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Actuaries		Print/Save Poster
Through their knowledge of statistics, finance, and business, actuaries assess the risk of events occurring and help create policies for businesses...

Airline Pilots and Flight Engineers		Print/Save Poster
Pilots are highly trained professionals who fly airplanes or helicopters to carry out a wide variety of tasks. Most are airline pilots, copilots,...

Architects		Print/Save Poster
People need places in which to live, work, play, learn, worship, meet, govern, shop, and eat. Architects are responsible for designing these...

Biological Scientists		Print/Save Poster
Biological scientists study living organisms and their relationship to the environment. They perform research to gain a better understanding of...

Carpenters		Print/Save Poster
Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. Carpenters are involved in many...

Chiropractors		Print/Save Poster
Chiropractors, also known as doctors of chiropractic or chiropractic physicians, diagnose and treat patients with health problems of the...

Correctional Officers		Print/Save Poster
Correctional officers, also known as detention officers when they work in pretrial detention facilities, are responsible for overseeing individuals...

Counselors		Print/Save Poster
Counselors work in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counseling, rehabilitation, and support services. Their duties vary...

Dentists		Print/Save Poster
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, along with giving advice and administering care to help prevent future...

Economists		Print/Save Poster
Economists study how society distributes resources, such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery, to produce goods and services. They conduct...

Electricians		Print/Save Poster
Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for our homes, businesses, and factories. They install and maintain the...

Engineers		Print/Save Poster
Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between...

Financial Managers		Print/Save Poster
Almost every firm, government agency, and other type of organization employs one or more financial managers. Financial managers oversee the...

Fire Fighters		Print/Save Poster
Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Fire fighters help protect the...

Funeral Directors		Print/Save Poster
Funeral practices and rites vary greatly among cultures and religions. However, funeral practices usually share some common elements—removing the...

Graphic Designers		Print/Save Poster
Graphic designers—or graphic artists—plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They find the most effective way to get...

Health Educators		Print/Save Poster
Health educators work to encourage healthy lifestyles and wellness through educating individuals and communities about behaviors that can prevent...

Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Millwrights		Print/Save Poster
Imagine an automobile assembly line: a large conveyor system moves unfinished automobiles down the line, giant robotic welding arms bond the...

Industrial Production Managers		Print/Save Poster
Industrial production managers plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities required to produce the vast array of goods manufactured...

Insurance Underwriters		Print/Save Poster
Insurance companies protect individuals and organizations from financial loss by assuming billions of dollars in risk each year—risks of car...

Interior Designers		Print/Save Poster
Interior designers draw upon many disciplines to enhance the function, safety, and aesthetics of interior spaces. Their main concerns are with how...

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates		Print/Save Poster
Judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers apply the law and oversee the legal process in courts. They preside over cases concerning every...

Lawyers		Print/Save Poster
The legal system affects nearly every aspect of our society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Lawyers form the backbone of this system,...

Librarians		Print/Save Poster
The traditional concept of a library is being redefined from a place to access paper records or books to one that also houses the most advanced...

Loan Officers		Print/Save Poster
Many individuals take out loans to buy a house, car, or pay for a college education. Businesses use loans to start companies, purchase inventory,...

Machinists		Print/Save Poster
Machinists use machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to produce precision metal parts. Although they may produce large...

Mathematicians		Print/Save Poster
Mathematics is one of the oldest and most fundamental sciences. Mathematicians use mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms, and...

Medical and Health Services Managers		Print/Save Poster
Healthcare is a business and, like every business, it needs good management to keep the business running smoothly. Medical and health services...

Medical Scientists		Print/Save Poster
Medical scientists research human diseases and conditions with the goal of improving human health. Most medical scientists conduct biomedical...

Medical, Dental, and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians		Print/Save Poster
When patients require a medical device to help them see clearly, chew and speak well, or walk, their healthcare providers send requests to medical,...

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists		Print/Save Poster
Occupational health and safety specialists, also known as safety and health professionals or occupational health and safety inspectors, help...

Optometrists		Print/Save Poster
Optometrists, also known as doctors of optometry, or ODs, are the main providers of vision care. They examine people's eyes to diagnose vision...

Paralegals and Legal Assistants		Print/Save Poster
Although lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, they often delegate many of their tasks to paralegals. In fact, paralegals—also...

Pharmacists		Print/Save Poster
Pharmacists distribute prescription drugs to individuals. They also advise their patients, physicians, and other health practitioners on the...

Photographers		Print/Save Poster
Photographers produce and preserve images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event. To create commercial-quality photographs,...

Physicians and Surgeons		Print/Save Poster
Physicians and surgeons diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine...

Physicists and Astronomers		Print/Save Poster
Physicists and astronomers conduct research to understand the nature of the universe and everything in it. These scientists observe, measure,...

Plumbers, Pipelayers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters		Print/Save Poster
Most people are familiar with plumbers who come to their home to unclog a drain or fix a leaking toilet. Plumbers, pipelayers, pipefitters, and...

Podiatrists		Print/Save Poster
Americans spend a great deal of time on their feet. As the Nation becomes more active across all age groups, the need for foot care will become...

Psychologists		Print/Save Poster
Psychologists study mental processes and human behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people and other animals relate to one...

Public Relations Specialists		Print/Save Poster
An organization's reputation, profitability, and its continued existence can depend on the degree to which its targeted public supports its goals...

Radiation Therapists		Print/Save Poster
Radiation therapy is used to treat cancer in the human body. As part of a medical radiation oncology team, radiation therapists use machines called...

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians		Print/Save Poster
Radiologic technologists and technicians perform diagnostic imaging examination. Radiologic technicians perform imaging examinations like x rays...

Registered Nurses		Print/Save Poster
Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions,...

Respiratory Therapists		Print/Save Poster
Respiratory therapists—also known as respiratory care practitioners—evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary...

Science Technicians		Print/Save Poster
Science technicians use the principles and theories of science and mathematics to assist in research and development and to help invent and improve...

Sheet Metal Workers		Print/Save Poster
Sheet metal workers make, install, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning duct systems; roofs; siding; rain gutters; downspouts;...

Sociologists and Political Scientists		Print/Save Poster
Sociologists and political scientists study all aspects of human society and political systems—from social behavior and the origin of social groups...

Veterinarians		Print/Save Poster
Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. Specifically, they care for the health of pets, livestock, and animals in...

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers		Print/Save Poster
Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to...

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1	Big Dig Scholarships	$3,000 Jun 01 2012
	To be eligible for the Big Dig Scholarship you must be currently in Grade 12 or in your first...

2	Longhorn Opportunity Scholarship	$20,000 Dec 01 2012
	The first Longhorn Opportunity Scholarships (LOS) were awarded to students in economically...

Popular Scholarships

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Best Buy Scholarships Scholarship Information becomes available on...	$1,000

HOPE Scholarship Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to...	$4,000

Fulbright Scholarships The Fulbright Program is the flagship...	$10,000

Rhodes Scholarships American Rhodes Scholars are selected through a...	$30,000

Barry Goldwater Scholarships To be considered for nomination as a Goldwater...	$7,500

Bright Futures Scholarship Program The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program...	$5,000

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In this section you will find over 100 Course Outlines. Each Course Outline identifies year of study, gives a quick summary of the course, provides overall Objectives, discusses the Topics that will be covered, and details the types of assignments to expect. VIEW ALL

Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Second in the sequence in the accounting courses. Introduces the student to the business concepts and...
Introduction to Studio Arts
A beginning visual arts studio course that introduces the student to the conceptualization of two and...
Introduction to Academic Writing
A writing workshop designed to reinforce essay composition skills and introduce students to the practice of...
Beginning ESL
This course is for students with limited English experience who, based on placement test results,...
World Regional Geography
Provides a survey of the world’s major cultural regions. These regions will be examined in relation to...
Elementary German 1
An introduction to spoken and written German. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar necessary to...
History of Western Civilization to 1600
A survey of Western Civilization. Emphasis will be placed on the major political, economic, social, and...
World Civilizations to 1600
Concentrates on the development of the various political, social, economic and cultural features of the...
Elementary Korean 1
Introduction to spoken and written Korean, providing practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing and...
Elementary Korean 2
Provides intermediate Korean language skill training in listening, speaking, reading, writing and basic...
Beginning Mathematics
Intended to fulfill the general education requirement in mathematics. This course introduces the student to...
Intermediate Aerobics and Dance
Designed for students who are at the intermediate/advanced level of fitness. The student will maintain and...

Scholarship Updates
Below you will find a list of past scholarships. Because many Scholarship Programs do not update their information regularly, we believe it is useful to check back on a regular basis.


1	Ernest and Ellis Lewis Family Bar None Award in Agriculture and Agricultural/Food Business Management	$1,250
	Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing entering the fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Bachelor...

2	CN Scholarship	$4,000
	Conditions: Awarded annually to a student from the Province of Quebec with superior academic achievement entering the first year of any...

3	WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS	$100
	AVAILABLE TO: Any student enrolled at UCFV. CRITERIA: In order to be eligible, papers must have been written during the current academic year...

4	Exxon Mobil Canada Ltd. Post-Graduate Scholarship	$5,000
	Eligibility: -Eligible for admission to a graduate programme in the Faculty of Engineering leading to an advanced research degree. Basis of...

5	Strike Energy Services Inc.	$1,000
	Criteria: -Third semester of the Business Administration - Management, Civil Engineering Technology - Construction Management, Mechanical...

6	Crape Geomatics	$2,500
	Criteria: -Third semester -Financial need -Successful completion of first and second semesters

7	THE McCAFFREY MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP	$500
	AVAILABLE TO: A UCFV student entering a second or subsequent year of study in Visual Arts. STIPULATIONS: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen...

8	HARNAM SINGH HARI MEMORIAL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP	$1,500
	AVAILABLE TO: An undergraduate student in any faculty at the University College of the Fraser Valley who is continuing his/her studies at UCFV....

9	Ernie G. Rose	$500
	Criteria: -First or second semester -Academic achievement -Most likely to succeed in the field based on aptitude and attitude -One...

10	Ted and Enid Jansen	$2,000
	Criteria: -Third semester -Most improved academically from previous semesters -Financial need -Canadian citizen

11	ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GRADUATE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP	$500
	AVAILABLE TO: Presented to a UCFV Alumni pursuing Graduate Studies. STIPULATIONS: -Minimum of 2.67 cummulative GPA or better -Applicants...

12	Dave Murdoch Memorial	$500
	Criteria: -Highest marks in Power Train Theory Lab

13	The George Geoffrey Meyerhof Scholarship	$1,000
	Eligible students are registered in the Senior Year of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. The award is based primarily on the...

14	The Women's Division of the Dalhousie Alumni Association Scholarships	$1,000
	This fund provides up to three scholarships of $1,000 each. Of the two entrance scholarships, one is named the Margaret Florence Newcombe...

15	Malaspina Bookstore Business Award	$500
	1 award, $500; available to 3rd or 4th year Business students. Preference to marketing or management students with financial need. Apply to...

16	Phyllis Schuldt Memorial Scholarship	$1,100
	The scholarship is awarded to a pianist of exceptional ability who is entering the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years as a major in general music with piano...

17	Curzon-Digman Bursary	$750
	Available to graduate students in physics or for majors or honours students in physics, mathematical physics, chemical physics, biophysics or...

18	MacMillan Bloedel MBB Graduate Scholarship	$5,000
	One or more scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy students carrying out research in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

19	Ken Caple Scholarships	$3,500
	Recognize outstanding academic performance. Applicants with an admission GPA of 4.00 will automatically receive the $3,500 Ken Caple Scholarship....

20	British Columbia Institute of Agrologists Scholarship	$400
	A scholarship of $400 is offered by the Institute of Agrologists to a student entering the Faculty of Land and Food Systems with high scholastic...

21	Wilson Duff Memorial Bursary	$1,500
	One or more bursaries of $1,500 are available to students in the field of Indian history and culture. In making the award, preference is given to...

22	Harry Hobson Memorial Prize	$300
	A prize of $300 is to be awarded to the student with the highest standing in Wood Science 474.

23	Robert F. Osborne Memorial Award in Human Kinetics	$5,800
	The award is available to undergraduate students entering the final year of the Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree who have exhibited excellence in...

24	TimberWest Forest Limited Fellowship in Forest Resource Management and Planning	$2,500
	A $2,500 fellowship is offered by TimberWest Forest Limited to a graduate student in forest resource management and planning in the Faculty of...

25	Jimmar Memorial Scholarship in Education	$3,100
	Scholarships totalling $3,100 have been endowed through a bequest by James Sigurd Eckman for students in the Faculty of Education. The awards are...

26	Piteau Associates Dennis C. Martin Memorial Scholarship	$1,200
	The award is offered to a third or fourth year undergraduate student in Geological Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of...

27	Sales and Marketing Executives of Vancouver James B. Warren Scholarship	$1,500
	The scholarship of $1,500 is available to a student entering the third year of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The award is...

28	Joan Ryan Award	$900
	A $900 award has been endowed by friends and colleagues in recognition of Joan Ryan, one of the founders of the Native Indian Teacher Education...

29	Physiology Prize	$350
	A $350 prize has been endowed by the graduating class of 1985. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physiology, for the...

30	Eric Buss Memorial Scholarship	$200
	The recipient of this $200 award will have demonstrated academic and interpersonal skill excellence in the Wilderness Guiding program. Selection...

31	Oil and Gas Commission Award	$1,000
	Award Criteria: received an A grade on a major assignment related to the Oil and Gas Industry good academic standing in regular course...

32	Helen Meilleur Library Awards	$250
	Two scholarships to students demonstrating research skills. Submit one sample of a research paper by February 28 to the NVIT librarian. Committee...

33	The Merrill Francis Gage Scholarships (H)	$450
	Two scholarships to be awarded to a student who has completed Level I and an additional 30 - 75 units of an Honours program in Music and who, in...

34	The Maria Chan Scholarships for International Studies in Business (B)	$1,000
	A variable number of scholarships to be awarded to students participating in one of McMaster's formal exchange programs who, in the judgment of the...

35	Louis C. Ho Scholarships In Engineering	$5,000
	Established in 2007 by Louis C. Ho, B.Eng. 1961. Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to a student with high academic achievement who has...

36	NAYAB JAHAN WALI SCHOLARSHIP IN ISLAMIC STUDIES	$0
	Established in 2002, by the estate of Nayab Jahan Wali, in memory of her outstanding commitment to education. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts...

37	The Betty Rheaume Memorial Bursary	$500
	Donated by Mr. Urgel Rheaume in memory of his esteemed spouse, the late Betty Rheaume, a devoted nurse and community leader, who always encouraged...

38	Dr. Alan Hall Memorial Bursary	$150
	2 bursaries, $150 each; for satisfactory academic standing and financial need; available to students in the Practical Nursing program. Apply to...

39	PRT Silviculture Scholarship	$500
	1 award, $500; available to second year students in the Forest Resources Technology program who combine high academic achievement with proficiency...

40	Irene Shoop Memorial Awards	$1,000
	2 awards, $1,000 each; available to Canadian Citizens and graduates of School District #68, who are entering their final year of study in Bachelor...

41	Kathryn Barnwell Award	$1,000
	1 award, $1,000; available to returning students in the Bachelor of Arts program, with a major or minor in Women's Studies. Applicants must have...

42	The Inco Limited Mining Awards	$2,000
	Donated by Inco Limited, Ontario Division, six mining-related awards, valued at $2,000 will be awarded annually to students registered in any year...

43	In-course Scholarship	$1,500
	Students who do not hold a Concordia entrance award and are working toward the completion of their first baccalaureate degree are eligible for the...

44	Manitoba Industry, Economic Development and Mines Bursaries in Geology	$1,000
	To be awarded to full-time students with financial need, entering Brandon University and registered in 6 credit hours of first year Geology....

45	Anne Selley (nee McKillop) and Annie Truesdall Bursaries	$2,887
	Each bursary is to be awarded to an entering or returning student in the Faculty of Arts or the School of Music at Brandon University. A past...

46	Oracle Corporation Vancouver Entrance Award	$1,000
	Selection is based on academic standing in secondary school and/ or post-secondary studies. Other factors may be taken into consideration such as...

47	College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta Jan Pimlott Award	$1,000
	Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing convocating from the BSc Dental Hygiene Specialization Degree Completion...

48	Aileen Charlotte Driscoll Scholarship	$6,500
	Conditions: To be awarded annually to an honors student graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree to continue his/her studies of French in...

49	Laverne Lewis Bar None Undergraduate Leadership Award	$1,250
	Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing entering or enrolled in the third year of the BSc Agriculture degree program....

50	Lillian Cobb Memorial Scholarship in Romance Languages	$500
	Conditions: To be awarded annually to a student with superior academic achievement who is majoring in Romance Languages in the Faculty of Arts....

This section is for students who are willing to do a little digging themselves. Below you will find a list of non-profit organizations that provide educational assistance to students. However, with this list there is no guarantee that the foundation will offer assistance to the year of study you are applying to. You will have to visit their website and possibly contact them:

ESSEX REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Established in 1977, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation is a...

National Wild Turkey Federation
The National Wild Turkey Federation is a national nonprofit conservation and...

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF KAWARTHA LAKES FOUNDATION
Welcome to the website of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes! We are...

GENOME BRITISH COLUMBIA FOUNDATION
Genome British Columbia is a research organization that invests in and...

MANITOBA 4-H FOUNDATION INC.
An organization that develops innovative community leadership in youth...

POLISH HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF CANADA INC.
The Polish Heritage Foundation of Canada is a non-profit organization which...

THE AGAPE FOUNDATION OF LONDON
The purpose of The Agape Foundations of London is to assist in the...

THE F.G.T. PICKARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The purpose of the F.G.T. Pickard Scholarship Fund is to encourage and...

COLUMBIA INSTITUTE
The Columbia Institute offers many different scholarships and is committed to...

CANADA CHINESE COMPUTER ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Canada Chinese Computer Association (CCCA) - an incorporated non-profit...

Dr. James Buchan Medical School Awards
This scholarship is for former students of Gulf Islands Secondary School who...

Harry S. Truman Foundation
The Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit- based grants to undergraduate...

Scholarships for Military Children
Commissaries are an integral part of the quality of life offered to service...

Scholarships - National Health Service Corps
Learn more about NHSC scholarships, which help finance education for future...

Jeannette Rankin Women's Education Fund
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation (JRF) awards scholarships annually to women...

United Negro College Fund
The UNCF has raised over $2 billion to help a total of more than 350,000...

Imagine America Scholarship
Imagine America's Scholarship Program can help fund your education, and also...

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship was created to encourage outstanding students...

Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
GMS provides African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans,...

DUSA Scholarships
The Society of Daughters of the U.S. Army (DUSA) offers $1,000 scholarships...

Over 350 Academic Majors

Registered Users will see Academic Majors that match their profile along with corresponding Wage and Salary information associated with the potential occupational outcomes of that specific Academic Program(s). VIEW ALL MAJORS

Astronomy
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Astronomers of early civilizations performed methodical...
Chemical Physics
Chemical physics is a subdiscipline of physics that investigates physicochemical phenomena using...
Conservation Biology
Conservation biology is the science of analyzing and protecting Earth's biological diversity....
Floriculture
Floriculture, or flower farming, is a discipline of horticulture concerned with the cultivation...
Plant Pathology
Plant Pathology is the scientific study of plant diseases caused by pathogens (infectious...
Urban Planning
Urban, city, or town planning is the discipline of land use planning which explores several...
Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic
The Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic repairs and maintains transportation vehicles such as...
Mason
A Masonry Program will teach a student how to use bricks, concrete blocks, stone, structural...
Electro-Plater
An Electro-Plater Program teaches students how to control plating equipment which deposits metal...
Railway Car Technician
The Railway Car Technician program is designed to teach students how to inspect, repair, replace...

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