Post Secondary School Scholarship Information
- Scholarships – based on merit (criteria varies)
- Bursaries – based on financial need
Types of Scholarships
1. Offered by Post Secondary Institutions.
- Entrance Scholarships – marks based; often no application required; offered at time of offer of admission
- Faculty & Presidential Scholarships – application required; specific criteria indicated
- In-course Scholarships
2. Offered by Outside Groups interested in donating money to students.
- Granted by corporations, community groups, and foundations
How to Prepare Yourself for a Scholarship
Earning a scholarship is a process that can start as early as grade nine. A typical winner of most scholarships has consistently demonstrated, over an extended period of time, that they are involved in a number of activities that illustrate they are well-rounded individuals. Students with the highest marks do not automatically win scholarships. Many of the groups awarding scholarships are looking for exemplary citizenship.
The general criteria are:
- Academic Achievement
- Community Involvement
- Extra Curricular Participation