THORNHILL S.S. GUIDANCE SERVICES

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THORNHILL S.S.GUIDANCE SERVICES

• SCHOLARSHIPS
• AWARDS
• October 2, 2013

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DONT FORGET TO JOIN US AT

• THORNHILL SECONDARY SCHOOLS
• Post-Secondary Fair
• Thursday November 7, 2013
• 730 pm to 900 pm

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Scholarships and AwardsAgenda

• Scholarships Purpose / Definition
• Types of Scholarships / Awards/Bursaries / Grants
  
• Student Commitment
• Financing Your Education
• Resources and Websites
• Discussion

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Purpose of Scholarships

• To provide funds for post-secondary education
• To recognize student achievement
• To provide funds for extended opportunities in
  post-secondary
• Prestigious

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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

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Types of Scholarships Awards

• Entrance Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship
• Athletic Scholarship
• Bursaries
• Grants
• Nominated Scholarships
• High School Scholarships

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Thornhill Secondary Awards
              

• Kertland Memorial Scholarship (Lions 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

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Who Offers Scholarships 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

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Additional 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

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Are You a Good Scholarship 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 above
• Students with high grades 9-12, have an advantage

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Tracking Your Volunteer Hours For Community Awards

• If 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.

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Appropriate Candidacy Contd.

• 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)

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Your Parents/Guardians Can Help

• Assist in preparing a financial plan
• To provide encouragement
• Aid in the research process
• To investigate a network of contacts and
  resources
• To review applications / resume

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Before You Apply

• Plan ahead and do your research
• Prepare 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)

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Application Etiquette

• 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

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Students 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

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Financial Aid for Students with Special 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)

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Useful Scholarship Websites

• Database of Scholarships, Bursaries Grants
• www.studentsawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.co
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• One-stop resource from the federal government
• www.canlearn.ca
• Association of Universities and Colleges of
  Canada
• www.aucc.ca
• Thornhill S.S. Guidance
• www.thornhill.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

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Website Spotlight
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Studentawards .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

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Studentawards.com

• Studentawards.comeasy 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.

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TSS Awards

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

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• DISCUSSION