Financial Awards 

Due February 13, 2024 by noon

The link to submit the application will open one week before the due date and can be found below OR on the GWG Grad Team

How to video guides:

	How to: Find, download and name the documents you will need to complete your application
	How to: Complete your checklist
	How to: Complete Your Application Form (Including Transcript and Reference Forms)
	How to: Add Any Extras (Ex: Essays & Chilliwack Foundation Grade Template)
	How to: Complete Chilliwack Foundation Grades Template (Chilliwack Foundations Awards Only)
	How to: Convert Files from Word Documents to PDFs for Submission Uploads
	How to: Submit Your Completed Checklist and Applications

Documents needed:

	Checklist - Updated October 10, 2024
	Award Descriptions - Updated October 10, 2024
	Financial Awards Application            - Sample Career Statement            - Sample Activities Resume
	SD33 Reference Form  Please note: This form cannot be used for applications outside of the awards listed in the checklist below
	Chilliwack Foundation Grade Template  Only required when applying for Chilliwack Foundation Scholarships. Please insert to the extra documentation section of ONLY your Chilliwack Foundation Application.
	Transcript Your transcript can be downloaded from your Student Transcript Service account. Select “View Your Transcript” from the main dashboard and then “Download as PDF”. PLEASE BLACK OUT YOUR PEN NUMBER   A video on how to access your transcript can be found here

PLEASE NOTE:

• No late or incomplete applications will be accepted
• No emailed or paper applications will be accepted. You MUST submit electronically through the submission link.
• The link will close PROMPTLY at noon on the due date. You MUST click submit by this time or it will your submission will not be accepted.

Student eligibility for the local Chilliwack Awards Program:

1. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) at the time of registration in the school year for which the scholarship is awarded; or have begun the process of applying for Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status at the time of registration in the school year for which the scholarship is awarded.
2. Currently reside in B.C.
3. Meet the selection criteria for each scholarship.
4. Students are eligible for the SD33 Financial Awards at their primary school of record.
   NOTE: Students who are cross enrolled with another school (Ex: Hairstylist Program, Trades Sampler etc.) are eligible for awards at their “home school” only. (“Home school” is referring to the school whose stage they will walk across at graduation)
5. SD33 is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage all students to apply without discrimination and regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual identity, mental or physical disability.

How to Submit

Submission Link for Financial Applications

The link to submit the application will open one week before the due date and can be found on the GWG Financial Awards Team. You MUST upload your application in PDF format.