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The following Scholarships are available for the month of December: (in order by date)


Scholarship Name: Talk About Canada Scholarship Quiz
 Due Date: Monday, January 15, 2007 - Monday, February 19, 2007
For Who?:   All students from grades 10-12.  It is designed so that every eligible student who is willing to make an effort should be able to correctly answer all the questions and be included in the draw for scholarships.  
Amount:  There will be one $5000 prize, twenty $1000 prizes, and forty $500 prizes. Last year 51 students from across Canada won a total of $46,000. Non-graduating students can participate but they will not be eligible for the scholarships but the names of those with perfect scores will be entered into a draw for twenty (20) $100.00 prizes.
Details:   The quiz has fifty multiple-choice questions on Canadian subjects.  All answers are linked to information on the web.   Students can get help from friends, teachers and family.  The contest is on-line for four weeks.  Any student who answers all the questions correctly will be included in the draw for scholarships. Examples of Questions
How to apply:  Download brochure here.  The quiz will be available on-line January 23, 2006 to February 20, 2006 at www.talkaboutcanada.ca .  Make sure you select our school when participating to be eligible for the awards. During that time students can register and access the questions. They will have over two weeks to complete the quiz.  Our school was one of the TOP 10 SCHOOLS to participate in this program in 2005-2006.
More info. at:    www.talkaboutcanada.ca or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.



 Scholarship Name: The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge
 Due Date: Friday, February 23, 2007
For Who?:    If you're between the ages of 9 and 18, you can participate in the Challenge. You'll get to use your creative talents and discover how people from different ethnocultural backgrounds have helped make Canada what it is today.  You just submit an original piece of writing or artwork celebrating the contributions made by Canadians of Aboriginal, African or other ethnocultural backgrounds to the building of Canada.
Amount:  Each winner, accompanied by a parent/guardian, will receive: a three-day, all-expenses paid trip to Nova Scotia in April 2007, including transportation, meals and hotel stay; three days of fun-filled activities; VIP tickets to the Mathieu Da Costa Awards Ceremony in Halifax, Nova Scotia; a Certificate of Achievement; and other awesome prizes.
Details:  Canada is one of the world's most culturally diverse countries, comprising citizens from more than 200 ethnic backgrounds. In fact, the quality of life we enjoy today as Canadians can, in many instances, be traced to the significant contributions made by Canadians of Aboriginal, African and other ethnocultural backgrounds throughout our history. The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge is an annual writing and artwork contest launched in 1996 by the Department of Canadian Heritage. The Challenge encourages youth to discover how diversity has shaped Canada's history and the important role that multiculturalism plays in Canadian society.  Mathieu Da Costa was a navigator and interpreter of African descent who likely travelled extensively throughout the Atlantic world in the late 1500s and early 1600s.
How to apply:  Simply fill out the participant’s entry form (download here) and send it, along with your piece of writing (e.g. short story, poem, play, illustrated story, essay, etc.) or artwork, to the following address: The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge c/o gordongroup 334 Churchill Avenue North Ottawa, ON K1Z 5B9.  Three winning entries will be selected from each age group (9-12, 13-15 and 16-18) in each of the following categories: Best original piece of creative writing in English; Best original piece of creative writing in French; and Best piece of artwork.
More info. at:     http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/mathieudacosta/ or call 1-888-77MULTI or or email them at mathieudacosta@gordongroup.com or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.

Scholarship Name: The Commonwealth Essay Competition
 Due Date: Thursday, March 1, 2007
For Who?:   Anyone grade 11 or 12 that is interested in writing (essay is 1500-2000 words).
Amount:  1st - £600 2nd - £300 (Stephen Kemp Memorial) 3rd - £100 (British Council Association Prize) 4th - £100 (Maragaret Best Endowment)
Details: Write your essay of 1500-2000 words All questions can be answered by writing an essay or a story which explores the topic in an interesting and relevant way.
Topic choices: 1) Welcome to my family. 2) EITHER What does slavery mean to you? OR The Trans-Atlantic Slave - history or unfinished business? OR The link between freedom and slavery is complicated. What insights into human society and/or human nature can we gain from an honest appraisal of this relationship? 3) A world without aeroplanes. 4) What if...EITHER Rewrite history as if a well-known event or development did not take place OR Change one thing in your life or the life of your community and follow through the consequences. 5) Migration. 6)The Commonwealth Question (see details on website)..  The aims of the Competition are: 1) to provide a unique opportunity for schools throughout the Commonwealth to take part in a global education project 2) to raise awareness of the ethical and humanitarian values which lie at the heart of the Commonwealth's ethos 3) to highlight important local and global issues and encourage their discussion 4) to promote the use of English as a leading world language in a fun and attractive way 5) to enable young people, whatever their social or scholastic background, to compete on equal terms with their peers from around the world 6) to encourage young people to aspire to high standards of academic scholarship and creative writing 7) to stimulate young people into good utilisation of modern information technology and communication skills
How to apply:  Click here to visit website for all information (Very recommended) .  Click here to go to website section to download an application form, etc.
More info. at:    http://www.rcsint.org/essay/ or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.



 Scholarship Name:  Voice of the Future Essay Contest
 Due Date: Thursday, March 1, 2007
For Who?:    This scholarship is available grade 11 and 12 students. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.
Amount:  Up to $10,000 available.
Details:   Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships:   
Topic 1: In your opinion, what course in high school that is not currently mandatory for a student to take should become mandatory?.
Topic 2: If you could make one scientific discovery in your lifetime, what would it be, and why?
Topic 3: If you had the power to change an event in history (outcome of an election, who won a war, etc.), which would you choose to change, and why?
Please limit your submissions to one essay per deadline.
Guidelines:
How to apply:   Submit essay to www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php .
More info. at:   http://www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-voiceofthefuture.php  or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.

 Scholarship Name:  Halifax Shipping Assoc. Essay Writing Contest
 Due Date: April 7, 2006
For Who?:    The contest is open to Junior High School and High School students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools who are under the age of twenty and enrolled and residing anywhere within the province of Nova Scotia.
Amount:  $2000
Details:   The Halifax Shipping Association in an effort to promote a better community understanding of the value of the marine industry to Canada and Canadians is pleased to sponsor an essay writing contest to provide one bursary award of $ 2,000 toward the educational development of the winning entrant.  "In 1,000 words or less, write an essay that is original, creative, and demonstrates an appreciation of the value of the marine business life of the Port of Halifax to the local region and to the country as a whole. Entrants so desiring are not precluded from using illustrations and/or pictures to enhance text presentations."
How to apply:  Download application here or pick one up at forms corner in guidance.  You may submit your essay online by simply completing the registration form and attaching it along with your essay in an email format to the Halifax Shipping Association email: info@hfxshippingassn.com .  Submit your essay via regular mail by printing out the registration form along with two hard copies of your essay. Your essay must be typed, double-spaced, and printed only on one side of the paper. Attach your registration form to only one copy of your essay. Your second copy should contain no personal identification information. Please mail to: Halifax Shipping Association, P.O. Box 1146, Station "M" Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2X1
More info. at:    www.hfxshippingassn.com or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.

 Program Name: Huggins High School Science Seminar: Acadia University
Due Date:  April 23, 2007
For Who?: This is an opportunity for students who are interested in science careers to get together with other students who have strong science backgrounds and meet scientists from around the world.
Costs:   $149. 
Details:   The seminar takes place May 3-4 at Acadia University. A comment that sparks curiosity, a kind remark on your project or the inspiration of a dynamic personality—any of these things can motivate a person to pursue a career in science. At this seminar, you will meet outstanding scientists and engineers from across North America who come specifically to share their enthusiasm and love of their work with you. Be inspired by the people who have taken science and technology into new areas and explore the possibilities and opportunities science opens for you. Demonstrations, lectures and discussions form the basis of learning for this unique two-and-a-half day seminar. Departmental displays and demonstrations round out the seminar’s interactive events. You’ll live in residence and meet like-minded students from across Nova Scotia. Exciting social and recreational activities complement the seminar.
How to apply:  Pick up an application form from or download here Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance.  You must be nominated by school, so please let Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser know of your interest.
More info. at:  or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.

 Scholarship Name:  Challenge the Experts Essay Contest
 Due Date: Friday, March 1, 2007
For Who?:    This scholarship is available grade 11 and 12 students. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.
Amount:  Up to $10,000 available.
Details:   Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships:   
Topic 1: Many experts belief that an academically competitive atmosphere is helpful to you as a student.  Either agree or disagree with this statement and explain your rationale.
Topic 2: Many experts believe that the world will continue to get more riddled with war and violence over the course of the next ten years.  Either agree or disagree with this statement and explain your rationale.
Topic 3: Many experts believe an influx of foreign-born workers will be an effective solution to a future labor shortage, when "baby boomers" reach the age of retirement.  Either agree or disagree with this statement and explain your rationale.
Guidelines:
How to apply:   Submit essay to www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php.
More info. at:   http://www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-challengetheexperts.php or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.




Scholarship Name:  Believing in Greatness Essay Contest
 Due Date: Sunday, September 30, 2007
For Who?:    This scholarship is available grade 11 and 12 students. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.
Amount:  Up to $10,000 available.
Details:   Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships:   
Topic 1: What do you believe is the greatest literary work of all time, and why?
Topic 2: Who do you believe is the greatest inventor of all time, and why?
Topic 3: What single event in the period of the 20th century (1900-2000) do you believe will have the greatest influence over the 21st century?
Guidelines:
How to apply:   Submit essay to www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php.
More info. at:    http://www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-believingingreatness.php  or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.




Scholarship Name:  FAAY Scholarship for Aboriginal Youth
 Due Date: Friday, October 13th, 2006
For Who?:   Aboriginal students (status, non-status, Metis and Inuit) who are Canadian citizens, enrolled full time in a Canadian school located in Canada.  
Amount:  50 bursaries of $750 for high school students (grades 9-12) and 85 scholarships or $2500 to $4000 for full time students enrolled in university, college or technical institute.
Details:  Operated by CCAB, the Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth is the scholarship and bursary program dedicated to developing the next generation of Aboriginal leaders. By encouraging Aboriginal youth to stay in school, FAAY bridges the gap between the reality which kids confront in their communities and the opportunities available to those with higher education.
How to apply:  To apply for a FAAY award, you should:
--Fill out the FAAY application form; 
--Write an essay letting us know why you should receive an award;
--Obtain a certified original copy of your latest transcript from your school;
--Have a teacher write a letter of reference about you;
--Have a community member who knows you write a letter of reference about you;
--Get a new picture of yourself taken;
--Put it all together and send it to: FAAY c/o CCAB 204A St. George St. Coach House, Main Floor Toronto, ON M5R 2N5
More info. at:   http://www.ccab.com/faay.htm or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.

 Program Name: Nacel $10,000 Scholarship for International Travel
Due Date: December, 2005
For Who?: Students interested in international travel to France, Germany, Japan and Brazil.  Students must be 15-17 yeafrs old at departures in Aug. 2006, stron academically (they will study in a foreign language), interested in the opportunity, (they must provide their own motivation), outgoing and active (to experience life and meet people).
Amount: 9 scholarships for $10,000 to NS students to travel abroad.
Details:   These are extraordinary opportunities for students to not onlu improve their language skills and cultural understanding but to motivate themselves and the people around them to explore and set their sights on the stars, develop personal strength and skills, realize a dream, define future goals.  Such an experience compliments academic studies and inspires students.  Last year 27 students applied and 12 received scholarships so the chances of receiving one are good.
How to apply:  See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office
 More info. at:   Contact Louis Gilbert at Nacel Canada by phone (902) 895-8864 or email at nacelat_can@nacel.org or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office

 Scholarship Name:  Authors of Tomorrow Essay Contest
 Due Date: Friday, Dec.1, 2006
For Who?:    This scholarship is available grade 11 and 12 students. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.
Amount:  Up to $10,000 available.
Details:   Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships:   
Topic 1: If you had to choose a successor to the current Secretary Kofi Annan, who would it be and why? (Note: Ban Ki-Moon appears as if he will be the successor.)   Please choose someone that you believe would be a good candidate.
Topic 2: Which country do you feel will experience the greatest economic growth over the next 10 years and why?
Topic 3: If you could attend any university or college in the world to obtain your degree from, which institution would it be and why?
Please limit your submissions to one essay per deadline.
Guidelines:
How to apply:   Submit essay to www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php.
More info. at:   http://www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarships.php or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.




Scholarship Name:  Nova Scotia Recycles Contest-Grade 10/11 Video contest
 Due Date: Monday, Dec.4, 2006
For Who?:   Grade 10/11 students interested in recycling and video making
Amount:  Winning students in each region will receive a gift certificate to Mountain Equipment Co-op and a Nova Scotia Recycles prize package. The schools from which the seven winners are selected will receive $500 during a regional awards celebration to be held in February 2007. Runners-up: A runner-up in each of the seven regions will be awarded a Nova Scotia Recycles prize package at a regional awards celebration in February 2007. Note: Winning regional entries in this contest may be developed into an actual advertisement that could be used by RRFB Nova Scotia for educational initiatives.
Details:   Students in grades ten and eleven are invited to submit a television commercial in the form of a sales pitch or marketing campaign directed at their peers based on the theme “Why recycle and compost?”.
Guidelines: 1) Your students have been tasked with improving waste reduction and recycling programs at school. They will design a multi-media campaign that will be implemented at your school. Their message will be directed at youth aged 15-182) Students may choose to create a minimum of one of the following for their waste reduction campaign: 3) a. TV commercial - Submissions can be on VHS tape, CD ROM, or DVD. Please note that DVD and CD footage should be saved as an “AVI” file. Maximum 1 minute. b. Radio Ad – Submissions can be on CD ROM or DVD. Maximum 30 seconds. c. Powerpoint Presentation – Maximum 20 slides. d. Website – Maximum 6 pages. e. Poster Campaign 3. Highly creative submissions are encouraged! Be sure to incorporate the themes of reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost! 4. Students can work individually or in groups of up to four people. 5. Ensure the names of participating students, as well as their grade, teacher, and name of their school are included on the submission.
How to apply:   Download application here and submit by deadline.
More info. at:   www.rrfb.com or call 1-877-313-RRFB or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.

 Scholarship Name:  Shad Valley
 Due Date: Monday, Dec 11, 2006
For Who?:    Grade 11 and 12 students.   We're looking for people with creative and entrepreneurial minds, initiative and drive, excellent communications skills, leadership and teamwork abilities, and high academic success––especially in math and the sciences.
Amount:  Thanks to our generous supporters, they are able to maintain a program fee of $2,250 (or $5,000 CDN for international students). The fee you pay covers all Shad Valley program activities, accommodations, and a full meal plan for the four week program. The only additional costs are transportation to and from your Shad Valley campus.
There are 10 scholarships worth $3000 each.   You do not need to submit additional documentation to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based solely on merit and the strength of the application.
Details:   Download Student Brochure here. Shad Valley will be held in July 2, 2007.  Shad Valley is unlike anything you've encountered. It's a program of infinite possibilities. . .a place where you can meet challenges head-on, and learn from the experience. You don't do it alone - you meet people with the same drive to excel that you have. You forge lifetime friendships, you work together with those friends, and you stretch the limits. Bottom line: you're going to be challenged, you're going to learn, and it's going to be fun. You'll be on a leading university campus for four weeks, working hands-on with 50 like-minded individuals, with access to more resources and excellent thinkers than are often found collected in one place.
There are twelve Shad Valley host campuses for 2007. They have room for up to 625 students from Grades 11 or 12 (Quebec Secondaire V, CEGEP I or II), or the international equivalent. We've had participants come from all parts of Canada, as well as the United States, Barbados, Hong Kong, and Scotland.
  How to apply:  Download application form here.  Mail completed application form to: Please send your completed application to:   Shad Valley Application     8 Young Street East    Waterloo, ON    N2J 2L3
More info. at:   http://www.shad.ca or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.

 Scholarship Name:  Rosa Parks Essay Contest
 Due Date: Thursday, Dec 15, 2005.  Pass into guidance
For Who?: Any YCMHS student in grade 10/11 or 12.    
Amount:  $100 - sponsored by YCMHS Race Relations
Details:   To honor the legend of the late Rosa Parks, YCMHS is having an essay contest.   In a concise essay, reflect on how the late Rosa Parks changed our society. This is open to any YCMHS student in grade 10/11 or 12.  Winner will receive a $100 award at graduation or grade 10/11 closing ceremonies in June
How to apply:  Pick up form at Forms Corner in guidance and pass completed essay in to guidance ordownload information sheet here. (publisher format)
More info. at:    See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.