Open House at SK Polytechnic - All Campuses

Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in all campus cities.
The event will include the following:

• Brief overview of Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• Diversity of programming and the type of training we provide
• Advantages of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic education
• The admission process
• Services offered to students
• General tour of the campus

Specific program instructors may also be present to answer your questions, but due to program commitments, some program areas may not be in attendance.
Parents are also welcome to attend!
Registration is required, click here to register 

U of Regina - Deadline Reminders

Admission Deadlines:

• Education - March 1st
• Priority Deadline for all other faculties (excluding Nursing)- March 15th
   

Scholarship Deadlines:

• UofR Entrance Awards - March 15th
• Campion Entrance Awards - March 15th
• Luther Entrance Awards - May 15th
   

U of R Scholarship Workshops

• March 3rd: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
• March 7th: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Click here for more information!

U of S Deadlines

Mar. 1 is the application and document deadline for Competitive Entrance Awards.

For Business, Education, Engineering and Kinesiology applicants, Mar. 1 is the deadline to submit transcripts and other documents required by Admissions. 

Aboriginal Student Discovery Day at U of Alberta

When: Friday, March 18

Aboriginal students are invited to our Aboriginal Student Discovery Day. This event will provide students with an opportunity to see what the University of Alberta has to offer for Aboriginal Students and provide them with an opportunity to engage with staff and students.

For more information, and to register for the event, students can click HERE.

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarships 2016

Deadline: May 6, 2016, 4:30 pm

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has a scholarship program for undergraduate students. Each spring SPG awards five undergraduate scholarships to first-year students enrolled in the fall in a Saskatchewan-based post-secondary agriculture program. To be eligible for one of these scholarships the student or the student’s parent(s) must be an active pulse producer in Saskatchewan (i.e. he/she has sold a Saskatchewan-grown pulse crop in the last two crop years).

For more information click here and scroll down to "undergraduate scholarships."

thinkAG Scholarships

Know a Grade 12 student or recent high school graduate pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education in the fall of 2016?

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture awards a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 for students who thinkAG. Applicants need to produce a three-minute creative video or write a well-researched fact-based 1,000-word essay that highlights agriculture’s stewardship story; and provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, agriculture industry or community leader.  

The application deadline is March 1, 2016. Visit saskatchewan.ca/thinkag or contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca for more information. 

SaskPolytechnic Updates

Program Updates

Advanced Care Paramedic - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Agricultural Equipment Technician - New program title effective July 1, 2016 (formerly Agricultural Machinery Technician)

Business Diploma - New program! (with specialties in accountancy, financial services, human resources, insurance, management, and marketing)

Civil Engineering Technologies - New program! (previously Civil Engineering Technology and Water Resources Engineering Technology)

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology - Returning to the First Qualified/First Admitted admission method, effective for the 2016 intake

Cytotechnology - Admission requirement notation change, effective July 1, 2015 
(i.e., immunization)

Early Childhood Education - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Electronics Technician - Suspension effective July 1, 2015

Health Information Management - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Institutional Meat Cutting - Deleted effective January 1, 2016

Leadership Skills - New program!

Meat Processing - Deleted effective January 1, 2016

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Returning to the First Qualified/First Admitted admission method, effective for the 2016 intake

Medical Laboratory Technology - Returning to the First Qualified/First Admitted admission method, effective for the 2016 intake

Medical Radiologic Technology - Admission requirement notation change, effective July 1, 2015 (i.e., immunization)

Multi-Mechanical Trades - New program!

Practical Nurse Re-entry - Suspension effective April 1, 2014

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Deleted effective November 19, 2015

Primary Care Paramedic - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Psychiatric Nursing (Diploma) - High-demand admission process effective for fall 2016

Recreation and Community Development - Name change and course revisions (Formerly Recreation and Tourism Management) effective July 1, 2015

Retail Meat Specialist - Reinstated! Effective July 1, 2015

Security Officer - Admission requirement change effective July 1, 2015

MS Society Scholarship

The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce a new scholarship program available for youth affected by multiple sclerosis in Canada.  Given that you may have students within your school board/district affected by MS, we are sharing the information and the attached posters in the hopes you will be able to help spread the word about this exciting and highly lucrative scholarship. If you could pass this email to the person responsible for communication to principals, guidance counsellors, etc. that would be greatly appreciated.

The John Helou Scholarship will award up to two Canadian youth with the financial support they need to overcome the financial obstacles that come with a personal or familial diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, enabling them to reach their full potential and become the next generation of MS leaders. The recipients must be enrolled in a science, technology, engineering or math undergraduate program. Recipients of the John Helou Scholarship will receive $6,250/year for four years to apply to tuition– for a total scholarship of $25,000.

Applications are being accepted for this scholarship between now and March 31, 2016 at https://juno.aucc.ca/app/mssociety.html. Please see the attached posters for additional information including eligibility criteria. The information can also be found on our website: www.mssociety.ca/scholarships.

The John Helou Scholarship is available solely due to the generous financial support of Pfizer and Innovative Medicines Canada. 

RMC ALOY Program

Deadline: Feb 15

This is a great for Aboriginal students who are interested in a transition year into the military.  Careers in the Military may be the option for some students. 

ALOY - Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year

This program is meant for students who are interested in become a Commissioned Officer in the military.

Deadline to apply is February 15th each year. Must be completed online at Canadian Forces Website.

Aboriginal Students Discovery Day at U of A

Aboriginal Student Discovery Day

Aboriginal students are invited to our Aboriginal Student Discovery Day, held Friday, March 18, 2016.  
This full day event will provide students with a chance to see what the University of Alberta has to offer for Aboriginal Students and provide them with an opportunity to engage with staff and students.

For more information, and to register for the event, students can visit our website.

Updates from UBC

January 31: UBC's application deadline

We have already received over 18,000 applications to UBC, and the deadline is fast approaching.
Encourage your students who wish to be considered for 2016/17 admission to complete and submit their online application – including the Personal Profile – by 11:59 pm PST on January 31.
In addition, qualified students with significant financial need can apply for the UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award by February 1.

Applying to Engineering without Physics 12

Students who have not taken Physics 12 are still encouraged to apply to Engineering if they are academically strong in Chemistry 12 and Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent).
Students from schools where Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 are not available may also apply (email details to grades.canada@ubc.ca).
Outstanding applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and may be admitted despite the missing course.

Distributed Learning deadlines 

Students may use Distributed Learning courses:

• completed by February 1 to calculate their competitive admission average (in time for self-reporting)
• completed by June 30 to meet program-specific requirements

UBC's Bachelor + Master of Management dual degree

In the Bachelor + Master of Management dual degree program, ambitious and talented students combine their non-business undergraduate degree with a practical and career-oriented Master of Management – in just 4.5 years. We encourage you to tell your students about this innovative program.

The supplemental application (separate from UBC's online application) is simple, and requires students to submit a 90-second video essay.

Update from SK Polytechnic

Is it time to take a shot with SaskPolytech?

Representatives from SaskPolytech are going to be at WHL games in the near future and we're looking forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces at the games!

Here's an opportunity for students to win tickets,.
Click on the link for your nearest city to view a poster with information about how you can take part in one of these events:

Moose Jaw

Prince Albert

Regina

Saskatoon

With 150 programs offered on campus in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, as well as through distance education, Sask Polytech has lots of opportunities to #ExploreYourGoals.
Plus, you can win WHL tickets. It's easy, just complete ONE of the following!
1.  Attend a campus tour in the 30 days before the game date.
2.  Check out programs with seats available this fall and share this contest on social media with the hashtag #ExploreYourGoals.
3.  Enter at saskpolytech.ca/ExploreYourGoals.

Visit us at the game. Come and cheer on your favourite WHL team.

Important Deadlines: U of R

Final Admission on the Spot - Feb. 25th
The last Admissions on the Spot event will be February 25th, 2016. Click HERE for further information.
Education Application Deadline - March 1
Priority Application Deadline - March 15
Entrance Scholarship Deadline - March 15

Grade 11 University Preview at U of R

*NEW EVENT* Grade 11 University Preview! - February 19th
We are hosting an event specifically for grade 11 students! This will be a half-day event that includes a mock lecture, various hands-on activities (like interesting physics experiments, visual arts labs, etc.), and a session to help students understand University and what to expect if that's the path they choose! The day will be capped off with an all-ages tailgate party at the Owl, hosted by Alumni Relations including free pizza and pre-game activities before heading off to a rival U of R Cougars vs.  U of S Huskies basketball game. The day will be free of charge for students and registration is now open on our website!
**Space is limited and filling up fast! Get your students to register before January 30th to be entered for an Early Bird Prize!

U of R Nursing Application Deadline!

February 15, 2016

Click HERE to apply!

North West Regional College Application Blitz

APPLICATION BLITZ

FEBRUARY 16^TH & 17^TH 2016

Apply for any post-secondary skills or trades program between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm on Tuesday February 16^th and Wednesday February 17^th and your $35 Registration Fee will be waived!

Your complete application must be received during this time period. No exceptions.

If you are unable to register at one of our campuses, you may fax in your application to:

North Battleford Campus               Meadow Lake Campus

306-445-1575                                 306-236-7630

Once your application has been processed, you will be notified via mail or email of your conditional acceptance requirements. One of these requirements is a $200 tuition deposit. You may sort this funding out through sponsorship of your band, family, personal finance, bank funding etc. Once this tuition deposit has been paid, you will be eligible to win a $200 Book Store Credit to be used towards textbooks, additional resources or College Gear.

The Future is Yours Career Fair

February 8, 2016

The Career Fair is Saskatoon’s largest career fair targeted to Aboriginal youth and is 100% free for youth attendees. More than 700 Aboriginal youth from across Saskatchewan have participated annually in this well-known event. It has become a model for connecting with Aboriginal youth from all over Saskatchewan and provides leading companies and organizations the opportunity to make real face-to-face connections. We offer youth leadership and career development workshops, exhibitor and sponsor trade show booths, and a luncheon event with entertainment. For more information, click HERE.

Why Unions Matter

Deadlines: Monthly

Essay, poem, song, video, sculpture . . . contest.

If you created it an dit speaks to why unions matter, send it to whyunionsmatter@nupge.ca

For more information, click HERE.

National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships

Deadline: July 6

These scholarships for students who plan to enter the first year of a public, post-secondary educational institution full time in 2016-17 and who are children/grandchildren, or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member include:

• Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
• Tommy Douglas Scholarships
• Scholarship for Visible Minorities
• Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship

For more information, click HERE.

18th Annual Skills Canada Competition

April 21 & 22, 2015
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus
Campus Regina Public

"The intent of the competition is to bring together a number of the best high school, post-secondary students, apprentices and other training program young people, to showcase each person's skills and knowledge in the skilled trades and technologies in our province. There are two competition categories – secondary (high school students) and post-secondary (SIAST students, apprentices and other training facility students).
The competition provides a venue for youth in our province to compete against other Saskatchewan youth at a skilled trade or technology that they have been working on during the year."

Click HERE for further information.

myRobot Rumble @ Sask Polytechnic

The 7th annual myRobot Rumble is slated for April 14th, 2016 and draws teams from all over Saskatchewan.  School registration opens on January 4^th and closes on February 1^st.  Don’t miss out on this great event!  For more information, please visit the myRobot Rumble webpage at http://saskpolytech.ca/myrobotrumble  

United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Tour 2016

Deadline: January 16, 2016

This program is made up of carefully selected high school students form around the world. It is an opportunity of a lifetime. This is an outstanding educational experience for teenagers interested in a better understanding of the world and international affairs.

The tour includes 4 days in New York City, all expenses paid, sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Saskatchewan.

Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old and must have a minimum of 1 year of high school left.

Applications are available from your guidance counsellor. Click HERE for further details.

Upcoming Events at SaskPolytechnic

Business and Beyond
Business and Beyond gives high school students, in grade 11 and 12, a chance to demonstrate their problem-solving skills, business knowledge and teamwork as they compete against other students from across the province.
Similar to popular TV shows like Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and the ever popular game of Monolopy, teams face off against each other.  The goal is to earn points in mini competitions, in each of the six Business Diplomas.
The four teams with the highest points will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair.  Teams are required to address all aspects of business by presenting their plans in areas of finance, human resources and marketing.  

Information Night
The event is scheduled for Thursday November 26th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at our campuses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina and Moose Jaw.

Women in Trades Workshop
This hands-on, one weekend course for women offers an introduction to a variety of basic trade skills.  Course content includes Carpentry and Welding.  Upon successful completion of the course, participants are issued a statement of attendance.  The course provides women with:
• increased post-secondary training/education and employment potential in trades; 
• the opportunity to explaore training options in a variety of trades;
• understanding of the physical, emotional and academic requirements of training/education and employment in trades
Shop sessions include:
Welding
Participants will learn how to assemble and tack weld steel, use assorted shaping methods as well as use cleaning, finishing and cutting tools.

November 27 - 29, 2016
Friday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Moose Jaw Campus

Click HERE 

U of Saskatchewan - Early Admission Deadline and Best & Brightest Scholarships

December 1 is the last day to apply for early admission to:

• Edwards School of Business
• Engineering
• Kinesiology

By December 1, the online application for admission, application fee, and transcripts, class schedules and any other required documents, such as proof of English language proficiency, must be received by the University of Saskatchewan Admissions Office.

December 1 is also the deadline to apply for admission for anyone planning to apply for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships, the University of Saskatchewan's highest valued, renewable entrance scholarships valued up to $40,000.

For further information about both of these items, click HERE.

University of Alberta Student Financial Support Online Info Session

Student Financial Support will be hosting two online sessions for prospective students in November!

Students will have an opportunity to learn more about UAlberta entrance awards and scholarships, award application expectations, and student financial support services available at the U of A . The sessions will be held on the following dates:

November 24, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. MST

November 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. MST
(Please note that the 26th is specifically for International Students Studying in Canada)

Students can register for these online sessions at uab.ca/recruitmentevents

 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Information Night

Swift Current Spend-A-Day

aThe deadline to pre-register for the Swift Current Spend-A-Day (on Thursday November 5th) is this Thursday October 29^th. Programs featured in the Spend-A-Day include:

• Administrative Assistant
• Business
• Electrician
• Power Engineering
• Practical Nursing
• Registered Nursing
• Welding

Interested students are invited to pre-register by this Thursday (Oct. 29^th) at www.greatplainscollege.ca/spendaday. 

What is Engineering: University of Saskatchewan

Don't forget to sign up for What is Engineering? Register your students by November 2, 2015 The College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan will be hosting What is Engineering? on Monday, November 9. During the event, students will connect with professional engineers, university professors and staff, as well as current students for an exciting snapshot of engineering, what engineers do and the exceptional variety of engineering educational programs offered in Saskatchewan by our two universities. November 2 is the last day to register. Students, teachers and parents are all welcome to attend either with a school group or individually. For more information, contact Liz Kuley at liz.kuley@usask.ca or 306-966-5513.

Register now

Proud Generation Aboriginal Role Model Program

Deadline: October 30

Each  year, 6-12 Aboriginal student role models are chosen for their achievements, leadership and innovation. They receive a cash bursary and are featured in the 
"A Proud Generation Calendar.” 

Click HERE to access an application.

Other Career Events at Sask Polytechnic

Career Exploration

Information sessions are being held for persons interested in applying to the following Saskatchewan Polytechnic Medical Diagnostic programs:

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

Cytotechnology

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Radiologic Technology

Click HERE for more information.

Information night
Prospective students are invited to attend our information session about programs; application and admission processes; scholarships, awards and bursaries; and a tour of the campus. Parents are also welcome to attend.
The event is scheduled for Thursday November 26th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at our campuses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina and Moose Jaw.

To register click here or you may contact the Student Recruitment Advisor at the campus of your choice:

Sask Polytechnic: Machining Madness

October 30, 2015

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Regina Campus

Machinists set up and operate tools to cut and grind metals into precision parts or products. They make things such as the di-cast to set the plastic for your cell phone case.  They also make the molds to manufacture your car tires.
Come out to Saskatchewan Polytechnic and have a great day finding out more about becoming a machinist. There will be competitions to see who will be the maddest machinist.

Click HERE for more information.

Sask Polytechnic: Business and Beyond

Business and Beyond

Business and Beyond gives high school students, in grade 11 and 12, a chance to demonstrate their problem-solving skills, business knowledge and teamwork as they compete against other students from across the province.
Similar to popular TV shows like Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and the ever popular game of Monolopy, teams face off against each other.  The goal is to earn points in mini competitions, in each of the six Business Diplomas.
The four teams with the highest points will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair.  Each team is given a mystery box that contains random items.  Using one of these items, teams are tasked with pitching a business concept/product to a panel of potential investors.  Teams are required to address all aspects of business by presenting their plans in areas of finance, human resoures and marketing.  

November 25, 2015

9:00 - 3:00 pm (registration opens 8:30 am)

Lunch and refreshments provided

To learn more or to request a registration package, please click HERE.

Open House at NAIT

October 16th and Saturday, October 17th. 

There will be over 100 different interactive exhibits and program displays, to help students to discover career options and be able to get a personal perspective from students, alumni and faculty. Free parking anywhere on main campus.

For more information, click HERE.

Great Plains College Spend a Days

These days are an opportunity for high school students to check out the college, meet the staff and instructors, hear from employers and past grads, ask questions and spend time in the classroom to learn more about their program of interest.

Thursday, November 5, 2015 – Swift Current (Register by: October 29)

• Administrative Assistant, Business, Electrician, Power Engineering, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and Welding

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 – Rosetown (Register by: November 18)

• Welding

To register, click HERE.

University of Guelph National Entrance Scholarships

Deadline: January 25, 2016
President's Scholarships
Chancellors' Scholarships
The Lincoln Alexander Scholarships

These 12 scholarships are considered the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate awards. Students with an outstanding academic record, who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders are invited to apply.

Click HERE for further information.

Applied Trade Math Online at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Applied Trade Math MOOC will provide students the opportunity to review and improve their math skills. In this course students will review concepts related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, measuring, algebra, geometry, and working with money. The course focusses on concepts most commonly used in workplace, apprenticeship and trades environments.

For further information, click HERE.

University of Alberta Open House

October 17 - 9 am to 4 pm

Open House is a way for prospective students to discover everything the University of Alberta has to offer, rom the booth fair in the Butterdome, to tours and presentations across campus, Open House is a f day of workshops, presentations, exhibits, and tours. Parents and families are welcome.

Click HERE for registration and further information.

yconic

Yconic is a free scholarship matching and peer to peer support for your life as a student. Click HERE for further information.

(Remember that free opportunities like this come with some strings attached - - research is done based on your profile and there are advertisements involved. Weigh it out and be information literate- - your decision is to whether the pros outweigh the cons)

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Deadline: November 27

Twenty TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are awarded to students in their last year of high school or CEGEP (in Quebec) who have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. Each scholarship has a value of up to $70,000 and includes:

• Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
• $7,500 a year for living expenses (for up to a maximum of four years)

For further information, and to apply click HERE.

See Your Future Career and Education Fair

November 2, TCU Place, Saskatoon

See Your Future – Education & Career Fair 2015

allows students to ask important questions about

life after high school:


 • Where will I study?

 • Where will I live?

 • What scholarships are available?

 • What program do I require to get the job I want?

These questions, and more, will be answered by

professional representatives at

See Your Future – Education & Career Fair

Click HERE for further information.

Lakeland College Open House/Campus Visits/Info Sessions

1. Open House: Fri Oct 23 & Sat. Oct 24.

This is an opportunity to find out about Lakeland programs. If you apply at the Open House, you'll also save the $90 application fee.When you apply, your name goes into a draw for an iPad Air. Click HERE to find out more.

Other opportunities include: 

• Taking an official campus tour and you also enter to win a tuition draw.
• Taking in the Career Fair on Friday in Vermilion
• Catching Rustler volleyball on Friday evening in Lloydminster and basketball on Saturday.

2. Campus Visits: Lakeland always welcome visitors- click HERE  to find out how you can:

• book a tour
• be a student for the day
• enter a draw to win a $1,000 tuition credit

3. Info Sessions -  are offered for various programs. Click HERE to find out more.

Program Changes at the University of Saskatchewan

Direct Entry Education Program:

Students proceeding from high school to university may now apply for direct entry admission to uSask's elementary/middle years and secondary education programs.

The sequential option (non-direct entry) for upper year students will still be
available as the college transitions to the direct entry model.

New Programs:

• Certificate in Aboriginal Theatre
• Certificate in Applied and Professional Ethics
• Certificate in Classical and Medieval Latin
• Certificate in Ethics, Justice and Law
• Certificate in Indigenous Languages
  (non-direct entry)
• Certificate in Jazz
• Certificate in Practical and Applied Arts
  (non-direct entry)

Applications and Scholarships for the University of Saskatchewan

Prospective students will be able to apply for admission for the 2016-2017 academic year starting on Oct. 2. Applying early is encouraged as Dec. 1 is the early admission deadline for

• Edwards School of Business 
• Engineering
• Kinesiology

Dec. 1 is also the deadline to apply for admission to be eligible to apply for uSask's Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships. Scholarship applications are due on Dec. 15.

University of Saskatchewan's Open House

Friday, October 2

Students, parents and counsellors are all invited to sign up online to attend the University of Saskatchewan's annual Open House.

Students are required to register to attend the various sessions taking place throughout the day and spaces are limited. Signing up early is encouraged for the best selection of sessions. 

In addition, a full day of programming will be provided to school counsellors and student services staff, as well as parents.

For more information and registration, click HERE.

WorkSafe Contest 2016

Deadline: Friday, March 18, 2016

WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) invite high school students to create a 2-minute video to tell their friends about workplace health and safety. You must use the theme ‘It’s your job’.

For more information, click HERE

RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence Bursary Program

RE/MAX of Western Canada has renewed the Quest for Excellence bursary program. This year we are once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students.

This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. 

For more information and to register click HERE.

University of Toronto National Book Award and Scholarship Program

Deadline: November 6, 2015

National Book Award:

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context: academic pursuits, intellectual exploration and involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto.

National Scholarship Program

Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award. 

For more information, click HERE.

Horatio Alger Canada Scholarship Program

Deadline: October 25

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record. - 

Click HERE for further information.

Explore Engineering (University of Alberta)

Saturday, September 26
10:00 am to 3 pm

Students from junior high and up,as well as parents, are invited to tour the Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex and to view interactive displays to become more familiar with the programs offered at the U of A, as well as the field of engineering, in general.

Click here to find out more information.

Business and Beyond Competition

Registration Deadline: October 30
Event Date: Wednesday, November 25

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's School of Business is excited to bring back the third annual Business and Beyond competition to be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
The competition is open to high school students in grade 11 and 12.  Gather a team of four and prepare to have a day filled with fun.  The competitors will rotate their way through the business specialties and compete in mini challenges in each.  The top four teams will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair.  The winners receive prizes and tuition credits to a Sask Polytech Business program.
Participants and guests can get an even closer look at the programs by visiting the Trade Fair. Current students, faculty and staff will be available to answer all your questions.
Participating programs include:  Accountancy, Financial Services, Human Resources, Insurance, Management and Marketing.  To learn more about these programs please visit Business Diploma.
Registration is now open and is limited to three teams per school.  Hurry and be the first to get your team registered.  Deadline for registration is October 30.

For more information or to request a registration package please call  1-866-467-4278.

University of Alberta Events

The University of Alberta in Edmonton hosts a series of events across Canada, including Open House, Information Sessions and Registration 101 Workshops. For further information about these events, click HERE.

Destination UBC Program

Students who have applied and have gotten accepted to UBC can receive a a reimbursement for a flight to visit one of the UBC campuses. Click HERE for more information.

Open House in Regina for University of BC and University of Victoria

October 17

There will be an information session at the Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza in Regina to familiarize Saskatchewan students with these two universities located in British Columbia. For more information and registration for this event and others, including online events, click HERE.

University of Ottawa: Scholarships and Bursaries

The University of Ottawa offers both Admission Scholarships offered automatically based on admission averages, as well as Merit Scholarships during every term enrolled.

For more information, click HERE.

International Rural Exchange

International Rural Exchange (I.R.E.) offers opportunities for young people and hosts alike to experience a wonderful exchange of ideas and culture within the farming sector. Our office is located in Southeastern Saskatchewan, and our staff wants to help you in any way that we are able. We also have a volunteer Board of Directors who are farmers from Western Canada.

If you are Canadian with farming or horticulture experience aged 18-30 and want to live, work and learn in another country, we can help you.

Click HERE for further information.

The Fashion Institute Open House

Saturday,October 17

The Fashion Institute in Calgary, AB (associated with Olds College) will offer guided tours,program information, application help, information on how to study, opportunities to talk to staff and students as well as career guidance.

Click HERE and scroll down for further information and online registration.

Olds College Open House and Preview Days

Friday, October 16

At this event, you can participate in guided tours, find out information about programs, discover how to apply and talk to students/staff while you explore career opportunities.

Various Fridays throughout the year:

Olds also offers various program preview days about equine, business, animal science, fashion, agriculture, land, trades and horticulture.

For further information and registration, click HERE and scroll down.

Try-A-Trade 2015 in North Battleford

Try-A-Trade 2015 will be held on Wednesday, November 18^th, 2015 at the Nations West Field House in North Battleford. Please save the date on your calendars. 

Updates from Great Plains College

Loran Scholars for 2016

Deadline: October 21 - for sponsored applicants

Loran Scholars are young people who deeply value integrity and honesty. They are curious by nature, and are interested in a wide range of subjects. Furthermore, they are willing to take meaningful risks and prioritize results over appearances. Each one has shown a sustained commitment to service in the community, has taken the initiative to create positive changes and is interested in working for a better world.

The Loran Award is valued at up to $100,000 over four years, including one-on-one mentorship and a summer program. We will also grant 40 provincial awards ($2,000 each) and 40 finalist awards ($3,000 each) to top students. Find out more about our university awards.

The deadline for sponsored applications is October 21, 2015. We have the earliest application deadlines for any major scholarship, and more than 80% of our applicants hear about the opportunity to apply through their school. You can help us discover and support Canada's most talented young leaders by nominating up to three students at your school.

The application process is entirely online and a link will be available atloranscholar.ca/apply after the Labour Day weekend. In the meantime, you maydownload an example of the application form.