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scholarships - awards - bursaries

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS updates

Salish Grads 2023

Salish Scholarships 2023 - Applications open January 5th, 2023.  DEADLINE - April 14th, 2023.
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.
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SD36/Partners 36 Scholarships 2023 - Applications for the Partners 36 Scholarships will be available February 2023

​Overview of these District Awards (criteria, etc)

​BC Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (no nomination required) - applications due FEBRUARY 15th (2:59pm PST)
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
BC Excellence Scholarship 

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...)
  • 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!
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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__)

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  • Careers courses
    • Careers 8/9
    • CLE / Career Life Education
    • CLC / Career Life Connections & Capstone
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    • District Programs & Apprenticeships
    • Volunteering
    • Career & Skill based Opportunities
    • WEX / Work Experience
  • Post-Secondary
    • Post-Secondary Day
    • Transcripts
    • Studying in the USA
  • Scholarships
  • Resources
    • Challenge Exams & other credits
    • Careers Staff Resources
  • Career Info