Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

On Friday, September 29, 2017, at the annual In-Service and Planning Day of the Saskatchewan Association for Community Education (SACE), the Ministry of Education and SACE announced the 2017-18 school year Call for Nominations regarding the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship.

Through these scholarships, Government provides an annual maximum of $16,000 to ease the financial burden that some students face during their educational journey. These students are living with vulnerable circumstances.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship assists Grade 11 students with completing their secondary education. A maximum of 20, $500 scholarships, are awarded annually.

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship assists Grade 12 students with completing their post-secondary education. A maximum of six, $1000 scholarships, are awarded annually.

For more information regarding the scholarships, please direct your attention to the following websites: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/scholarships-bursaries-grants/scholarships

http://www.communityeducation.ca/scholarships/

The application deadline for both scholarships is March 15, 2018.

U of Calgary - Important Dates

Important dates

Admission applications to UCalgary are currently being accepted.

Nov. 1, 2017: High school and prestige awards application available
Dec. 15, 2017: Prestige award application deadline
March 1, 2018: Admission application and high school awards deadline

Click HERE for more details.

U of R Nursing and Education Applications now available!

Education
Students applying to the Faculty of Education must fill out the online Teacher Education Application Profile (TEAP). **Remind them to select "Teacher Education Application Profile" instead of "High School" as their application type when starting the online process. For more instruction on the application process you can advise your students to review this page before completing their TEAP. 

Nursing
High school students interested in applying to the Faculty of Nursing must do so through the Saskatchewan Polytechnic website. For more instruction on the application process you can advise your students to review this page.

Great Plains College Spend A Day

SARM 90th Anniversary Student Scholarship in Agriculture Safety and Rural Health

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Be enrolled in grade 12 for the current school year;
• Be planning on studying at a Saskatchewan post secondary school in the fall following secondary graduation.  Students can also be studying outside of Saskatchewan if the course is not offered in Saskatchewan;
• Have completed the last two years of high school in Saskatchewan;
• Have a farming background;
• Have parents or guardians who own/rent land and pay taxes to a rural municipality; and
• Live in a rural area.

Applicants must complete an application form and write a one-thousand word essay on the importance of safety and health on their farm or safety and health hazards on their farm.

For a complete list of criterion, submissions deadlines, or to download an application form, cick HERE.

U of S Registration Updates

Applications open now Applications for most of uSask's programs for 2018-2019 are now open. Using the new system, students are able to create accounts, which allow them to submit and monitor applications, upload select documents, track when items have been received, and download their decision letters electronically, all from within their profile. To  find out hope to apply, click HERE. Admissions updates Other changes to the application for admission In addition to the ability for students to create accounts to submit and monitor their applications, there are a few other changes to the application process: Current students' class schedules/timetables can be entered within the application and are no longer required to be sent by email. The application fee is now required to submit the application. Applicants in Canada should be prepared to submit their application with credit card information. Students living outside Canada have the additional option to pay using the Flywire international payment system. Decision letters will be available for download from students' accounts. Letters will also continue to be mailed to applicants living within Canada and the U.S. Education admissions updates Consideration for admission to the four-year, direct-entry Bachelor of Education program is now based solely on admission average. Applicants can be considered for early admission if they apply by December 1 and have an admission average of 75% or higher. The final application deadline is Feb. 15 and the expected target average for competitive ranking-based admission is 70%. Special consideration is available to applicants for whom extenuating or special circumstances might have affected admissibility. Admission to the Bachelor of Education program is available at any of uSask's off-campus sites for students wishing to complete the first year of their program outside of Saskatoon.   Animal Bioscience  Consideration for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience is now based on a competitive ranking. This means that applicants are ranked competitively by admission average following the application deadline and spaces will be offered to the top applicants. Applicants who apply by Dec. 1 and have an admission average of 85% or higher will be considered for early admission. Remaining seats will be allocated following the Feb. 15 deadline; the expected target average for regular admission is 80%.

What is Engineering?

Registration Deadline -  Monday, November 13.

Event Day - Friday, November 17, 9 am-3:30 pm

Locations - : Welcome at the Physical Activity Complex, activities to take place at the Engineering Building

This is a free event for prospective engineering students to learn more about what an engineering career looks like through hands-on activities, tours of labs and facilities and discussions with current students in various engineering programs. 

For further information, including registration, please click HERE.

Sask Polytech Applications and Updates

First Qualified First Admitted Admission Process (FQFA)

Canadian citizens and permanent residents (landed immigrants) are advised to apply to programs before our February 15 priority consideration date for domestic applicants.  Applications received after February 15 (both domestic and international) are considered in order of the FQFA date.

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Program Update - Industrial Mechanics

Effective for September 2018, the admission requirements are Grade 12 with one of the following mathematics: Foundations of Math 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20.

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Articulation Agreement

Graduates from Saskatchewwan Polytechnic's Addictions Counselling diploma program will enter the third year of the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree program at the University of Lethbridge.

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Upcoming Events at Sask Polytech

Machining Madness

Date: October 28, 2017 
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m.
Location: Rm A164 - Machine Shop Room, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus, 4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina SK

Machinists set up and operate tools to cut or grind metals into precision parts or products. They make things such as the die-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.

Don't miss it! You might even win a prize! Lunch is provided.

Register here

INSIGHT

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017 at all campus locations.  Check the Visit a Campus page or more information and to register.

Explore. Try. Apply

Insights provide an opportunity for prospective students to experience a Sask Polytech program first hand.

First Qualified First Admitted Admission Process (FQFA)

Canadian citizens and permanent residents (landed immigrants) are advised to apply to programs before our February 15 priority consideration date for domestic applicants.  Applications received after February 15 (both domestic and international) are considered in order of the FQFA date.

WorkSafe Saskatchewan Video Contest

WorkSafe Saskatchewan invites Saskatchewan students in grades 9 to 12 to create a 2-minute video focusing on workplace safety. The contest awards student and school prizes for the top three videos:

• 1st place - $1,000 (student/team) and $1,500 (school)
• 2nd place - $750 (student/team) and $1,000 (school)
• 3rd place – $500 (student/team) and $750 (school)

Students have until March 29, 2018 to submit their videos. Saskatchewan’s first-place winner advances to the national contest. Last year, the provincial winner, Clavet Composite School, received the most votes for their video in the national contest and won $1,000. A Saskatchewan team has won National Fan Favourite for five consecutive years, earning each team an extra $1,000.

Everyone can access the rules and regulations, poster promoting the contest and winning videos from previous years at http://www.worksafesask.ca/youth/teachers/youth-video/ or at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIIIpUkoedxpT8LnlbCSit0BEFND0le9B.

University of British Columbia:Fall Upates

Application Deadlines UBC’s two application deadlines are as follows: First round offers (+ major entrance scholarships): December 1, 2017 Final application deadline: January 15, 2018 Refer to the Admissions Blog to keep up to date on application tips, event notices, and more! Undergraduate entrance scholarships The Major Entrance Scholarship program recognizes exceptional students for their academic and non-academic achievements with awards of up to $60,000. Students who apply by December 1 will receive automatic consideration. The Centennial Scholars Entrance Award is designed to improve access to post-secondary education for exceptional students facing significant financial barriers. This award is valued up to $80,000 and requires a separate application. The deadline to apply is December 1.  Scholarships for Aboriginal Students A number of Major Entrance Scholarships and Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards are designated specifically for Aboriginal students. Applicants can self-identify as Aboriginal in their application to UBC. International undergraduate entrance scholarships UBC also recognizes the achievements of outstanding students from around the world by devoting non-public funds to scholarships and awards for international students. All eligible candidates who apply to UBC by January 15, 2018 will be automatically considered for an award. Tuition waiver for youth in care UBC offers a tuition waiver for eligible youth aging out of care. Students can identify as a current or former youth in care in their application to UBC.  Housing deadline The deadline to apply for housing at UBC is May 1, 2018. Please note that it is a separate application this year. You and your students can learn more about the process on the Okanagan and Vancouver housing application websites.

Great Plains College: MBA in Community Economic Development

New Degree Option for Lakeland Interior Design Grads

Graduates of Lakeland College’s award-winning interior design technology program can now transfer their credits towards a bachelor of interior design (BID) degree at RCC Institute of Technology.

Lakeland College and RCC officials recently signed a five-year articulation agreement that will allow Lakeland grads to transfer almost all of their credits towards the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredited BID program at RCC. Lakeland grads have the option to take the program online or at the RCC campus in Concord, Ont.

For more information, click HERE.

Skilled Trades and Technology Week

November 6-10, 2017

Calling all students and teachers to participate!

For more information, click HERE .

U of R Open House - Reminder

North Battleford Try-A-Trade

Try-A-Trade Interactive Career Fair is just around the corner on Oct. 18^th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford. This is a unique career fair where students can discover a career in the trades, learn about post-secondary opportunities and many services that trade unions offer, consult with a government funding agency as well as discuss future apprenticeship and employment opportunities with businesses. This is a good learning opportunity for the students.

As a gentle reminder, our school registration forms are due October 6^th. 

All proceeds from the concession at the event will go towards the North West Career Development Partnership Try-A-Trade Scholarship for 2018-19. This single $1,000 entrance scholarship is open to all students who enroll in the trades program at North West College and has attended a school that has participated in Try-A-Trade in the past two years. Applications for this scholarship will be accepted for the fall of 2018.

Click HERE for further information.

Upcoming Information Sessions at the U of R

*NEW* Social Work Information Night	November 21 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm)	Learn about the profession and the programs offered through the University of Regina. Event will feature a mini social work lecture so students can experience what it would be like to take social work classes.
Admissions on the Spot: Saskatoon	November 30	These events are designed for students to be admitted on the spot, receive a discounted application fee, and get a pair of this year's limited edition mittens!
Admission on the Spot: Moose Jaw	December 6
Admission on the Spot: Regina	December 7
What is Business 2017?	December 7 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)	Grade 11 and 12 students are given a taste of what it is like to be a business student. Day includes: mini-lectures by professors, as well as talks from current and former students.
Who Is Kinesiology 2017?	December 7	Grade 11 and 12 students will hear from faculty members, learn about our degree programs, certifications and community connections, explore our research labs, and engage in unique sporting experiences!

 

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University of Regina Open House

October 14 - 9:00 am-3:30 pm
Check out the campus, win prizes, learn about our programs, visit with academic advisors, and have the opportunity to be admitted on the spot to the U of R!

There are parent sessions as well, and an opportunity for out-of-town visitors to stay on campus for free.

For more information, click HERE.

Loran Scholars Program

October 18 - Deadline for sponsored applicants

October 25 - Deadline for direct pool applicants

The Loran Award recognizes character, service and leadership potential, as well as academic performance.Offered in full partnership with 25 Canadian universities, a Loran Award is valued at approximately $100,000 over four years of undergraduate study. The program also includes opportunities for summer internships.

For further information, click HERE. To start an application, click HERE.

Medical Diagnostics Day

Saskatoon Health Region and the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Medical Diagnostics Department invite you to attend a Career Exploration and Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applicant Information Session for the following Diagnostic Medical Professions:

• Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technology (CLXT)
• Cytotechnology (CYTO)
• Clinical Genetics Technologist​ (Cytogenetics Technology)
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS)
• Electroneurophysiology (ENP)​ - more information
• Magnetic Resonance Technologist (MRI)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
• Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
• Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)​​​​​​
• Phlebotomy​​

When:  Tuesday, September 26, 2017 and Tuesday, April 10, 2018 (same information at both sessions)

Where:  Saskatoon City Hospital - Rependa Auditorium (turn right after entering the main doors of the hospital)

Time:     10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information and to register, please click HERE.

Click HERE for further details.

Lakeland College Open House

Oct 20-21, 2017
Lakeland’s annual Open House is on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both the Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses. We have a great lineup of activities including tours of the campus, residence, and specialized program buildings such as our new state-of-the-art Dairy Learning Centre and the Energy Centre. Other activities include hands-on lab demonstrations such as taking water samples in groundwater wells, doing basic welds in the welding lab, or getting a mini manicure from our esthetician students. Open House is a great opportunity to talk with staff and instructors, as well as current Lakeland students. All students who attend will be entered to win an iPad Air. Plus, we waive the $90 application fee when they apply to Lakeland during Open House. You’ll find a list of all the planned sessions and activities at lakelandcollege.ca/open-house.

Scholarships - Lloydminster Society of Petroleum Engineers

The Society of Petroleum Engineers – Lloydminster Section, are making the following awards available to students from a high school in Lloydminster and the surrounding areas. The Lloydminster Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers donates these awards to worthy candidates to recognize graduating high school students:

·         Personal development

·         Academic Achievement

·         Contribution to school and community

The scholarships are intended to financially assist students who will be continuing their education in a post-secondary institute and who are majoring in SCIENCE or ENGINEERING with relationship to the petroleum industry. The applicant must be in full time attendance and a member of the current year’s graduating class. At the time of awarding the scholarship the applicant must be enrolled full time in a post-secondary program of studies at a university, college or technical school. Two (2) High School Scholarships at $1000.00 each, will be offered. Please visit HERE for more information.

Association for Learning Environments Scholarships

2017 Saskatchewan Scholarship Gerry McCudden Memorial Scholarship Award  Merit-based scholarship program designed for graduating grade twelve students  Deadline Extended: June 30, 2017 Overview The Saskatchewan Chapter Gerry McCudden Memorial Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program designed for graduating grade twelve students who desire financial support for their pursuit of post-secondary educational opportunities. The Scholarship amount will be allocated on a yearly basis to Saskatchewan School Division which currently has a member in the Association. The method for the selection of the School Division to receive the Scholarship shall be at the discretion of the Saskatchewan Chapter Board of Directors of the Association. Deadline Extended: June 30, 2017  Scholarship details Scholarship application form 2017 Saskatchewan Scholarship  for  LearningSCAPES 2017- Atlanta, GA 2017 Scholarships to the International Conference The A4LE Saskatchewan Chapter is interested in sponsoring a Saskatchewan member of A4LE in attending the A4LE international conference. This sponsorship opportunity is designed for members who have not had the opportunity to attend this conferences before and who desire financial support in their pursuit of the educational opportunities attending would provide. The sponsorship amount will be allocated on a yearly basis, being made available for Saskatchewan chapter A4LE members. Sponsorship Value: LearningScapes 2017 – Atlanta, GA October 25-30th, 2017. The amount of this sponsorship is the cost of registration, conference hotels (up to 5 nights); return flights, hotel transfers, and a meal allowance total value of up to $3500. Applications are due June 30, 2017

Provincial Masonic Bursaries

The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan as well as many Lodges sponsor a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries. Information, including closing dates for applications, along with downloadable application forms are listed below. 

GRAND LODGE AWARDS - Closing date for applications is August 9, 2017

EDGAR ALEXANDER GARTON SCHOLARSHIPS - 2 x $1000 (  pdfApplication (75 KB) )
Offered annually to undergraduate students who have completed one or more years of University, Sask. Polytechnic, or other post-secondary education. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of a Master Mason in good standing, a resident of Saskatchewan and attending a post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan. Selection will be based on academic achievements, sportsmanship and leadership.

Must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year as required by the institution chosen.

ROBINSON MEMORIAL BURSARY- 2 x $500 (  pdfApplication (80 KB) )
Offered annually for one undergraduate from the University of Saskatchewan and one undergraduate from the University of Regina pursuing a course leading to an honours degree or a Master’s degree in English. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and leadership.

GRAND LODGE OF SASK. A.F. & A.M. POST SECONDARY EDUCATION BURSARY 1 x $500 (  pdfApplication (75 KB) )
Offered annually to an undergraduate student at the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan who is a resident of Saskatchewan. Selection will be based upon academic achievement, sportsmanship and leadership.

MASONIC YOUTH TRUST AWARD 2 x $1,000 (  pdfApplication (75 KB) )
Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

GILBERT AND GAY COOK MEMORIAL AWARD 1 x $1,000 (  pdfApplication (80 KB) )
Offered annually to Saskatchewan high school graduates with preference to graduates who currently are or were members of the International Order of Job’s Daughters or the Order of DeMolay and who will be entering the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and a range of non-academic activities.

MURRAY MONTAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 1 x $1,000 (  pdfApplication (76 KB) )
Offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate who proceeds to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

NEW AWARD!
MASONIC YOUTH BURSARY 10 x $1,100 (  pdfApplication (194 KB) )
Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, financial need, community and school activities and special awards.

OTHER MASONIC AWARDS

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ROBERT MORRISON AWARD 2 x $1,000 (  pdfApplication (102 KB) )
Award #1 is offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate entering their first year of postsecondary study. Award #2 is offered annually to a University or Technical School Undergraduate entering their 2nd or subsequent year of post-secondary study. Selection is based upon academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Candidates may receive a Robert Morrison Award only once during their post-secondary career.
Candidates must be closely related to a current member of a Saskatchewan Eastern Star Chapter (dues paying or life). Valid relationships include spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, niece or nephew (all biological, adopted or step), or be a member themselves. Applicants must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year.

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EXCELSIOR CHAPTER NO. 21 AWARD 1 x $1,500 (  pdfApplication (94 KB) )
This award is offered annually to a Saskatchewan resident who is or will be attending a University or Technical Institute in Saskatchewan. Selection is based upon academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Candidates must be closely related to a current member of a Saskatchewan Eastern Star Chapter (dues paying or life). Valid relationships include spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, niece or nephew (all biological, adopted or step), or be a member themselves. If there is no OES connection then a Masonic relationship is required. Preference will be given to graduates who are closely related to a current member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Applicants must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year.

MORE INFORMATION

Many Lodges sponsor a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries, for information and details on ALL awards offered by the Grand Lodge and constituent Lodges click below:

•  pdfGrand Lodge Awards and Bursaries Bookle (185 KB) t

Please read and comply with all the requirements stated on the application forms.

Health Science Career Camp at U of Alberta

The University of Alberta is teaming up with Alberta Health Services, NAIT, and CAREERS: The Next Generation to offer a Health Sciences Career Camp from August 14-18, 2017.

The camp is open to students in grades 10 to 12 in the Edmonton Area. The aim of the program is to provide students an opportunity to explore different careers and education programs in the health sciences field.

Students can learn more and register for the camp online. The deadline to register is July 28, 2017.

U of Alberta Registration Workshops and Resources

First year course registration opened on April 3. There is one more online Reg 101 Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Students will have an opportunity to learn how to navigate the Bear Tracks system for the purpose of course registration, build a first-year schedule, and ask UAlberta advisors questions. Students must have accepted their admission offer in order to access course schedule information.

In addition to these workshops, there are have many online resources, including faculty tip sheets, helpful videos and FAQs, available to students. To access these, and to register for a session, visit uab.ca/reg101.

MC College Scholarship

MC College is an accredited institution across Western Canada with 6 campuses in total offering Hairstyling and Esthetics programs.  The purpose of their scholarship is to encourage creative young individuals interested in pursuing a career in the Salon or Spa Industry.

Click here and you will find the guidelines and application process for students wishing to apply for the scholarship. This scholarship has a value of $1000 and may be applied to either our full time Hairstyling or full time Esthetics program at MC College.