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Scholarships available in counselling centre
Information on the following scholarships is available in the Counselling Centre:

UBC Phi Delta Theta
Value: Est. $3000 housing scholarships. For male students - free housing for one year in PDT fraternity house. Deadline is May 15, 2008.

APEG (Professional Engines and Geoscientists of BC)
University Entrance Award - Value: $2500. For students entering engineering at UBC, UVIC, SFU or UNBC.
Engineering Transfer Award - Value: $1000. For students taking an Engineering Transfer program at a B.C. college.
Deadline: June 30, 2008

BCIT Entrance Awards - Value: varied. See booklet for details. http://www.bcit.ca/ Deadline August 5, 2008

Coast Capital Savings
Standing Tall Award - Value: $5000. For those who have overcome life challenges. Apply on-line.
Citizenship Award- Value: $2000. For those who have achieved a balance between studies and personal activities and made a positive impact in the community. http://www.coastcapitalsavings.com
Deadline: April 15, 2008

Investors of Tomorrow National Scholarships
Value: $500 For those showing leadership and ability to motivate others, interest in business as a career. Deadline April 14, 2008.

BC Technology Scholarship
Value: $2500. For students interested in technology. http://www.bctia.org/ Deadline April 18, 2008

College and University Foodservice-Hospitality Entrance Scholarships
Applicants must be graduating from high school this year and enrolling in September 2008 in a university degree program or a minimum 2 year college diploma program in Canada in the following areas of study: culinary, hotel, tourism, events, food and beverage, hospitality, resort. Deadline April 30, 2008. Applications may be submitted online at www.chfscholarships.com

B.C. Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association Scholarship Award
$500. awards are open to any student who graduates from the BC public school system and proceeds to a post-secondary institution. There are 3 categories of applications: non-members, members and First Nations. Deadline Sept. 10, 2008

Dr. Alex B. Patterson Memorial Scholarship
For a student graduating from grade 12 who will go on to further studies in Political Science or Social Studies.

Abbotsford Community Foundation Scholarship & Bursary booklets are now available!!!!

Grade 12’s were given the booklet and application information for the ACF Scholarships and Bursaries Monday Feb 18, 2008. These are the awards that are given out at grad each year. There are over 150 different awards in the booklet and only one application form is needed. The deadline (no exceptions please) is Thursday March 6 at 3:00 pm. The complete package must be delivered to a counselor so it can be signed as received before the deadline. Any students who missed the presentation should pick up the application information at the counselling centre.

Monsanto Opportunity Scholarship
Value: $1500 For students from farm backgrounds who wish to study agricultural sciences or forestry. More info at www.monsanto.ca Applications must be post-marked no later than May 16, 2008

Prospera Jump Start Program
Prospera Credit Union has a a couple of awards for students who have been members of Prospera for a year or more. Applications at www.prospera.ca

Low Top Scholarship
Value: $1500. Based on academic achievements, financial need and involvement in the community.

Cross Trainer Bursary
Value: $1000. Open to students pursuing post-secondary education in the fields of Athletics, Fine Arts or Culture.
Return all applications to a branch of Prospera Credit Union before the end of March 2008.

Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarships
Value: $2008. Open to students with a minimum average of 65% who have been accepted at a Canadian college or university for Fall 2008. More info at www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills Deadline: May 9, 2008

Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers National Scholarship Program
Value: $1000 - $8000. For students entering post-secondary studies. More info at www.cfig.ca. Deadline May 31, 2008

David Mason Educational Fund
Value: up to $2000. Intended for a student with a physical disability to take post-secondary education. Google ‘David Mason Educational Bursary’ to download application. Due: April 30, 2008

Certified General Accountants (CGA) Continuing Education Scholarship
Value: $750. For students interested in a career in accounting. More information available at www.cga-bc.org Due: April 15, 2008

Retail BC Scholarships
Value: up to $1000. For students entering a retail-training or business-related program. www.retailbc.org/InformationEvents/Events/PassionforRetailMay2008/RetailScholarships/tabid/163/Default.aspx Due: March 31, 2008

Retail as a Career
Value: 24 @ $1000. For students entering retail, business or marketing program. More info and application at www.retaileducation.ca/cms/sitem.cfm/scholarship Due: March 28, 2008

Envision Financial Education Award
Value: 16 @ $2000 For members of Envision Financial (since July 1, 2007). Applications in the counselling centre and any branch of Envision Financial. Due: April 1, 2008

University of Lethbridge Merit Scholarship
Value: $800 For grade 11 students who want to attend University of Lethbridge after grad. Applications in counselling centre or download at www.uleth.ca/ross/student_finance/scholarships/merit.html Due: June 30, 2008

Dalhousie University Awards
For students planning to attend Dalhousie University. More info at www.MoneyMatters.Dal.ca

General Needs-Based Scholarship/Bursaries
Value: varied. For students with financial need. Minimum average 80%. Due March 15, 2008

Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Value: $1000-$2000. For students who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in extra-curricular activities and in their communities. Deadline March 15, 2008

Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary
Value: $4000 (a year for 4 years). Need, initiative, 80% average. Deadline March 1, 2008

University of Victoria Entrance Awards
The University of Victoria has increased the number and amount of scholarships. Check http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa for more info. Deadline February 28, 2008.

Come to Campus award
Every UVic Entrance Award winner (90% average) who lives outside of Vancouver Island will receive a $1000 grant to help with travel expenses.

University of Alberta Awards
Scholastic Distinction
Outstanding scholars (minimum 95% average). Must be nominated by Yale. Bring in nomination forms to counselling centre by Feb 14 if you wish to be nominated. Application due March 1, 2008. Form can be downloaded at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards (Entrance Students --> Scholastic Distinction)

Leadership Award
For students who combine academic achievement with outstanding leadership (volunteer/unpaid in school or community). Minimum 80% average. Due March 15, 2008. Form can be downloaded at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards (Entrance Students --> Entrance Leadership)

Garfield-Weston Merit Scholarship
Value: $2500- $11,500. For students who are passionate about their studies, caring about their community and interested inmaking a difference in society. Deadline: March 25, 2008. Apply on-line or download application at www.gwmsc.ca

BC Association of Health-Care Auxiliaries
Value: $1000. For students with significant volunteer service in a health-related facility who are entering the health-care field. Due March 31, 2008.

B C Hockey Scholarships
Value: $500-1500. These awards are for members (or ex-members now playing in the WHA) entering post-secondary studies. Due April 1, 2008. Info at www.bchockey.net http://www.bchockey.net(Link to Awards --> Scholarships)

BC Roadbuilders/ Betty Spalton Scholarships
Value $500/1500. These awards are for students entering a program of studies in roadbuilding, road maintenance or heavy construction. Due July 31, 2008. Info at http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca

BC School Superintendents Association Essay Scholarship
Value: 7 @ $1000. Students will write an essay on the topic of 'The Road to 2010: Learning to be Global Citizens'. Due March 20, 2008. Info at http://www.bcssa.org

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Scholarship
Value: $1000 (renewable). These awards are for students entering Medicine or Health Sciences. Due June 15. Info at http://www.cdnmedhall.org

Jessie's Hope YouTube video contest
Value: $250-$1000. Create a video 3 minutes or less demonstrating healthy self-esteem and body image. Must be uploaded to YouTube by 5 pm January 25, 2008. More info at http://www.jessieshope.org

McGill Entrance Scholarships
Value: $3000 and up. Basic- 95% average Major - 95% + leadership qualities. Due Feb 6, 2008. Info at http://www.mcgill.ca

Miller-Thomson Foundation National Scholarships
Value: 200 available at $1000. Must study in Canada. Due March 15, 2008. More info at http://www.millerthomson.com(Link to MT Foundation)

Stenberg College Scholarships
Value: full tuition. For students planning to attend Stenberg College (a private career college in Surrey). Due May 2, 2008. Info at http://www.stenbergcollege.com

**The University College of the Fraser Valley has 3 awards. The application forms look very similar but the process is quite different. Follow the instructions on your application carefully!**

UCFV President's Entrance
Value: $4000 (renewable for 4 years). These are for outstanding students enrolling full-time in any program at any UCFV campus. They are looking for academic excellence, citizenship, leadership in school and community. Due April 11, 2008 to UCFV. Info at http://www.ucfv.ca/entrancescholarships

UCFV Excellence Entrance
Value: $3000. These are for excellent students enrolling full-time in any program at any UCFV campus. They are looking for strong academics, leadership, determination and effort. Due March 31, 2008 to Yale counselling centre. Yale can nominate three (3) people. Info at http://www.ucfv.ca/entrancescholarships

UCFV Trades Entrance
Value: $2000. These awards are for students enrolling full-time in any trades program at UCFV. They are looking for leadership, determination, effort and a motivation to study in the selected trade. Due April 11, 2008 to UCFV. Info at http://www.ucfv.ca/entrancescholarships

Explore
The B.C government offers a bursary covering room, board and tuition for a five week French immersion program. Grade 11 and 12 students are eligible. Go on-line at www.cmec.ca/olp or speak to your French teacher.

UBC Major Entrance Awards
Information is now available in the counselling centre. Students must be nominated by the school for all these awards so sign up if you are applying to UBC and think you're qualified. Sign up before January 9 to be nominated. The awards include
Major Entrance Scholarships (Vancouver and Okanagan campuses) Value: up to $40,000
Entrance Bursaries (Vancouver and Okanagan campuses) Based on need.
International Leaders of Tomorrow (ILOT) and International Student Humanitarian Award (ISHA)

*Students do not need to apply for UBC's President's Entrance awards. They are automatic and based on your final and interim grades.

United Steelworkers Local 1-3567
For members or children of members of the United Steelworkers Local. Value $500. Applications in the counselling centre. Due July 31, 2008

Girl Guides of Canada
For members of Girl Guides of Canada accepted to Canadian Post-secondary institution. Value $2000. Information on-line at www.girlguides.ca/media/new_site/docs/ggcscholarshipfunding.pdf Deadline April 1, 2008

D.B. Perks & Assoc Lifesaving Society
For practicing lifeguards or water-safety instructors who are holders of current Lifesaving Society awards. Value $500. Information on-line at www.lifesaving.bc.ca/download/DBPerksInfo.PDF Deadline January 31, 2008

BC Golf Association
For promising junior golfers attending post-secondary institutions. Value $1000. http://www.bcga.org/PDTFScholarshipApplication.pdf
Deadline September after graduation.

Mission Community Foundation
Awards are available for high school students who are Mission residents. See Ms Watson or go on-line at www.mpsd.ca (Student). Deadline February 28, 2008

CarCareerBC Education Grants
For students who graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary program that can lead to a career in the automotive industry. Applications in counselling centre. Deadline April 15, 2008

University of Western Ontario National Scholarships
For Canadian citizens/permanent residents with a 90%+ average who plan to attend Western. The awards require nomination by the school so sign up on Ms Watson's door if you'd like to be considered. Sign up before January 23, 2008.

SFU Surrey Entrance Award
For students enrolling in one of the SFU programs on the Surrey campus. There are awards worth $2000 for students who show strong academic and community achievement. (with academic averages between 80-89% - higher averages qualify for other awards). Bring completed application package to your counsellor before February 29, 2008. Download application at www.surrey.sfu.ca/p_students/fa

UNB (Saint John) Primrose Award
For students intending to attend University of New Brunswick. Due March 15, 2008. More information at www.unbsj.ca/primrose

Honouring Young Women (Soroptomists)
This local award is for female students between 14-17 who volunteer in the community or school.

Rock Your Bottom Line
This is a contest (a draw among eligible contestants) based on students going through the on-line Rock and a Hard Place financial lesson. www.fundyourfuture.ca/rock

Top 20 under 20
For students under 20 who are innovators, leaders, or who have met personal challenges and made a difference in their community or school. Value: $2000 + lots of perks. Due Jan 22, 2008

Terry Fox Humanitarian
For students who have demonstrated citizenship and humanitarian service while in pursuit of excellence in academic, amateur sport, fitness, health and voluntary community service. Value $7000 per year, renewable. Due Feb 1, 2008

Re/Max Quest for Excellence
For students who have shown a passion for any one of the following areas - Leadership, Sports. Performing Arts, Community & Volunteer Service. $500. Apply on-line before March 7, 2008.

UNB (Saint John) Primrose Award
For students intending to attend University of New Brunswick. Due March 15, 2008. More information at www.unbsj.ca/primrose

TRIUMF Fellowship
For students interested in science at post-secondary. More information at www.bcinnovationcouncil./com (go to Programs -> Student Programs). You must be nominated by Yale Science department. Deadline January 31, 2008

BC Government Employees Union Scholarships
For students who are related to BCGEU members and are entering post-secondary institutions in 2008. Up to $1000. Applications available on-line at www.bcgeu.ca or in the counselling centre.

SFU on-line applications open on November 1 and close April 30. Early admissions and major scholarship application deadline is February 28, 2008.

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship
For students showing environmental commitment, community service and leadership. Value $5000. Due Jan 31, 2008

University of Victoria Early Admissions
Students who apply to UVic and self-report their grade 11 marks before November 30 will receive an admissions decision almost immediately. Final marks between 85%-89% will receive conditional admission. Marks of 90%+ will receive a guaranteed scholarship of $1000.

Rock the Bottom Line contest
For students 15 or over who complete the Rock & a Hard Place financial game and answer questions on-line. More info at www.fundyourfuture.ca/rock. Enter before Dec 15, 2007. $1000 cash prize.

Soroptomist award
For female students between 14 and 17 who have helped make the community a better place. $300. Apply before December 1, 2007.

Millennium Excellence Award
These entrance awards go to students who have shown good citizenship, academic achievement, capacity for leadership and interest in innovation. The awards (there are 1052 in total) are worth $4000. Due date December 14, 2007. More information can be found and applications downloaded at www.excellenceaward.ca

University of Guelph Entrance Scholarships
These awards worth $26,000 are intended for studens with high academic achievement and proven leadership ability who are applying to Guelph. You must be nominated by the school. Sign up on the list on Ms Watson's door if you wish to be nominated.

Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship Awards
Information in the counselling centre. Scholarshipas and prizes available. Apply on-line at www.wendysclassicachiever.ca

LORAN award (formerly the CMSF National Award)

For outstanding students (85% average) planning to study in Canada. They are looking for well-rounded students – character, leadership, service. Worth $16,000 per year for 4 years. If you wish to be sponsored by the school – hand in to a counsellor by October 23, 2007.
*Read the directions carefully. It is a complex form.
www.loranaward.ca

TD Canada Trust Scholarships For Community Leadership

This award requires a 75% average and leadership in things that show consistent concern for the improvement of your community. Worth up to $60,000 over 4 years.
Apply by mail or on-line
http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/

University of Alberta Academic Excellence Awards

U of A will offer scholarships to students based on their grade 11 marks. Need a minimum of 80% and must attend U of A in September 2008. Information available at
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards

University of Toronto National Scholarship

U of T offers 12 scholarships worth between $35, 000- $50,000 over 4 years. They want students who have great achievement, creative thought, abd are involved in the school and community. Due October 5, 2007
www.adm.utoronto.ca

Search the Internet

- Google search ‘scholarships in Canada’

- www.yalesecondary.com

- www.bcawardsonline.sd61.bc.ca (BC)

- www.studentawards.com (Canada)

- www.finaid.org (US)

Scholarships and Bursaries Database

This chart of awards contains scholarships and bursaries that sent application information to Yale Secondary last year. There is a brief description of due dates, qualifications and award value as well as, in most cases, an internet link.

You can download the Excel file and print it out to make a chart identical to the one posted outside the counselling centre. That chart will be up-dated when new applications arrive. Any application packages we receive will be put out on the scholarship table in the counselling centre.

See your counsellor for more details.

Visit the counselling centre

-chart on wall - available in booklet form
-posters avertising scholarships
-table in counselling centre -applications & websites to download

Investigate other avenues

-parents- employer, union, financial institution

-affiliation - parent, child, other relatives

- sport groups, service clubs, Legion

Finding Scholarship Information

Scholarships available in counselling centre Information on the following scholarships is available in the Counselling Centre:

Scholarships available in counselling centre
Information on the following scholarships is available in the Counselling Centre: