PLANNING FOR UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE. Grade 11 and Grade 12 STUDENTS

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1 PLANNING FOR UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Grade 11 and Grade 12 STUDENTS Scholarships and bursaries are an excellent way to boost your financial resources. This website is a good place to start to discover awards available to Warren Collegiate students. There are likely a host of other awards out there that we don t know about, so do some research. Other places you might explore include; employers, parents employers or unions, service organizations, community groups, and the internet. There are many excellent sites available for students to research careers and scholarships. Some of these are: Careers : Username: Warren Password: collegiate Scholarships: The guidance department can provide admission information, application forms, University One information, university course information, scholarship/bursary information and other information on universities and colleges. Appointments can be made by visiting Ms. Wuerch in the guidance department.

2 ADMISSION PROCEDURES: Students must meet the general entrance requirements of each university. Each university sets application deadlines. Meeting these deadlines, and excellent academic standing qualifies the student for entrance scholarships. APPLY EARLY!!! University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarships These awards will be made available to students with outstanding academic averages. Entrance Scholarship Application Deadline Mar. 1, 2015 No separate scholarship application is required. A minimum 85% average over five 40S courses from the following list in different subject areas (The only exception allowed is with English courses where English 40G can be used, and where two English credits can be counted (ie. English Comp and/or Eng. Lit. and/or Eng. Trans) Art 40S Physics 40S Latin 40S Biology 40S Global Issues 40S Family Studies 40S Chemistry 40S History 40S Foods and Nutrition 40S Computer Science 40S Geography 40S Housing and Design 40S English 40S French 40S Choral Music 40S One of Applied Math 40S or Pre-Cal 40S One of Music 40S or Private Music Option 42S One of French 40S or other 40S languages Queen Elisabeth Entrance Scholarship average % $3,000 Guertin Centennial Entrance Scholarship average % $2,000 Hogg Centennial Entrance Scholarship average % $1,000 Chown Centennial Entrance Scholarship valued at $1,000 will be awarded to a student with a Grade 12 average of 85% as recommended by their high school.

3 Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships are valued up to $16,000 and are designed to recognize and encourage exceptional high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. Candidates will require an average of 90% based on the following five Grade 11 courses: English 30S, Math 30S, and or Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, History 30S, French 30S, Physics 30S. *NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR THE LEADER OF TOMORRW MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY NO LATER THAN DEC. 1, Applications are available on the Financial Aid and Awards Website by mid-october of each year. Isabel Auld Entrance Scholarship, Chancellors Scholarships and President s Laureate Scholarships are offered to a high school student(s) who graduates with the highest average in a Manitoba high school. These awards are valued at $5,000 and are renewable for three consecutive years ($20,000 total) provided the recipient registers for and remains registered in a full-time program achieving a degree grade point average of at least 3.75 each year. Candidates will require a minimum average of 95% across the candidate s top five Grade 12 courses, based on courses used for the University of Manitoba s Entrance Scholarships. The highest combined score on one English 40S, Pre- Calculus 40S and at least one Science or Language 40S course, plus two electives at the 40S level. No application is required. University of Winnipeg Entrance Scholarships Entrance Scholarship Application Deadline - March 1, 2015 Students must meet general entrance requirements and submit their application by the March 2, 2015 deadline. No separate scholarship application is required. Scholarships are based on academic year. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements: You must have an average of at least 80% in your best three 40S subjects from the list of Approved 40S courses including one of : English 40S (two credits), Applied Math 40S or Pre-Cal Math 40S. Approved 40S courses: Accounting Systems 40S English 40S (two credits) Physics 40S Art 40S Family Studies 40S Global Issues 40S Biology 40S French 40S Choral Music 40S Chemistry 40S Geography 40S Economics 40S Law 40S Drama 40S Psychology 40S Applied Math 40S or Pre-Cal 40S (Essentials Math is not an approved course for scholarship)

4 Scholarship Award $4,000 Chancellor s Special Entrance Scholarship for the two students with the highest averages in Manitoba $2,250 Average of 95.0% and above $1,750 Average of % $1,100 Average of % $500 Average of % MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS DUE DATE: DEC. 1, 2014 Walter Leatherdale Entrance Scholarship 1 or more awards of $48,000 ($12,000 per year for 4 years) to an outstanding student from a rural community ALUMINI FAMILY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP 1 award of $2,000 to an out of town student whose parent or grandparent is an alumnus (based on academic standing and extracurricular activities) RED RIVER COLLEGE AWARDS, BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS: The following website provides a list of RRC awards, bursaries and scholarships available to applicants and students. ( The Aboriginal Education Department has a listing of awards specifically available to students of aboriginal ancestry. ( For information on other awards, bursaries, and scholarships, we recommend the following website. ( Youth in Care Bursary is available, please contact the awards office for further information.

5 Finding Awards Scholarship or bursary-what s the difference? Theoretically, scholarships are awarded based on academic performance. Bursaries always have a component of financial need. In reality, many awards use a combination of the two criteria. Awards may also combine other criteria (ie. leadership ability, sports, and community involvement). You may also find that some people use the words interchangeably, so that what is called a scholarship may have a financial need component. So, when researching awards, read the eligibility criteria and selection procedures carefully to see whether you are eligible. SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Entrance scholarships to U of M and U of W: the average in the best of five approved 40S courses.(see above) *VOLUNTEERISM, LEADERSHIP, INITIATIVE A. Community Club or at another school, coaching, assisting, ref, manage any sport, soccer, skating, hockey, baseball, etc. Volunteer to clean-up, work booth, organize carnivals/events, B. Make a Wish type foundation, Terry Fox Run, Campaign for TADD, Beef Fundraiser, Cancer MB., local fundraisers, Youth and Philanthropy, CDC C. Church- sing in a choir, organist, server, work in kitchen at fall suppers, concerts, teach Sunday School, Church Camp D. Farm Related Activities develop independence and skills, 4H all aspects from public speaking, help others with harvest, teaches/coaches riding, etc. E. Other- Special Olympics, swimming, life guarding, waitressing/waitering, visiting seniors, guides, brownies, scouts, school improvement, TADD, yearbook, student voice, student council, Champions, SWAT, Teen Talk, Peer Counselling, Peer Tutoring, Book Club, Bike Repair Program, Babysitting, etc. Scholarships available through Warren Collegiate s Guidance Office September Loran Scholarship $2,000 - $3,000 (at the local/provincial level) for one year National level scholarships can be worth nearly $100,000 over the course of four years. They include tuition, residence, meals, other costs and summer funding and mentorship.

6 These awards are offered to students who combine academic achievement (minimum average of 80%) with character, leadership potential and a commitment to their community. There are two types of scholarships: Sponsored Applicant (School Nominated) -school can nominate up to three candidates -students must return their completed Loran Scholarship Application Forms to Ms. Wuerch by deadline stated. Late applications will not be accepted by the Loran Foundation. Direct Application: -students not nominated by the school may apply directly -students must return their applications directly to CMSF by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted by the CMSF. TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership Full tuition plus $5,000 a year towards living expenses and a guaranteed offer of summer employment from TD Canada Trust. - Academics are important but the scholarship is not primarily focused on the highest marks. - Outstanding community leadership. - December The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program - Highest ideals and quality of citizenship - Courage in overcoming obstacles - Involvement in humanitarian service - Participation in sport and fitness - Community service - Academic achievement is important but not of paramount importance - Value: $7,000 annually for a maximum of four years

7 January Manitoba Trucking Association - Available to dependents of employees of a Manitoba Trucking Association - Value $1,000 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship - For young Canadians who are making significant contributions to their communities - Value: Fifteen awards of $5, or Loran Scholarship for Community College - Available to students who will be attending a community college - Value: 50 National awards of $8,000 plus a tuition waiver - 30 Regional awards of $4, Provincial awards of $2, or The Folk Arts Council Scholarship - Resident of Manitoba for at least 50% of student s life - Active involvement in preserving cultural heritage through volunteer work or employment in any cultural heritage - Volunteer in a cultural activity in the general community - Average of 75% or better - Value: Five Scholarships of $1,000 Canadian Hospitality Foundation - Apply to specific universities which offer program - Applicants judged on the following: - Work experience - Extracurricular activities

8 - Academic record - Letters of reference - Value $2,000 - Deadline March 29 March The Chartered Accountant Scholarship - Academic Achievement (80%) - Work experience - School involvement - Community involvement - Communication skills and interest in CA career - Recommendation from teachers - Value $1,000 Deadline April 30 Manitoba Blue Cross Scholarship - Awarded by June 1 from the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the universities - Only available to students who are not receiving any other awards of more than $100 Manitoba Telecom System Scholarship - Average 75% - Entering any of the following programs at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or a College in Manitoba: - Business Administration - Economics - Computer Science - Engineering (Computer or Electrical) - Management - Deadline April 23 April Chartered Accountants of Manitoba Allan M. Moore High School Scholarships - overall average of 80% in Grades 10-12

9 - has shown an interest in a career as a Chartered Accountant - is involved in school and community activities Manitoba Community Newspaper Association - For a student interested in a journalism career - Value $750 - Deadline April 16 Manitoba Hydro Employment Equity Bursaries - For students entering Engineering at the University of Manitoba - For students with disabilities, women and or visible minorities - Value $600 - Deadline June 30 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation - Available to Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities or women entering male dominated occupations - Value up to $2,000 - Deadline July 15 Red River Exhibition Foundation Inc. Scholarships - Scholarships cover tourism (diplomas from various Manitoba colleges) - Agriculture and Agri-Food (cover college and university programs) - Automotive (mechanic and other related fields) - Deadline second Friday in May Monsanto Scholarship May - $1,500 - must be attending post-secondary education at a university or college in agricultural sciences or forestry Manitoba Cattle Producers Association Bursaries -$500

10 -must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer -must use the bursary within two years of attending post secondary education Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE Scholarships -$500 -several scholarships are awarded based on post secondary programs (music, nursing, agriculture, business, education, etc.) -candidates are selected based on academic excellence, good citizenship, leadership potential and Icelandic ancestry, if any MGEU Bursary -$1,000 -attending post secondary education -must have a parent who is a member of the Manitoba Government Employees Union Phi Delta Kappa International June - $150 - Entering faculty of education Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Awards University of Manitoba - up to $5,000 (renewable for up to three additional years) - registered full time in University 1 at the University of Manitoba - have achieved a minimum average of 80% on their high school courses - demonstrated financial need based on a government student loan assessment from their home province and have completed a University of Manitoba bursary application

11 Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association Awards/Scholarships (applications are available on website 1) Alexander Josephson Memorial Scholarship ($2000 ) awarded to a male/female hockey player who have demonstrated strong leadership and team play, high scholastic standing 2) Credit Unions of Manitoba Scholar Athlete ($1000) -awarded to four students annually who maintain a minimum average of 85% and participate in at least two interscholastic high school athletic activities. 3) D Arcy Bain/Fred Stevenson Award ($500) 4) Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Scholarship ($750) -Four awards to be presented to urban and rural volleyball players 5) Ed Balfour Award presented to the most outstanding hockey player in Manitoba Hockey School 6) Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship ($500) -awarded to a AAA high school basketball player who displays sportsmanship, leadership and outstanding ability 7) Josten s Athlete of the Year (one male, one female Athlete will be nominated) 8) Ken Friar Nicolson Award ($1000) -high school hockey player who is recognized for a combination of excellence in athletics, academics and community service 9) Morris Glimcher Student Manager Award ($750) -presented to a student manager 10) Red River Co-Op Leadership Scholarship ($1000) -awarded to students who have shown integrity and leadership during their high school years 11) Sami Jo Small Award ($1000) -female high school hockey player who is recognized for a combination of excellence in athletics, academics and community service 12) Winnipeg Jets Alumni and Friends Hockey Scholarships ($1000) -one female and one male high school hockey player -criteria includes a person s on-ice skills and achievements as well as off ice leadership, community participation

12 WCI Scholarships/Bursaries 1) Governor General s Medal -highest academic average in Grade 12 -based on all Gr. 11 and Gr.12 courses taken in all high school years 2) Interlake School Division General Proficiency -plaque $ high average plus generally proficient in sports and services -all around good student, not necessarily the strongest 3) Warren and District Lions Club Bursaries - $ each (1 male, 1 female) based on need -average over 75%, good participation in service/sports - community work - preferably not getting other major awards - accessible for up to 2 years 4) Warren Herizon and District Lions Club Scholarship - $ (one male, one female) -hard working student -average over 75% -good participation in school and community 5) Woodlands Hall Board Scholarship - $ highest average Woodlands area - student must have completed Grade 8 at Woodlands Elementary - active in the community - decision by hall board 6) Grosse Isle Women s Institute Award - $ highest average of graduate from the area 7) Meadow Lea Community Hall Scholarship - $ Marquette/Meadow Lea area - continuing College or University - not necessarily honor student - mature attitude, respectful of others/authority -displays leadership in school & community centre

13 8) Ben and Marjorie King Memorial Bursary - 2 students awarded $1,500 each -well rounded study (academics, school service, athletics) - be a person who has contributed to the community - registered at a post secondary institution within 2 years -normally not receiving any other scholarship - experiencing financial need 9) I.A.N.T.E. - entering education field or other field involving work with children - good academic standing - community involvement with child related activity - $500 - student must apply to school 10) Caisse Groupe Financier (Financial Group) Bursary - $ enrolled in post secondary education - demonstrates co-operative values and community involvement - strong to excellent academic average - student must apply to school - final approval from Caisse Financial 11) Interlake Teachers Association Scholarship - $ student entering university in the fall - obtain an average of 75% or higher - entering education field - when possible son/daughter of an ITA member 12) Interlake Bus Driver s Association Scholarship - $150 -good student - preferably bus student - continuing education - outstanding service to school and community - must apply to school committee forward to Bus Driver s Association 13) Interlake Community Foundation Scholarships - $ students must demonstrate leadership qualities in school and community activities - -not tied to post secondary education

14 14) W.C.I Student Council - $ Student council participation - Leadership Shown -Initiative to start and complete tasks - Brings a positive attitude to all Student Council interactions 15) James Family Scholarship -$ good academic standing -entrance to art/graphic arts, art education/performing arts -if not to student who has demonstrated a proficiency in art/the arts -maybe accessed at any time up to 3 years following Graduation 16) Michael Lindell Memorial Bursary -$1, (or 2 at $500) - student entering auto body,mechanics, mechanical engineering or engineering 17) Marquette Consumers Co-Op Producers Award -$ hard-working student -70% - 79% average -not getting any other award -no sports or service consideration 18) William M.A. (Bill) Campbell Memorial Scholarship -$ awarded to student excelling in computer/business skills -entering computer/business field 19) Woodlands Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Bursary/ies $ furthering education -graduated from Woodlands Elementary, or if from other area, has relationship to the Legion - *they choose from list provided 20) Woodlands District Ladies Group - $500 -come from Woodlands area -volunteered in the community -well rounded student (school service, athletics)

15 - essay showing volunteer work -students must apply to school 21) W. Malazdrewich Memorial Award -$ ($ in case of tie) -preference to student entering the Arts Faculty or taking theatre/media related courses (RR Media/School, lighting, etc) - students may access this award for 2 years 22) Bryan Lefley Scholarship - $1,000 -registered for post secondary education -participated in organized sport and exhibits a level of sport which reveals potential to excel -student must apply to school 23) Woodlands & District Wildlife Association -$ post-secondary education must be in the field of environmental sciences or related program - preference will be given to active members of the Woodlands District Wildlife Assoc. -student must apply to school 24) The Myra Langrell Scholarship - $1,500 - furthering education in Agriculture - registered full time in post-secondary education in the fall - graduated from I.S.D. - has exhibited good educational ability -student must apply to school 26) Sunova Credit Union Scholarship Award - $1,000 - must have an account at the credit union - graduate must be entering a post secondary institution, focusing on business program 27) W.C.I Alumini Hockey Bursary - available to hockey players - $350

16 - student must apply to school 28) W.M.& Francis Dutka Scholarship - $450 - student continuing post secondary education - positive attitude, strong work ethic, school and community involvement 29) Warren United Church Bursary -$100 - student active in church community activities 30) Meadow Lea United Church Award - $100 - student active in church and community - furthering their education 31) Lifetouch Award - $250 - student active in yearbook and other school activities (ie. Grad, student council) 32) MB. Pool Sub District 802 Memorial Bursary - $300 -continuing with post secondary education with a focus on agriculture 33) CDC Leadership Award -$200 -community involvement 34) South Interlake 4-H Council Scholarship (eligibility-division wide) -$200 - $500-70% or higher -must be 4H member throughout 4 years at high school 35) Elskamp Farm Scholarship - $500 - student entering post secondary for agriculture degree or diploma - well rounded student who has displayed tremendous work ethic in all aspects of (academics, athletics, volunteerism, commitment to friends and family) 36) The Ben Elskamp Memorial Scholarship - $500 - student must be entering post secondary education - student provides background paragraph outlining community/volunteer work, goals for the future

17 - well rounded student who has displayed tremendous work ethic in all aspects of (academic, athletics, volunteerism, commitment to friends and family) 37) Stony Mountain/ Stonewall Masonic Lodge Bursary - $ student shows an interest in the community and the people in it (desire to do charitable work) 38) CDC Trades Scholarship Award - $ enrolled in a post secondary institution to study trades or is entering apprenticeship in the trades -contributed to community life through volunteerism in and outside the school 39) RM of Woodlands -$400 -volunteered within the community - furthering education -school will chose recipient 40) Chown Centennial Entrance Scholarship - $1,000 - Minimum of 85% average - Accepted and registered for normal course load in first year of degree credit program by September - Best all round graduate according to school criteria

18 The following tips are taken from the Learning Assistance Centre, University of Manitoba. Study Tips for Time Management 1. Study 2-3 hours for every one hour in class. 2. Set priorities and do first things first. 3. Plan 1 hour blocks of time for uninterrupted study. 4. Study during the day when you are at peak efficiency. 5. Take 5 minute study breaks every half hour. Study Tips For Note Taking Before Class: 1. Read texts to familiarize yourself with new material, new terms and vocabulary. 2.Review your notes prior to each class. During Class: 1. Record all main ideas and sub-ideas. 2. Record examples and details. 3. Use your own words and abbreviations. 4. Highlight specialized vocabulary used by the professor. 5. Focus! Listen carefully. After Class: 1.Review your notes and clarify information. 2.Note key concepts in the margin and highlight. Study Tips For Textbooks Before Reading: 1.Preview your chapter. 2.Look over headings and subheadings. 3. Estimate where the content will be challenging. While Reading: 1.Turn each heading (or subheading) into a question. 2.Read to find the answer. 3.Recite the answer from memory. 4.Jot down notes in the margin of the text using pencil. After Reading: 1. Highlight the main points only. 2. Review information at the end of each study session.