Academic Invest Student Career and Scholarship Resource Site

Scholarships. Employment. Advice.

Academic Invest helps introduce students in Canada to scholarship opportunities, jobs
and advice.

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

HOLY TRINITY ACADEMY COUNSELLING SERVICES

FROM THE COUNSELOR’S CUPBOARD

 (SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION)

There are thousands of scholarships, awards and grants available to help finance your education! Many scholarships are awarded on academic achievement. However, other awards are awarded for athletic involvement, leadership, community service, area of interest and the institution you plan on attending.

5 Steps to Winning Scholarships

Search

·   Visit the ALIS Scholarships website to find various scholarships and awards as well check out the post-secondary institution you plan to attend for possible scholarships and entrance awards.

• Talk to your parents and/or relatives – they may be members of a club or organization or their employer may offer awards to family members.

Apply

• Complete the appropriate scholarship application form. Keep a copy.
• Do you meet the requirements as outlined on the application?
• Apply well before the application deadline.
• Mail your application before the deadline (a late application may not be accepted).
• Photocopy and keep extra letters of recommendation and transcripts on hand
• Follow-up with award sponsor before the deadline to make sure your application was received.

Write the Essay

• Write that essay; if an essay is a requirement, it may be the deciding factor.
• Give yourself plenty of time.
• Read the instructions carefully, and seek advice from a knowledgeable person
• Go for quality, rather than quantity.
• Use clear and concise language and avoid the use of slang.
• Review your essay. Read it aloud. Refine it; proofread, or have someone proofread your essay.
• Keep a copy on file - with a few changes you may be able to use it for another scholarship.

Get the Money

• Make sure you meet all the conditions to receive the money: full-time enrollment, maintaining residency, institution you are attending, etc.
• If you move, advise the scholarship donor of your new address.
• If you are required to attend an awards ceremony, luncheon, etc., be there
• Thank the donor, when appropriate.

Maintain Your Scholarship Potential

• Keep your marks, athletics, leadership and volunteer work at an outstanding level and continue to look for scholarships as you progress through your studies.

Some important scholarship links:

http://www.pwsd76.ab.ca/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/index.asp?

GRADE 12 STUDENTS YOU CAN START TO APPLY FOR POST-SECONDARY

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO APPLY FOR POST-SECONDARY.  SOME STUDENTS MAY WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE, OR ROOM MAY BE EXPANDED AS A RESULT OF INCREASED ENROLMENT.  FOR THOSE STUDENTS STILL THINKING ABOUT APPLYING CLICK ON TO THE FOLLOWING LINK [APPLY ALBERTA]  https://www.applyalberta.ca/pub/ FOR ALL YOUR POST SECONDARY APPLICATION NEEDS.  REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED IT WILL PROBABLY BE ON CONDITION UNTILYOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE INSITUTION OF YOUR CHOICE. 

ENSURE THAT YOU SEND AWAY FOR YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AS UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES WILL BE EXPECTING TO SEE YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADES. 
CLICK ON TO THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://education.alberta.ca/students/transcripts.aspx

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Rutherford Scholarships

All students who will qualify for Rutherford Scholarships [75% or 80% average in carried in 5 subjects in Grade 10, 11, and or 12] will be given an application package, but if anyone needs another copy you can click on to the following link.  This link will also allow you to find the post-secondary institution code that you will need to include on your application.
http://alis.alberta.ca/et/fo/scholarships/info.html?EK=11
Apply for May 1st if you are attending a post-secondary institution in September of that year.

ALBERTA POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL LISTINGS AND BEYOND

For those students that want to find out about Alberta post-secondary education systems you can click on to the link below.  Those students that want to find out about post-secondary schools outside Alberta can click onto the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of different provinces.  Have fun exploring the world of post-secondary education.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/lnkaled.htm

“You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.”
                                                                                                    -Tom Brokaw

Exam Preparation Tips, or How to Limit the amount of Stress During a Stressful Time

You know the old saying-no one plans to fail they fail to plan.  For most students exams writing is the most stressful part of school. In many cases students are stressed and if you have not been studying properly within the academic year it looks like you are going to fail everything. However the reality is not that bad as you still have some time to increase your exam writing success rate. If you follow the tips below it is hoped that you can gain success on your exam outcomes.

1. Make sure you will collect all lecture notes and related material at least 2 weeks before the exam.
2.  1-2 weeks before the exam talk to your instructors and ask him or her what kind of questions there will be on exam [many of you are aware of the structure of your exams already]. In 70% of cases you will receive very valuable information which will significantly help you to prepare. Another important aspect is the number and worth of questions.
3. Carefully plan your time for exam preparation. You should give yourself at least 2 full days to prepare. If you are working – take several days off work – it worth it.
4.  Firstly read all your lecture notes. Vast majority of exams are based on the lecture notes (only or mainly) therefore you don’t need to read all your textbooks from cover-to-cover; talk to your classmates, read books, search Internet. Make sure you understand everything.
5.  Secondly, answer ALL past exam papers and check your answers. It is useful to collaborate with your classmates because in this case group work may help you to avoid some mistakes.
6.  Thirdly, analyse all previous exam papers and information received from your tutor. Try to estimate what kind of exams there will be. Then, assess your capabilities. For example, if you are good with numbers and calculations and KNOW that there will be some questions of such kind on exam, it is advisable for you to concentrate on reviewing techniques related to such questions. Try to plan the questions which you are going to answer (if you are more or less sure they will appear). On 99% of exams students have choice to answer 4 questions from 6 for example), therefore you SHOULD NOT know everything! It is sometimes better to leave some areas and to concentrate on others.
7.  If you have a chance – talk to someone from previous year who took this exam. Quite often you can receive some valuable information for them.
8.  Make sure you get good sleep before the exam. Many students are much stressed and can’t sleep. Try to use your own tricks to avoid it, for example go to bed earlier, read something, don’t watch TV and etc.
9. And lastly, when the exam has started – DON’T PANIC even if you seem not to know anything. Relax and write everything you know. Watch the time carefully, so that you have approximately equal amount of time for each questions, or at least spend more time on those responses that are worth more marks.
10  Good Luck! 
REMEMBER THERE IS NO MAGIC POTION TO ENSURE SUCCESS!