Horatio Alger Scholarships

 Grade 11 students can apply for a Horatio Alger Scholarship. 

Basic eligibility criteria include:

· Financial Need ($65,000 or less family income)
· Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
· Display strong commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an
accredited university
· Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70
· Be a Canadian citizen

Deadline to apply is March 15, 2023.

Students may apply at:
https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/

Polytech Competitive Admission Session

 Thinking about applying into a program in nursing, medical diagnostics, or dental hygiene? Consider this your sign! Saskatchewan Polytechnic can take you to your better future and we are ready to show you how. Join us LIVE on Facebook next week!

Facebook LIVE Competitive Admissions Information Session

NEXT WEEK - Wednesday, January 25 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

This 60-minute Facebook LIVE Information Session will be presented by Student Recruitment Advisor, Jaclyn Kuntz, alongside Enrolment Services and Program Heads from these specific areas. This session will provide information from navigating our application portal and submitting your documentation to understanding what criteria makes your application stand out! We will answer your questions live in the chat! 

Visit our Facebook page to join us on January 25!

This session will focus on admissions for domestic applicants.

U of Alberta Updates

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

U of A Getaway We are inviting 20 lucky Grade 11 students to get away to the U of A! Their adventure will include transportation reimbursement (up to a maximum based on location), accommodations, meals and a jam-packed schedule of events. They will stay in residence, explore state-of-the-art facilities, uncover hidden gems on campus and experience U of A student life first-hand. Students can learn more and apply at uab.ca/getaway before January 31, 2023. Biomedical Engineering Symposium  Have your students expressed interest in Biomedical Engineering? If so, tell them about this unique U of A event on February 11 where students can discover opportunities in the field of Biomedical Engineering. Information will be provided on program options, research paths and career opportunities, along with keynote speakers and industry/research panels throughout the day. Registration is available at uab.ca/recruitmentevents. Campus Tours You and your students can see our vibrant campus community for yourself with a North Campus and Lister Residence Tour led by current U of A students. Can’t make it to campus in person? We also offer a variety of virtual opportunities. Learn more and register at uab.ca/tours.  Upcoming Virtual Events We have a number of great virtual opportunities available for students to learn more about the U of A and get their questions answered. Registration and more information is available at uab.ca/recruitmentevents. ·       Submitting Your Application: January 12 ·       Augustana 101: January 16 ·       University of Alberta 101: January 18 ·       Current Student Q&A: February 23

Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship

 

We are pleased to announce that the Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship will again be awarded to a Saskatchewan Grade 12 student.  Entries will be accepted from April 1-30. 

 

The Scholarship amount this year is $3,000, but perhaps more important than the financial benefit is the encouragement the award gives to students with outstanding literary talent. 

 

This is the fifth year of the Scholarship. Previous winners have come from Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina and, most recently, Maple Creek.  (Please note: Judges are never aware of a poet’s name, residence or any other personal information until after the winner has been selected.)

 

This year, we are hoping to increase the number of entries. There are still a number of high schools throughout the province who have never been represented. Young poets can often be very shy about submitting their work. A teacher’s encouragement is so very important!

 

There are no entry or other fees. The Scholarship is endorsed by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.

 

For more information, please visit www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca.

 

U of S College of Education information sessions

 

Do you know any students interested in becoming teachers? February 15 is the deadline to apply to many of our Bachelor of Education programs for fall 2023. We are offering two online information sessions in January: one for high school counsellors and one for prospective students and their parents. Representatives from the College of Education will share a brief presentation about: Bachelor of Education program routes Admission requirements and application deadlines Testimonial from a current College of Education student Testimonial from a College of Education alumnus A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. Come and see what the College of Education has to offer! We look forward to seeing you there!

Counsellors info session (Mon. Jan. 16, 12:30–1 pm CST)   Parents and students info session (Wed. Jan. 18, 5–6 pm CST)

 

Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for FNMI Students

 

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit grade 11 and 12 high school students can apply for this year’s VJKF Program Scholarship to attend a Canadian university for a week in May. Program participants will learn from university mentors and take part in STEM research!

 

Benefits of applying:

 
Hands-on science experiencein a university laboratory.
 
Meet Indigenous studentsf rom across Canada.
  
Learn more about Indigenous cultures and see what supports are available to you.
 
Student grades arenot a factor in being accepted. 
 
All Program and travel expenses are covered by the Foundation thanks to our sponsors and donors.
 
Graduates of the VJKF program are eligible to apply for VJKF university scholarships.
 

 DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 31st, 2023.

 TO APPLY ONLINE:

Visit our NEW websiteat www.vernajkirkness.org
 
Go to the “Apply Now” tab.
 
Click on “2023 VJKF Program (In-Person).”
  
 At the bottom of the “2023 VJKF Program (In-Person)” page, students can find our online application under the “apply now” section of the page. Students can enter their email address and click “NEXT” to continue. The application can be completed either online or printed and emailed/mailed
to us. 
 
 What they need to apply: our parental consent form completed, a personal reference from a teacher, and an essay simply telling us why they want to attend (50-400 words). The attachments (essay, references, parental/guardian consent) can be emailed to ProgramManager@vjkf.org
or attached to the online application.

TO APPLY using the print application:

Print and fill in the application (attached), the email application, references, parental consent, and essay to ProgramManager@vjkf.org. 

 *Student grades are not a factor in being accepted! 

The deadline to apply is January 31st, 2023. 

The Access Communications 2023 Doug Alexander Scholarship Program

 

Helping Saskatchewan's best and brightest succeed. We’re awarding 20 scholarships to graduating students who demonstrate a passion for community involvement. We love supporting Saskatchewan’s best and brightest, and since 2005, we have given away over $400,000 to young people pursuing their dreams. Click below to learn more about the scholarship criteria and to download an application form.   Visit the Website

Now accepting applications!     Community-Minded Students Wanted Pssst! Pass this along! Do you know a community-minded, hard-working grade 12 student going into post-secondary school in the fall of 2023? Tell them to fill out an application!      Download the Application Form   Application Deadline: Friday, March 17 at 4 p.m.

College of Education information sessions

 

Do you know any students interested in becoming teachers? February 15 is the deadline to apply to many of our Bachelor of Education programs for fall 2023. We are offering two online information sessions in January: one for high school counsellors and one for prospective students and their parents. Representatives from the College of Education will share a brief presentation about: Bachelor of Education program routes Admission requirements and application deadlines Testimonial from a current College of Education student Testimonial from a College of Education alumnus A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. Come and see what the College of Education has to offer! We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Counsellors info session (Mon. Jan. 16, 12:30–1 pm CST)   Parents and students info session (Wed. Jan. 18, 5–6 pm CST)