Langara College Entrance Bursaries

The Langara Entrance Bursary is a $500 bursary given to two students from feeder secondary schools. Any student who plans to attend Langara in September, 2010, is eligible to apply.

Selection on the bursary will be based on relative financial need, and on acceptance and enrollment at Langara College.

The application deadline is June 18, 2010.

Please come to see me for an application form.

Student Loan Information Session Reminder

Just a friendly reminder to you all that there will be an information session on student loan Wednesday at lunch (April 28th) in the library.

Bring all your questions; bring your lunch; bring a pencil and a few pieces of paper - there will probably be quite a lot of information that would be of interests to you.

Student Loans Information Session

Mr. Hayes from the career center has just informed me that there will be an information session on student loans on April 28th (Wednesday) at lunch in the library.

Representatives will come to Templeton to speak to you about the many topics on student loans. Among the topics are:

• What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
• How much money is available?
• What is the application process?
  
• How do I fill the application form?
• How are the federal and provincial loan programs different/similar?
• And many more...

For students who are planning on applying for any type of financial assistance, this workshop is probably very important to you. Please make arrangements so you can attend this workshop - grab your lunch early that day!

Canada Student Loans and Grants Brochures

Costs for post-secondary institutions and trade schools have gone up in recent years, and if you are from low- or middle-income families, paying for your education is probably a concern for you.

Canada Student Loans and Grants, together with provincial or territorial student assistance programs, can help. Recent changes to federal student financial assistance mean more money is available in grants, meaning that you can receive the same amount of funds, but have to repay less in the form of student loans. New for this year are $250 and $100 per month grant for full-time students from low- and middle-income families.

Brochures on Canada Student Loans and Grants have arrived. I have about 20 copies but can photocopy more for you. Alternately, you can go to Government of Canada's student loans and grants site for more details (click here).

Templeton Foundation Bursary Applications DUE

It has been over a week since the deadline of the Templeton Foundation Bursary applications has passed. Mrs. Maruno and I have to send the applications into the evaluation committee, so tomorrow (April 9, Friday) will be the last day I will accept an application.

If you are unable to submit the application for any reason, you MUST come and see me during the day on Friday. Otherwise, I will not be able to accept any more applications after Friday.

Templeton Foundation Bursary

Each year, friends of Templeton donate money to assist our students with financial needs who plan to pursue post-secondary education. One-time bursaries and scholarships are given to students that are selected by the Templeton Foundation Bursary selection committee.

Application forms for these bursaries can be obtained from my office. I must point out that some information surrounding you and your family's finance must be disclosed on the application form. Your financial information would remain confidential to the selection committee, however.

Completed application forms can be submitted to me by the end of March. Late applications may not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to come in and see me.

Vancouver Fire Fighters: Gordon Anderson Memorial Bursary

I have just received information about a $500 bursary the Vancouver Fire Fighers' Union Local 18 is offering.

The Gordon Anderson Memorial Bursary, valued at $500 each, is offered to six students in good standing who have contributed to the school community, as well as expressed interest in labour-related issues.

The award is offered to graduating students from Vancouver public secondary schools, or the graduating child of a current or retired Vancouver Fire Fighter. All applicants must be a permanent resident in B.C., and must register in a recognized post-secondary program prior to the end of the current calendar year.

To apply, you must:

• submit a covering letter (details can be found on the application form)
• complete the bursary application form
• provide two letters of reference
• submit a copy of your most recent transcript

Application deadline is April 23, 2010.

For more information, you can go to Vancouver Fire Fighters' website (click here) for details.

Application forms can be obtained from me or you can click here for a direct link.

The Croatian Cultural Centre's Scholarships and Bursaries

The United Croats of Canada King Tomislav Branch (Croatian Cultural Centre) is offering scholarships and bursaries for BC residents of Croatian ancestry (at least one parent must be of Croatian ancestry).

The scholarships are in the amounts of $500 and $1000 for full time attendance either at a university, college, or a technical/vocational institute. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants must provide two letters of reference, and a short essay on a topic chosen by the scholarship committee.

The bursaries are in the amounts of $500 and $1000 for full time attendance either at a university, college, or technical/vocational institute. Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and previously demonstrated capacity for successful completion of a program of studies. Applicants must provide two letters of reference, and a short essay on a topic chosen by the scholarship committee.

Completed application forms must be received by May 1, 2010, to be considered for the fall term or semester. Application forms can be obtained from my office, at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive), or the Centre's website (click here).

BCAHA Scholarship/Bursary

The British Columbia Association of Health-Care Auxiliaries Scholarship/Bursary, valued at $1000 this year, is awarded to a BC student enrolling in first year studies in a human health care field at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution of advanced learning.

To qualify, you must:

• be a resident in the province of BC
• have conducted a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer services to an accredited health-related facility (career prep does NOT count)
• intention to enroll in further education in the human health care field
• a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• demonstrate financial need
  

The recipient must attend the first year upon graduation from secondary school or the award, or the award may be defaulted.

Details and the application form can be obtained from my office.

The application deadline for this award is March 31, 2010.

Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund

The Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund is a bursary program that assists students who are planning to study at a post-secondary level in an academic, technical, or vocational program between September 2010 to August 2011.

To be eligible, an applicant must be a former permanent ward of the Province of BC and be planning to study at a post-secondary institution. In selecting successful applicants, consideration will be given to financial need, past marks, and sated career goals. Applicants are required to attach a copy of their most recent transcript. Applicants are encouraged to provide reference letters in support of their suitability for their chosen career.

More information can be obtained at the following website: click here

Application deadline is April 15, 2010.

Application forms can be obtained from my office.

Re-launch: BC Awards Online

For those of you who are interested in applying for a scholarship, this is a very important notice:

The BC Awards Online website has been re-launched. To go to the site, Click Here.
BC Awards Online has extensive scholarship, bursary, and award information from government agencies, post-secondary institutions, and private sectors. Students in BC can access its database with a few quick and easy steps.

I'd strongly recommend every student who is thinking of scholarships, bursaries, and awards to check out this site - it is probably the most resourceful place you can go.