Students who are interested in learning or practicing French are welcome to apply for Destination Clic (Grade 8 and 9) or Explore.

Participants in these programs receive a bursary and are able to practice their French-language skills through a variety of workshops, classes, and cultural activities.

1. Destination Clic  Deadline:  March 31, 2016
2. Explore  Deadline:  February 28, 2016

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– Variety of Programs
– Variety of Scholarships

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RBC Royal Bank Scholarships	Application Deadlines	Scholarship Details	Eligibility	Get Started
RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship	Open: November 25, 2015	15 awards of $10,000 each, plus 6 Me to We Trips	Students who will be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in fall 2016	Learn More
RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for Aboriginals	Open: December 1, 2015 to Feb 28, 2016	10 awards worth up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years	Status and non-status Indians, Inuit or Métis pursuing post-secondary education	Learn More
Scholarship Program for the Children of RBC Employees	Please check back spring of 2016	Up to 100 awards of $2,500 each	Children of eligible RBC Employees	Learn More
The RBC Capital Markets Scholarship for Women	Please check back early 2016	4 awards worth $5,000 each PLUS summer analyst positions at RBC Capital Markets	Female students in their 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a business, economics or engineering program at a Canadian university	Lear

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RBC Royal Bank Scholarships	Application Deadlines	Scholarship Details	Eligibility	Get Started
RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship	Open: November 25, 2015	15 awards of $10,000 each, plus 6 Me to We Trips	Students who will be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in fall 2016	Learn More
RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for Aboriginals	Open: December 1, 2015 to Feb 28, 2016	10 awards worth up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years	Status and non-status Indians, Inuit or Métis pursuing post-secondary education	Learn More
Scholarship Program for the Children of RBC Employees	Please check back spring of 2016	Up to 100 awards of $2,500 each	Children of eligible RBC Employees	Learn More
The RBC Capital Markets Scholarship for Women	Please check back early 2016	4 awards worth $5,000 each PLUS summer analyst positions at RBC Capital Markets	Female students in their 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a business, economics or engineering program at a Canadian university	Lear

1. Good360 Sustainability Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 30, 2015)

 Student Eligibility:  If you’re a high school senior applying to college, or you’re currently a college student, and you have an interest in sustainability and the environment, then we’d love to hear your thoughts on what sustainability means to you. Thus, we’re sponsoring a college scholarship with an award of $1,000 to go towards tuition.

 Applications can be found by going to: http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_good360_sustainability_scholarship_8957.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201511&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

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 2. Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships – $5,000 – 20 Awards (Deadline: December 5, 2015)

 Student Eligibility:  A) Applications for Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships are accepted from October 5 through December 5, 2015.  B) Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships are open to student’s enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

 Applications can be found by going to: http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_stephen_j_brady_stop_hunger_scholarships_8946.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201511&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

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 3. Solution Reach Scholarship – $2,000 – 2 Awards (Deadline: December 18, 2015)

 Student Eligibility: A) High school graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and already accepted at an accredited college/university may apply.  B) There are no requirements for major or graduation date.  C) Any undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited US college or university with a minimum of 9 credits and a GPA of 3.0 may apply.

 Applications can be found by going to: http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_solution_reach_scholarship_8958.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201511&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

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 4. December SP Scholarship – $10,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: December 8, 2015)

 Student Eligibility:  A) Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.  B) Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

 Applications can be found by going to: http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_points_scholarships_8953.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201511&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

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 5. You Deserve it Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: February 15, 2016)

 Student Eligibility:  A) You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories  B) You must be 16 years of age or older   C) You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled iin a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.

 Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_you_deserve_it_scholarship_8959.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201511&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

Need Help Paying For College?

High school seniors, Burger King employees or children of workers can apply to receive up to $50 000 in scholarship awards for 2016-2017 school year!  You must have 75%.  Apply today!  The application period opens on October 15 and closes December 15,2015.  We have had Vanier students win this scholarship in the past.

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TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, is one of the most largest and most prestigious scholarship programs in Canada.  These scholarships are awarded to students now in their final year of high school across Canada who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their community.  Each scholarship includes four years ofull tuition at any approved university or college in Canada, $7500 per year towards living expenses nad offers of summer employment.

Criteria:

• Capable of entering and successfully completing either university or college, with a minimum average of 75% (high school), the focus of these scholarships is not primarily on rewarding highest marks.
• The key criterion is outstanding community leadership.

Website:  Information and Scholarship Application Form

Deadline:  November 27, 2015

2016 Scholarship Essay Contest Topic

“The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has been in existence since 1926. Of all The IAPMO Group’s core competencies, which division do you feel is making the greatest impact and why?“

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), a worldwide organization of dedicated professionals striving to make our planet a safer and healthier place in which to live, will again sponsor an essay competition awarding scholarships to three young people.

Participants in this year’s contest will submit essays expressing their thoughts on “The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has been in existence since 1926. Of all The IAPMO Group’s core competencies, which division do you feel is making the greatest impact and why?”

PURPOSE
To acquaint the uninitiated with the crucial importance the plumbing industry plays in our everyday lives.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program.

GENERAL RULES
     1. The deadline for essay submissions is 11:59pm (PT) on May 1, 2016.
     2. Students must provide a copy of their full-time schedule to confirm eligibility.
     3. Essays must be written on the topic noted above, and must be an original essay.
     4. One essay per student.
     5. Essays should be no fewer than 800 words and no more than 1,600 words.
     6. Essays must be typewritten, double-spaced.  All citations to factual data should be noted in the
         footnote or in a References page.
     7. Cover page should include student’s name, address, phone number and email.
     8. Essays must be submitted via email to essay@iapmo.org; via fax to 909-472-4241; or mail to:

The IAPMO Group
Attn: Gaby Davis, Essay Contest
4755 E. Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761

PRIZES
The Sandra Imprescia Essay Scholarship Committee will review essays to determine the top three.  IAPMO’s Board of Directors will select and announce essay contest winners by August 2016.  Prizes will be awarded as follows

First Place – one winner

• $1,000
• Publication of essay in Official and at IAPMO web site
• One year IAPMO membership

Second Place – one winner

• $750
• Publication of essay in Official and at IAPMO web site

Third Place – one winner

• $500
• Publication of essay in Official and at IAPMO web site

Deadline:  May 1, 2016
Site:  http://www.iapmo.org/pages/essaycontest.aspx

http://www.iapmo.org/pages/essaycontest.aspx

Details:

• Be enrolled in a diploma or degree program by September.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Write an essay answering a specific question.
• Be a US resident or Canadian resident.
  

Deadline:  May 31, 2016
Site:  Scholarship Information and Details

Giva will award $1000 scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students who write thoughtful essays in answering the following questions:

• How will you use your talents and education to make the world a better place for future generations?  Wha are your career and personal goals and why?

Value:  2 x $1000
Deadline:  December 1, 2015
Site:  Information and Details

Details:

• Attending college or university no later than December 2016.
• Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by December 2016.
• Submit an answer to the essay question.
  • The year is 2016.  You have been asked to buy a toy for an 8-year-old child in the local elementary school.  Your only guidelines are the following:
    • The toy must no require power to operate.
    • The toy must help the child develop a skills that is beneficial in an educational environment.  For example, many studies suggest a correlation between spatial skills and early interaction with toy blocks, such as Legos.  Good spatial ability is essential in engineering, physics, math and computer science.
• Be in your last year of high school or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college/university.

Scholarship Information and Poster

Deadline:  May 15, 2016

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