Admissions
Community Scholarships
Do your best. Be your best. Be whoever you want to be and so much more at Glenlyon Norfolk School—one of western Canada’s leading IB World Continuum Schools.
We are proud to offer two types of GNS Community Scholarships to exceptional new domestic students who are entering the following grades:
- Grade 6: $5,000 renewable annually
- Grade 9: Up to $10,000 renewable annually
These scholarships are awarded to students who can clearly demonstrate past positive contributions at their school and/or the larger community in areas such as leadership, volunteerism, athletics, clubs and the arts. Scholarships are automatically renewed annually until graduation provided that the recipient continues to meet or exceed our expectations of contributions to the GNS community.
How do I apply?
Get creative! We want to receive your best proposal for why you’d make a great GNS Community Scholar.
To apply:
To apply:
- Submit an Application Form and indicate your interest in the Community Scholarship by emailing admissions@mygns.ca.
- Using your application checklist
- Upload a 90-second video to present yourself and show off your unique personality. Remember to highlight your positive contributions through leadership, volunteerism, athletics, clubs, and/or the arts.
- Arrange for two letters of reference to be completed by a current coach, teacher/instructor or leader.
The priority deadline for Scholarship Applications is February 1.
Make sure that your video submission answers:
List of 3 items.
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Who You Are
What grade you’re in and where you currently attend school. -
School Interests
What you enjoy most about school. -
Your Contributions
How you’ll contribute to the GNS community in areas such as leadership, volunteerism, athletics, clubs and/or the arts.
Lindiann Hopkins, parent of two GNS Alumni
GNS is an OUTSTANDING community-based school with incredibly dedicated staff, wonderful cross-grade interaction and support, strong academics, great athletics, excellent volunteer opportunities and a first class outdoor education program.
Next Steps?
Please contact our Admissions Team and they will be happy to provide more information.
Glenlyon Norfolk School
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