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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Complete a Leadership Student Profile Form at hsc.on.ca/studentprofile.
Complete ONE of the following in a maximum, 500 word letter.
For Newly Enrolled and Current HSC enrolled Students entering grade 9 in year 2025–2026
1. The Role of a School Leader in Shaping a Positive School Culture
Explore how effective school leaders influence the social and academic environment of the school and why a positive school culture is important for students' success.
2. The Importance of Student Voice in School Leadership
Discuss how involving students in leadership decisions can improve school policies and foster a sense of community and responsibility.
3. Leadership Skills for Students: How Can Sr. School Students Be Effective Leaders in School?
Examine the leadership qualities students can develop in the Sr. School and how these skills can be applied to make a positive impact within HSC.
4. The Challenges of School Leadership: Balancing Academic Excellence and Emotional Well-Being
Analyze the challenges school student leaders face in ensuring academic and co-curricular success while managing their well-being.
5. How Technology is Changing School Leadership and Student Engagement
Investigate how school leaders are adapting to the digital age, using technology to enhance communication, learning, and leadership practices to engage students more effectively.
These topics will encourage candidates to think critically about the role of leadership in their school community and how they can contribute to making their school a better place for learning.
For more on these opportunities, please contact scholarships@hsc.on.ca
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SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY TOPICS
MANBERT/ SERNIUK SCHOLARSHIP
Complete ONE (1) of the following in a maximum, 500 word letter. For NEWLY ENROLLED/INCOMING students entering grades 5 – 8 in year 2025-2026.
BEAR FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
1. Write a letter to the Manbert/Serniuk family sharing an athletic leader you admire. Define their qualities and how you foresee using these qualities in your future leadership roles at HSC.
2. Write a letter to your favourite athlete persuading them to come to HSC to host a leadership seminar. Include the agenda items you would like shared with your peers.
QIN/YANG SCHOLARSHIP
1. How do you plan to use your time at HSC to better yourself in the areas of leadership, academics and athletics. What challenges do you foresee in these endeavours?
1. Share your perspectives on equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a student leader, how will you support these perspectives at HSC?
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