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How to Get Ahead
Thinking about post-secondary and how to get a scholarship? Looking for money-saving and budgeting techniques? Want to avoid the trap of impulse buying? Wherever your needs lie, the resources below will help you meet your financial goals and make looking to the future a whole lot less stressful.
Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries
There are a variety of sources for finding scholarships and many types of them out there, with some requiring an application while others you are automatically considered for based on the school/program you are applying to.
Managing your Money
Whether you’re trying to save for post-secondary, looking for tips on how to stretch your paycheque further, or are curious about the world of debt, credit and interest, here is the place to get you started on a path of greater certainty when it comes to managing your finances.
All throughout high school, I volunteered as much as I could around the community. And in my last year of high school, I participated in many extracurriculars. I did this because I enjoyed being involved in the community. However, when I started applying to colleges and universities, I realized the true value of these actions.
With all the volunteering and extracurriculars I did, I was able to earn an amazing scholarship from the university of my choice; a scholarship that really valued youth who took on leadership roles and were actively involved in making a difference in their communities.
I highly recommend students get involved while they’re in school, for chances at scholarships, but also as a way to meet like-minded people, find a passion or a new hobby, and to grow as a person.
– WDHS Graduate, Class of 2015
