Our Lady of the Prairies Scholarship

Deadline - April 24 - Selection for this scholarship include Academic Standing, Community Involvement and Extracurricular activities. Students must submit an application form, portfolio and two letters of reference to their guidance counsellor to apply for this award.

Application forms are available here

Concordia - Two Degrees in Four Years

Concordia University College of Alberta now offers an after degree program in Environmental Health, the practice of protecting people from environmental factors or protecting the ecological balances essential for human health. Career paths include working for Regional Health Authorities, federal agencies, public consultants, researchers and industry. Students first complete a three year Bachelor of Science at Concordia and then spend a year in this program to finish their second degree.

For further information, see www.envirohealth.concordia.ab.ca

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Open House

All of the SIIT open houses welcome high school students, adults, post-secondary coordinators, high school counsellors and teachers. Each event is structured to allow for attendance in the morning or afternoon.

Prince Albert Campus - Friday, March 6; 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - 900, 1st Avenue East

Saskatoon Campus - Wednesday, March 18; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 229 4th Avenue South

Regina Campus - Wednesday, March 25; 9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 2024 C Albert Street

Scheduled information sessions include: trades and industrial, community and health studies, business administration and information technology, academic preparation, construction career centres and funding your education. For more information, see www.siit.ca

University of Lethbridge Financial Incentives

March 1 - Student who apply to the University of Lethbridge by this date will have a chance to receive one of :

• two four-year full tuition awards, approximately 20 000 each
• five $5000 awards
• ten $2000 relocation awards

For award details, go to DISCOVER.ulethbridge.ca

The DISCOVER.ulethbridge.ca site also contains customized information for counsellors, parents and prospective students.

Grade 11 and 12 Candidates Wanted!

The French Education Branch and the Council of Ministers of Education in Canada are please advise that the application deadline for the five week summer French immersion program, Explore, is February 28, 2009.

This program is geared for students who have an interest, in languages, travel, culture, people and new experiences. Participants receive at $2000 bursary coveing tuition fees for the course, instructional materials, sport and cultural activities, meals and accomodations. Participants will have the chance to discover another region of Canada and use this opportunity to improve their knowledge of French. Participants do not need to have taken French lessons to apply.

For more information, visit www.myexplore.ca

Emergency Services Career Fair

This career fair is an opportunikty for the RCMP, Canadian Forces, Fire and Polic Services, as well as EMS and other Federal and Provincial agencies that are looking for Corrections Workers, Conservation Officers and other related individuals to showcase their professions.

The fair will be held in:

• Yorkton - March 25 - Parkland Regional College
• Regina - March 26 - Banner Hall
• Moose Jaw - March 27 - Colonel Currie Armouries
• Saskatoon - March 30 - Prairieland Park
• Prince Albert - March 31 - The Armouries

For further information, ask your guidance counsellor.

Emergency Services Career Fair

This career fair is an opportunity for the RCMP, Canadian Forces, Fire and Police Services as well as EMS and other Federal and Provincial agencies that are looking for Corrections Workers, Conservation Officersa and other related individuals to showcase their professions.

The fairs will be starting in Yorkton (March 25) at Parkland Regional College; in Regina (March 26) at Banner Hall, EVRAZ Place; in Moose Jaw (March 27) at the Colonel Currie Armouries; in Saskatoon (March 30) At Prairieland Park and in Prince Albert (March 31 at the Armouries.

For futher information, call Tim at 306.347.9300

Program Developments - Lakeland

• Lakeland College is negotiating with the U of A to deliver the Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance and Paramedic programs. It's anticipated that final approval will be received in early spring. These programs will start in September and will be delivered primarily online with some technical training days in Camrose.
• The proposed Veterinary Medical Assistant certificate program is on track to begin this fall.

Lakeland Academic Excellence Awards

April 30 - Students in grade 12 with an average of 85 per cent or higher in grade 11 automatically qualify for a scholarship of $1500 to $3500 when applying to take University Studies, Business or Educational Assistant programs at Lakeland College. The deadline to apply with a grade 11 transcript of marks is April 30. Go to lakelandcollege.ca/greatsavings for details.

MyRobotRumble Challenge

March 26, 2009

The Robots - SIAST will give your school a SUMO robot kit that has everything you need to be ready for the rumble. Your team builds it, programs it and then tests it on the included competition mat.

The Rumble - On March 26th your SUMObot team will meet in either Saskatoon or Moose Jaw and go bot to bot against other Saskatchewan high school teams. The last bot standing in the ring is the winner!

The Competitors - myRobotRumble is open to all grade 9 to 12 Saskatchewan high school students.

The Prizes - Winners of the myRobotRumble SUMObot Challenge will win great prizes including the grand prize - an iPod Touch and a $1500 scholarship to any participating SIAST electronics program.

Find out more at myChoice.goSIAST.com

Online Career Magazine

Check out this link!

http://www.relevancemag.ca/index.htm

U of A Scholarship Deadlines

The remaining Entrance Scholarship Deadlines for students graduating in 2009 are as follows:

• Scholastic Distinction - March 1, 2009
• Leadership Award - March 15, 2009
• Eldon Foote Track and Field Deadline - June 20, 2009
• IB and Advanced Placement Deadline - August 1, 2009

See www.ualberta.ca/awards for application information.

Natural Resources Diploma grads get U of S Credit

Graduates from Forest Ecosystem Technology, Integrated Resource Management, and Resource and Environmental Law programs offered at SIAST are now able to complete one of two degree programs in as little as two years as University of Saskatchewan Students.

SIAST grads who meet entry requirements can transfer into the third year of the BAchelor of Science in Agriculture or the Bachelor of Sciene in Renewable Resource Management degree programs offered at the U of S..

SIAST Application Deadlines

High demand programs - Registration deadline for the following high demand programs is February 15, 2009:

• Applied Photography
• Combined Lab and X-ray Technician
• Cytotechnology
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Radiologic Technology

Students applying for one of these programs must fill out the "High Demand Programs Preliminary Statement of High School Standing" at www.goSIAST.com > Admissions >How to Apply > Frequently Asked Questions.

SIAST - Spring CSI Dates

SIAST is once again hosting CSI (Come. See. Investigate.) events at all campuses this spring. The dates are:

• Moose Jaw (Palliser Campus) - March 25 and April 2
• Prince Albert (Woodland Campus) - March 12 and April 2
• Regina (Wascana Campus) - March 12 and April 9
• Saskatoon (Kelsey Campus) - March 25 and April 2

To register, go to https://myChoice.goSIAST.com and create a user profile. Once you have created a profile, click on "Events" on the left-hand side. Click on the CSI of your choice and then on "Register for this Event" at the bottom of the screen.

Skills Canada Saskatchewan - Competitions

Skills Canada Saskatchewan's mission is "to promote skilled trades and technologies as a first choice career option for youth in Saskatchewan." This group hosts annual Olympic-style skills competitions that provide a forum for secondary, post-secondary and apprentice students to compete in over 25 trade and technology competition areas, ranging from autobody repair to tv video production.

Visit www.skillscanda.com for event dates and national competition information.

Delta Co-op Scholarship

The Delta Co-operative Association Limited is offering a bursary to each of the five high schools in their trading area. The amount of the bursary for 2008-2009 is $500.00.

Contact your guidance counsellor for applications and qualifications.

On-Campus Day - U of S

February 27 - On Campus Day provides an opportunity for prospective students and their parents to visit Agriculture & Bioresources, Computer Science, Edwards School of Business or Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and experience campus in full swing ; talk to U of S students and professors; learn about program options and career choices and much, much more!

To register, see http://explore.usask.ca/events/oncampusday/

Mathieu Da Costa Challenge

Deadline February 20 - The Mathieu Da Cost Challenge is an annual writing and artwork contest that is open to youth between the ages of 9 and 18. The challenge encourages young Canadians to learn about the contributions that Canadians of different backgrounds have made in building our country.

In addition to this challenge, students submitting artowrk or writing celebrating the contribution by a National Historic Person of Aboriginal, African or other background to the building of Canada will be eligible for another prize - -the Mathieu Da Cost Parks Canada Award.

For further information, and full contest details, please visit www.mathieudacosta.gc.ca

Canada Day Youth Award

March 31 nomination deadline - The Canada Day Youth Award is designed to recognize and reinforce the oustanding achievements and contributions ofyoung people to their communities. Potential recipients must be 18 years of age or younger and have made a truly exceptional contrubition in any number of areas, with a suggested minimum of 100 hours of service.
Selection is based on community participation, promotion of Canadian values and sustainable development initiatives.

Further information is available at www.celebratecanada.pch.gc.ca

Canada Day Poster Challenge

February 28 - is the deadline for submitting your work to the Canada Day Poster Challenge 2009. This challenge is open to students between the ages of 5 and 18. This year's theme is "With Glowing Hearts."Prizes include a three day trip to Ottawa for the national winner and provincial and territorial finalists. This year, the grand prize for the national winner will be an all iclusive trip for up to 5 family members to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Prizes will also be offered to the winnners by the partners of the Poster Challenge 2009.

For further information, visit www.posterchallenge.pch.gc.ca

University of Regina Entrance Scholarships

March 15 is the deadline for students to submit the general application for entrance awards for the University of Regina. Information and application forms for these awards can be found on the website at www.uregina.ca/awards.

iT Career Guide

The iT Career Guide is a package of resources developed thorugh the collaboration of academic and industry sponsors that has been mailed out to schools across Canada.

In conjunction with this, a website called itcareerguide.com will allow students to explore iT schools, job trends, and career paths. Also included are a "Teachers' Lounge" and a speakers bureau.

Youth Summer Programs - U of Toronto

The University of Toronto's Youth Summer Programs are offered by both the faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Law. High school students can experience what it is like to be a student in these facilities.

Participants take part in "hands on" academic programming, gaining a glimpse into the world of medicine, medical research, the legal system or legal concepts. These programs are held in July on the University of Toronto's downtown campus and range in length from one to four weeks. For further information, see www.ysp.utoronto.ca

Garfield Weston Awards

March 27 - is the deadline for the Garfield Weston Awards for students entering their first year of full-time college studies in the fall of 2009. The Garfield Weston Awards program will distribute up to 25 Entrance Garfield Weston Awards to students entering their first year of college or CEGEP studies in Canada for use during the 2009-2010 academic year. Each Entrance Garfield Weston Award comprises 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; access to summer program funding, up to $3,500; and mentorship. See www.garfieldwestonawards.ca for further information.

S.W.E.A.T. at The Art Institute of Vancouver

SWEAT (Structured Work Experience and Training) 2009 - The Art Institute of Vancouver's SWEAT program which returns from March 23-26, 2009. Attendees can benefit from the 30 hours of industry experience and training offered during that week.If you have students who would still like to apply, the documents they need to complete and return are attached here. Click here for Application Form and click here for Photo Release Form.

ACAD Pre-College Program

Your students can now register in the 2009 ACAD Pre-College Program. The Pre-College Program gives students an opportunity to earn three college credits and to experience college learning prior to admittance.
The Pre-College experience helps students make a successful transition into post-secondary studies. In addition to their college-level studies, students also participate in special events and field trips to enrich their learning and cultivate new friendships. As an outcome, students understand college-level expectations and can lighten their first year course load.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 9.
The 2009 Pre- College registration brochure is available ONLINE ONLY! To view program details and to print the brochure or registration form, please go to http://www.acad.ab.ca/pre_college_program.html and follow the links at the bottom of the page.

Education Degree, Lakeland College

New for 2009-2010 - Lakeland Collge is now offering a Bachelor of Education Master of Teaching (elementary) two-year after degree program in collaboration with the University of Calgary.

For further information, see

http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/news/news06190801.aspx

Nursing Options- Lakeland College

Graduates of the Practical Nurse program offered at the Lloydminster campus can further their studies in Athabasca University's Post LPN Bachelor of Nursing program, thanks to a new transfer agreement. To be eligible for the transfer, students must complete the two-year PN diploma, pass the licensing exam and work on year (1700 hours) as a licensed practical nurse.

Addictions Awareness Contest

The Elks and Royal Purple are once again sponsoring an their "Addictions Awareness Contest: Promoting Healthy Choices."Entries in this literary, poster or video contest must be submitted to your nearest Elks or Royal Purple Lodge by the end of February, but you should contact them for local deadlines.

Depending on the category chosen, students in grades K to 12 are eligible to enter the contest.

National awards vary from $100 for third place to a senior literary scholarship of $1000. Further information and entry forms are available at http://www.elks-canada.org/pages/charity_contest.htm

More Scholarship Links!

Here is a link to the suggested external scholarship links posted on the University of Saskatchewan site:

http://students.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/external/

Note: Students who are NOT planning to attend the U of S will still find this page useful!

Minot State University - Tuition Change

Beginning in the fall of 2009, Canadian students will now pay in-state tuition, for a savings of $30 000. As well, Minot is offering several new scholarship programs. For specific information, go to askmsu.com

NEPS Reminder

January 15 - is the deadline for high school students to apply to the Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan . Forms are available at http://www.usask.ca/nursing/NEPS/application.htm

Scholarships - University of Saskatchewan

February 15 - Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships - Students who apply for admission, pay the $90 application fee and submit their marks by February 15 may be eligible for three awards averages based on grade 11 and/or grade 12 marks. See explore.usask.ca/awards/guaranteed for further information.

February 16 - Competitive Entrance Awards - deadline application. See http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/ for details.

University of Saskatchewan Scholarships

February 16 - Competititive Entrance Scholarships deadline. See http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/ for further details

February 15 - Students who apply for admission, pay the $90 application fee and submit their marks by February 15 may be eligible for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship, based on either grade 11 marks; grade 11 and grade 12 semester one marks; or grade 12 marks at end of second semester. For details, visit explore.usask.ca/awards/guaranteed

Bursaries - Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

March 15 - is the application deadline for the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Bursary program. Six bursaries in the amount of 1000 each will be awarded for students who are planning to attend post-secondary school. Students applying do ot have to have a connection with the Odd Fellows or Rebekahs but must show definite promise and a need for financial assistance. The bursary is to be used in the year awarded.

Ask your guidance counsellor for application forms and further information.

United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth

January 12 Application Deadline - The purpose of the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth is for youth to study and observe the United Nations in action. The two-week, all expense paid tour involves a week in New York as well as time in Washington, Philadelphie and Ottawa. Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old with a minimum of one year of high school remaining.

Contact your school guidance counsellor for further information or visit www.unpilgrimage.org

Mount Royal College - Auditions

Mount Royal College offers a 2 year music diploma in both Jazz and Classical streams. Auditions are on March 6 and April 17 for jass and on March 26 and 27 for classical streams. Students must officially apply to Mount Royal College before being assigned an audition time.

Mount Royal also offers a two year Theatre Arts program of intensive, hands-on, practical training in both Performance and Technical Production. Acceptance is based on an interview or audition.

Applications for fall intake start on December 1.

For more information, see http://www.mtroyal.ca/

MacLean's Virtual Career Fair - On Demand

Until January 21, students can register for MacLeans's Virtual Career Fair and view presentations by some of Canada's leaders on demand.

To register go to http://events.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=297&seid=25

Distance Learning - U of R

The University of Regina offers several online courses for people interested in part time studies. Televised and online formats are available. See www.uregina.ca/cce/offcampus for further information.

Agriventure Programs

Students who are considering a "gap year" before starting post-secondary studies may benefit from this international agricultural exchange program. Agriventure gives young people, aged 18 - 30 the opportunity to travel the world and combine this with working in agriculture or horticulture. The program includes flights, visa or work permit, insurance, an information package, an allowance work placement, an orientation seminar and a contact person in the host country. Placements are available in UK, Japan, New Zealand, Australia or Europe. If a student wants to travel around the world, they can do a two country porgramme for 14 months.

For further infomation, see www.agriventure.info

Bachelor of Education at Red Deer College

Red Deer College is now offering a Bachelor of Education degree that focuses on learning how to teach young adolescents from grades 4 to 9. For further details, see http://www.rdc.ab.ca/programs_and_courses/departments/bachelor_of_education/

Reminder - Millenium Scholarships

December 12 - This is a reminder that interested students should apply for the Millennium Excellence Awards scholarships before December 12. Download the award application from www.excellenceaward.ca

Tourism Industry Information

The Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council can help students who are looking for a tourism education program suitable for their interests. Call 1.800.331.1529 or email careerinfo@sasktourism.com for assistance. Also, check out www.discovertourism.ca for further information.

Excellence Awards

April 20 is the deadline for student submissions to the YBEX program. Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to submit business plans, reports, or waste-reduction plans. This year there is a first-in-advantage grant of $50 for the first two scools to submit entries. YBEX entry guides are available at the Community Futures Office in North Battleford or by download from www.northwestcf.com

Earth Day Scholarship

January 31, 2009 - is the application deadline for the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program. This is an opportunity for graduating high school students to earn a $5 000 entrance scholarship toward their post-secondary education, regardless of their chosen field of study. For program details, see www.earthday.ca

University of Ottawa Information Evening (Online)

December 4 - The University of Ottawa will host an information evening to familiarize potential students with their admission process, scholarships and bursaries and student services. Two of the presentations from this event will be broadcast live on the web so that people who do not live in the region can also benefit from the information presented. Event details and registration for the live webcast can be found at http://www.admission.uottawa.ca/

University of Regina - Teacher Education Profiles

Deadline March 16 - The fall 2009 Teacher Education and Application Profiles for the Faculty of Education, University of Regina are now available. The online version can be accessed at http://education.uregina.ca

Language Programs - Council of Education Ministers

The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada offers three unique programs of interest to students who want to travel the country.

Explore - Explore is a five-week intensive language-learning course. You are eligible to apply for the program if you are a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status, have completed grade 11 (secondary 5 in Quebec) or are at the postsecondary level prior to the start of the course, and were enrolled in school full-time for at least one semester in the current academic year. See www.myexplore.ca for further details.

Accent - Accent is a part-time work experience available to postsecondary students who, as a rule, study outside their home province or territory.
With Accent, you will lead classroom activities in English with elementary, secondary, or postsecondary Canadian students, eight hours per week, between September and April.
Language assistants are paid $4,160* ($520 a month, approximately $16 per hour) over eight months. See www.myaccent.ca for more information.

Odyssey - Odyssey is a full-time work experience that will give you the opportunity to live in another province, share your culture, and make a difference in the lives of young people in your host community. You'll be paid a total of $18,500* (approximately $2,000 a month, $20 per hour) during your Odyssey for the nine months of your mandate. * Please note that this amount is taxable. See www.myodyssey.ca for further details

ECampus Alberta

This consortium of 15 colleges and technical institutes provides a number of online learning opportunities. Currently over 150 courses, several full-time programs and 24/7 technical support are available. Registration for these courses is done through member institutions. View the online course catalogue at www.ecampusalberta.ca

York University Information

What's New?

• new faculty - Faculty of Arts and Professional Studies - - students intending to begin studies in September 2009 will apply directly to this faculty. See www.yorku.ca/newfaculty
• new program - Digita Media. See www.yorku.ca/futurestudents/program
• Bridging the Gap - a program for students who wish to take a year off between high school and university to gain work experience, do community esrvice or go on an international exchange and who wish to defer their offer of acceptance and entrance scholarship for one year.
• renewable entrance scholarships - see www.yorku.ca/futurestudents/financialsupport

Luther College at the University of Regina

Luther College gives students access to the facilities and educational opportunites of a large university, plus the benefits of a small and caring environment.

Facilities include a student residence.

To experience a day in the life a university student, book at Check Us Out campus visit at Luther College at the University of Regina at www.luthercollege.edu

House of Commons Page Program (2009 - 2010)

Closing Date: December 1, 2008

Application forms are available for students to apply to work at the House of Commons for one year beginning in late-August 2009. The will work a minimum of 15 hours/week and their work schedule is co-ordinated with their university schedule.

A salary of $11 461 will be paid in 26 equal payments to Pages throughout their working year. In addition, a sum of $1200 will be paid at the completion of the contract.

Each candidate must be a Canadian citizen, be graduating from high school and beginning full time studies in the fall of 2009, have an academic average of 80%, have a superior knowledge of both official languages, and apply to a university in the National Capital Region.

See www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage for further information.

Career Expo at Agribition

November 26 - 27 - A career exhibition will take place at Canadian Western Agribition, to be held at IPSCO Place in Regina. This event is aimed at Grades 9-12.

For further information, visit http://www.agribition.com/

SAIT - Student for a Day

This program is for Grade 12 students who are interested in SAIT programs. To register,

• go to www.sait.ca
• click on "programs and courses"
• select from "Full-Time Programs"
• click on and read about the program that interest you
• see which department offers each program (scroll to the bottom of the page under "related links")
• phone the department to register

Millenium Excellence Awards

December 12 - This is the deadline for applications for this award to be postmarked.

Potential candidates should demonstrate a capacity for creative leadership and be able to commit themselves to the pursuit of social innovation and academic excellence. Over 1000 millennium excellence entrance awards are distributed proportionally each year across Canada. These awards are valued at $4000 (local), $16000 (provincal) and $20 000 (national).

For applications and further information, see www.millenniumscholarships.ca

S.A.R.M. Anniversary Student Scholarship

When: Deadline February 6, 2009

Who:
-must be in grade 12 for the 2008-2009 school year
-must be planning on studying at a post-secondary school in the fall of 2009 (can be outside of Saskatchewan only if your chosen program is not offered in Saskatchewan)
-must have completed the last 2 years of high school in Saskatchewan
-must have a farming background and live in a rural area
-must have parents/guardians who own/rent land and pay taxes to an R.M.

What:
-complete and application form and an essay on either "The Importance of Safety and Health on Our Farm" or "Safety and Health Hazards on Our Farm"

Where:
Pick up an application form at your R.M. office or from
http://www.cchsa-ccssma.usask.ca/ahsn/scholarships.php

Entrepreneurship Keynote at SCWEA

The final keynote speaker at the SCWEA conference was Dallas Gislason of Enterprise Saskatchewan. He provided a fresh perspective on entrepeneurship, particularly with regard to identifying potential in our youth and encouraging young people to become "enterprisable" and to convert creativity (thinking) into innovation (doing). This process involves awareness, education, access to finance, policy, incubation, mentorship, skills, and networking - - all of which are available in the province today, according to this young man.

Gislason pointed out that as educators, we are often involved in the tangible side of developing entrepreneurship, but there is also an intangible side involving creativity, intrapreneurship, diversity, and other socioeconomic indicators (arts, music, cultural activies) that we can tap into.

Recommended resources included Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons in Life (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Screw-Lets-Do-Lessons-Quick/dp/0753510995)


To explore more about Enterprise Saskatchewan, see

http://www.ei.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=8e8407eb-13dc-4a8d-b925-3b1e33e783c5

Reminder: TD Canada Trust Scholarships

Deadline October 31 - This is a reminder that applications for the TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership must be postmarked no later than October 31.

The key criterion for these scholarships is outstanding community leadership, in balance with the student's academic performance. The amount of each scholarship is $70 000.

Application forms are available from your guidance counsellor or from http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/

C.S.I. SIAST

CSI SIAST is a fun and interactive way to showcase specific SIAST programs. Each is a half-day event which provides an overview of the featured programs. Students will be able to explore the programs they are most interested in and interact with instructors and students.

Projected dates are:

Moose Jaw - Oct. 23 and Nov. 13
Prince Albert - Oct. 23 and Nov. 13
Regina - Oct. 23 and Nov. 20
Saskatoon - Nov. 19

Dates are subject to change. Please check the website at www.goSIAST.com for updates.

To register, go to https://myChoice.goSIAST.com and create a user profile. Then click on "events" on the left hand side and register for the CSI of your choice.

Saskatchewan Nursing Application Available

The application period for the Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan runs from October 1 to January 15 each year. For more information, go to www.siast.sk.ca/siast/admissions/applynow.htm

Pearson College Scholarship Opportunity

A scholarship opportunity is available at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific in British Columbia in the fall of 2009. Generally, candidates would currently be attending and completing Grade 11 in June 2009.

Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific is a unique two year pre-university school for two hundred students selected from around the world based solely on their personal merit, potential and demonstrated commitment to engage actively in creating a better world. All students attend on a full scholarship and live together while studying the International Baccalaureate program and pursuing explicitly the mission of the United World Colleges to make education a "force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future".

The two-year scholarship, valued at over $30 000 annually, covers room, board and tuition costs for attendance at Pearson College. The college encourages students to apply online at www.psyl.ca.

SIAST Deadlines

October 1, 2008- February 15, 2009

This is the application window for high demand programs at SIAST. For this year, these are:

• applied photography
• combined x-ray and lab technology
• cytotechnology
• dental hygeine
• medical labroatory technology
• medical radiologic technology

Refer to www.goSIAST.com for details on the admission process for each of these programs. Details include an information document and an application guide specific to each program.

Medicine Hat College - Visual Communications

The Bachelor of Applied Arend the (Visual Communications) program at Medicine Hat college is extending an invitation to prospective students to spend a day and sit in on one or two studio classes.

Students are also invited to attend their 2009 graduation exhibition next spring. The show opens on March 28 and continues through April 5. A tour and lunch can be arranged to accompany such a visit.

For more information visit www.viscomonline.ca

SAIT - Expanded Legal Assistant Program

SAIT in Calgary has just announced an expansion to its Legal Assistant Program. The combination of high industry demand and huge student demand is the reason for this increase from 96 to 126 seats. The employment rate for graduates from this program for the last 8 years has been 100%. For further information, go to www.sait.ca and search diploma programs.

University of Victoria - Scholarships

Early Application - Current grade 12 students are able to report their final Grade 11 marks from September to November 30, 2008 and potentially recieve a conditional offer of admission for September 2009. Complete details are available at www.uvic.ca/self-reporting

Deadline March 31, 2990 - See www.usiv.ca/safa for details on qualifying for the following scholarships:

• renewable scholarships, worth $16 000 to $26 000 paid over four years

• $1000 scholarships for students with admissions averages of 85% and greater
• Come to Campus Grants for students with admission averages of above 90% who are moving to Victoria to attend UVic
• $2000 scholarships (and more) for International Baccalaureate (IB) students

The University of Victoria undergraduate calendar is available online at www.uvic.ca/calendar

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/

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition U of A

Earlybird Deadline - July 15 (for grade 11 students)
Deadline - December 15, 2008

To be eligible, applicants must:

-have an award average of 80% or higher (based on Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 final grades)and
-plan to enter full time studies in an undergraduate degree program at the U of A in September 2009

For complete competition details and to apply visit www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards