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Scholarships & Bursaries   Attending AssiniboineCommunity College. Check out the scholarship web site designated to your chosen career. Follow these links:  1)  www.assiniboine.net 2)  Click on: Future Students   3)  Click on: Our Program 4)  Select the program you are entered in 5)  The scholarships are listed in order of the deadline dates.                                           ****** Check out these websites.Search their extensive database to find scholarships, student awards, bursariesand grants.   www.scholarshipcanada.com www.studentawards.com www.aucc.ca   August: Greyhound Canada Scholarship   1 year tuition and books plus various prizes        Visit  http://www.greyhoundroadscholar.ca/ forscholarship contest details   September:       September & March        Elderand Leemauer Publishers Essay Contest        Minimumof $500 http://www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-challengetheexperts.php October: Loran Award $2000(40) $3000(42) and up to 30 awards of $16,000 Minimum 85% average, School and Community Involvement, Leadership.  For use at selected universities. Visit Career Centre for more details. www.cmsf.ca TD Canada Trust Scholarship up to $10,000/yr tuition+ $5000/yr living expenses (renewable) Outstanding community service, leadership with post-secondary academic requirements. http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/index.jsp November: Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship Award $5000 (30)Extra-curricular involvement and community service. Min. 70% average.   For more info and to applyonline  www.wendysclassicachiever.ca December: Manitoba Lotteries Employment Equity Education Awards        $2000 (2)Available to students who qualify in 1 of 4 employment equity groups ( listavailable in Career Centre). Must be enrolling in an Electrical, Refrigerationand Air Conditioning or Piping Trade programs.  http://www.mlc.mb.ca/MLC/content.php?pageid=520&langdir=E  ca January :      Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program        $5000 (15) Information, criteriaand applications at www.earthday.ca/scholarships American Quarter Horse Foundation        Various  $500 - $25000        Must be amember of the AQHA. Criteria varies depending on which scholarship you apply for. http://www.aqha.com/foundation/scholarships/wanttoapply.html  February:       Kinsmen and Kinette Hal Rogers Endowment Fund $1000 bursaries        Must demonstrate high ideals and quality of citizenship www.bursary.ca   1-800-742-5546  ext. 215  Burger King Scholarship $1000 Must be working at least 15 hours per week, involved in community and or school and extra-curricular activities, have financial need.  http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/scholarships.aspx   Apply online   Terry Fox Humanitarian Award $6000 renewable Visit www.terryfox.orgfor scholarship information and criteria.   March:   Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Award $3,000(university) $1,500(college) Award winners chosen based on personal achievements, academicstanding, and financial need. Must be attending post-secondary  institution in Manitoba.  (204)942-3637 http://www.businesscouncilmb.ca/Initiatives/AboEducationAwrds/abo_apply.html   Darryl Dacombe Memorial Scholarship        $1000   Applicants must have diagnosed epilepsy or seizure disorder, bebetween the ages of 18 and 25 years, a resident of Manitoba and be a member in goodstanding of the Epilepsy and Seizure Association of Manitoba at the time ofscholarship application. Please see Mrs. Delaurier for an application.   Remax Quest for Excellence Bursary Award $500 (20)        Requires anessay and an application. http://www.remaxwestern.ca/4002_quest_for_excellence.html   Available in the Career Centre or download from this website   Manitoba Youth Leadership Scholarship Program $500 (200)        The YouthLeadership Scholarship Program recognizes Grade 12 students who have engaged inmeaningful leadership and citizenship volunteer activities during the past yearthat were targeted at promoting healthy living in their communities and schools. http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/initiatives/YouthLeadershipScholarship.html   Manitoba Chartered Accountants Scholarship $1000 (4)        For students with an interest in a career as a Chartered Accountant. One nomination per school. Visit Career Centre for details.   Manitoba Foundation for Sport Scholarship        $500 For students involved inamateur sport either participation, coaching, volunteering or officiating.  http://www.sport.mb.ca/scholarships.php   April:   Hockey Manitoba Scholarships        Various(17) $500-$1500        There are a total of 17 awards. The criteria varies. Please see Mrs. Delaurier forinformation or applications.  http://www.hockeymanitoba.mb.ca/forms.php   Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarship $500 - $3500 Offered to students who will be enrolling in a minimum2 year culinary, hospitality or tourism program.  http://www.chfscholarships.com/scholarships/   Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Community College        National, Provincial and Regional, Award amounts vary        Minimum 75% in required courses, Leadership, Community and/or School service.http://www.gwmsc.ca/content/en/entrance-description.htm    Softball Manitoba Bursaries        $500(1)       $250 (1) Must have played with Softball Manitoba this year plus 2 previous years. Pursuing post-secondary education. http://www.softball.mb.ca/   Retail Council of Canada Scholarship        $1000        For students entering a Retailor Business related program at college or university. Must be currentlyemployed in a retail job. http://www.retaileducation.ca/cms/sitem.cfm/scholarship   MTS Pursue Your Calling Scholarship        $1000 Pursue Your Calling is a scholarship program designed to encourage students to study in areas of high demand for the telecommunications industry. See online application for eligibleprograms.http://www.mts.ca/portal/site/mts/menuitem.d8394e2b43f4deb6a1720010408021a0/vgnextoid=f6f2149fcb6e1110VgnVCM1000000408120aRCRD   Variety Leadership in the Community Scholarship $2000        Visit www.varietymanitoba.com/scholarship.html for scholarship guidelines. One applicant only per school. Please see Mrs. Delaurier for details or an application.   May:        Manitoba Community Newspapers Association Scholarship        $750 Pursuing journalism, involvement in community activities. 1-800-782-0051 Applications available in the Career Centre.                Mark and Dorothy Danzker Scholarships of Excellence        Visit http://www.folklorama.ca/90  For scholarship criteria and to download an application.   Manitoba Metis Federation - Health and Wellness Scholarship        Varies based on marks        Must be intending to pursue a career in Health and Wellness and must be willing to work with Metis in the future. Involvement in  Metis volunteerism/ culture is preferred. See Mrs.  Delaurier for list of acceptable careers.   Wal-Mart Canada Community Scholarship Program $4000        Based on community involvement, extra-curricular, financial need. Must be an employee of Walmart or the child of an employee. Applications available in the Career Centre.   CUPE Scholarship        $500(2)        Applicant must be a child of CUPE local 737 member. Application available in the Career Centre.   Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship        $400(2)        For students who have chosen teaching as a profession.   Red River Exhibition Scholarships        $500-$1000 Pursuing tourism, agriculture or automotive trade. www.redriverex.com   (204)888-6690                                   CBC Manitoba Diversity Scholarship        $500(4) Must be a visible minority or Aboriginal and have minimum 70% avg. and be pursuing a career in broadcasting.  http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/features/diversity_scholarship/        RBC Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarship $2006        Community Service, Leadership, Extra-curricular. Minimum 65%  www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills    Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Memorial Scholarship        $500(5)        Available to individual female athletes or teams. http://www.caaws.ca/e/grants/levitt/apply.cfm MADD Canada Bursary        $2000       Will be awarded to a a student who has had a parent or guardian killed in an impaired driving related accident. Applications in the Career Centre.   June:        Cellular Communications Plus/Star-FM Scholarship $947        Application available online from May 7 - June 1 at www.starfm.ca    ROOTS Scholarship        $1000(5) http://www.watchroots.com/watch_indexset/watch_indexset_promo.html Click on Special Programs and Class of 2010. Must be planning on attending a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. Judging based on work, volunteer and extra-curricular activities and academic achievement.   Firefighters Burn Fund Bursary $1000 (3) Must be a burn survivorwho was admitted to Health Sciences Burn Ward,  be attending college/university or trade school. Academic achievement and volunteer work in the community or school will be considered as well.   Manitoba Cattle Producers Bursary $500 (4) Offered to children of beef producers. Applications available in the Career Centre.   Blue Cross Bursary $500 (15)        Application available at University or College of acceptance. (204)788-6858   Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Scholarship $1000 for 4 years (2)        Min. 85%Avg. in high school, financial need, pursuing a career in health sciences.  http://www.cdnmedhall.org/studentprograms/    National Union Scholarships        $1000(4)        visit http://www.nupge.ca/news_2003/n14oc03b.htm for details   July: Manitoba Forage Seed Association Scholarship $500 Parent must be amember of MFSA or have interest in forage seed production. Student must beenrolling in Agricultural and Food Sciences Faculty at the U of M. Minimum 65%average.   Manitoba Forestry Association Scholarship        $500 For students entering aforestry program. http://www.mbforestryassoc.ca/Beaven/forestry_scholarship.htm Royal Canadian Legion Scholarship/Bursary          Must be a child or grandchild of an ex-service member.Applications available in the Career Centre.   Manitoba Soccer Association - Archie Nunn Scholarship        Variesyearly        3or more years participation in Manitoba Soccer Assoc. programs and must becurrently involved in soccer in some capacity.  http://www.manitobasoccer.ca/forms/documents/ArchieNunnScholarshipApplication2007-2008.pdf   Manitoba Trucking Association Scholarship        $1000 (3)        Parent mustbe an employee of an MTA member company. Must be attending a ManitobaUniversity or College. http://www.trucking.mb.ca/awards.htm   Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship        $1500 (60) For students who arepursuing forestry or agriculture.  www.monsanto.ca   Training for Tomorrow Scholarship        $1000 (50)        Forfemales pursuing selected careers in high demand areas. Must be studying at aManitoba college. http://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/programs/t4t.html   Agricore United Scholarship        $2400(6)        Parentmust be an Agricore United member.http://www.agricoreunited.com/cgi-bin/bvsm/AU2/AboutUs/Membership/MemberBenefits/Scholarships/index.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes            FINANCIAL AID:   www.finaid.com www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca         NOTE: YOU SHOULD BE STARTING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AT LEAST AMONTH BEFORE THE POSTED DEADLINE TO ALLOW FOR WRITING OF LETTERS AND ESSAYSETC.