New Scholarships

University of Winnipeg Entrance Scholarship -  Students who are wanting to attend the University of Winnipeg and wish to be considered for the Fall/Winter 2014-15 Entrance Scholarships and financial assistance, must fill out a separate Application Form which is found on the University of Winnipeg website by following the link: “Fall/Winter Entrance Scholarship Application Form”.  These forms have to be submitted by December 2, 2013.  In addition, students must have applied to the University of Winnipeg by December 2, 2013. For more information, please see Mrs. Costa.

 

United Way Youth Leaders in Action Scholarship will present Four awards of $500 each in 2014.  Awards will be given to graduating Grade 12 students who meet the following criteria:

·       Academic potential – Students must attend a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during the 2014-2015 academic year and are able to demonstrate a commitment to their education.

·       Demonstrated leadership – students must have challenged themselves in order to influence others on issues that are important to them.

·       Connection with a United Way-funded organization – students must have volunteered or worked with a United Way agency partner/.  To view, visit  http://unitedwaywinnipeg.ca/all_agencies.html

·       Financial need – recipients who demonstrate a need for financial support will be made a priority.

·       Application deadline is February 14, 2014.  For more information and application see Mrs. Costa

 

Winnipeg North Rotary Club Scholarship Program – These post-secondary entrance scholarships are open to students who are graduating from high school and will pursue university or college within Canada in the fall of 2014. In addition candidate’s high academic achievements and contribution to their school and their community through their involvement in extracurricular activities.  Deadline Date is March 31, 2014.

For application form visit: www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeA.asp?cid=1025.  Then scroll down to Download, click on high School scholarship Application, and save application.  For more information see Mrs. Costa.

 

Job Yellowhead Memorial Education Fund – This scholarship is open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who are graduating and plan to attend university in September 2014. 

Additional criteria:

1)     Resident of Manitoba

2)     Falls into one of the following categories: status Indian, non-status Indian, Metis, or Inuit.

3)     Does have Financial need

4)     Deadline Date is January 31, 2014

For application, visit: www.jobyellowheadfund.org.  or see Mrs. Costa.

 

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Terry Fox Humanitarian Award valued up to $7,000 per year is open to graduating secondary who will be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution to begin a degree or diploma program in September 2014.  Award recipients must also meet the following criteria: Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work.  Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work.  Application forms and accompanying documents must be postmarked by February 1, 2014.  For more information and application, visit:  www.terryfoxawards.ca. or see Mrs. Costa

Mr. Abdo El-Tassi Bridge Builders Award  valued at $500 is open to all Grade 12 graduating students, pursuing post-secondary education in September 2014, and who demonstrate  significant contribution towards improving relations between cultural groups in Canada.   Accomplishments that will be considered are numerous  i.e. civic engagement and/or volunteering experience, essays, film or video production, etc.  Deadline date to hand in application and all materials to Mrs. Costa is  Friday, May 9, 2014.   For more information, see Mrs. Costa.   

 

The Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 30, 2014 is available to students who will be pursuing post-secondary education in the fall on 2014 and who have an average of 2.5% or higher.   There are essay questions that students must respond.  Learn more about this scholarship -  Google: Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship and follow their link, or see Mrs. Costa. 

 

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership – is available to graduating students who plan to pursue post-secondary education in September 2014, and who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their community.  While applicants must have good academic grades,” the Key criterion is outstanding community leadership, in balance with the student’s academic performance.” Application Deadline is December 6, 2013.  Applications can be downloaded or apply online at: www.td.com/scholarship or see Mrs. Costa.