Scholarships - Let's Begin!

1. Understand the Basics:

• Know the difference between scholarships and bursaries.

• Familiarize yourself with university and external scholarships.

• Tip: Watch the video Scholarships 101 for a detailed explanation of scholarship types and benefits.

2. Connect with Your School Counselor:

• Inform them you're applying for scholarships.

• Familiarize yourself with the Bev Facey scholarship process.

1. Elk Island Public School Scholarships and Bev Facey High School Scholarships open in March/April.

• Explore resources

1. Scholarship Checklist

2. MyBlueprint

1. Who Am I Surveys

2. Post-Secondary Search

3. Occupation Search

• Reference letter Request - Support Document

1. References should know you for a minimum of one semester.

2. Provide plenty of time (2+ weeks) for reference to complete letters of recommendation or required forms.

3. Always follow up with your references.

4. Tip: check out this link for helpful tips for choosing a reference (Link)

3. Scholarship and Funding Info

• Explore Local, Provincial, and National Scholarships

1. Monthly Scholarship List

2. Apply to Entrance Scholarships with your post-secondary institution.

3. General Scholarship Websites

1. Scholartree

2. Scholarships Canada

3. Yconic

4. ScholarAB

4. FNMI Scholarships

1. Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool

2. Indigenous Scholarships & Bursaries

3. General Scholarship website

4. Alberta Government Resource List

5. Windpeaker & Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA) Guide

• Alberta Student Aid Instructions

1. Applying for loans, grants, and scholarships through Alberta Student Aid.

2. Step-by-step guide

4. Plan Your Time:

• Treat applying for scholarships like a part-time job. Schedule 2-4 hours per month to focus on it.

• Tip: Don’t wait for "free time" – actually block time in your schedule.

• Use the Scholarship Planner and Tracker

5. Additional Tips for Success:

• Stay organized by tracking all deadlines.

• Stay proactive by continuing your search for new opportunities.

6. Paying for the remainder:

• Alberta Government

• ALIS

Please be aware that while our school provides information on various opportunities, some may involve costs. Any decision to participate is up to the family, and any associated expenses are the family's responsibility.