Cmolik Foundation Award – $40,000

Posted on September 23, 2020 by mcchesneya
The Cmolik Foundation awards scholarships to youth who have faced adversity in their lives and demonstrated tenacity. Many of our students would not be able to access post-secondary education without our help. With hard work and our support, their dreams can become reality.

In order to be eligible for a TCF Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a current resident of BC
  • Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years,
  • Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate,
  • Have demonstrated financial need,
  • Have faced adversity,
  • Plan to be a full-time student,
  • Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care),
  • Use funding for a post-secondary institution, trade or college, and
  • Be endorsed by their school principal.

Schools are asked to choose and nominate one student from their school who best meets the criteria for the Cmolik Foundation Scholarship. If you would like to be considered for this award, please contact Ms. McChesney by email or in person by January 15th, 2021.

For more information:

https://www.thecmolikfoundation.com/scholarships/

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Horatio Alger Scholarships – Canadian and Entrepreneurial

Posted on September 23, 2020 by mcchesneya

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships

160 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded
Funded through the generosity of the Members of the Canadian Association

The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be graduating high school (or be in the final year of CEGEP) with plans to enter university in the fall of 2021
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65
  • Attend high school (or CEGEP) and reside in Canada
  • Be Canadian citizens

Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarships

10 $10,000 Scholarships Awarded
Funded through the generosity of the Members of the Horatio Alger Association of Canada

The National Entrepreneurial Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada. Entrepreneurial Scholars also receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. during the spring of their terminal year of high school to participate in a conference with their American counterparts.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be graduating high school (or be in the final year of CEGEP) with plans to enter university in the fall of 2021
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
  • Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
  • Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65
  • Attend high school (or CEGEP) and reside in Canada
  • Be Canadian citizens

Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application.  The Association will use the one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible.

Applications are now open.  The deadline to apply is October 26, 2020.

For more information: https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/

Apply Here:  https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/66712-Horatio-Alger-Association

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Loran Award 2021

Posted on September 23, 2020 by mcchesneya

The Loran Award finds and supports young Canadians who demonstrate character, service and leadership potential.

The Loran Award is not a reward for past achievements, but an investment in a young person’s potential future path of high impact. Loran scholars pursue careers in a wide range of areas, readily take on greater responsibilities and share a lifelong commitment to leading with integrity.

Offered in full partnership with 25 Canadian universities, a Loran Award is valued at approximately $100,000 over four years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility:

  • Be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school.
  • Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.
  • Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
  • Be at least 16 years of age by September 1st of the following year.

Sponsored Applicants:

A sponsored application is one that is nominated by the school.

Each Canadian high school may sponsor applications for up to three students. Please contact Ms. McChesney in A100 or by email (adrienne.mcchesney@burnabyschools.ca) by Friday, October 2nd if you would like to be considered for sponsorship.

Students who are not sponsored may still apply for the Loran by direct pool (due date: October 22nd).

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National Book Award from the University of Toronto

Posted on September 23, 2020 by mcchesneya

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto. Award recipients receive a National Book Award recognizing their achievements, and as a symbol of their academic potential. It is a non-monetary award. The book will be presented to the student at their secondary school graduation or awards ceremony at the end of the school year.  Students nominated for this award are invited to submit an application to the U of T National Scholarship Program.

Eligibility: Recipients must be:

  • Nominated by their secondary school;
  • Canadian secondary school students intending to begin university the following academic year;
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons;
  • Students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context;
  • Students who excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities.

How to Apply: Every Canadian secondary school across the country is invited to nominate one student on the basis of the qualities and criteria identified above.

If you would like to be considered for this award, please come and see Ms. McChesney in A100 or send her an email to express your interest by October 5th (as Alpha’s Scholarship Committee will need to decide on a nominee by October 15th).

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Vancouver Film School – Open House

Posted on September 23, 2020 by mcchesneya

VFS offers programs in: Animation, Writing, Acting, Game Design, Programming, Motion, Interactive, & Graphic Design, Film Production, Make Up, Sound Design, and VR/AR development.

VFS Open House | Saturday, 26 September 2020

Event time: 10am – 2pm PDT (self-guided event – not required to stay online for the entire duration)

·       Discover VFS’s new hybrid learning model (online & on-site)

·       Watch exclusive videos about our campus facilities and the VFS student experience

·       Sample the latest student projects

·       Meet faculty, staff, and alumni

·       Take part in online talks and demonstrations

More details and to register HERE

Or simply share this link with students: https://vfs.edu/events/vfs-open-house-2020

 

 

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Introduction to Scholarships

Posted on September 23, 2020 by mcchesneya
  • What are scholarships?
  • How do I apply for scholarships? Am I eligible?
  • What kinds of scholarships are there?

Want to learn more about scholarships? Play this slideshow:

Introduction to Scholarships

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