Palmer Applying for Scholarships 2024-25
Start researching scholarship options during grade 11 as the scholarship process begins early in your grade 12 year.
***See Calendar on Home page. See by schoalrship deadlines and all application details. https://palmer.sd38.bc.ca/student-information/career-centre-information
*** See individual postings for scholarships under New Information side tab, (as scholarships are posted as they are updated).
Helpful Hints
- Start researching scholarship options during grade 11 as the scholarship process begins early in your grade 12 year
- Begin volunteering on a regular basis as many scholarships require a strong/consistent history of involvement as part of the eligibility
- Each award has unique criteria. You may have to complete an essay and/or provide school transcripts and references
- Consider a variety of smaller scholarships/awards as they may attract fewer applicants
- Have an updated resume and cover letter, that you can change for a specific scholarship
- Dedicate a specific time each week for your scholarship research
- Pay close attention to application deadline date/time, particularly if sending hard copy documents
Types of Scholarships/Awards
Post-Secondary Scholarship Options
These scholarships are contingent on accepting the offer of admission for that specific institution. The applications for these scholarships may be:
- Automatic (you are not required to submit a separate scholarship application) such as an Entrance Award
- General scholarship application may be required
- Faculty specific (e.g. only for Engineering students)
- Nominated (each school may nominate a limited number of students)
- Bursary - Usually based on financial need
Association and Community Scholarship Options
Many groups offer scholarship/bursary opportunities to high school students such as unions, clubs, businesses, associations, organizations and so on. Students should consider their individual situation to see if any opportunities are available through their skills, involvement or family. Criteria for each of these opportunities varies including artistic ability, academic performance, community service, leadership, athletics, financial need, etc.
Find a Match
Some websites will match a student with a variety of awards in their database. Register online for this option at: (Indicate if you are an international student)
Student Scholarships: http://www.studentscholarships.org/
Student Awards: http://www.studentawards.com/
Scholarships Canada: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com
ScholarTree: https://scholartree.ca/
More Sites to Search:
99scholarships.ca
www.studentscholarships.org
Scholarships For International Students
One place to try: https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarship-advice/scholarships-study-canada#:~:text=Trudeau%20Scholarships%20and%20Fellowships%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Trudeau%20Foundation,selected%20institutions.%20University-specific%20scholarships%20to%20study%20in%20Canada Most universities will have entrance scholarships for international students, so this is a place to start.
International Scholarship Opportunities for Canadians
Thinking about going to the U.S. for post secondary? There are tons of grants, scholarships, and bursaries offered to students who look at expanding their horizons and growing their life experiences. The Government of Canada offers grants for students in Canada who go school in the U.S., there are restrictions that apply so ensure you do your research and see which Grants you can apply for. https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/index.aspx?lang=eng
There are a number of corporations that offer scholarships for the employees' family members, be sure to check the benefits guide for your family's employer to see if you qualify. There are Scholarships you can apply for from national companies who want to 'Give Back' to the community, ensure you do your research to see which ones apply to you. https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/corporate-scholarships/
4 Websites to Find International Scholarships (Various Countries)
Scholars4dev is a handy and easy to use website for international students to find scholarships. There are plenty of search options and categories that tell you exactly how many scholarships are available to you. You also need to check out their scholarship lists because they offer in-depth looks into scholarships specific to country, area of study and amount. If you want an easy laid out list of scholarships that you can quickly apply to, Scholars4dev should be your first stop. https://www.scholars4dev.com/#google_vignette
Not only is this website a scholarship portal it is also an excellent source of information if you're looking to study abroad. Studyabroad.com compiles the best scholarships from other websites and displays them in an easy to understand format. I encourage students to use this resource to collect information and develop questions that they have about scholarships and studying abroad to bring to the US College Expo to ask the professionals. https://www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships
Anyone who has ever looked for a scholarship knows what Yconic is, and it's for good reason. Yconic has one of the largest databases of scholarships and also acts as a social network for students. If you have any worries you can find a thread of other students going through the same thing and offering their advice. Plus, Yconic sends you email newsletters to update you on what scholarships are now available and which ones have deadlines coming up. There is also a feature that allows you to shortlist the ones you want to apply to. This makes organizing your scholarships a simple task. https://yconic.com/
Of course, you can always count on the Canadian government to have your back. Their website offers plenty of scholarships as well as their guidelines in a way that is easy to overview. However, it doesn't offer the ease of use that the other websites do. If you're willing to do a bit of searching through their website you'll be able to find many scholarships that are only available to Canadian students.. https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/index.aspx?lang=eng
Youth in Care Canada - Tuition Waiver
https://youthincare.ca/british-columbia/
Resource for Scholarships and Bursaries for Youth in/from care as well as a comprehensive list of post-secondary institutions that waive tuition or have reduced tuition for former youth in care.
StudentAid BC – Youth Educational Assistance Fund for Former Youth in Care
This program provides grants of up to $5,500 per program year to former B.C. youth in care students between 19 and 24 years of age. Students may receive a maximum of four grants. See website for details:
https://studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships/youth-educational-assistance-fund-former-youth-care#Am_I_eligible?
StudentAid BC ~ Student Loan Information
To receive student financial assistance, you must meet all of these basic eligibility criteria:
- be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or have protected person status
- have a valid Canadian social insurance number
- be a resident of British Columbia
- be pursuing full-time studies as your primary occupation
- be enrolled in an eligible program of study at an eligible post-secondary institution
- be able to demonstrate financial need
- make academic progress and achieve satisfactory scholastic standing in each period of post-secondary study
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