Deadlines: Deadlines for scholarships vary. Don’t miss the date.
Prepare
Don’t just complete the scholarship application in one sitting. You may need to have numerous ‘draft’ copies before the final copy you send in is complete.
Reference Letters
Do not approach a teacher for a reference letter and then say you need it tomorrow. Give them at least one week to put something together. When asking anyone for a reference letter, it is always helpful if you provide them with a ‘brag’ sheet listing your various accomplishments and volunteer experience etc., that you would like them to highlight. Provide as much information as you can. What you may view as insignificant may actually be a big deal
Proof read your application package.
Spelling, grammar and sentence structure are very important. Before writing an application letter, students should know their assets and compile a list from their experiences; extra curricular activities, school events, sporting events, coop placements, student council involvement and volunteer work.
Finanicial Aid Office
Utilize the Financial Aid Office (officer) or Awards/Bursary Webpage of the University/College that you plan to attend
Workplace
Ask your parents if they offer scholarships or bursaries through their workplace. Check where you work as well. McDonald’s and Tim Horton’s usually have some scholarship opportunities for their students.
Community groups
Many organizations you or your parents belong to may have scholarship opportunities (sports, clubs, cadets, church, choir, rotary, chamber of commerce etc.)
Useful Links
Be aware that applications to scholarships/bursaries can take a great deal of time! Make wise decisions as to how much time is spent filling out applications versus doing your school work. Be realistic.
GOOD LUCK!
Prepare
Don’t just complete the scholarship application in one sitting. You may need to have numerous ‘draft’ copies before the final copy you send in is complete.
Reference Letters
Do not approach a teacher for a reference letter and then say you need it tomorrow. Give them at least one week to put something together. When asking anyone for a reference letter, it is always helpful if you provide them with a ‘brag’ sheet listing your various accomplishments and volunteer experience etc., that you would like them to highlight. Provide as much information as you can. What you may view as insignificant may actually be a big deal
Proof read your application package.
Spelling, grammar and sentence structure are very important. Before writing an application letter, students should know their assets and compile a list from their experiences; extra curricular activities, school events, sporting events, coop placements, student council involvement and volunteer work.
Finanicial Aid Office
Utilize the Financial Aid Office (officer) or Awards/Bursary Webpage of the University/College that you plan to attend
Workplace
Ask your parents if they offer scholarships or bursaries through their workplace. Check where you work as well. McDonald’s and Tim Horton’s usually have some scholarship opportunities for their students.
Community groups
Many organizations you or your parents belong to may have scholarship opportunities (sports, clubs, cadets, church, choir, rotary, chamber of commerce etc.)
Useful Links
- www.dsbn.org/Awards
- www.studentscholarships.org
- www.yconic.com
- www.canlearn.ca (Canadian Government Site)
- student awards pages for the school you are attending (ie. Brock or Niagara's student awards page)
Be aware that applications to scholarships/bursaries can take a great deal of time! Make wise decisions as to how much time is spent filling out applications versus doing your school work. Be realistic.
GOOD LUCK!