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I'm one year away from my final year in High School, and am hoping to get a full scholorship to one of the best Universities in Canada. I am hoping for Waterloo, but I'll probably go to whichever one will give me the most money.
I haven't yet spoken with my guidance counsellor about specific scholorship opportunities, but I would like to know from you guys how easy it is to get one? How many people here have got a scholorship before, for how much, and what did you have to do to get it?
I'd also like to know how much harder I need to work. I'm wondering if it matters more on the presentation of my application and letters of recommendation, then it does on getting a really high average. I'm also wondering how much awards and community service get considered when taking into the account your eligibility of a scholorship.
Another important question, is how much the results of winning reputable programming competitions would affect the impact of my application?
I realize that my counsellor can answer all of these questions, but I was wondering what you guys have discovered from your experiences. Successes, failures? Please tell.
By the way, here are the details of the matter. I'm hoping for a full scholorship to get a Masters or PhD in Computer Sciences. I have two medals in grade 11 for "Highest Grade In Communication Technologies", "Highest Grade In Computer Engineering". I have a medal in grade 10 for "High Honour Roll".
I'm actually in grade 11, so I got those awards last year. The reason I got those grade 11 awards in grade 10 is because the courses didn't have prerequisites. I'm hoping I'll get some more this year to add to that collection. Then I've still got grade 12 to work really hard at.
Out of the grade 12 courses I decided to take this year, I've got 100% in computer sciences (which I'll be getting the award for), and a 97% average.
Then in terms of community service, I've helped out the community for about 50 hours without pay. I'll be getting another 50-100 before the end of grade 12.
I think that's all. Advice? Direction? All comments are appreciated!
- Sane
I haven't yet spoken with my guidance counsellor about specific scholorship opportunities, but I would like to know from you guys how easy it is to get one? How many people here have got a scholorship before, for how much, and what did you have to do to get it?
I'd also like to know how much harder I need to work. I'm wondering if it matters more on the presentation of my application and letters of recommendation, then it does on getting a really high average. I'm also wondering how much awards and community service get considered when taking into the account your eligibility of a scholorship.
Another important question, is how much the results of winning reputable programming competitions would affect the impact of my application?
I realize that my counsellor can answer all of these questions, but I was wondering what you guys have discovered from your experiences. Successes, failures? Please tell.
By the way, here are the details of the matter. I'm hoping for a full scholorship to get a Masters or PhD in Computer Sciences. I have two medals in grade 11 for "Highest Grade In Communication Technologies", "Highest Grade In Computer Engineering". I have a medal in grade 10 for "High Honour Roll".
I'm actually in grade 11, so I got those awards last year. The reason I got those grade 11 awards in grade 10 is because the courses didn't have prerequisites. I'm hoping I'll get some more this year to add to that collection. Then I've still got grade 12 to work really hard at.
Out of the grade 12 courses I decided to take this year, I've got 100% in computer sciences (which I'll be getting the award for), and a 97% average.
Then in terms of community service, I've helped out the community for about 50 hours without pay. I'll be getting another 50-100 before the end of grade 12.
I think that's all. Advice? Direction? All comments are appreciated!
- Sane