U of A - Information Sessions/University Prep

Encourage your students to attend one of our information sessions this term! Details are posted online at: http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=870. We will also be hosting Registration 101 sessions in Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Vancouver, and Victoria. Visit the “Upcoming Recruitment Events” pages at www.registrar.ualberta.ca for more information.

University Prep is a one day course for high school students, teachers and parents to prepare them for the academic changes and challenges associated with university. It is designed to help students learn to study effectively, take notes in lectures, read textbooks for maximum information, and how to prepare for and take multiple-choice, short-answer, essay and problem-solving exams at the university level. These strategies are not only helpful for university but will be an invaluable asset for high school diploma exams! The course costs $80 and is offered on either Saturday April 14, 2007 or Saturday April 28, 2007 on the university campus. To register, or for more information please contact the Academic Support Centre at 1-780-492-2682, or check it out online at www.ualberta.ca/asctr.

U of A - Online Transition to University

Online Transition to University (T2U) Program for high school studentsT2U: Transition to University is an exciting new program for grade 12 students attending the University of Alberta in the Fall of 2007. A joint venture of the UofA Students’ Union and University Student Services, this unique program offers incoming students an interactive online workshop to enhance the first year experience. T2U helps to familiarize students with parts of the university culture before they attend their first year so that they are better able to succeed when they get here. T2U will be available to students this Spring with online registration beginning 15 March 2007! As a participant in T2U students will also have the opportunity to win $500 towards their tuition. To find out more check out T2U online at www.ualberta.ca/t2u, or feel free to email askt2u@ualberta.ca.

Hospitality Foundation Scholarships

CANADIAN HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION"Canada's largest industry-driven source of foodservice-hospitality scholarships for high school, college and university students."
We find one of the greatest barriers to a student winning a scholarship is his or her lack of confidence. Please encourage your students to apply for the Foundation's 2007 scholarships—the judging criteria for which are not just academics but also a demonstrated interest and aptitude for the hospitality industry.
We offer:
Six $3,000 College Entrance Scholarships
Five $3,500 and one $1,000 University Entrance Scholarships

The student must be going into a college diploma program or a university degree program in Canada in one of the following areas of study in September of this year:
Hospitality
Hotel
Tourism
Culinary
Food and Beverage

The student must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Applications must be submitted online at www.chfscholarships.com by Monday, April 30, 2007 and we must receive transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc., also by that date.

Youth Websites

Youth Canada (https://exchange.lskysd.ca/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youthcanada.ca/) is a non-profit organization started by two high school students. After participating in many enrichment programs and stuggling through scholarship and university applications, they decided to pass on some of their knowledge and enthusiasm by creating https://exchange.lskysd.ca/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youthcanada.ca/. The website's target audience is Canadian students and it offers a comprehensive list of youth programs, advice about university and scholarship applications, as well as a forum for students to ask questions and share ideas. In December 2006, Youth Canada welcomed another memberto the website team.

As a new member of the website team and a former CWSF participant this new member is undertaking to add a Science Fair section to the webste. It has not yet been released, but you can visit the draft version of the section at https://exchange.lskysd.ca/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://youthcanada.ca/sciencefairs.php.

Lethbridge - Revamped Programs

Lethbridge College has revamped its Disability and Community Rehabilitation (DCR) and its Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education (FASD) programs to meet the growing shortage of professionals working in the field.

Disability and Community Rehabilitation
new one-year certificate exit
two-year diploma
on-campus (full-time and part-time) delivery and distance education

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education
new one-year certificate exit
new fast-track option grants advanced credit based on experience and education
transfers directly into year two of the DCR diploma
on-campus (full-time and part-time) delivery and distance education

NAIT - Live Chat

REC Room live chat is ideal for busy schedules. Simply boot up your computer, open your browser and join us at NAIT REC Room Live Chat for one of the scheduled sessions. The opportunity to have all your questions answered is now available to all prospective students via live chat sessions. NAIT invites all prospective students to speak with alumni, students, program advisors and admission staff on a variety of topics. To view the chat session schedule go to http://www.nait.ca/5436.htm

NAIT Contest

Do you have students interested in winning some scholarship money to the Business Administration program at NAIT? Here’s their opportunity to have some fun and stretch their imaginations.
They will apply the principles of video advertising in a fun, team based competition to take place in May, 2007. This competition is great for grade 12 students, or those interested in seeing if the School of Business at NAIT is where they want to be.
There is no charge to enter the competition, but interested people must pre-register.
The competition will be held at NAIT, May 5, 2007 and the winner will be announced on May 12, 2007. To Register, call 780-471-8874, or email askanadvisor@nait.ca.

SaskCAT Transfer Credit Guide

The Saskatchewan Council for Admissions and Transfer now has published their guide on the web. This will be relevant for students moving from one post-secondary institution to another within the province.

This guide is found at www.saskcat/transferguide

UR Ready Workshops - University of Regina

Students who are planning to attend the U of R in the fall can attend a UR Ready Workshop. This will help them to finalize admission and pick up tips to make their first year a success. Topics include booking advising appointments, registering for classes, paying tuition, changing and dropping courses, getting parking passes, living in residence and much more.

Workshops are held throughout the province. For a list of locations, see www.uregina.ca

Innovation Credit Union Scholarships

Deadline May 15 - The Innovation Credit Union will be awarding 12 - $1000 scholarships to graduating grade 12 students who will be enrolling in a full-time post secondary educational program (other than those at Cypress Hils or Northwest Regional Colleges) within a year. Applicants must be members of Innovation Credit Union in order to qualify and the only criteria will be academic standing. Applications are available at www.innovationcu.ca or at any Innovation Credit Union location.

Deadline April 30 - The Innovation Credit Union will also be offering one $300 "Spirit Award" to a student from each high school in communities where a branc is located. This award will recognize a Grade 12 student who doesn't necessarily have the highest academic average but is a major contributor to his/her school and community. The student will not have to attend post-secondary school in order to receive this award. Principals are to forward the name of this student by April 30th.

Masonic Scholarships/Bursaries

Deadline August 7 - Various scholarships and bursaries offered by the Masons and Order of the Eastern Star are offered annually to Saskatchewan high school graduates to proceed to higher education. See your guidance counsellor for application forms.

Check Us Out Campus Visits - Luther College

Students can book a "Check Us Out" campus visit at Luther College, University of Regina by calling 1.800.588.4378 or by emailing luthereu@luthercollege.edu

Legion Scholarships and Bursaries

Deadline August 28 - Saskatchewan Command, in cooperation with Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion are offering 12 scholarships (based on academic standing) of $300.00 each, in addition to 12 bursaries of #300.00 (based on academic standing and financial need) each.

These are offered to students who have completed their Grade 12 and are continuing their education at university, tech;nical school or business college.

These awards are available to the sons/daughters, grandsons, granddaughters and great grandsons/granddaughters of Veterans, Ex-service or still serving Military or R.C.M.P. personnel.

Ask your guidance counsellor for application forms.

U of C Resources

Counsellor/Prospective Student resource web page - www.ucalgary.ca/Future Students

Counsellor helpline - 403.220.6921

U of C Open House/Orientation/Tours

The open house will take place on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in MacEwan Hall (main venue). To register, go to www.ucalgary.ca/futurestudents Spring Orientation is an opportunity for first year students to register for courses, explore the U of C and meet other students. Parents and family members also have the opportunity to attend. This program is offered nine times between May 1st and 11th. Full details and sign-up information will be included in the registration package mailed to all new students in the spring. To book a personal tour, call at least 7 days in advance.Tours are approximately 1.5 hours in length. Call 403.220.6721 to register.

U of C Open House

This event will take place on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in MacEwan Hall (main venue). To register, go to www.ucalgary.ca/futurestudents

U of C Scholarship Contest

Students who graduate from high school with an admission average of 80% or higher and are accepted to the U of C first year studies already qualify for an automatic admission scholarship of between $500 and $1750. Now students have the chance to double their admission scholarship by entering a contest online at www.greatmarks.ca. To qualify, students must be admitted to the U of C and have an average of 80% or higher. Contest closes April 1.

Tuition Assistance for Students Pursuing Golf Management

Do you know sports-minded students interested in careers in golf club management? If so, they may be interested to learn about financial awards available to help lessen the financial costs of post-secondary education.

Graduates of Selkirk College's two-year golf management diploma program achieve a 92% placement rate at Canada's more than 2,000 golf clubs and with salaries ranging from $35,000-$150,000. Hundreds of Selkirk grads currently work as general managers, clubhouse managers, food and beverage managers, pro shop managers, tournament coordinators, and golf professionals.

In existence since 1989, the Golf Club Management & Operations Program, within the School of Hospitality & Tourism, focuses on golf management. Courses include business communications, marketing, accounting, computers, human resources, golf club administration, business planning, turf care, conflict resolution, critical thinking, budgeting, risk prevention, business law, tournament planning, and more.

For more information, including scholarships, see http://www.selkirk.ca/

Garfield Weston Scholarship for Colleges

April 3 Deadline:
The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges (GWMSC) program will distribute the following awards to students entering their 1st year of college studies in Canada for use during the 2007-08 academic year:

• Up to 25 GWMSC National Awards which comprise: a tuition waiver from a consortium college renewable for one or two additional years; an $8,000 stipend renewable for one or two additional years; and access to summer program funding.
• Up to 18 GWMSC Regional Awards which comprise:a $4,000 one-year scholarship.
• Up to 15 GWMSC Provincial Awards which comprise:a $2,500 one-year scholarship.

To be eligible, a student must be entering his or her first year of full-time college studies leading to a certificate, diploma or applied degree in the fall of 2007 (university transfer program or pre-university DEC students are not eligible)

For further information and eligibility criteria, see www.gwmsc.ca/content/en/entrance-description.htm

International Music Camp

Application Deadline April 1 - International Music Camp's Summer School of the Fine Arts - takes place every summer at the International Peace Garden on the border between North Dakota and Manitoba.Instruction is available in both choir and instrumental programs, taught by internationally noted guest conductors and artist-teachers. Sessions run from mid-June through the end of July.

Canadian instrumental students may apply for a Myrtle Lorimer Memorial Scholarship to help offset the costs of this experience.

See www.internationalmusiccamp.com for more information.