Bursaries and Scholarships
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada is dedicated to helping Aboriginals reach the highest standard of excellence in finance and management. AFOA’s initiatives in the development of Awards and Scholarships are examples of that commitment.
See link below for scholarships and bursaries.
http://www.metisnation.org/programs/education–training/education/bursaries–scholarships
Avoid the lure of a big paycheck for a diploma or degree that you really don’t love.
It’s hard to make a decision at the tender ages of 16 and 17 regarding the career you’ll have for the next 30 years. Yet this is what parents, teachers and guidance counselors are hoping you would do when it’s time to apply for post-secondary. A Gallup and Sallie Mae survey titled How America Pays for College, found that more than half of high school seniors spent more time planning for the prom than thinking about university.
CBC reports that the average cost for tuition in Ontario rose 207% from 1990 to 2007. It would now cost Ontario students $5,160 a year. It’s cheapest in Newfoundland and Labrador at only $2,606 and the most expensive tuition fee goes to Nova Scotia, where students fork over $6,571.
With tuition fees on a meteoric rise, pressure is placed on the students often for the wrong reasons. Parents who are weathering the recession and stock market crisis will warn their son or daughter of choosing professions that offers stability and a large paycheck. Accountant? Programmer? Nurse? Sure, they all sound interesting…why not give it a try?
Valentina (not her real name) started off going to university to pursue a Bachelor in Public Administration. It became evident that this really wasn’t for her. She then tried switching into Pharmaceutical Studies, only to finally graduate in Sociology. A year after receiving that degree she enrolled in college for Event Management. Still unhappy, she is now halfway through an Optician program. She feels confident that she has found her true career and even landed a student optician position during her studies.
College and university can be very expensive, if you’re still unsure of what you would like to do. Not everyone can afford to switch around majors like Valentina did. Worse still if you stay in a program that you know you’re not suited for. Erica Cervini’s recent article for The Age found that, “If students don’t feel they belong to their university, the odds are high that they will drop out”. The greatest price to pay for education is an incomplete one.
It’s okay to take your time and not rush into university or college when you’re not sure of what you would like to do. Volunteer during high school, talk to other adults, explore sites like Jobspeopledo.com or even consider taking a gap year to think about what would you be happy to do. Treat your future career like finding your soul mate. If you meet a big shot executive who makes loads of cash, would you be with him/her if your heart just isn’t into it?
Just because it’s the summer doesn’t mean that scholarship applications should stop. In fact, there are plenty of scholarships just waiting for you to apply! Did you know that many scholarships go unclaimed? According to Canadian Living, of the $70 million available in scholarships each year in Canada, about $7 million goes unclaimed because students don’t realize so many scholarships exist. So what are you waiting for? Get applying and get that free money!
1. SecureReset Fall 2013 Scholarship – Open to students attending any school for any program who demonstrate community involvement and academic achievement. Amount: $300. Deadline: November 1, 2013.
2. Simplycast Ritchie Scholarship 2013 – Open to students attending any school for any program who demonstrate community involvement and academic achievement. Amount: $450. Deadline: September 1, 2013.
3. CrossLites Essay Contest – Open to all students who reflect on one of Dr. Parker’s inspirational quotes and how it relates to their life in a brief essay. Amount: $2000. Deadline: December 15, 2013.
4. Super Powers Scholarship – Open to students attending any school for any program who write a brief essay on what super power they would like to have and what they would do with it. Amount: $250. Deadline: September 30, 2013.
5. 2013 Johnson Scholarship Program – Open to children and grandchildren of Johnson Affinity group members and/or Home-Auto clients. Amount: $1000. Deadline: September 15, 2013.
6. Heroes of Our Time Scholarships – Open to all First Nations students who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education. Amount: $2000 (8 in total). Deadline: July 21, 2013.
7. Jeremy Dias Scholarship – The Jeremy Dias Scholarship seeks to recognize a youth that has taken initiative in addressing discrimination in their school or community. Amount: Not specified. Deadline: August 15, 2013.
8. Out on Bay Street Scholarship – Open to all students who show an involvement in the LGBTQ community. Amount: $2500. Deadline: July 31, 2013.
9. Tronia Systems Scholarship – Open to all students enrolled in Agribusiness or related field. Amount: $1000. Deadline: October 7, 2013.
10. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest – Open to all students. Amount: 1st prize at $10,000; 2nd prizes at $2,000; 3rd prizes at $1,000; Finalist prizes at $100; Semi-finalist prizes at $50. Deadline: September 17, 2013.
Bursaries and Scholarships
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada is dedicated to helping Aboriginals reach the highest standard of excellence in finance and management. AFOA’s initiatives in the development of Awards and Scholarships are examples of that commitment.
See link below for scholarships and bursaries.
http://www.metisnation.org/programs/education–training/education/bursaries–scholarships
If you are graduating from high school this month, chances are you are preparing to enter your first year of college or university this fall. That means you need to figure out your finances – how exactly will you pay for your post-secondary education? Student loans are very helpful, but you need to pay them back. There’s a bevy of scholarships and bursaries just waiting for you to go out and grab them – and you don’t have to repay them! So what are you waiting for? Check out some of these excellent scholarships and apply for that FREE money!
1. Equals6 30 Day Scholarship – Open to all students in all programs. Amount: $250. Deadline: June 12, 2013.
2. Bill 7 Award – Open to students who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, and/or queer and are attending a school in Ontario. Amount: $2000. Deadline: August 2, 2013.
3. NACBS Undergraduate Essay Contest – Open to students in any school who write an essay on a British topic. Amount: $100. Deadline: June 15, 2013.
4. Workers Health & Safety Centre Scholarship – Open to students attending school in Ontario. Amount: $1000. Deadline: June 7, 2013.
5. AIA and the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Program – Open to students enrolled in an accredited automotive technical program in Canada. Amount: $1000. Deadline: June 15, 2013.
6. Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Memorial Scholarship – Open to students who are studying agriculture in any school. Amount: $1000. Deadline: June 30, 2013.
7. Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship Program – Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents that reside within the area eligible for bus transportation to Fort McMurray by the Northland School Division. Amount: $2500. Deadline: June 30, 2013.
8. Canadian Medical Hall of Fame/Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life Scholarship Fund – Open to currently enrolled high school students planning to pursue post-secondary studies in medicine or health sciences at a Canadian university. Amount: $1000. Deadline: June 10, 2013.
9. Nelson Civic Leadership Scholarship – Open to all Canadian students outside of Quebec who are making a difference in their community. Amount: $5000. Deadline: June 28, 2013.
10. Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards – Open to Aboriginal Canadians who have been out of school for one year. Amount: $1000. Deadline: August 31, 2013.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if you:
– apply and qualify for a Canada Student Loan;
– are enrolled in a full-time or part-time program (minimum 32 weeks) at a designated post-secondary institution;
– meet the criteria for students with permanent disabilities; and
– include one of the following with your loan application as proof of your disability: a medical certificate, a psycho-educational assessment, or documentation proving receipt of federal or provincial disability assistance.
What’s available?
$2,000 per academic year (August 1 to July 31).
This grant is available for each year of post-secondary studies, provided you continue to meet the eligibility criteria. This includes post-secondary studies beyond the undergraduate level. Grant money is issued by your province or territory of permanent residence at the beginning and in the middle of the school year.
Since grant amounts are fixed, the amount you receive may exceed your assessed need.
Example: If you qualify for the grant and you have an assessed need of $1,400, you will receive a $2,000 grant. In this case, the grant would cover your assessed need, so you would not need a student loan.
How do I apply?
The application process for this grant differs in each jurisdiction. To make sure you meet all the application requirements, contact your province or territory’s student financial assistance office.
Bursaries and Scholarships
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada is dedicated to helping Aboriginals reach the highest standard of excellence in finance and management. AFOA’s initiatives in the development of Awards and Scholarships are examples of that commitment.
See link below for scholarships and bursaries.
http://www.metisnation.org/programs/education–training/education/bursaries–scholarships
It’s the time of the year where many students are preparing their post-secondary applications, and with that comes scholarship applications, too. With that in mind, we wanted to give you an extra dose of scholarships this month. Here are ten more that you can apply for! Check the due date, as some of them need to be in this weekend. Go out and get that free money!
1. KSA K-W Rangers Scholarship – for girls entering their first year of study at any school. Amount: $2000. Deadline: May 21, 2013.
2. Helena Marie Saunders Memorial Award – For students in the Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science program at Grant MacEwan University in Alberta. Amount: $500. Deadline: May 18, 2013.
3. J. Michael Waldram Memorial Model Forest Fellowship – For students enrolled in a Natural Resources and Conservation program at any school. Amount: $1000. Deadline: May 18, 2013.
4. Estevan Public Service Local 1120 Scholarship – For students from Saskatchewan studying at any school. Amount: $250. Deadline: May 23, 2013.
5. Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund – For students from Yukon Territory studying in a Natural Resources/Conservation program. Amount: $4000. Deadline: May 25, 2013.
6. A Campus Saint-Jean Award – For students entering their first year of study at the University of Alberta. Amount: $1000. Deadline: May 30, 2013.
7. Aboriginal Education Partnership Program – For Aboriginal students from Alberta. Amount: Based on need. Deadline: May 30, 2013.
8. Adrienne Goudie Memorial Bursary – For students that went to a Western Canada high school. Amount: $400. Deadline: May 30, 2013.
9. Arrata Family Award for New Canadians – For new Canadians that attending high school in Calgary. Amount: $2100. Deadline: May 30, 2013.
10. Bowness Historical Society Student Award – For students that attended Bowness High School in Alberta. Amount: $500. Deadline: May 30, 2013.
Bursaries and Scholarships
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada is dedicated to helping Aboriginals reach the highest standard of excellence in finance and management. AFOA’s initiatives in the development of Awards and Scholarships are examples of that commitment.
See link below for scholarships and bursaries.
http://www.metisnation.org/programs/education–training/education/bursaries–scholarships
It’s difficult to believe, but May is already upon us. Chances are you’ve already applied to – or are about to apply to – your post-secondary schools of choice. But what about your finances? Don’t put off thinking about them! Student loans certainly are not your only options when it comes to paying for your education. Scholarships and bursaries can be found in droves – you just need to go out there and apply for them! Check out some of the great scholarships we were able to find for this month!
1. 2013 ECO Canada Scholarship – For students entering any field of study at any school across Canada. Amount: $2000. Deadline: May 21, 2013.
2. The Kitchener Sports Association Scholarships (KSA) – For students living in Ontario entering any field of study in any school across Canada. Amount: $2000. Deadline: May 21, 2013.
3. Education Awards for Brain Tumour Survivors – For students across Canada entering any field of study in any school, who are survivors of a pediatric brain tumour (diagnosed with a brain tumour before the age of 18). Amount: $5000. Deadline: May 17, 2013.
4. MyUnited Student Award – For students living in Ontario entering any field of study in any school across Canada. Amount: $3000. Deadline: May 17, 2013.
5. ACLS Foundation Geomatics Scholarship – For students across Canada entering a Geosciences/Geological and Earth Sciences program at any school. Amount: $1500. Deadline: May 15, 2013.
6. Brock University Council of International Schools CIS Scholarship – For international/Visa students entering their first year of study in any program at Brock University. Amount: $3000. Deadline: May 15, 2013.
7. Credit Valley Horticultural Society Scholarship – For students in any field of study at the University of Guelph. Amount: $1000. Deadline: May 15, 2013.
8. The Dr. John M. and Regina Riffel Entrance Bursary – For students in any field attending Campion College in Regina. Amount: $750. Deadline: May 15, 2013.
9. The Epilepsy Association of N.S. Memorial Scholarship/Bursary – For students from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick who have been diagnosed with epilepsy. Amount: $500. Deadline: May 15, 2013.
10. Lupus Canada Scholarship – For students across Canada entering any field of study at any school who have been diagnosed with Lupus. Amount: $1000. Deadline: May 15, 2013.