Information for Grade 12s Kitsilano Secondary School September 2020 1. BC Ministry of Education Website: Achievement, French, Trades https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k- 12/support/scholarships Where Do I 2. EducationPlannerBC Find https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/plan/finance/aid Information 3. Scholarship Websites: on Scholar Tree: https://scholartree.ca/ Scholarships? 4. Post-Secondary Institution Websites 5. Corporate and Parent/Guardian Workplace Websites 1. External Scholarships & Bursaries ➢ Awarded by various organizations and institutions throughout the school year ➢ In most cases, you are applying directly to the organization ➢ For those scholarships which require a school nomination, Which submit Kitsilano Scholarship Application Package 2 weeks prior to the deadline Types of ➢ Types includes: Scholarships ➢ Post-Secondary Institutions (e.g. Loran, Schulich) ➢ Corporate Institutions (e.g. TD Bank) Can I Apply ➢ Parent/Guardian Workplace For? 2. Internal School Scholarships & Bursaries ➢ Awarded by donors to the school ➢ Kitsilano Scholarship Application Package submitted in April, selections in May, recipients notified during Graduation Which Ceremony Types of ➢ Based on specific criteria, typically in the following categories: ➢ Academic Achievement Scholarships ➢ Athletics Can I Apply ➢ Community Service ➢ Financial Need For? ➢ Overcoming Adversity ➢ Specific Subject Area (e.g. Performing Arts) 3. District Scholarships ➢ Awarded by the BC Ministry of Education and the Vancouver School Board ➢ Kitsilano Scholarship Application Package submitted in April, selections in Which May, recipients notified July/August ➢ Based on interest in specific subject areas: Types of ➢ Applied Design, Skills, and Technology: Business Education, Home Scholarships Economics, & Technology Education Can I Apply ➢ Languages: French & Spanish ➢ Performing & Visual Arts: Drama, Fine Arts, & For? Music ➢ Physical & Health Education 1. Obtain the correct form from the Counselling Suite; forms are colour-coded based on the category (External, Internal School, & District) 2. Complete the form and provide all How Do I accompanying documents (e.g. reference letters, Submit A statement of intent, transcript, etc. ) 3. Place all documents in a large envelope clearly Kitsilano labelled with: Full Name, Student Number, Scholarship Type of Scholarship applied for 4. Submit the form to Ms. Mac's mailbox in the Application office in advance of the deadline. Late Package? submissions will not be considered. ➢ The Kitsilano Scholarship Committee convenes and reviews the criteria for the scholarships and determines the recipient Who Selects who best meets the criteria the ➢ The committee is comprised of: Recipients of ➢ Grade 12 Administrator: Ms. Bains ➢ Scholarships? Grade 12 Counsellor: Mrs. Mac ➢ Teachers: Various teachers from all subject areas ➢ Authentic, meaningful reference letters take How Do I time to write ➢ When requesting one from a teacher, please Request a follow these guidelines: ➢ Provide at least 3 weeks notice ahead of the Reference deadline Letter and ➢ Speak to the teacher directly first ➢ Provide print copies of: What Is ➢ Resume ➢ Criteria for the scholarship/bursary/position you The are applying for ➢ Any other information which would be helpful Process? for the teacher.