HAMMARSKJOLD HIGH
SCHOOL
2014 – 2015
INTERNAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
BURSARIES
AWARDS
&
GENERAL APPLICATION FORM
Hammarskjold - INTERNAL AWARDS
The awards in this booklet are presented to deserving Grade 12 students who are in
their graduating year. However, only those students who have submitted a fully
completed Hammarskjold Internal Awards General Application Form will be
considered by the Hammarskjold Scholarship Committee.
(Note: Previous graduates are ineligible to apply.)
 Please complete and submit the Application Form (along with the additional
requested documentation) to Student Services by
Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
 The Hammarskjold Internal Awards General Application Form is included
as the final two (2) pages of this document
Note:
1. List in alphabetical order the awards for which you qualify. Please print neatly and use a
black/blue pen. Do not apply for awards marked “You cannot apply”/ “Do not apply”.
2. Remember to read the criteria thoroughly. Some awards require the completion of an
additional application form. Other awards require identification and/or verification of specific
details. The completion of the 2nd page of the Application Form will help ensure that all
requirements are met. Please do not attach résumés or unrequested information.
3. Be aware of the deadline date!
4. Notify Student Services immediately upon news of your receiving any external awards so that
appropriate arrangements/recognition may be included in the graduation exercises.
5. Do not forget to include your Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) with your application form. If
you don’t have a S.I.N., you may apply for one online. (Go to www.sdc.gc.ca/. Click on
Forms.)
6. Remember that the availability and the amounts of all awards, bursaries, and scholarships
are subject to yearly change. Those listed in the booklet are based on the best available
information at the time it was produced.
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Hammarskjold H. S.
Scholarships, Bursaries
and Awards
2014-2015
● - Board Administered
* - Board Administered - Once Yearly Donation
□ - Once Yearly Donation - Requires Confirmation (Letter/Phone)
◊ - Donation Amount Based on Yearly Interest
☼ - Donation Amount Remains Constant Each Year
◘ - Rotational
Scholarships, Bursaries, and
Awards
ANDREW CZERWINSKI MUSIC
SCHOLARSHIP●
Amounts
$100
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
Criteria
- Graduating student entering college/university
- Enthusiastic participation and leadership in the
Hammarskjold music program
- Music Department Staff Nomination
DAWSON EDUCATION
BURSARIES●◊
$Interest
(~$200 x 2)
- General proficiency
- Above average/Good citizenship during school
years
- Financial need is a consideration
- Must be continuing education
- Academic achievement considered
G. L. CLENDENNING MEMORIAL
AWARD●☼
$300
- Deserving graduate who has made a very
significant contribution to school life (2 yrs. min.)
- Continuing post-secondary education
HAMMARSKJOLD 50TH REUNION
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP●
$1000
Graduating student pursuing post-secondary
education who has demonstrated perseverance in
achieving solid academic success throughout high
school; has had school and/or community
involvement; has demonstrated good citizenship; and
has been a positive role model
HAMMARSKJOLD BUSINESS
EDUCATION AWARDS
$100
F.Y.I. only
- 2 winners
- Graduates
- Best displayed enthusiasm, initiative, and
achievement in their business courses
- Business Department Staff Nomination
(You cannot apply)
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HAMMARSKJOLD GOLDEN GLOBE
SOCIAL SCIENCE AWARD□
$100
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
- 4U/4M Social Science graduate of at least 2
courses
- Demonstrated superior work habits, academic
perseverance and outstanding marks
- Social Science Department Staff Nomination
HAMMARSKJOLD RED AND GOLD
AWARD●☼
$400
- Graduate proceeding to post-secondary education
- Minimum of 75% in six grade 12 subjects
- Significant contribution to the school (2 yrs. min.)
HAMMARSKJOLD SCHOLARSHIP
FUND AWARD●☼
$300
- Deserving graduate who has made a very
significant contribution to school life
- Continuing post-secondary education
HAMMARSKJOLD SCHOOL COUNCIL
AWARD(S)□
$100
(x 5)
- Graduating student who has displayed the five
characteristics of character education (integrity,
acceptance, empathy, respect and responsibility)
throughout educational career at Hammarskjold High
School
HAMMARSKJOLD STAFF
RECOGNITION AWARDS□
$100
F.Y.I. only
- Good citizenship, leadership and academic
achievement
- Have successfully completed at least 5 credits
during the school year
- Have participated in several of the following areas:
athletics, SAC, school clubs, extracurricular &/or cocurricular activities
- Should go to students not receiving other awards
(You cannot apply)
HAMMARSKJOLD STUDENT
ADVISORY COUNCIL BURSARY□
$100
- Deserving graduate who has made a very
significant contribution to school life
- Committed to positive student life while at
Hammarskjold
- Active participant in a variety of school activities
- Need may be a determining factor
HAMMARSKJOLD STUDENT
COUNCIL BRIAN OJA AWARD
$100
- Graduate, going on to post-secondary education
- maintained at least satisfactory academic standing
- contributed the most to the “Spirit of
Hammarskjold” through friendliness, honesty,
leadership , and good humour
- Selection by SAC & Staff Advisor
- Graduating student with post-secondary interests in
fashion/design/cosmetology/aesthetics
- Must have taken a course from the Health &
Personal Services curriculum at some point in high
school career
- Financial need may be a consideration
- Technology Department Staff Nomination
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
HAMMARSKJOLD SUE HADLAND
MEMORIAL BURSARY□
$100
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
HAMMARSKJOLD YEARBOOK
AWARD□
$100
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
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- Awarded to students who play an active role in the
development, organization , and distribution of the
yearbook
- Staff Nomination
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S BRONZE
ACADEMIC MEDAL
F.Y.I. only
ITALIAN SOCIETY, PRINCIPE DI
PIEMONTE LEONARDO DA VINCI
BURSARY ●
$100
- Demonstrates community involvement
- High academic achievement
- Registered for first year college or university
- In need of financial assistance
KNIGHTS OF KALEVA AWARD*
$150
- OSSD graduate of Finnish heritage proceeding to
college or university
- High achievement
LADIES OF KALEVA AWARD◘
$500
- OSSD graduate of proud Finnish heritage
proceeding to college or university
- Perceived financial need
- Diligent & industrious in studies; demonstrated
teamwork in & out of classroom
- Extra-curricular involvement; sense of community
LAKEHEAD DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD ACADEMIC/ATHLETIC
EXCELLENCE AWARD(S)
F.Y.I. only
- Have combined athletics and academics to the
highest degree
- Served as role models for other students and made
the public aware that these two facets of education
can be combined successfully
 One female and one male award per school
 Student must be in their graduating year.
 Must compete in minimum of two SSSAA
sports
 It must be a combination of the best
academic and athletic achievement and not
just the highest marks
(Must have a minimum of 75% but 80% preferred)
- Phys. Ed. Department Staff Nomination
LAKEHEAD DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD O.S.S. GOLD MEDAL
F.Y.I. only
LAKEHEAD LEARNING FOUNDATION
AWARD(S)*
$1000 (x 2)
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply.
This award granted
at autumn Awards
Ceremony.)
(You cannot apply)
Plaques
(You cannot apply.
This award granted
at autumn Awards
Ceremony.)
(You cannot apply)
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- Achieves the highest average upon graduation from
a secondary school
-The average is based on the final two years of the
secondary program (ie. all the courses designated as
Grade 11 and 12)
- The highest average cannot be anticipated; it must
be calculated based on final results
- Courses taken after graduation to upgrade marks
are not to be included
- Presented in each secondary school to the student
who achieves the highest average in six (6) 4U/ 4M
credits, or combination thereof, and who holds
Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
- Solid students who have graduated and are
*continuing their education at a post-secondary
institution or in a skilled trade in the fall
- $1000 for academic and $1000 for trades
- Not a recipient of other academic awards
- “Have struggled and persevered and who would
think they were not in the ballpark for applying for
scholarships/awards”
- Demonstrates a determined effort to achieve
- Principal/Committee decision
(*proof required)
LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO AND
SIMCOE COUNTY CITIZENSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP □
$3000
F.Y.I. only
Application
Process
Completed – do
not apply
- Self-nomination form was due to Student Services
Jan. 20, 2015
THE LAURA WHITE FRENCH
IMMERSION AWARD●
$250 x 2
F.Y.I. only
- French Immersion graduate
- going on to study French Language/any continuous
education in French
- demonstrates a passion for the French language
- committed to learning of French (attends class
regularly, puts forth a consistent effort, is a selfmotivated independent learner)
- enjoys speaking French in and out of class
- interested in different aspects of the language and
the culture
- French Immersion Teachers choose
- Graduate
- Exemplary community contribution or outstanding
achievement through volunteer activity
(Follow-up: Recipient must complete and submit an
Information Form which is to be faxed to the Ontario
Honours and Awards Secretariat)
- Scholarship Committee chooses
- Male and female graduates who have achieved
consistent academic excellence throughout high
school (80% average)
- School &/or community involvement necessary
(You cannot apply)
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
Insignia Pin
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
LIFETOUCH AWARD FOR ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
Watches
LINDSAY PEARCE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP●☼
$800
(+ watch $200)
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
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- Graduate who has not won another major ($1000+)
scholarship at the time of selection meeting
- Has maintained at least 80% (but not much above
80% & not over 85%) in six 4U/M level courses
- Must be entering university
- Must have participated with perseverance on at
least one major school sports team during graduating
year
- Need may be a determining factor
- Phys. Ed. Department Staff Nomination
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION
SCHOOL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS (SSSAA)*
$250 (x2)
- Completed Grade 12 with focus in either
Engineering/Electronics, Science, Information
Technology, Environment, Mathematics, Physics or
Business
- Good academic standing (min. B. average)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Extra-curricular activities and/or community
volunteer
ONTARIO PRINCIPALS’ COUNCIL
LEADERSHIP AWARD
$100 + Plaque
F.Y.I. only
- Has been accepted at college or university
- Selection by principal is on the basis of academic
excellence, co-curricular activities and community
involvement
- Student is usually (but not exclusively) the S.A.C.
president
(You cannot apply)
-Graduating child of a current full OPC Member
-Proof of acceptance to college or university
-Must have attended high school in year of
application
-Academic excellence/Co-curricular activities/
Community Involvement
- Verification/Selection by Principal/Admin Team
ONTARIO PRINCIPALS’ COUNCIL
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
$Variable
PATERSON SCHOLARSHIP (THE)*
$1000
- Presented to an OSSD graduate who is going on to
post-secondary education
- Of good academic calibre and possesses
outstanding character/personality
- Has made a significant contribution to the school
and/or community through dedication and leadership
-Preference will be given to students intending to go
to Confederation College or Lakehead University
ROBERT AND STELLA KEENAN
MEMORIAL AWARD●
TBA
F.Y.I. only.
- Graduating student proceeding to post-secondary
education in business and/or who demonstrates
exemplary entrepreneurial spirit
($1000 available
but depends on
number of eligible
recipients)
(You cannot apply)
RON TALAKOSKI MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP□
$500
- Presented to a graduating student who
demonstrated excellence in both Academics and
Athletics over the course of his/her high school
career
ROTARY CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
Watches
F.Y.I. only
- Have combined good traits of character and
leadership both in and out of school
 One female and one male award per school
 Student must be in their graduating year.
 Outstanding qualities of leadership in school
activities
 High record of punctuality and attendance
- Staff/Student Nomination
(You cannot apply)
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SYLVIE BROCHU FRENCH
IMMERSION AWARD●☼
$500
F.Y.I. only
(You cannot apply)
- Awarded to the French Immersion graduate who
has the highest academic average in FIF4U
- In the case of a “tie”, award should go to the
graduate who best exhibits a “love of the French
language”
- French Immersion Teachers choose
- Presented to a graduating student of Chinese
descent
- Proceeding to post-secondary education
- Must have attained at least a 70% average in four
credits in graduating year
- Athletics, extra-curricular participation, and
leadership considered
THUNDER BAY CHINESE-CANADIAN
ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL
AWARD□
$200
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
Commemorative - Awarded to a student who demonstrates superior
academic performance, original and creative thought,
Book
(DO NOT APPLY)
Winner has been chosen (TBA - June 2015)
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and exceptional achievement in a broad context
- Self Nomination form was due October 24, 2014
HAMMARSKJOLD INTERNAL AWARDS
GENERAL APPLICATION FORM
NAME OF APPLICANT: _____________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________Postal Code: ________________
GRADUATING THIS SCHOOL YEAR AND ATTENDING GRADUATION EXERCISES? YES ______
(Note: Award donors expect their recipients to attend and be recognized at the school’s graduation.)
S.I.N. (Social Insurance Number):
Due to STUDENT SERVICES
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Please print all information
below in black/blue pen.
LIST ONLY THE AWARD(S) FOR WHICH YOU QUALIFY (In Alphabetical Order):
Do not list any awards which read “You cannot apply”. If you need more spaces, please add another sheet.
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
4. ___________________________________
5. ___________________________________
6. ___________________________________
7. _________________________________
8. _________________________________
9. _________________________________
10. ________________________________
11. ________________________________
12. ________________________________
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: List co-curricular activities - teams, clubs, etc.
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: List organizations, volunteer programs, etc.
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
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GRADE 12
A. MEETING CRITERIA:
1. If you have applied for any bursary or an award where financial need is a
consideration, you MUST provide some verification or proof of such need: (ie. total
family income, parental employment status, family size, special circumstances). Explain:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. If you have applied for any of the scholarships, bursaries, and awards listed below, you
MUST provide the additional information requested:
Knights of Kaleva - Finnish descent? Explain __________________________________
Paterson Scholarship (The) - Applied to Confederation or Lakehead? _____ Yes
Thunder Bay Chinese Canadian Association High School Award – Chinese descent?
Explain ________________________________________________
B. YOUR FUTURE PLANS:
Name of College/University
Program __________________
Returning to Hamm/Work/Other_____________________________________________
C. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? (Remember: please do not attach any
supplemental information to this form unless the award criteria stipulates otherwise.)
Thank you.
Student Signature _____________________________ Date ___________________
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