This document provides information about various scholarship opportunities available to students at Iroquois Ridge High School. It discusses entrance scholarships based on grade 12 marks, university-specific scholarships, how to get started in the scholarship application process by researching eligibility and requirements, what is typically included in a scholarship application, tips for strong applications, the importance of reference letters, and sites for additional scholarship research. It also lists local, national, and international enrichment opportunities for students with application details and deadlines.

1. Iroquois Ridge High SchoolScholarships

2. Types of Scholarships

3. What Scholarships Require

4. Entrance Scholarships Based solely on grade 12 marks, usually final marks, best 6 or include pre-requisite coursesDifferent levels for different schools. For more $ go further north - they pay better85% -$500 - $100090% -$1000 - $200095% -$1500 –$3000

5. University Specific ScholarshipsCheck out individual institutionsCheck out electronicinfo.ca

6. How do I get started ? Visit scholarship websites to make yourself aware of the scholarships you are eligible for. Studentawards.com Scholarshipscanada.com

7. Studentawards.com

8. Scholarshipscanada.com

9. RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS Once you have the list of scholarships you are eligible for download applications and check out the requirements of the scholarship on individual websites

10. Sample Scholarship Application Download an application & complete the application to see what you need to get busy and do now. Make a time line plan. DO IT NOW !

11. An example: The Miller ThomsonFoundation Scholarships A glimpse of what will be asked of you…

17. http://www.millerthomson.com/mtweb.nsf/web_files/rdmo6jhpst/$file/2006_Application_form_Eng.pdf?openelement

19. What Is Usually On An Application? Current Transcript of Marks Ranking of your marks from grade 9 through to 12 Awards (school & community) Volunteer /Extracurricular hours **** Athletic/Artistic/Club Activities Leadership Employment A variety of accomplishments in all areas

20. Application TIPS Research, Start a data base Note deadlines & application process Apply only to those that you qualify for- read criteria Meet deadlines Neatness is essential – type it, spell/gr. check Avoid emailing or faxing unless email a must Quality not quantity Start early, timelines/time management essential Keep a hard copy & backup copy Ask for TIPS from previous winners

21. References Letters From a responsible adult who knows you well: principal, teacher, coach, employer, not a relative Ask, & provide him/her with a resume or reference form, include your goals, give at least 2 weeks notice

22. Nomination Process Some scholarships require school to assess & nominate the best candidate(s) School nomination: Must be handed in one week prior to deadline Mrs. Anstett & the scholarship team decide on school sponsored candidates ie Due date Oct 21 into school Oct 14

23. Canada’s Top ScholarshipThe Canadian Merit Award National Winner-

24. Canada’s Top Scholarship Offers:

25. Review of Award Winners Resume

26. Community Based Awards Check out the board outside PCC Applications become available February through to April. Check often Follow through getting the application in prior to due date Some will require interviews

27. School Based Awards Applications due into PCC MAY 3rd

28. Enrichment OpportunitiesSee Ms. Patterson and check monthly ENRICHMENT Newsletter!

29. Opportunity Description Application Deadline Cost Contact Duke of Edinburgh Awards Ridge Fav A challenge opportunity for students to pursue up to three level of the DEA Young Canadians Challenge. Focuses on physical fitness, expeditions, skills and community service. Year round Annual registration fee www.dukeofed.org for ages 14 – 25 See Mrs. Hills or Mrs. Omeri Encounters With Canada Ridge Fav A week-long study session in Ottawa with students from across Canada. Each week has a different theme, including journalism, law, science and technology, arts and culture, business, sports and the RCMP. Year round registration See calendar $625 Some weeks have discounts ages 14 – 17 See Ms. Patterson da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) An opportunity for high school students to explore a variety of engineering disciplines during the month of July at U of T. Check out other Engineering Enrichment at the website too! Next session in summer 2010 $300 per week in July plus GST GYLC Global Young Leaders Conference Leadership Conferences in Washington, NY, and/or China. One program in Toronto. Designed to build networking skills, access to influential policy makers and insight into “leadership”. Nomination – Oct. 23/09 Scholarship - Dec. 3, 2009 U.S. $3000 China $5400 http://www.cylc.org/gylc/ Scholarships available! Southern Ontario Model UN SOMA Ridge Fav A conference for students in grades 9 through 12 at U of T in late April. Students represent various countries and participate in a General Assembly dealing with Global Issues. Information posted in February. TBA www.soma.on.ca U of T Youth Summer Programs (YSP) in Medicine and Law Spend time on Campus and stay in residence while studying with professors, leading researchers, prominent legal and medical professionals. Fee is all inclusive – residence, food plan, access to court/labs, etc. July 2010 Registration info. To be posted soon. $990.00 – Law $1090 - Medicine http://www.ysp.utoronto.ca/ysphome.htm Enrichment Opportunities at the Ridge http://enrichment.uoftengineering.com/deep Ridge Fav

30. Forum for Young Canadians A week-long conference in Ottawa for students aged 15-19 interested in learning the dynamics of the government. MP Dinner, Senators lunch. Feb, March , April and October 2010 ASAP $895 Includes transportation and hotel http://www.youthcanada.ca/programs/forum-young-canadians Promoting Women in Science (Prowis) A mathematics and science conference for young women in grade 10 at Wilfred Laurier University. TBA TBD http://info.wlu.ca/~wwwprow/index.shtml Queen’s E = MC2 A week-long program at Queen’s University for highly motivated students in grades 9 to 12. Students study a subject of their choice May 9 – 14, 2010 TBA (February 18 last year) $545 for tuition & res. in 2009 www.queensu.ca/enrichment/EMC2/index.php Shad Valley A month long ( June 27 – July 23, 2010) experience for senior students at a Canadian University. The program combines entrepreneurship with science and technology. Meeting in mid-October Deadline December 9 3500 + transportation www.shad.ca Peel Summer Academy AP Exam Opportunity Mathematics Contests Coaching and Tutorials through Sem II. Exams are the first 2 weeks of May Mtg. Oct $86.00 U.S. www.ap.ca See Ms. Patterson Waterloo Unlimited Grade 10, 11 and 12 programs specifically designed to develop appropriate leadership skills, and help focus individual goals and vision. Nov, Mar and May $200 - $400 www.unlimited.waterloo.ca Senate and House of Commons Page Programs Opportunity to be a Page in Parliament during the summer before 1st year University and during 1st year. Must attend Carleton, U of O, St. Paul, or Universite du Quebec en Outaouais November 2009 www.parl.gc.ca Check Youth Programs . See Ms. Patterson for other exciting opportunities!!! Summer residential programs for students in grades 4 - 12. Takes place at Memorial U. (Newfdld), UTM and in Churchill Man. in July www.peelsummeracademy.com TBA TBA There are numerous math contests available, incl. U. of Waterloo & the Canadian Mathematics Open. Avail for grades 9 to 12. Varies;$2- $5 per contest Speak Ms Kim. Various times in the year

31. Research Sites: Ontario School Counselors’ Association (OSCA) www.osca.ca Student Awards www.studentawards.com Scholarship Canada www.scholarshipscanada.com Scholarship 2009 www.scholarshipsandawards.com www.electronicinfo.ca University/college websites Visit University/college open houses -many open March Break

32. For More Informationcontact: Personal & Careers Counseling: Mrs. Anstett, Mrs. Spelman, Ms Forde or Mr. Pottruff

33. Get Credit for all your hard work in High School RESEARCH GET BUSY EARN THE BEST MARKS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED PLAN YOUR FUTURE

34. Questions?