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UBC Engineering and Architecture Open House is October 21. Register here.
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Are you interested in a career in medicine? Attend this conference at SFU on November 23. Space is limited!
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ScholarTree.ca — another reason to make an account with them
I strongly encourage you to make an account with www.ScholarTree.ca. They have regular scholarship updates and have also provided a budget calculator to help budget for your post-secondary education.
We know now is when students start to plan for next year financially. So we wanted to remind you that there is a downloadable budget template available to everyone at the bottom of https://scholartree.ca/educators.
Reminder: $70,000 TD Canada Trust Scholarship for students working to make the world a better place: Due November 15th
All applications and supporting documents must be received no later than November 15, 2019.
Objective: TD is committed to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow and creating conditions where everyone has a chance to succeed in a changing world. TD Scholarships are offered to students who, like TD, help support change, nurture progress and contribute to making the world a better place.
Number, Value and Duration of Scholarships: Twenty (20) TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are awarded to students in their last year of high school (outside Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec) who have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. Each scholarship has a value of up to $70,000 and includes:
– Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
– $7,500 for living expenses per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
Eligibility: TD Scholarships are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are now in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec) or final year of CEGEP (in Quebec) in the 2019/2020 school year.
5 x $2,000 LiveBright Scholarship: Due October 31, 2019
LiveBright Scholarship Program
Bright Scholarship Program is back! If you’re an ambitious, driven and savvy student, we’re looking for you. Tell us why financial literacy is important in your life and apply for our LiveBright Scholarship Program.
The award
- 5 x $2,000 scholarships (one-time award)
The application
- Complete
the application form and include a copy of transcripts from your most recent academic year - Get creative! What’s your best advice when it comes to managing your money? Tell us in 500 words or less and include it with your application. A one-minute video explaining your insights is also encouraged but optional, and can be emailed to scholarships@sunlifeglobalinvestments.com
- Send your entire application in one package to: Sun Life Global Investments Marketing, 227 King St. S., Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4C5, Suncode: 302B36, attn. Meghan Knowles.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Residents of Canada between the ages of 16 to 25 or entering first year.
- High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational technical school or equivalent post-secondary school for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Children of Sun Life Financial employees, field management, or financial advisors are not eligible to apply.
Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded based on:
- Leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Past academic performance
- Work experience
- Desire to pursue a career in business, the investment industry, or financial planning
- Awards
Deadline
The deadline to submit completed applications is October 31, 2019.
Read the full terms and conditions.
We thank all students for applying but given the volume of applications, only the winners will be contacted.
Questions? scholarships@sunlifeglobalinvestments.com
$1,000 Brandon Walli Scholarship for Music, Arts and Creative Arts: Due December 2nd
What They’re Looking For
Program: Arts, Creative Arts, or Music
Study Year: Grade 12
Grades: 65 – 100%
Volunteer Experience
About Scholarship
The Brandon Walli “Phones Down, Eyes Up” Memorial Scholarship is open to students graduating in 2020 who are pursuing a post-secondary education in music and the arts. Geotab is proudly hosting this scholarship in Brandon Walli’s name for students who show the same love of music and art that Brandon possessed. Brandon Walli tragically lost his life at the age of 23 while crossing the road in 2016.
Brandon and his father Tom Walli shared a passion for music, and so this scholarship is a continuation of that, hopefully bringing enrichment and joy into the lives of others through music, as it did for them.
Who should apply:
- High school students graduating in 2020 who are focusing on Arts, Creative Arts, or Music in their secondary school studies.
- We are looking for students who also have community and volunteer experience.
To apply:
- Please complete the application form. You must login to www.ScholarTree.ca to apply.
About Company
Geotab is a global leader in telematics, providing open platform fleet management solutions to businesses of all sizes and government fleets. Geotab’s intuitive, full-featured solutions help businesses better manage their drivers and vehicles by extracting accurate and actionable intelligence from real-time and historical trips data. Many Fortune 500 companies rely on Geotab’s technology to provide measurable management data. Geotab’s products are represented and sold worldwide through Authorized Geotab Resellers.
Phones Down, Eyes Up Benefit Concert:
Geotab is committed to advancing technology, empowering businesses and making the roads safer for everyone. On Sunday, September 22, Geotab will be hosting the second annual Phones Down, Eyes Up Benefit Concert. Join us as we aim to raise awareness surrounding the dangers of distracted driving and the responsibility we all have in helping to reduce traffic and pedestrian related accidents. Enjoy a free concert, face-painting, outdoors games, giveaways and more.
Donations collected at the Phones Down Eyes Up concert will go towards the scholarship and Geotab will match the amount raised.
Geotab has also partnered with the automotive cybersecurity company SafeRide Technologies, which offers a solution for locking drivers’ phones by muting alerts and preventing screen use.
To learn more, please visit www.geotab.com and follow us @GEOTAB and @InsideGeotab and on LinkedIn. See current job openings at careers.geotab.com.
Students interested in an exchange program: Due October 4th
BC STUDENT AND TEACHER EXCHANGE AND MOBILITY AWARDS
For BC Grade 8-12 school groups and BC K-12 teachers
British Columbia’s Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the BC Student and Teacher Exchange and Mobility Awards. The Awards aim to foster the development of intercultural skills and global competencies, and to strengthen relationships with foreign partners. Eligible activities take place between August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020. Awards are valued between $5,000 and $25,000 each.
BCCIE administers the awards on behalf of the Ministry. BCCIE will be receiving award applications and distributing awards to successful applicants.
For the 2019-20 administration, additional countries of eligibility have been added.
The deadline for applications is October 4, 2019.
More information is available HERE.
Best,
LF
$100,000 Schulich Scholarships for students interested in STEM: Application due Monday, January 13th
Dear Grads,
Schulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high school graduates enrolling in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) programs at our 20 Canadian partner universities. Last year, 70% of winning recipients came from schools that had never produced a Schulich Leader before. Now in its ninth year, Schulich Leader Scholarships have provided this life-changing opportunity to 370 students across Canada.
50 Schulich Scholarships are awarded each year:
- 25 at $100,000 for engineering
- 25 at $80,000 for science, technology or mathematics
Who is eligible to apply?
- Graduate high school or Cégep in the 2019-20 academic year
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Plan to enroll in STEM at one of our partner universities (there are 20 in Canada)
- Meet at least two of the following criteria:
- Academic excellence
- Leadership (community, business or entrepreneurial)
- Financial need
- Planning to pursue a career in technology, innovation, engineering, or scientific research
- Not planning a career as a medical practitioner or in medical research
How do you apply?
Submit an application package with the information below to Ms. Falsetto. Based on the information you provide, the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee will nominate one student.
- indicate which universities you wish to attend
- indicate your top three achievements (academic or other)
- submit a 600 word essay demonstrating why you should win
- submit an optional 250 word essay outline extenuating circumstances
- submit a short answer to identify where you see yourself in 10 years
- submit two single-page letters o reference that include email and telephone contact information for verification
- submit a copy of up-to-date transcript
Deadline to apply to the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee is Monday, January 13, 2020. The official deadline to apply to the Schulich Foundation is Wednesday, February 19, 2020. More application information is available HERE.
Schulich website is HERE.
Please contact me with any questions.
Best wishes,
Ms. Falsetto
BCIT Biotech Career Awareness Program for Domestic AND International students: Application due November 1
BCIT’s Biotechnology Career Awareness Program:
The program is directed at Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an interest in science and is built on a partnership between BCIT, Life Sciences BC, local biotechnology companies and participating school districts.
Send your application form to biotech@bcit.ca, BCIT Biotechnology department by NOVEMBER 1, 2019.
Please note that the domestic student course fee is $213.98
International student course fee is (2.5X domestic) $534.95
Due to the high number of cancellations for Workshop B (end of April) in previous years, we may be recruiting for Workshop B in January/February 2020.
Application and acceptance process for WORKSHOP A: December 9-13, 2019.
- Applicant creates BCIT student number https://secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/ and INCLUDES NUMBER ON APPLICATION FORM (required field).
- Accepted students will be notified via email the week of November 11th, 2019 and directed to make paymenthttp://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/biot0001
- In order to confirm seat, each student fee payment MUST be made to BCIT no later than FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2019. If payment does not occur by the deadline, seat will be offered to applicants on the waiting list.
Selection Criteria
- Have an expressed interest in science-related curriculum, be enthusiastic about scientific research and lab work, and be interested in learning about careers related to biotechnology
- Be a Grade 10, 11 or 12 student
- Actively participate in the lab-based workshops and attend all sessions
- Be able to initiate and maintain conversation with practicing professionals at an industry site concerning occupational information and scientific focus
Detailed information is available HERE.
Please see Ms. Falsetto with any questions.
Best wishes,
LF
$70,000 TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership: Due Friday,November 15th
TD is committed to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow and creating conditions where everyone has a chance to succeed in a changing world. TD Scholarships are offered to students who, like TD, help support change, nurture progress and contribute to making the world a better place.
Number, Value and Duration of Scholarships: Twenty (20) TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are awarded to students in their last year of high school who have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. Each scholarship has a value of up to $70,000 and includes:
– Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
– $7,500 for living expenses per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
Eligibility: TD Scholarships are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are now in their final year of high school in the 2019/2020 school year.
Apply for a Scholarship
To apply for a scholarship and to access your online account, please login using your email address and password. In order to search for scholarships, you will need to create a user profile by registering below.
Best wishes,
LF