SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS updates
Salish Grads 2020 - Scholarship/Award Thank You Example
Congratulations to all of you who are receiving awards! As per the letter you received at you Commencement Ceremony, we ask that you write a thank you letter to the contact/donor mentioned in your letter. Click above for an example. These are to be emailed to andersen_j@surreyschools.ca by next Tuesday, June 23rd.
Congratulations to all of you who are receiving awards! As per the letter you received at you Commencement Ceremony, we ask that you write a thank you letter to the contact/donor mentioned in your letter. Click above for an example. These are to be emailed to andersen_j@surreyschools.ca by next Tuesday, June 23rd.
scholarship resources
HOW TO GET GOING ON THE SCHOLARSHIP PATH:
1. Research, research, research! Links to Scholarship sites below
2. Organize your support network - parents, Career Centre staff, teachers, mentors, etc.
3. Get your resume in order, including a Activities Spreadsheet of accomplishments & activities
4. Identify your references EARLY!!! Most scholarships require reference letters - who will YOU ask to say wonderful things about you? (Hint - If you want them to say really, really good things about you, give them LOTS of time to do so and give them the following completed docs...)
LINKS:
Salish Scholarship Directory
Surrey School District Scholarships & Resources
BC Ministry of Education Scholarships and Information
www.disabilityawards.ca
https://studentaidbc.ca/ -Student Aid BC (student loans)
Post-secondary scholarship & bursary info - check out Entrance scholarships & other awards available from schools you are considering
check with your employer, your parent's employer, or organizations you are a member of - they may offer scholarships!
SCHOLARSHIP PLATFORMS:
These are some sites you may find in your research. They require setting up an account where you can receive emails with award opportunities based on your profile. Be aware that while there are a lot of scholarships listed, and a number of the awards are CONTESTS AND MARKETING BY BUSINESSES.
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ - Create a username & password to access this site*
https://yconic.com/ - Create a username & password to access this site*
www.fastweb.com*
* sites may ask for personal information, like birth date, for demographic info purposes. We suggest using caution with your personal information (i.e. use correct year but different month/day as in Jan 01, 20__)
1. Research, research, research! Links to Scholarship sites below
2. Organize your support network - parents, Career Centre staff, teachers, mentors, etc.
3. Get your resume in order, including a Activities Spreadsheet of accomplishments & activities
4. Identify your references EARLY!!! Most scholarships require reference letters - who will YOU ask to say wonderful things about you? (Hint - If you want them to say really, really good things about you, give them LOTS of time to do so and give them the following completed docs...)
- Request for Reference Letter
- detailed resume
- Activities spreadsheet
LINKS:
Salish Scholarship Directory
Surrey School District Scholarships & Resources
BC Ministry of Education Scholarships and Information
www.disabilityawards.ca
https://studentaidbc.ca/ -Student Aid BC (student loans)
Post-secondary scholarship & bursary info - check out Entrance scholarships & other awards available from schools you are considering
check with your employer, your parent's employer, or organizations you are a member of - they may offer scholarships!
SCHOLARSHIP PLATFORMS:
These are some sites you may find in your research. They require setting up an account where you can receive emails with award opportunities based on your profile. Be aware that while there are a lot of scholarships listed, and a number of the awards are CONTESTS AND MARKETING BY BUSINESSES.
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ - Create a username & password to access this site*
https://yconic.com/ - Create a username & password to access this site*
www.fastweb.com*
* sites may ask for personal information, like birth date, for demographic info purposes. We suggest using caution with your personal information (i.e. use correct year but different month/day as in Jan 01, 20__)
