Transcript 2015 Scholarships Assembly Presentation

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
NEXT STEPS!
SCHOLARSHIPS vs. BURSARIES
Awarded based on
marks (usually over
90%) & extracurricular
involvement
Application/selection
process occurs this year
Awarded based on
financial need,
extracurricular
involvement,
association with
organizations/employers
Usually awarded by the
post-secondary
institution upon
acceptance and may
require completion of a
financial aid form
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded based on academic average (make sure
you know which set of marks is used & whether
prerequisites are included when calculating
scholarship average)
Usually does not require a separate application
Amount varies with university/college, program,
campus and average (check first year Viewbook
as well as www.electronicinfo.ca or
www.ontariocolleges.ca)
Understand what you are getting – often must be
renewed each year based on level of achievement
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Listed in Viewbooks, Electronicinfo, Ontario
Colleges, web sites, and/or Guidance
Does require a separate application
Criteria varies and applicants must meet ALL
requirements
School section is completed by guidance NOT
administration
May require supporting documentation letter(s) of recommendation, essay
May be limitations regarding number of
applications that can be forwarded by O’Neill
(check the SCHOOL deadline date in guidance
and follow the school procedure)
All deadlines MUST be strictly adhered to!
Past O’Neill Scholarship Recipients
York University Award
of Achievement
SCHOLARSHIP ADVICE
www.medhopeful.com
SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST
Research Available scholarships through:
University/College Viewbooks
Websites www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.canlearn.ca
www.electronicinfo.ca
Guidance Bulletin Board (constant
updates)
Personal/Organization Contacts
SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST
Book an appointment with Mrs. Aunger to
review scholarship information and attain
necessary documentation
Allow AT LEAST TWO WEEKS when
requesting reference letters
Start early and pay strict attention to ALL due
dates (Note: if a posting says “completed application
due to Mrs. Aunger by….!” this means that O’Neill is
limited to one or several applicants)
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL
SOURCES
OSAP (Assembly May) osap.gov.on.ca
OWSP (Ontario Work Study Plan)
Jobs on Campus
Financial Institutions
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS FOR
REDUCING COSTS
Re-direct a portion of part time job
earnings NOW, to a separate account set
up for education.
Consider Co-op programs.
Request a double room as single rooms
and/or suite style residences cost more.
Check to see if your institution will allow
you to opt out of medical/dental coverage
if you can be covered on a parent plan.
There is a deadline date to do this!
Once on campus, visit the financial aid
office to seek out possible bursaries.
Consult your insurance company
(vehicle) to determine if they provide a
reduced rate for students who attend a
post-secondary institution greater than
??? (varies) kilometers from home.
Purchase second hand or ebooks.
Research how your school handles this!
Consider lowering cell phone/text
message charges
Check out the part time jobs available
on your campus
Watch what you are using your swipe
meal card for. Vending machines can
add up!
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION FORMS
Check Electronicinfo/First Year Calendars to
determine whether your program requires
such a form
Required by many universities & may be
weighed equally with marks (If not
submitted, the student will not be considered
for admission!)
Used to demonstrate non-academic strengths
& involvement
(If you lack non-academic experience, it is not
too late to start GET INVOLVED)
Some institutions mail forms directly to students’
home BUT most post the form on a
website/portal. (Usually available around Dec.)
Submitted by the student electronically to the
appropriate institution (DO NOT leave until
the last minute in case of technical
problems!)
Must look professional (thoughtfully prepared,
thorough, well written, edited & word processed)
Make a rough copy first, reviewing your portfolio
to make sure you include all relevant experiences
Keep a copy of the finished product
Check deadlines!
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
• List all the extracurricular activities you were
involved in, including positions held, between
Sept. 10 and Aug. 14. (eg. Music, athletics,
student council, volunteer work etc, do not
include job related activities or co-op)
• Please describe a creative endeavor
(literature, art, music, science) that has had a
meaningful influence on you, and tell us
about that influence.
• Tell us about a time when you were part of a
team that was not successful in its endeavors
and explain what you learned from this
experience.
• Please describe a non-academic aspect of
your life that you feel is important to your
sense of self and explain why.
• In point form, list the teaching, teachingrelated or life experiences that you identify as
significant in preparing you to be an
educator. Include the location, duration, age
group, and nature or your responsibilities
• Please discuss a social, political or
environmental issue that has impacted on
your thoughts, views or understanding and
the outcome of that impact.
• List any part - or full time employment you
have had in the part two years and indicate
the number of hours worked each week.
• List any awards or distinctions you have won.
(eg. Community citations, scholarships,
subject prizes, competitions)
HOMEWORK!
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Check to see if your programs require a
supplementary application form.
Once available, print a copy of the form.
Begin making point form notes on how you wish
to answer the questions. As ideas come to mind,
make sure you write them down! Review your
portfolio.
Set the middle of January as the due date for
your final copy to be completed. Make sure you
proofread, edit and revise before submitting.
Ask a parent or friend to edit your final copy for
you.
YOUR BEST ADVOCATE IS
YOU…..
SELL YOURSELF!