Dr. Charles Best Secondary School
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES for the CLASS of 2013
General Application Procedure
ALL INTERNAL LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Use this one application form (pg 3) to apply for the Internal Local Scholarships listed on
page 4. Fill out the financial aid form (pg 5) to show financial need if necessary. External
Local Scholarships (listed on pg 6-8) are not administered by Charles Best Secondary and
require separate application forms.
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A complete APPLICATION PACKAGE must include:
□ a completed application form (page 3)
□ a personal letter (500 word max)—be sure to put your name on the top of each
page
□ two reference letters—one from school and one from the community.
□ an interim transcript (request from the office, the career center or counsellors)
□ a current resume—be sure to include all volunteer work
□ a completed financial information form FOR BURSARIES ONLY
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A personal letter should NOT be a repeat of your resume! Tell the scholarship
committee what makes you unique—what are you passionate about? How does this
relate to your future goals and plans? See “Tips for Success: How to make your Essay
Count” on the next page.
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Reference letters should be requested AT LEAST TWO WEEKS in advance of the due date.
Application package due by Monday April 22, 2013 3:30 pm
 Hand completed package to Mr. Chang in Counselling or Mrs. Baker in the Career Center
Read criteria carefully for every award you apply for.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
GOOD LUCK!
Please Note: The decisions made by the Scholarship Committee are based on careful
consideration of many factors and are final
Tips for Success: How to Make Your Essay Count
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Focus on one activity or event; you have listed your range of accomplishments in your
resume and do not need to repeat yourself.
Portray your character, leadership ability, vision and what makes you unique. Give
specifics.
Be original but not bizarre; be yourself!
Don’t “thesaurize” your composition, i.e. don’t use big words!
Spend time on the introduction: don’t summarize but do create mystery and intrigue.
Body paragraphs must relate to the introduction; conclusions are crucial!
Do something else; spend time away from your draft to decide if you still consider your
topic worthwhile.
Get your family, friends, and teachers to edit and critique your essay.
Edit! Revise! Edit! Revise! Edit!
Check out samples of scholarship essays and see the Career Resource room for more
detailed tips.
For more tips:
http://essayinfo.com/essays/scholarship_essay.php
www.mba360.com/writing-scholarship-essays.html
Scholarship websites:
University of the Fraser Valley’s “Surfing the web for $$”: http://www.ufv.ca/fineaid/surf.htm
o www.canlearn.ca
o www.scholarshipscanada.com
o www.studentawards.ca
o http://studentscholarships.org
Post secondary financial aid pages:
o SFU: http://students.sfu.ca/financialaid/
o UVic: http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa/
o UBC: https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/finances.ezc
o Douglas College: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/applicationservices/registration-guide/financial-aid.html
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Dr. Charles Best Secondary School
Internal Local Scholarship Application Form for the Class of 2013
Internal Local Scholarships: The Dr. Charles Best Secondary School Scholarship Committee determines the
awarding of scholarships and bursaries in this category. Students only need one application form and one
document package (personal letter, reference letters, interim transcript, resume, financial need form for
bursaries) to cover all the awards they wish to apply for listed on pages 5.
Print clearly, using ink!
Last Name: _____________________________
First Name: _________________________________
SIN: _____________________________
PEN: ______________________________________
(Personal Education Number)
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
(Social Insurance Number)
(Street, city, postal code)
Contact info (phone # and/or email): ______________________________________________________________
Elementary school(s) attended: ___________________________________________________________________
Middle School(s) attended: ______________________________________________________________________
Post Secondary Institution(s) Applied for: ____________________________________________________________
Area of Study: ____________________________________________________________
Scholarships received to date: ____________________________________________________________________
Also, Please let Mr. Chang or Mrs. Baker know of any scholarships you are awarded between now and the end of
May so they can be acknowledged in the Convocation program.
List scholarships you meet the criteria for;
*Please read all criteria carefully before applying.
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________
District/ Authority Award Scholarships are for students who excel in one of six focus areas: Applied Skills (business,
technology, and home ec.), Languages, Fine Arts (visual arts, dance, drama, music), Community Service (volunteer
activity), Technical and Trades training (eg, carpentry, automotive, etc.) or Physical Activity (not limited to PE) and are
awarded by nomination. Criteria include superior achievement in the focus area, along with attendance, punctuality,
work habits and cooperation. C+ average required for Grade 12 year required. Recipients announced at convocation in
June.
If you wish to be considered for a District/Authority Award what focus area (one only!) do you demonstrate superior
achievement?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Reference (name and contact info): ________________________________________________________________
Deadline Monday, April 22, 2013.
Hand completed package to Mr. Chang (Counseling) or Mrs. Baker (Career Centre)
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Internal Local Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
These scholarships are administered by Charles Best School and require one application. List scholarships you
qualify for on the reverse side of this sheet. Hand in completed package to Mrs. Baker or Mr. Chang by
3:30 pm Mon April 22, 2013.
AWARD
Baker Drive Elementary
Canadian Federation of University Women
Bursary
Coquitlam Mayor’s Scholarship
AMOUNT*
$500
$1000
CRITERIA
Attended Baker Drive Elementary. Community Involvement.
Female, good effort, positive attitude, community involvement.
2 x $500
CTA - Cam McKenzie Award
CTA - Merit Award
CTA – Bursary
Dr. Charles Best PAC Awards
$500
$500
4 x $300
12 x $250
Miller Park Community School Bursary
$200
Ranch Park ‘Rockies’ Scholarship
$250
Riverview Park Elementary Scholarship
$250
Given to one male, one female; financial need, academic
achievement, demonstrated leadership in community and/or school
Citizenship, service, extracurricular, leadership
A top academic student
financial need
Graduate Award—hard working and display a consistent effort and
attitude. Maintain a balance between school, work, family and
friends
Service Award—Good citizenship; helping others, kind, tolerant and
compassionate; strong academic standing and school involvement
Leadership Award—Good academic standing; leadership with in the
school including the quiet leader.
Program Award—Above average ability in one subject area and made
use of their talent and ability to further the quality of life at school for
other students.
Attended Miller Park for grades 3, 4 and 5. Financial need.
Demonstrate community service or volunteering.
Must have attended Ranch Park Elementary School. Primary
consideration given to students who demonstrate a positive attitude
towards school and community. Consistent academic effort sufficient
to gain acceptance to post secondary program of choice.
Must have attended Riverview Park Elementary School. Student who
displays kindness and respect towards peers and teachers. School
and/or community involvement.
2012/13 School District #43 (Coquitlam) Scholarships offered to Charles Best students on rotation:
AWARD
Gordon Paton Scholarship
Coquitlam Retired Teachers Association
Scholarship
North Fraser Pretrial Centre Scholarship
RCMP
AMOUNT*
$150
$500
CRITERIA
Awarded in recognition of academic excellence .
Awarded to a student planning to enter the teaching profession; Also
leadership, citizenship and compassion.
$1,000
Awarded to a graduating student who is proceeding to post secondary
studies in a Criminal Justice related field. Preference given to
applicants aspiring to work in the Corrections field. Financial need
given serious consideration.
$375
Planning to attend a post secondary school with no restriction on field
of study; should demonstrate good citizenship, leadership abilities
and involvement in community service within the school and/or
community.
*Amount of scholarship is subject to change.
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DR. CHARLES BEST SECONDARY SCHOOL
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AID
Name:
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Resources:
1.
Savings
2.
Summer Income
3.
Part time income during education term
4.
Scholarships, etc., already won
5.
Financial assistance from parent’s
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Total Resources: _____________________
Estimated costs of first year at post-secondary institution:
1.
Tuition fees
2.
Books and supplies
3.
Room and board
4.
Transportation
5.
Miscellaneous needs (clothes, etc.)
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Total Cost: _____________________
Total Resources minus Total Costs = Financial Need: _____________________
Expected number of years of Post Secondary Education
Approximate cost of Post Secondary Education
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Parent Information:
Father’s Name:
Address:
Employer:
Unions, Associations, Clubs:
Mother’s Name:
Address:
Employer:
Unions, Associations, Clubs
Approximate annual family income (before taxes)
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Special circumstances that you and your family may be in at this time or may encounter in the near
future (e.g. single parent, other children in post-secondary school, etc.). Attach extra paper as
necessary.
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Parent/Guardian signature: ____________________________________________________
Print name:____________________________________________________
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External Local Scholarships: these awards are not administered by Charles Best Secondary; they require separate application
forms and have various deadlines. Check the Informer, website or the Career Centre for current dates and application forms.
AWARD
AMOUNT
CRITERIA
DEADLINE
Aboriginal Parent Focus Group (APFG)
$500
Bursary to First Nations student demonstrating
May 21,
acceptable academic achievement and pursuing
2013
further education. .
Al Grist, BC Hydro Environment Award
$500
Continuing studies in the field of environment
April 1
Sponsored by the Port Coquitlam and District Hunting
stewardship in university.
& Fishing Club
Alderson Elementary Scholarship
Hand completed application to Mrs. Baker
or Mr. Chang
$250
BCIT Pathways to Success
3 x up to
$3,000
Brenda Kearns Aboriginal Bursary
1 x $300
Canadian Parents for French
$250 - $500
Coquitlam Centre Emerging Artists
$500
Coquitlam Drama Teachers Assn. (CDTA)
METFEST Scholarship
$250-500
Coquitlam Optimist Club – Robert Simms
Memorial Scholarship. Hand completed
form to Mrs. Baker or Mr. Chang.
CTA Roy Krutow Scholarship
$500
CUPE Local 561 Bursary, Elizabeth
McKnight Trades Bursary
$250
Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Bursary
$1,000
Glenayre Community Association
Scholarship
Hand completed application package to
Mrs. Baker or Mr. Chang.
Hedy Pothorn Memorial Award
$700
$200
Attended Alderson School for at least 3 years
Made significant contributions to the social and
cultural development of the school and community
Demonstrated substantial level of scholarship.
Financial need shall also be a criterion to be
considered.
SD#43 student planning to attend a full time BCIT
program before March 2013. Leadership or
volunteer within the community or work
experience or athletics or extracurricular.
For an Aboriginal student who has been actively
involved in, and taken on a leadership role in the
Aboriginal program ‘
Tri-Cities French Immersion and Francophone
School graduates must be a CPF member or
dependent of CPF member, BEFORE Mar 1 of the
year of application, strong academic standing,
teacher recommendations, demonstrated all round
citizenship and leadership abilities.
Excelling in art and proceeding into an art program
in post secondary
Graduate who excelled in the theatre program and
plans to continue in theatre related education.
Demonstrates personal qualities of leadership,
citizenship and compassion.
Service to school and community, proceeding to
post secondary, financial need.
Application form in the Career Center;
Son/daughter of teacher (current, retired or
deceased) in SD43
Son, daughter of Union member. Member must
have attended 50% of Union meetings May thru
April.
Graduating student planning to pursue post
secondary education in the health care field.
Volunteer hours, financial need.
Resides within the boundary of the Glenayre
neighbourhood of Port Moody
Community volunteer work over an appreciable
length of time. Two letters of reference required.
Female - career in visual arts
Maillardville Residents’ Association Bursary
2 x $500
Applicants must reside in Maillardville,
$1250
Mid April
April 5,
2012.
May 21,
2013
April 30,
2013
See your art
teacher
See your
drama
teacher
May
July 1
May 15
March 31,
2012
Mid April
See your art
teacher
May 1
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http://www.maillardvilleresidents.ca
Rotary Club of Coquitlam Bursary Award in
Memory of Dulce Huscroft
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263
Coquitlam Ladies Auxiliary
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Port
Coquitlam
$1,250
Village of Anmore
$500
3 x $1,000
8 x $2,000
demonstrate financial need, and have contributed
to their community.
Financial need, contribution to the community,
satisfactory academic standing.
Financial need; reside in Coquitlam or Port Moody
Financial need: gross family income should be less
than $30,000. Four of the bursaries given to
children and/or grandchildren of Veterans and Exservice personnel.
Going to post secondary, living in Anmore
Late May
Late May
Late May
April 12,
2012
More External Scholarships! Separate applications required; read criteria and instructions carefully; check deadlines!
AWARD
BC Arts Council www.bcartscouncil.ca
Scholarships Awards:
http://bcartscouncil.ca/guidelines/artists/yo
uth/scholarship_awards.html
AMOUNT
$2000
BC Hydro Power Pioneers Youth Award
www.powerpioneers.com (Community
Support then Community Service Award)
Also check out:
www.bchydro.com/scholarships
BC Principals & Vice Principals Assoc.
Scholarship www.bcpvpa.bc.ca
Coast Capital Savings Education Awards
www.coastcapitalsavings.com/education
$1,000
$500
16 x $5,000
32 x $2,000
CUPE BC – Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford
Memorial Scholarship.
http://www.cupe.bc.ca/resources/bursaries
Douglas College Entrance Scholarships
www.douglascollege.ca/services/financialaid.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance
awards
www.douglascollege.ca/services/financial-aid
amount
varies
Amounts
vary
2 x $3,500
per academic
year
Garfield Weston Awards
www.garfieldwestonawards.ca
Up to 25
tuition
waivers +
$8,000
stipend
Educational Facilities Managers Association
of BC (EFMABC) Bursaries formerly School Plant
4 x $1,000
Officials Association of BC
www.efmabc.com/education/2013bursaries
CRITERIA
Expertise in specific disciplines -theatre (acting,
directing, technical) - dance (performance,
choreography), music, film, video, creative writing,
visual arts, arts administration, museological and
conservation studies.
20 awards available in 15 regions
Outstanding contribution in their community for a
considerable amount of time; or a one time project
the individual initiated, organized and contributed
to significantly.
Academic achievement, leadership and community
involvement
Standing Tall awards for students who have
overcome significant life challenges
Citizenship awards for students who have a good
balance between school and personal activities
Parent/guardian must be a member of CUPE
Entering 1st year of post secondary school in BC
DEADLINE
April 30
For students entering Douglas College in
September directly from high schools in the college
region.
Financial need, 75% average in grade 12 year,
commitment in community or other extracurricular
activities. Attending Douglas College
For students entering 1st year of full time college
studies in the fall of 2010. Program of at least 16
months in duration leading to a diploma or applied
degree (university transfer programs are not
eligible). 75% minimum average in courses
required for program.
Dependent of a BC school district employee in
Facilities (custodial or maintenance areas) showing
preference to those entering the fields of
engineering, architecture or building technology
April 1, 2013
of each year
Applications
available online
in Feb
March 31
Mid Sept
April 1, 2012
Mid July
April 1, 2013
March 28,
2012
April 30,
2013
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