Scholarship Book 2021_2022 January 9 2023 NOW! Deadline for award submission to THSS Career Centre/Counselling is MARCH 8(unless otherwise noted in instructions).
New under category A: Biju Matthew Bursary
*Please also note that applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships are being accepted until February 15, 2023.
The booklet contains both scholarships and bursaries:
- Scholarships are based on academic achievement and volunteering
- Bursaries are also based on academic achievement and volunteering but take the financial need of the applicant into consideration as well
Students should read through the booklet and identify scholarships and bursaries that they may be eligible for. Create a list of awards you plan to apply for.
You may wish to use the following fillable PDF’s for your application packages.
SD42 Application Fillable Formble-Appendix B
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- Leave AWARD # and AWARD NAME blank if you are eligible for more than one award
- Fill in the rest of the form (type or print very neatly)
- For every award you’re applying to, make a photocopy then fill in the AWARD # & NAME for each
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Some awards need more forms. They are listed here:
Cdn Parents for French Fillable Form Appendix D
CUPE Local 703 Application Fillable Form Appendix E
Whonnock Community Assoc. Application Fillable Form Appendix F
MRTA_Education Application Fillable FormAppendix G
MRTA Application Fillable Form Appendix H
Arts Awards Applicant Form Arts+Awards+Applicant+Form_SD_2023Appendix I
UPlan Bursary Application Fillable Form Appendix J
Royal Cdn Legion Ladies Aux Application Fillable Form Appendix K
PSG (James Cameron) Scholarship Application Fillable Form Appendix L
Kiwanis Club Bursary Application Fillable Form Appendix M
WomanCare Courage Award Application Fillable FormTHSS-District-Authority-Scholarship-Application Jan 26
WomanCare Courage Award Application Fillable Form
Gary and Nanette Lycan Application Form (003)
Students should also check the District website often, for additional scholarships that did not get included in the booklet.
Now students are ready to begin the application process by putting each application together following the steps (See Appendix A-Instructions):
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- A to E for Scholarships
- A to H for Bursaries
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Write Your Personal Statement:
- Allow yourself LOTS of time for this (the self-refection / self evaluation / self-promotion process needs time)
- You MUST follow the specific directions in Appendix A – Instructions
- Photocopy one for each Award you’re applying to
- A couple of documents that may be helpful: Personal Essay What scholarship Selections committees are looking for
Obtain a copy of your Diploma Verification Report (DVR):
- This is a record of your most up-to-date grades (this is NOT your report card or Transcript!) Come to the Career Centre or see Records Clerk to get one printed
- Photocopy one for each Award you’re applying to
Collect some reference letters (2 must be included in each application):
To prepare:
- Fill out a Brag-sheetand an Accomplishment and Activity List to help gather and organize important personal information about yourself
- Fill out the Reference-letter-request-form and give to teachers / employers / coaches / supervisors – whoever you want to write you a Letter of Reference
- Give them at least 2 WEEKS before the application deadline
Gather any other documentation specifically required for each award
Bursaries Only
For those eligible, your bursary packages MUST include the above, plus another form and two more written statements:
SD42 Bursary Fillable FormAppendix C
- Fill in and photocopy as you did for Appendix B
Personal Statement for Bursary(explaining the specific circumstances that make you eligible for financial assistance)
- You MUST write it according to the specific directions in Appendix A – InstructionsPART G
Parent / Guardian Testimonial Statement (verifying your financial need)
- They MUST write it according to the specific directions in Appendix A – Instructions, PART H
Another source for instructions: