VHSS Guidance

The Garfield Weston Awards are for students entering 1st year of full-time college studies in the fall of 2012.  Application deadline is March 28, 2012.

These awards recognize and reward students who are passionate about his or her field of study; curious, courageous, and willing to try new things; and community-minded and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society.

Applications and info can be found at www.garfieldwestonawards.ca or in the Guidance Office.

The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2012.

Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.  While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.

Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.  We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.  The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.

The deadline for applications is May 28, 2012

Amount of Scholarship:  $1,000

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Check out this website for scholarships:

www.Academicinvest.com

IPM2012

A volunteer opportunity at the 2012 International Plowing Match

The Schulich Leader Scholarships program is for students enrolling in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas of study at a participating Canadian university in fall 2012. Those chosen Schulich Leaders will ultimately help to ensure that Canada is at the forefront of excellence in science and research for generations to come.

One candidate is nominated by their school. From the pool of nominees, 20 pre-selected universities across Canada will each choose one outstanding student to be their Schulich Leader, each of whom will receive a four-year scholarship valued at $60,000 to support their studies at that university in a STEM faculty.

Criteria is as follows:

a) The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

b) The candidate must be intending to enroll in a STEM area of study at one of the Canadian universities

c) Each candidate must possess at least two of the following attributes:

i) Has exceptional high academic grades

ii) Has demonstrated leadership in school life and community life, or provided evidence of entrepreneurial talent

iii) Has financial need

Miller Thomson 

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2011

On-Line submission commences on December 1st, 2011

The purpose of the foundation is to promote attainment of higher education goals for individuals who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and have made a positive contribution to their school through extracurricular activities and have made a significant contribution of time and energy to community service programs.

Miller Thomson Foundation is awarding one year scholarships of approximately $3000 to 100 students from across Canada.

Information and an application form can be obtained by following the link at:

 http://www.millerthomson.com

Allan Simpson Awards

This post secondary award is for young people who are full orphans (both parents deceased).  Application forms are to be submitted no later than March 1st.

Win a $50,000, $25,000, $5,000 or $1,000 scholarship!

High School Seniors, Burger King employees and children of Burger King employees are eligible to apply.

Details & How to Apply can be found at:  www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html

Application period is Nov. 15, 2011 – Jan. 10, 2012.

Apply for a $5 000 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship!

Earth Day Canada, with financial support from the Toyota Canada Foundation, has launched the 2012 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program to recognize and cultivate tomorrow’s environmental leaders. This year, the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program will reward 20 graduating high school and Cégep students across Canada with $5 000 scholarships for their efforts and leadership in responding to environmental issues through school and community service. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2012. For more information please visit www.earthday.ca/scholarship

See the attached flyer for Norfolk County volunteer opportunities.

Norfolk County