Tuesday, September 30, 2008

ACAD Pre-College Program

Graduating high school students can earn 3 first year studies credits at Alberta College of Art and Design through one month intensive study during July of 2009.

This program can help students to successfully transition to post-secondary learning and can lighten their first year workload. All students will have many opportunities to create works suitable for their admission portfolios under experience guidance by ACAD faculty members.

Detailed registration will be posted on the ACAD web site in January 2009. To view a short video about the program, visit www.acad.ca/extended_studies.html

SAT Tests at North West Regional College

Students can take the SAT tests at NWRC locations on November 5 and May 5, 2009. The need to register online at http://www.collegeboard.com/

Bishop's University Calendar - On-line only

The academic calendar for Bishop's University will only be available in on-line format. It can be accessed at www.ubishops.ca/departments.html

Bishop's University

March 1 - Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec guarantees renewable Entrance Scholarships to all Canadian high school students who meet the scholarship criteria:

80% = $1000
85% = $2000
90% = $3000

For more information or to learn about becoming a Dean's Scholar ($4000 renewable), see www.ubishops.ca/dividends

Forum for Young Canadians

Approximately 450 students from across the country selected to participate in this event each year. The “Forum experience” brings students to Ottawa for an intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs.
*Dates are subject to change due to the schedule of when the House of Commons will be sitting.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

When: Four week-long sessions are offered each Spring
Where: Held in Ottawa - most seminars and simulations are held on Parliament Hill. Accomodations are in a hotel in downtown Ottawa.
What: A bilingual, non-partisan experience to develop leadership skills and to learn about democracy, how government works and how YOU can make a difference!
For an example of the week's schedule, click here.
Who: Up to 125 students (aged 15-19 years) from across Canada each session. See our Eligibility section for more details.
Why: You meet great people from across the country and develop your leadership skills through a stimulating, high-intensity and fun program!

For further details, visit www.forum.ca

Shad Valley

Shad Valley is a month-long, university host science, technology and innovation enrichment experience for grade 10, 11 and 12 students (15 to 18 years of age). Successful applicants come to Shad Valley from June 28 to July 24, 2009 to work with others who share the same drive for achievement and the same desire to make a difference. Key components of the program are academics and a business project where the students are challenged to bring a new science and engineering based invention to market. Students will also participate in challenging recreational activities such as hiking, camping, etc.

To help offset the cost of attending this program, Shad Valley provides bursaries for those who need financial assistance.

For details on Shad Valley campuses, selection criteria, post-secondary scholarships and alumni accomplishments, go to http://www.shad.ca/

Rock your Bottom Line

December 15 Deadline:

Student awards.com, in partnership with Scotiabank, are offering a chance to win one of five $1000 scholarships. Go to www.fundyourfuture.ca/rock to enter to win.

This site also provides tips on budgeting, saving and using credit wisely, finding the right collee or university and applying for student jobs and co-op programs.

Quest for Excellenct Awards 2009

Deadline: March 6

Re/Max of Western Canada is renewing the Quest for Excellence busary program and once again offering twenty-four bursaries of $500 to grade 12 students.

Students are encouraged to submit their essay on-line based on their interests and passions. There are six subjects to choose from: Leadership, Sports, Technology and Trades, Peforming Arts, and Community Service.

More information and on-line application forms can be accessed at http://www.remax-western.ca/

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

U of Alberta Rural Discovery Day

Registration Deadline: October 31

November 8 - The University of Alberta will host it's Discovery Day for rural high school students at the Wilkd Rose Room, Lister Hall Conference Centre on the university campus.
This event will run from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Participants will have a chance to:
  • find out about undergraduate programs
  • discuss university life with current students from other rural areas
  • hear graduate students share informationa about their current research
  • have a tour of residence and campus
  • particpate in an application workshop
  • win prizes

To register, fill out the form at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/rsvp

MacLean's OnCampus Virtual Fair

October 22 - Macleans Magazine is hosting a virtual fair that will give students, parents, teachers and administators instant access to faculty experts and representatives from Canadian universities and colleges. Participants can:
  • watch live university and college presentations from across the country
  • get expert education and career advice
  • talk directly with school representatives
  • meet successful Canadians and find out the keys to their successes

To register, vist www.macleans.ca/oncampusfair

Lakeland College - financial incentives

  • Students attending an open house or booking a campus tour at Lakeland are eligible for the tour incentive program. Student living more than 100km away from campus will receive atuition credit based on kilometres traveled up to a maximum of 1500 km. A tuition credit for meals is also provided.
  • Deadline April 30 - If you apply to Lakeland College and submit your Grade 11 marks and you have an average of 85% or higher, you'll recieve will be eligible for an academic excellence scholarship ($1500 for 85% minimum; $2500 for 90% minimum; $3500 for 95% minimum.

For further details, call the financial award office at Lakeland at 1.800.661.6490 ext. 8418.

Lakeland College - Open House and Career Fair

Open House and Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will take place on
  • October 22 - Lakeland College (Vermilion Campus)
  • October 23 Lakeland College (Lloydminster Campus)

See www.lakelandcollege.ca for further details.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

University of Waterloo - Information

New areas of study at Waterloo for 2009 include:

-Global Engagement - apply to Arts and Business
-Information Technology Management - apply to Mathematics/Business Administration
-Mathematical Finance - apply to Mathematics

Prospective students and their parents and counsellors can learn more about the university by visiting www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca or can participate in a virtual tour at www.virtualtour.uwaterloo.ca

The current calendar is available at www.ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca

Interested in Accounting

To find out more about accounting as a career, students can check out www.becomea.ca and take the test for signs of accountancy. Also, check out the CA School of Business website at www.casb.com

Programs - Sky Wings Academy

Sky Wings Aviation Academy, in partnership with Red Deer College, offers the following programs:

a) Aviation Diploma Program - a two-year program which gives students a certificate in Business Management as well as all necessary licenses and ratings to become a career pilot.

b) Aviation Tech Program - a two year program that runs concurrent with the Aviation Diploma Program but without the Business Management requirements. There is the possibility of completing this program in 1.5 years.

For further information, see www.skywings.com or www.rdc.ab.ca

U of S Information

Check out these links for information about the University of Saskatchewan:

- 2008/2009 Calendar - www.usask.ca/calendar

- Information for high school counsellors and administrative staff - explore.usask.ca/counsellors

Greystone Scholars - U of S

Deadline - November 1 - Grade 12 students who have achieved an average of 95% or higher in Grade 11, are eligible for nomination to the Greystone Scholars Society. More information and nomination forms are available at explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/greystone

Greystone Scholars - U of S

Deadline - November 1 - Grade 12 students who have achieved an average of 95% or higher in Grade 11, are eligible for nomination to the Greystone Scholars Society. More information and nomination forms are available at explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/greystone

Experience US

October 16/17 - Students can now register for this open house event hosted by the University of Saskatchewan.Sessions fill up quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. Counsellor and parent programs are also available.

To register, online, visit explore.usaskca/events/experience

University of Guelph - Scholarships

Deadline - February 2, 2009 - Entrance scholarship programs at Guelph include the President's Scholarships and the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships. These 14 scholarships, with $26 000 each, are the most prestigious entrance awards at the Unversity of Guelph.

For further information, see www.uoguelph.ca

New Programs - Wilfred Laurier University

Wilfred Laurier University, is a mid-sized university located in Waterloo, Ontario.for
This year, new programs include:

Health Sciences - preparing students for careers in medicine, pharmaceuticals, dentistry, chiropractics and many more. Students can choose from three streams including bio-med, med-chem and med-psych.

North American studies - at Waterloo Campus

Law & Society; Health Administration - at Brantford Campus

To book a campus tour, go to www.chooselaurier.ca

Monday, September 22, 2008

Concordia University College of Alberta - Information

Concordia offers 27 undergraduate degree programs in Arts, Education, Environmental Health, Management, and Science as well as two graduate degrees and programs directed at those pursuing a church work vocation.

Tours
October 25 (2008) and March 7 (2009) - scheduled Open Houses

Flexible times - Campus Visits

Sign up for one of these events at www.concordia.ab.ca/visit

Scholarships
Concordia offers a renewable entrance scholarship program, aimed at high school graduates, which guarantees an annual scholarship valued up to $3750. The President's Leadership Scholarship, worth approximately $30 000 as well as transfer student and other scholarships are also available. see www.concordiarewards.ca for further details.

Olds College - Discovery Day

Friday, October 17 - will be Discovery Day at Olds College. Students will get an opportunity to learn about the campus, spend time in a typical classroom, meet instructors and students, find out about campus housing, learn about financial assistance, and get step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

School groups attending may be eligible for a limited number of subsidies to help with costs of attendance.

Participants can register online at www.oldscollege.ca/discoveryday

Wendy's Classic Achiever

Wendy's Classic Achiever program awards scholarships of up to $5000, a trip to New York for the two national winners, a chance to win $1000 for the winner's high school and a chance to get an early application incentive award.

Students can apply online at www.wendysclassicachiever.ca

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

UR Connected

The University of Regina's campus visit event will take place October 22 and 23, 2008. All grade 12 students are welcome to attend either day. For more information or to register please see your guidance counsellor or go to www.uregina.ca/newstudent

Monday, September 15, 2008

What is Engineering? (Seminar)

This anual joint initiative bettwen the Faculty of Engineering at the U of R, the College of Engineering at the U of S and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan will take place Tuesday, November 4 in Saskatoon and Wednesday, November 5 in Regina.

This is a great opportunity for Grade 12 students and their advisors to become familiar with what the engineering profession may offer.

Invitations will be mailed out at the beginning of October.

for more information, call 1.306.585.5090

Subsidized Training: Canadian Forces

The Canadian Forces has two programs for subsidizing students:

Deadline - late December 2008 - University Subsidization Program - The Regular Officer Training Plan pays for all required tuition and materials and gives the student a salary (about $16 000/year) while they pursue their degree. This can be at an accredited civilian universty or at the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON.

Year Round Entry - for technical schools - The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Plan pays for all required tuition and materials and gives the student a salary (about $30 000/year) while they pursue a civilian diploma.

For further information,call 1.800.856.8488

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Loran Awards 2008

Deadline: October 21 (Sponsored Applicants) and October 28 (Direct Pool Applicants_ Applications are now available for the Loran Awards. The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation grants Loran Awards to talented young Canadians on the basis of character, service and leadership potential. A Loran Award includes four years of funding for undergraduate studies and a comprehensive enrichment program.

For more information and application forms, see
http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/index.html

Monday, September 08, 2008

See Your Future 11

This year, Saskatchewan's largest career and education fair will be held in Saskatoon on November 3 at the Saskatoon Inn and Regina on November 4 at the Queensbury Convention Centre.

At this event students can explore educational opportunities, examine career paths and plan vocational goals. We host over 130 exhibitors from organizations across Canada, the USA, and overseas. Over the past eleven years, there has been a substantial increase in interest from institutions around the world as well as high-school counsellors and leaders.

The event is presented in a trade show approach with interactive display booths. The universities, colleges and organizations with in-house training bring expertise and innovation in a variety of fields. Students are provided with in-depth information in the form of literature, technological demonstrations, seminar presentations and one-on-one consultations.

For further information, see http://www.seeyourfuture.ca/index.php

Sunday, September 07, 2008

University of Ottawa - New Programs and Updates

The University of Ottawa is now offering three new programs:

  • four year degree in Entrepreneurship,
  • minor in Film Studies
  • Techniques de redaction program (offered in French only)

For more information, see www.uOttawa.ca/viewbook

University of Ottawa - Admission Scholarships/Bursaries

March 31, 2009 - This is the deadline to apply for a number of financial scholarships and bursaries offered by the University of Ottawa. For further information and to order your personalized viewbook, visit www.uOttawa.ca/ifinancemystudies

WorldSkills - Calgary - 2009

In September of 2009, nine hundred competitors from forty-nine countries will compete in 40 skill categories in the areas of Transportation & Logistics; Construction and Building Technology; Information and Communication Technology; Creative Art and Fashion; and Social and Personal Services.

For more information about this event, visit www.worldskills2009.com

Thursday, September 04, 2008

UR Update - September 23

Deadline: September 12

High School Counsellors have until this date to register to spend this day at the University of Regina to learn about updates including scholarship and admission information, faculty changes and disability resource information.

You can register by phoning 585.4791 or online at www.uregina.ca/newstudent/counsellors.shtml