VHSS Guidance

The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is challenging students to use their creativity and writing skills to submit a flash fiction story that addresses the risks associated with teen gambling. Two scholarships will be awarded for the best flash fiction story – $1,00 for 1^st place and $500 for 2^nd place. The scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2010. Full eligibility criteria are posted on www.responsiblegambling.org

PLAYERS – COACHES – TRAINERS – OFFICIALS

The Ontario Hockey Federation Bursary Program was established to provide financial assistance to registered participants including players, coaches, trainers, and officials to help offset the cost of post secondary education. All students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a Canadian post secondary institution are eligible to receive bursary funds.

Details at www.ohf.on.ca or contact Melissa Wolk at 416-426-7258.

Ontario Hostelry Institute is offering 8 College Entrance Awards to Ontario high school students graduating this year. Applicants must be enrolled in any of the following minimum two-year foodservice-hospitality diploma programs at the Ontario community colleges: Culinary, Hotel, Tourism, Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Resort, or Event Management. Applications can be downloaded at www.theohi.ca . Due date at the Institute office is Thursday, April 30, 2009.

This year, Monsanto Canada estimates it will provide approximately 60 scholarships to deserving high school students across the country entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture or forestry.  Each scholarship is valued at $1,500 to students who meet the following criteria:

Students must be from an agricultural or forestry family farming operation with plans to enter their first year of post-secondary education in agricultural sciences or forestry;

Students must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership capabilities and active involvement in their local community;

Complete applications, including an application essay, must be post-marked no later than May 15, 2009.

For more information, visit www.monsanto.ca.

Spirit of Hospitality is a scholarship and bursary awards program for high school students planning to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. There are six scholarships and bursaries ranging in value from $500 to $1500 plus a co-operative work experience in the hospitality industry. To be eligible, students must meed the following criteria:You must be in your final year of high school and enrolled this September in a Canadian Hospitality Training Program in either university or college in one of the following areas of study: Culinary or Pastry; Food & Beverage; Hotel

You must have a letter of recommendation from the principal, Guidance counsellor, or teacher as well as a letter of recommendation from a past or current employer

have a passion for the hospitality industry

be an Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

applications must be received or postmarked no later than May 31, 2009

Visit

www.spiritofhospitality.com to download an application kit or visit the Guidance Office for more information.

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2009

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 $1000 to 200 students from across Canada.

Application form can be obtained at: 

 http://www.millerthomson.com/index.cfm?cm=SubSection&ce=details&primaryKey=14538

Do you have a parent who is a member of OSSTF?  You may be eligible for financial support through OSSTF scholarships.  Application forms and other criteria concerning scholarships can be found at www.osstf.on.ca/services.  The last date for applications is January 31, 2009.

The IAPA is accepting application for 2008-09.  The scholarship is for students pursuing full time studies at an Ontario university or college in occupational health and safety, the workplace environment or a related program.  Submission deadline is February 13, 2009.  For submission details/application form, visit http://www.iapa.on.ca/outreach/findlay_bursary.asp

Are you applying to Western University for Sept. 09 and have a 90% + average?  Please see Miss Atkinson for details about the National Scholarship Program. 

The deadline to submit an application for the Millennium Excellence Awards is fast approaching.  Applications must be postmarked no later than December 12, 2008.  Download the application form at www.excellenceaward.ca.