Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities

 

Full-time KDS students are eligible to apply for all Southeast Kootenay School District and Provincial scholarships, as well as external scholarships and bursaries available online.

 

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External Scholarship and Bursaries:

Many opportunities are available for students that are willing to work hard and apply some effort researching external financial support options and opportunities. Review the following websites for various scholarship/bursary information:

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Post-Secondary Institution Entrance Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries:

Students are encouraged to read the Financial Aid section of calendars for post-secondary institutions they plan on attending. Most institutions offer entrance scholarships.

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Tips Towards Scholarship Success

Self-advocacy – seek out the relevant information from the links above and from spending some time perusing opportunities on the internet.

 

If you want to improve your chances of being a successful candidate for many opportunities, you can look at these factors:

• Extracurricular Activities

• Community Service

• Keeping your grades as high as possible

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​​​​Ten well-rounded qualities many Scholarship and Bursary contests look for:

• enthusiasm

• teamwork

• character

• work ethic

• purpose

• ability to overcome obstacles

• initiative

• community service

• perseverance

• responsibility