THORNHILL S.S. GUIDANCE SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS October 2, 2013.

THORNHILL S.S.THORNHILL S.S.GUIDANCE SERVICESGUIDANCE SERVICES

SCHOLARSHIPS&

AWARDS

October 2, 2013

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THORNHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL’S

Post-Secondary Fair

Thursday November 7, 2013

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Scholarships and AwardsScholarships and AwardsAgendaAgenda

Scholarships Purpose / Definition Types of Scholarships /

Awards/Bursaries / Grants Student Commitment Financing Your Education Resources and Websites Discussion

Purpose of ScholarshipsPurpose of Scholarships

To provide funds for post-secondary education

To recognize student achievementTo provide funds for extended

opportunities in post-secondaryPrestigious

What is a Scholarship?What is a Scholarship?

A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance post-secondary education

These funds are used for post- secondary education purposes: tuition, books and/or residence

Types of Scholarships Types of Scholarships & Awards& Awards

• Entrance Scholarship

• Merit Scholarship

• Athletic Scholarship

• Bursaries

• Grants

• Nominated Scholarships

• High School Scholarships

Thornhill Secondary AwardsThornhill Secondary Awards• Kertland Memorial Scholarship (Lion’s Club)

• W. Stanton Schoeler Memorial Award

• TSS School Council Award

• Markham District Energy Sustainability Award

• Stephen Luther Memorial Award

• YRDSB Director of Award

Determined by: School Awards Committee

Who Offers Scholarships Who Offers Scholarships and Awards?and Awards?

Employers - Talk to your parents. Ask your boss.

Companies – TD/Canada Trust, Burger King Sears, IBM, Bank of Montreal

Organizations / Associations / Foundations Mensa Canada, Girl Guides of Canada, The Dennis Waldman Foundation, Future Aces – Herbert Carnegie Foundation, Lions International

Governments Ontario Tuition Grant OSAP

Schools – University, College

Additional Points of InterestAdditional Points of Interest

Scholarships based on academic achievement, may be renewable if high marks are maintained

You may apply for and be granted an unlimited number of scholarships (except for university scholarships)

Most scholarships are not taxable Entering contests (Math, Science and

Essay) can earn you scholarships

Are You a Good Scholarship Are You a Good Scholarship Application Candidate?Application Candidate?

Well-rounded (academics, community service, extra-curricular, leadership)

Excellent time management and ability to research and plan

At least an 80% average and aboveStudents with high grades 9-12,

have an advantage

Tracking Your Volunteer Tracking Your Volunteer Hours For Community AwardsHours For Community AwardsIf you have met or exceeded your required 40

hours of community involvement, it will be your responsibility to track any additional hours.

A tracking form is available on the T.S.S. Guidance website.

Appropriate Candidacy Cont’d.Appropriate Candidacy Cont’d.

Dedicated to the application process

Willing to seek help from family, friends, teachers, Mentors, and Scholarship Coach

Part of a special group (ethnicity, athletic, and exceptionality)

Your Parents/Guardians Can HelpYour Parents/Guardians Can Help

Assist in preparing a financial planTo provide encouragementAid in the research processTo investigate a network of

contacts and resourcesTo review applications / resume

Before You ApplyBefore You Apply

Plan ahead and do your researchPrepare a resume and order

transcripts Request 3 letters of recommendation

from a teacher, a community and an extra-curricular supervisor

Know everything there is to know about the scholarship (expectations, requirements, eligibility, deadline for applications)

Fill in all sections of the application unless not applicable

Always tell the truth Use standard white paper for essays

and resumes Ensure the application is proofread Type the final copy of the application or

write neatly Photocopy application package before

mailing

Application Etiquette Application Etiquette

Students with ExceptionalitiesStudents with Exceptionalities Students identified with a disability can

receive accommodations and may also qualify for additional financial assistance at university and college

Students are responsible for providing the school with documentation of their disability

Scholarships are available for specific disabilities and special needs in general

National Educational Association of Disabled Students www.neads.ca

Financial Aid for Students with Financial Aid for Students with Special NeedsSpecial Needs

Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Ontario Special Bursary Program (OSBP) Canada Study Grant for High-Need Part-

Time Students (CSG/HN/PT) Part-Time Canada Student Loan Program

(PTCSLP)

Useful Scholarship WebsitesUseful Scholarship Websites

Database of Scholarships, Bursaries & Grantswww.studentsawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com

One-stop resource from the federal governmentwww.canlearn.ca

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

www.aucc.ca

Thornhill S.S. Guidance www.thornhill.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Website SpotlightWebsite Spotlight

Studentawards .comStudentawards .com

There are thousands of scholarships and awards with non-academic attributes:

• Being creative, nice or tall • Volunteering • Where you live • Playing sports (hockey, soccer, etc.) • Your heritage or what languages you speak • Entering a contest, responding to a survey

Studentawards.comStudentawards.com

Studentawards.com…easy as 1, 2, 3 1.Students register and complete a profile 2.studentawards.com will search their database of

over 10,000 awards worth over $70,000,000 3.Students can then apply to the awards in the

search results.

TSS AwardsTSS Awards

The deadline to submit your application for TSS Scholarships and School Nominated Scholarships is Friday October 18th 2013

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