SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS updates
Salish Grads 2021
BC Excellence Scholarship - NOMINEE application due MONDAY, JANUARY11TH, 8AM - apply at http://bit.ly/BCEX2021
The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career paths.
Scholarship Info - www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/bc-excellence-scholarships
BC Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (no nomination required) - applications due FEBRUARY 15th
The Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to and aptitude for a career in K–12 teaching.
Info & application at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/pathway-to-teacher-education-scholarship
District/Authority Scholarships - application for these is via the Salish Scholarships application. Students must apply to Salish Scholarships to be considered for a District/Authority Award.
Salish Scholarships 2021 - Application form and dates coming soon!
BC Excellence Scholarship - NOMINEE application due MONDAY, JANUARY11TH, 8AM - apply at http://bit.ly/BCEX2021
The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career paths.
Scholarship Info - www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/bc-excellence-scholarships
BC Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (no nomination required) - applications due FEBRUARY 15th
The Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to and aptitude for a career in K–12 teaching.
Info & application at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/pathway-to-teacher-education-scholarship
District/Authority Scholarships - application for these is via the Salish Scholarships application. Students must apply to Salish Scholarships to be considered for a District/Authority Award.
Salish Scholarships 2021 - Application form and dates coming soon!
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 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 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__)
