Congrats to those who received an offer from their Post Secondary schools!

Hello future Post Secondary students!

While you're waiting for your university (Post secondary school) offers in April and beyond, try to have several productive and meaningful ways to use your time:

1. Stay Engaged Academically

• Continue focusing on your classes and maintain strong grades, as universities may request final transcripts before confirming admission.

2. Get Involved in Extracurricular Activities

• Join or continue participating in clubs, sports, volunteering, or creative projects. These activities not only enrich your high school experience but also demonstrate qualities like leadership, commitment, and time management, which universities value.
• Try something new or deepen your involvement in an area you’re passionate about—this can help you discover new interests or develop valuable skills.

3. Build Your Resume and Activities List

• Prepare a list of your extracurricular activities, work experience, and achievements. This can be useful for scholarship applications or future university opportunities.

4. Apply for Scholarships and Awards

• Use this time to research and apply for scholarships, bursaries, and other financial aid. Many awards have deadlines in the spring, and Grade 12 is often the best time to secure scholarships for university.

5. Explore Pre-College or Enrichment Programs

• Consider enrolling in pre-college summer programs, online courses, or workshops. These can help you earn credits, explore potential majors, and show initiative to universities.

6. Volunteer or Work Part-Time

• Volunteering or working part-time can help you gain valuable experience, contribute to your community, and develop transferable skills.

7. Prepare for the Transition to University

• Research your chosen universities, learn about campus life, and connect with future classmates or student groups online.
• Start planning for housing, budgeting, and other aspects of university life.

8. Take Care of Yourself

• Make time for relaxation, hobbies, and self-care. The application process can be stressful, so it’s important to recharge and enjoy your final months of high school.

By staying active and engaged, you’ll not only make the most of your time but also set yourself up for a smooth and successful transition to university.

Mr. Ng

May 10th - UBC Forestry Program - Online Information Session 

Are you passionate about the environment, sustainability, and managing our forests??  UBCs Wood Science programwould be an excellent option for students interested in engineering and building with wood. Teachers, counsellors, and parents are also welcome to join!

In these online sessions, you can learn about:

• Exploring major environmental challenges in your first year and using this knowledge to select a major later
• Our undergraduate programs, including Natural Resources, Urban Forestry, and Indigenous Land Stewardship
• Meeting our advisors and getting questions answered
• Exciting career paths in forestry and co-op opportunities
• Life at UBC and our vibrant campus
• Financial aid and scholarship options
• Clubs and extracurricular activities          
• To register, please visit: https://forestry.ubc.ca/events/undergraduate-info-sessions-2024-2025/?utm_source=Outlook&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Canadian%20High%20School%20outreach%20-%20Email
• All sessions will begin at 4 pm until 5 pm (PST). 

To browse for all upcoming scholarships, you can simply refer to the CALENDAR (above). Scholarships that are posted on this calendar are "external" scholarships that are granted by companies/organizations (government), institutions (banks/Universities/Colleges), and are highlighted in blue.  HBS (In-school) scholarship are NOW available.  To apply, please go to: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mm_zj9hyJkWPzpJxkJGm7LL5EBaVSvhLvYSCnAJPPE5UOUlIQjEzWVNMVE01TDFSNVdFVTRGUklZWi4u

All scholarships will be posted on the weblink above (Scholarship Calendar). This calendar has been updated and will continue to do so throughout the school year. It is always best to keep in mind of the applications deadlines for these scholarships to ensure that you have plenty of time to apply to them as some scholarships require much time and attention than others.

The scholarship(s)shown below are one of many that are posted on Boyd's Scholarship calendar.  

Campbellbrook Fund 4-H Canada Trade Scholarship - 2025 

Overview
Five $1,000 scholarships are available for Canadian 4-H members pursuing trade-based post-secondary education or apprenticeships in September 2025, aiming for careers in agriculture.

Eligibility

• Age & Membership: At least 16 by January 1, 2025, and a 4-H member in good standing.

• Education: Must attend an accredited trade program or apprenticeship.

• Career Goal: Support agriculture with acquired skills.

• Application Includes: Online form, offer/acceptance letter, 4-H/community involvement summary, and a 500-word essay on trades and sustainable agriculture.

Key Dates

• Apply: April 1 – June 1, 2025 (apply.4-h-canada.ca).

• Notification: July 2025; public announcements in August/September.

For questions, email program@4-h-canada.ca.

RIE Academic Scholarship 

Eligibility

• Must be a Richmond School District international student.

• Graduating from a Richmond public secondary school in the application year.

• Pursuing full-time public post-secondary studies in British Columbia within 18 months of graduation.

Selection Criteria

• Based on GPA from top six Grade 11/12 courses in the final year.

• GPA calculated using prior and mid-term reports.

Scholarship Details

• Up to two scholarships of $1,000 each.

• Selection by the RIE Screening Committee.

Application Deadline

• Submit by Friday, April 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Hello Grade 12s,

Applying to a Post Secondary institution requires several important steps you need to follow. Before you begin your first application, you will need to visit https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ and create an account. From this site, you will be able to choose your Post Secondary schools; it is recommended to apply to more than ONE school (at least 3 ) to ensure you get into one school. If you're unsure how many schools to apply for, please contact me.   It is always a good idea to apply to a public college (Langara College, KPU, Douglas to name a few) as a back up. Once you've created your personal account on the educationplannerbc website, you will be able to begin your application to your selected PSIs (Post Secondary Institutions). If you scroll further down from this page, you'll see that I've also attached a guide on those important steps to your Post secondary application.

Application Process
Step 1: Apply online.
Apply early! Many schools begin accepting applications as early as September. Langara
College, BCIT fills several programs on a first qualified, first admitted basis. Universities like
UBC, SFU, UVic will open up their application portal October 1st.
Visit websites of the post-secondary schools of interest to confirm the application process and
deadlines. Deadlines can be as early as December.  To be sure, please check their website to confirm the dates. 

• BC Post-Secondary Schools: Several BC post-secondary schools, including UVIC and
  Camosun, offer online application through the Education Planner BC website.
• Alberta Post-Secondary Schools: Several Alberta post-secondary schools offer online
  application through the ApplyAlberta website.
• Ontario Post-Secondary Schools: Application for Ontario post-secondary programs
  may be completed online at the Ontario Universities Application Centre website (OUAC- Ontario Universities Application Centre).
• U.S.A.: Application for many universities in the United States may be completed online
  at the Common Application website.
  Check your email regularly after you have applied. Some post-secondary schools will have you
  sign up for an college/university applicant account that includes an email. Be sure to check that
  account and email often as well for messages regarding your admission status and lists of things
  you need to do.
  Step 2: Arrange to have your marks forwarded to the post-secondary school(s) on the
  Student Transcripts Services (STS) website.
  To register for STS, you will first need to register for a “basic” BCeID (BC Electronic ID). Be
  sure to make note of the BCeID and password you create.
  Then log in to the Student Transcripts Services site using your BCeID. Once you are logged
  in, select the post-secondary schools you’d like to share your transcript with.
  Helpful Videos from the Ministry of Education
• STS Help Videos:
  – Registering for a BCeID and Accessing Student Transcripts Service
  – How to Order and/or Send a Transcript to a Post-Secondary Institution
  – How to Send a Transcript to an Employer, Yourself, or Anyone
  Step 3: If you plan to apply to a university in the U.S.A., plan to write the S.A.T. or A.C.T.
  More information at:
  S.A.T.: https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
  A.C.T.: https://www.act.org/

Step 4: Self-report your grades.
Many schools (UBC, SFU & UVIC) require that you “self-report” your grades. Instructions are generally provided on the self-reporting process by the institution. Be sure to log into the student account that you have set up to find these instructions.  Other schools
require you to send a paper transcript. Be sure you understand the requirements of the schools
for which you are applying.
Step 5: Apply for scholarships, bursaries, and student loans.
Visit the Financial Aid website of the post-secondary school you plan to attend.
Be sure to check out their Scholarships, Bursaries, and also read their criteria/requirements to see
if you meet them before you apply. If you’re applying for a student loan, visit the studentaidbc
website. If you require any assistance, you could either make an appointment with me (Mr. Ng) or send me an email @ hng@sd38.bc.ca 

Volunteer Work can be found in the following websites:

City of Richmond - https://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/about/volunteer.htm

RCRG - https://www.rcrg.org/VolunteerNow

Richmond Family Place - https://www.richmondfamilyplace.ca/volunteering/

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity

Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities.