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Scholarships and Student Finance

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First Step

  • Check the Scholarship & Awards page on the school website.

bgo.blackgold.ca

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What is a Scholarship?

  • A scholarship is a monetary award based on academic merit or excellence in a specific area of study or discipline (athletics, music, volunteerism, etc.).

What is a Bursary?

  • A bursary is a monetary grant based primarily on financial need.

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Next

  • Check with your employer or your parents employers: Companies may have scholarship programs established for employees or children of employees.

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  • All Post Secondary Institutions have scholarships and bursaries they offer – and not just for the first year!
  • Once you are attending visit the awards office for new opportunities – eg. MacEwan Bursaries

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Apply for� EVERYTHING!

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My Blueprint

  • myblueprint.ca
  • Occupational information
  • Post-Secondary information
  • Financial planning
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwyAT_nxP58&t

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Forget the Myths about Alberta Student Funding.

Get The Facts!

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Fact: If you apply online at alis.alberta.ca/apply, you may see your estimated results immediately.

Fact: When you apply for government student funding, you may be eligible for both non-repayable grants and student loans.

Fact: You are not charged interest on government student loans while you are in full-time studies.

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Fact: You may get money back on your income tax for the interest you pay on government student loans.

Fact: Government student loans offer interest rates that are often better than banks rates.

Fact: The amount parents are expected to contribute has been significantly reduced so more students are now eligible for funding

Fact: Information about your vehicle is no longer considered

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Fact: Your scholarships don’t affect the amount of funding you can receive.