Scholarship Information 2010-2011
To help our students, we also have... online for students to download & use:
Sample Scholarship Resumes:
Sample Cover Letters:
Scholarship Instructions and Tips:
For information scholarships open to all students in BC/Canada, see: www.bcawardsonline.org
- Sign In as: "SD #79 Cowichan Valley" and "Public School"
- A great way to search is using the “Deadline” as a way to focus you each month
Local scholarships (for graduating LCSS students only).
Note: THIS STARTS IN MARCH 2011
Procedure:
1. Print off a Summary Sheet and keep track of the awards for which you will apply for
2. Download & fill out an Application Form and save it:
For Word:
Other (for Mac):
** If you need a special application form (as noted on the Scholarship List and Summary Sheet), see Ms. Brooks or Mrs. Garner
3. Read through the criteria for each Scholarship List to see which scholarships or bursaries you qualify for:
4. Complete your scholarship application package in the following order:
i. Summary Sheet with total number of bursaries/scholarships applied for.
ii. Application Form- customize for each scholarship by typing in the scholarship name and contacts
iii. Academic Resume
iv. Cover Letter (sometimes called an Autobiographical Essay)
v. 2-3 reference letters
vi. Transcript (Get this from Ms. Brooks or Mrs. Garner)
5. Hand in PAPER-CLIPPED package to the office by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 1st.
6. Once photocopies are completed, the office staff will contact you to finalize application forms.
* Please see Ms. Dailey, Mrs. Garner or Ms. Brooks if you need some help. We want you to succeed and are here to help ☺
Good luck and we encourage you to apply for all you can!
