Community Foundation Scholarships
2010 Foundation Scholarships Process is Closed For over 20 years the Thunder Bay Community Foundation has awarded some of Thunder Bay's most prestigious scholarships to students in the City and District. Our process has traditionally included written applications and interviews for selected students. In 2008 the Community Foundation changed the scholarship selection process in the following ways: - Students no longer apply directly to the Community Foundation for scholarships
- High Schools nominate two students per school for our major scholarships
- Nominees are asked to submit applications that include a transcript, essay, references and a list of community and school activities
The Community Foundation selects recipients from the pool of nominees The Community Foundation does not conduct interviews Students continue to be evaluated on academics, reference letters, school and community involvement and an essay. Each of these components continues to be weighted equally.
For a more detailed explanation of the changes to our selection process please follow this link to view a letter that was sent to all high school administrators. >>>
For a flowchart illustrating the (2009) selection process please follow this link. >>> No significant changes have been made to the process in 2010. Nominations with accompanying nomination forms are due by April 26, 2010. Students should ask their high school administration about the internal deadline, which will be earlier than April 26, 2010.
Download Scholarship Nomination Forms Here
In addition to changes in our process, we have altered the number of scholarships we will be awarding. This change is primarily due to a large endowment we received in 2006 establishing the Geraldine Ruth Rodgers Scholarships. Below is a brief list of our scholarships:
Helen L. Dewar Scholarship Forms >>>
Open to graduating students from Hammarskjold, Superior and St. Ignatius High Schools.
Due to decreased earnings in this fund there are only two (2) scholarships available in 2010 instead of three (3). However, one (1) Geraldine Ruth Rogers Scholarship will also be awarded to a student from one of these schools in 2010 to replace the one that is missing. All three scholarships will have the same value.
Joshua Dyke Family Scholarship Forms >>>
Open to graduating students from Churchill, St. Patrick and Westgate High Schools.
Due to decreased earnings in this fund there are only two (2) scholarships available in 2010 instead of three (3). However, one (1) Geraldine Ruth Rogers Scholarship will also be awarded to a student from one of these schools in 2010 to replace the one that is missing. All three scholarships will have the same value.
Geraldine Ruth Rogers Scholarship Forms >>>
Open to graduating students from Dennis Franklin Cromarty, Geraldton Composite, La Vérendrye, Lake Superior, Manitouwadge, Marathon, and Nipigon-Red Rock District High Schools.
There are five (5) scholarships available in 2010.
Ross A. Wilson Science Scholarship Forms >>>
Open to graduating students at Hammarskjold High School who excel in science.
There are three (2) scholarships available in 2010.
John Alexander McLean Scholarship Forms >>>
Open to students about to enter their final year of study before graduation from the Bachelor of Education program at Lakehead University. Students should apply using the application available on the Lakehead University Office of Student Financial Aid and Awards website. There is one (1) scholarship available in 2010. Please see the University for an application form.
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