5. Scene V: consultation of scholarship
Ø Materials for application
Ø Procedure
Ø Qualification
Ø Possibility
Ø Example 1: Financial Aid
1. According to the conversation, what can be inferred about the qualifications to apply for bursaries?
A The students should live in the town where the university is located.
B The students should be in a needy situation.
C The students should be superior in grades.
D The students should be good at computers.
2. What is the student most likely to do after this conversation?
A He will pick up an application form from the Scholarship and Bursary Department.
B He will meet some one who is dealing with bursaries.
C He will check the website of the Scholarship and Bursary Department.
D He will move out of town.
C: Hi, welcome to the Scholarship and Bursary Department. I am Cathy.
S: Hi. Can I get some information about financial aid here?
C: You mean bursaries, a monetary grant to students in need?
S: Yes.
C: Well, bursaries are usually determined by a committee set up by the donor.
S: Cab I apply for bursaries?
C: You certainly can if you show you are financially in need. Bursaries generally consider financial need to a greater extent than scholarships. Some bursaries are specifically for out-of-town students. Do you live out of town?
S: Yes, I do. Can you tell what other requirements to apply for bursaries are?
C: Well, you can find detailed information on our website. The first page of our website has a link for bursaries. You can download a form there and apply on-line. You might have to submit other official documents to our department in person.
S: Thank you, Cathy.
Ø Example 2: Scholarship
1. Which of the following are true about the David White Scholarship? (Click on 3 answers)
A The students who are in the top2% of all the freshmen are most likely to receive the scholarship.
B The students whose marks are over 93% are most likely to receive the scholarship.
C The scholarship awardees should get the 4.0 grade point on average in order to maintain the scholarship.
D The scholarship does not guarantee housing.
E The scholarship awardees are given a parking priority in the university residence.
2. Which of the following are NOT true? (Click on 2 answers)
A Some scholarships ask students to write an essay.
B There are more than 100 scholarships.
C Most scholarships are for the full four years.
D Students who have full four-year scholarships are given the privilege of registering in courses.
C: Good Morning. I am Jeanette.
S: Good morning. I am Don Balducci. I have been accepted as a freshman next year in the Faculty of Arts and I would like information on what scholarships are available to first year students.
C: There are many scholarships available to first year student. Some are only for one year and others for the full four years of the degree provided that you maintain a specific high average.
S: What kind of marks do you need to apply for the scholarships?
C: Well, the top 2 percent of the entering freshmen applicant pool are invited by the Faculty Committee Honors, Awards and Prizes to compete for the David White scholarship. This is a scholarship of $10,000 a year. What are your marks like?
S: I have a 92% average from my school, but I have not yet received the marks from my government exams.
C: Well, if you get 95% or better on your government exams, you could definitely be considered as a candidate for the David White Scholarship. The government exam is weighted 50% and your local school marks are weighted 50%. Most students in the past who have received this award had an average of over 93% for their combined score.
S: Hmm. If I don’t get 95% would you say there was no use applying?
C: Well, it certainly wouldn’t be likely that you would be awarded this scholarship, but there is nothing preventing you from applying. There are generally about 400 applicants a year.
S: Does the David White award guarantee me housing in the university residence?
C: Yes, it guarantees housing in residence for all four years provided you maintain the requisite 3.0 grade point average. Another bonus, if you have a car, is parking privileges at the residence.
S: If I am not in the top 2 percent of entering freshmen, what other scholarships can I apply for?
C: You could go to our website. The Faculty Committee selects students after a rigorous review of each student. Different awards have different criteria. Some scholarships and awards require you to write an essay while others look at extra-curricular activities, life hardships, distinctive personal achievement or letters of recommendation. It varies widely.
S: How many scholarships are there in all to apply for?
C: There are well over 100, however, filling out scholarship applications is a time consuming job, so I would recommend you narrow down the ones you want to apply for.
S: Do most scholarships apply to all four years?
C: No, most are on a yearly basis. The ones that are for the full four years, providing that you maintain your eligibility through the required GPA in all quarters, also usually give the additional privilege of preferential pre-enrolment. This has the advantage of giving you first crack at registering in the courses of your choice.
S: Are all scholarships determined by the same committee?
C: All full scholarships are. By the way, do you have a website address?
S: Yes, I have it here on your card. I picked up your card when I was at the Open House in the spring.
C: Good, well then I would suggest you go to the website now. If you have further questions, you could give me a call back.
S: Okay. Thanks for your help.
C: You are welcome.
S: Good Bye.
C: Good Bye.