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 WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO HELP STUDENTS FINANCE THEIR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION?

Post secondary education is expensive and students should seek out any assistance available to them. There are many bursaries and scholarships available to grade 12 students.  A bursary is usually based on financial need whereas a scholarship is based on excellence in some area – the arts, athletics, languages etc.  Unlike student loans (which not all students qualify for), bursaries and scholarships are non-repayable awards. Every bursary or scholarship has its own criteria and deadline which have been established by the donor(s).  Every month, the counselling department advertises the bursaries and scholarships that come through the school. These are listed below, and posted on the Grade 12 Info Board outside of the Counselling Centre.

There are many other awards available to grade 12s that do not come through the school.  We always recommend that students check scholarship websites, parents' workplaces, post secondary institutions they are applying to and associations and organizations with which parents or grandparents are affiliated. ​

Some Scholarships or Bursaries will ask for Letters of Reference. When asking a referee for a letter, they may find it helpful to be given (or be reminded of) some information about you. If so, completing this KSS brag sheet.pdf for reference letters for them may be useful.  

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​DUE IN NOVEMBER

HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAMME

T.D. CANADA TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • Awards are open to students across Canada who:
  • Have demonstrated consistent and exceptional leadership to help improve the world by solving a social or community problem that has made a meaningful and lasting difference
  • Are in the final year of high school
  • Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year
  • Deadline: November 15, 2023

COBSS (CENTRAL OKANAGAN BURSARY & SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY)

  • www.cobss.ca
  • Information sessions regarding application process will be held in the KSS library at lunch on November 28, 29 and 30 – choose one session
  • COBSS on-line application opens:  November 28, 2023
  • COBSS on-line application closes:  January 15, 2024 @ 11:59pm
  • ​Please note that the application process  this year is completely online - no paper application

​DUE IN DECEMBER

UBC CENTENNIAL SCHOLARS ENTRANCE AWARD

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·         Apply online http://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/entrance-award/

·         These awards are based on financial need and support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance.

·         This program offers entering students one-time awards and renewable awards of up to $80,000 over four years.

·         Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person in Canada who is entering UBC's Vancouver campus or UBC's Okanagan campus directly from high school. You and your family must complete an application to demonstrate financial need.

·         The application requires a nomination letter from someone who is well-acquainted with you and who can comment on your character, interest in UBC/UBCO, and financial situation. These individuals could include – but are not limited to – coaches, teachers, counsellors, principals, supervisors from work and volunteer positions, family doctors, and community or religious leaders.

·         Deadline: December 1, 2023

 

UBC BEYOND TOMORROW SCHOLARS AWARD

·         Apply online https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/beyond-tomorrow/

·         Must self-identify as a Black (African, African-American, African-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean)

·         Must be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements

·         Must demonstrate financial need

·         Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person in Canada

·         Submit your UBC application by December 1st

·         Complete the UBC Entrance Award Application and select "Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award"

·         Deadline December 1, 2023

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UBC PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS AWARDS

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·         https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/presidential-scholars/

·         The Presidential Scholars Awards program offers awards available to entering students at UBC, including a one-time award of approximately $5,000 and renewable awards of up to either $40,000 or $80,000 payable over four years.

·         These scholarships recognize students who excel across the board and who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school.

·         To be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award, students MUST submit their online application by December 1, 2021. This includes paying the admission fee and completing all sections of the online application, including the scholarship short answer section.

·         The information students submit in their Academic Profile, Personal Profile and "scholarship short answer" sections of the online application will be used for consideration for this scholarship.

·         Deadline December 1, 2023

​​TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD
  • www,terryfoxawards.ca
  • Must be:
    • a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
    • planning to attend a post-secondary school in Canada
    • in good academic standing
    • involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated)
  • Recipients are selected for their dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox, their courage in overcoming obstacles and definite marks of distinction and persistence in the pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic and civil life.
  • Deadline:  December 1, 2023

HORATIO ALGER CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR GRADE 11 STUDENTS ONLY
  • ​www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/
  • must be enrolled full time as a Grade 11 high school student in Canada
  • must exhibit strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree program
  • prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net family income is required)
  • demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
  • be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity 
  • maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70
  • must be a Canadian Citizen
  • Deadline:  December 1, 2023
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BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

 
  • https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org
  • Available to all eligible grade 12's and Burger King Employees.  See the website for criteria
  • Deadline: December 15, 2023

 

COBSS (CENTRAL OKANAGAN BURSARY & SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY)

 
  • www.cobss.ca
  • COBSS on-line application opens:  November 28, 2023
  • COBSS on-line application closes:  January 15, 2024 @ 11:59pm
  • Please note that the application process this year is completely online - no paper application 
 
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