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Post-Secondary Information
The aim of this site is to provide students with relevant information on career/education planning, post-secondary education - including entrance/admission requirements, application deadlines, and scholarships & grants. (See Links below.)
TRY - The Responsibility is Yours. While WJM counsellors are here to support and assist students with their growth and development, the ultimate responsibility lies with the students. That said, students are strongly encouraged to verify information by going directly to websites of each post-secondary institution and other sites listed on the WJM website. Students who require additional support and/or assitance can see Mr. Smith, Mrs. Dosanjh and/or Mrs. Nyberg in the counselling centre (room 120) or Ms. Solgaard in the Career Centre (room 117).
Bulletin Board
Welcome 2019 WJ Mouat Grads! The bulletin board is a means of distributing pertinent information to grade 12 students. Please check this page on a regular basis.
Upcoming Scholarships
Deadline In November 2018
Check out these scholarships you can apply for today:
Note: Most universities and colleges have Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries. Students should access the web sites for further information or seek information in the Career Center.Award and scholarship values, name of Award, and deadlines may change throughout the year and it is the student’s responsibility to fully research this information.
1) Name: Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Approximate Deadline: November 1, 2018
Award Amount: $1,000 to $30,000
Website Link: https://indspire.ca/for-students/bursaries-scholarships/
Criteria: Canadian Indigenous person • Enrolled in an accredited institution such as - An accredited education program - Trades or trade-related training
2) Name: TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
Approximate Deadline: November 16, 2018
Award Amount: Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
- $7,500 for living expenses per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
Website Link: https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-banking/community-leadership-scholarship-for-canadians/
Criteria:
- Have demonstrated community leadership. - Are in the final year of high school.
- Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year.
Upcoming Scholarships
Deadline In October 2018Check out these scholarships you can apply for today:
Note: Most universities and colleges have Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries. Students should access the web sites for further information or seek information in the Career Center.Award and scholarship values, name of Award, and deadlines may change throughout the year and it is the student’s responsibility to fully research this information.
1) Name: French for the Future National Essay Contest
Approximate Deadline: Oct 02-Dec 21,2018
Award Amount: $1,000 - $12,000
Website Link: https://www.french-future.org/programs/essay-contest/
Criteria: Open to all legal residents of Canada who at the time of entry are enrolled in a Canadian high school in Grade 10, 11 or 12.
2) Name: AES Engineering
Approximate Deadline:Oct 06,2018
Award Amount: $500
Website Link: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.html
Criteria: Students must submit an essay of between 500-1000 words, essay topic changes every year.
3) Name: Grade 12 Essay Contest
Approximate deadline: Oct 9, 2018
Award Amount: $500-$5000
Webiste Link: https://cewc.ca/contests/grade-12-essay-contest/
Criteria: To enter and be eligible to win, you must be a legal resident of Canada and enrolled as a full-time Grade 12 student in a Canadian high school for the entire Competition Period.
4) Name: Loran Awards
Approximate Deadline: Oct 9,2018
Award Amount: up to $100,000
Website link: http://www.loranscholar.ca/
Criteria: Minimum 85% average. Character, leadership, and community commitment
5) Name: Horation Alger - Canadian Scholarships
Approximate Deadline: Oct 25, 2018
Award Amount: $5000
Website Link: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/provincial-programs/
Criteria: Demonstrate financial need, be involved in co-curricular and community service, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
6) Name: Horation Alger - National Entrepreneurial Scholarships
Approximate Deadline: Oct 25
Award Amount: $10, 000
Website Link: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/national-scholarships/
Criteria: Includes all expenses paid trip to Washington, DC. Minimum 65% average, prove financial need, be involved in co-curricular and community service activities.
IMPORTANT: Loran Scholar School-Sponsored Applications are due October 9, 2018. To be considered as a school-sponsored applicant, students must submit a Letter of Intent, with accompanying documentation (copy of report card, reference letters, etc.) to Mr. Smith or Mrs. Dosanjh by 3 PM on October 9, 2017. School-sponsored applicants will be contacted by Monday, October 15th.
*** Letter of Intent sample/template below near links.
Scholarship Databases:
ScholarshipsCanada.com is a database for students looking for scholarships, bursaries, grants and student awards. Students are matched to scholarships in our database using the information they provide in their profile. http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
SmartScholar is a great scholarship research tool for students applying for post-secondary education. SmartScholar helps to make sure that when you get that offer from your dream college/university, you've already got the financials covered. http://www.smartscholar.com/
The Key to Scholarships - a program that provides steps for high school students to follow in order to simplify and facilitate the scholarship application writing process.
Scholarship Tips - a site to assist students with the scholarship exploration/application writing process.
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Student Transcript Service
This service allows students to view school marks and transcripts and send transcripts electronically to post -secondary institutions and/or employers.
This is a mandatory step for students who have or plan to apply to a post -secondary institution. Completion of the Student Transcript Service (formerly called PSI selection), allows the BC Ministry of education to forward your transcript to the institution you have applied to.
To register for STS you will need:
* Personal Education Number(PEN)
* Full legal name
* Date of birth
* Email address
STEP 1:
Follow this link: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates
Step 2:
Students must register for a BC Government account, a BCeID. Follow the system prompts and register for STS. Finally, log in to StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID.
Step 3:
From a student’s STS Dashboard, make post-secondary institution selections, view transcripts, view assessment results and send transcripts immediately.
You can also access this link and find other valuable information through EducationPlannerBC.ca
Career/Education Planning
If this sounds like a conversation you've had with an adult in your life, and you are wanting to figure it out, then here are some links to resources/tools that may be helpful.
Career Cruising - a self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in school, career and life. (To obtain username and password please see Mr. Johannson in the counselling centre.)
Education Planner - a resource that allows you to compare post-secondary programs in BC.
CanLearn - an interactive tool/resource designed to help individuals save, plan and pay for post-secondary education.
Handbook of PROCEDURES for the GRADUATION PROGRAM 2018/2019 http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/handbook/handbook_of_procedures.pdf
MAP of all post-secondary institutions in BC
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