the Univeristy of Manitoba Application for Admission page
The university provides some tips and advice for students who are preparing to apply to any of the programs/faculties. It is encouraged that directions about the applications, including aherence to entrance requirements, submitted documents and deadlines are carefully noted and followed. The application process can be delayed if these instructions are not met, which could result in your application not being accepted. For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Process page.
Paper applications to the University of Manitoba are available upon request, but an even more convenient way to apply is through their online form. This document guides students through the online application process. Online Application Guide
The early admission deadline for applications into the University 1 program at the Univeristy of Manitoba is February 21st, 2014. Make sure you check the website if you wish to apply for direct entry into another program.
Check out the interactive Univeristy of Manitoba webpage for information on what the school has to offer you.
If you are wishing to seek direct entry into a program offered at the U of M, you must make sure that you follow that program's application guidlines and deadlines. Each faculty/program has it's own criteria. There are also programs that offer an advanced entry admission -- but this option is limited to students who have completed at least 24 credit hours in applicable univeristy-level courses. For information on direct entry programs, please visit the Univeristy of Manitoba Application for Admission page
The university provides some tips and advice for students who are preparing to apply to any of the programs/faculties. It is encouraged that directions about the applications, including aherence to entrance requirements, submitted documents and deadlines are carefully noted and followed. The application process can be delayed if these instructions are not met, which could result in your application not being accepted. For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Process page.
Paper applications to the University of Manitoba are available upon request, but an even more convenient way to apply is through their online form. This document guides students through the online application process. Online Application Guide
The early admission deadline for applications into the University 1 program at the Univeristy of Manitoba is February 21st, 2014. Make sure you check the website if you wish to apply for direct entry into another program.
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