Virtual Admission Events from the University of Saskatchewan

 

The university of Saskatchewan will be holding a series of virtual events to  give students and parents the opportunity to connect with USask recruiters, and learn about admission processes and programs. In addition to hosting presentations and Q&As, they will be hosting two USask Express application workshops in February where students can learn how to fill out applications for admission to USask, helping to make the process easy and stress-free. One hosted by USask's Indigenous Student Liaison Officer takes place on Mon. Feb. 1 for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, and the second is next Thurs. Feb. 4 for all prospective undergraduate students.  Here are some of the upcoming events at a glance: Mon. Feb. 1, 10 am-12 pm CST USask Express for Indigenous students (part of Indigenous Achievement Week, Feb 1-5)   Tues. Feb. 2, 10 am CST Undergraduate programs and admissions presentation   Tues. Feb. 2, 6 - 7 pm CST  Education Info Session   Thurs. Feb. 4, 7 - 9 pm CST USask Express application workshop   Mon. Feb. 8, 6 - 7 pm CST Education Info Session   Wed. Feb. 10, 4 - 6 pm CST Engineering: It's more than you think!   Thurs. Feb. 11, 7 pm CST USask Awards and Scholarships Information Session   Thurs. Feb. 17, 1 pm CST Undergraduate programs and admissions presentation   Every Wednesday, 5 - 7:30 pm CST Drop-in Q&A Wednesdays   Every Thursday, 3 pm CST Instagram Live event with a USask college

 

Visit our Events page for more details

Agriculture Student Scholarship

 

Holiday Break Scholarship

From Scholartree.ca:

With the holiday break approaching, we wanted to share a list of available scholarships that are currently available and those that will be available over the break. Holiday Break Scholarship List

Not all awards will apply to all students. To get a list customized to them and weekly email reminders of deadlines, they should create a profile on ScholarTree. Students can use the filter "Applications Open" only to see those scholarships currently accepting applications at the top left of their scholarship list.

One award worth highlighting is York University’s free tuition contest. Students going into first year can enter for a chance to win free tuition for 1 year. York University offers leading programs, groundbreaking research projects and offers endless career opportunities to right the future.  If any of your students are interested in going to York, tell them to apply to the contest here:

https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/right-the-future-year-of-free-tuition/NIr0gLEGza

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

 

(ATTENTION: School Teams Supporting Grade 11 and Grade 12 Students in Schools Throughout Saskatchewan)

The Ministry of Education and the Saskatchewan Association for Community Education (SACE) would like to announce the 2020-21 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:

·        www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/scholarships-bursaries-grants/scholarships

·        www.communityeducation.ca/scholarships/ 

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 90th Anniversary Scholarship

 Deadline: January 15, 2021

ARE YOU

• ·        Enrolled in Grade 12 for the 2020-2021 school year?
• ·        Planning on studying at a post secondary school in the fall of 2020? You can be studying out of province if the course is not offered in Saskatchewan

HAVE YOU

·        Completed the last two years of high school in Saskatchewan?

DO YOU.....

• ·        Have a farming background and live in a rural area?
• ·        Have parents/guardians who own/rent land and pay taxes to a Rural Municipality?

If you answered “YES” to all of the questions above, please complete an application form. Write an essay on either: The importance of Safety and Health on Our Farm OR Safety and Health Hazards on Our Farm

More details and application form are located HERE.

 

University of Regina Updates

 

Below are upcoming faculty events. You can also view our full event listing online.

What is Business? Info Session	Nov 17	Do you have students thinking about business? Encourage them to join our series of What Is Business? info sessions. November's theme is Finance!
Social Work Information Night	Nov 19	Join us at our upcoming Social Work Information Night to learn about the profession and the programs offered through the University of Regina.
What is Engineering?	Nov 20	High school students, particularly Grade 12 students interested in Engineering and Science, are invited to attend the virtual presentation to introduce them to the profession of engineering itself and to the programs offered at the U of R.

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If you have questions about any of the information in this email, feel free to contact us at enrolment.services@uregina.ca!

University of Alberta Updates

 Application for admission to the University of Alberta opened October 1 and is available at uab.ca/apply. Students are encouraged to apply early as admission is competitive and space in our programs is limited. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and offers are administered on a rolling basis. If a student is not immediately admissible to their program(s) of choice, they will be reassessed if/when new information is received or if our admission parameters change.

To assist students with the application process, we have updated two of our key websites, uab.ca/start and uab.ca/apply. We are also creating a series of videos to guide students through the application process, starting with ‘Preparing to Apply’, which can also be found on uab.ca/apply. In addition, we are hosting Submitting Your Application workshops to further aid students and answer their questions.

Here are a couple quick reminders about the University of Alberta application:

• Students self-report their own marks.
• Students are asked to report all grade 11 and grade 12 courses.
• Students can pick two programs on their application.

Students can apply for residence on the same application.  

Online Counsellor Updates Connect directly with our Recruitment Coordinators and learn all you need to know about the University of Alberta. Head online for dates, times, and registration details. uab.ca/counsellor Virtual Open House 2020 Registration is now open for Virtual Open House! Students who register will automatically be entered to win a $500 tuition credit. Over the course of this three-day event, students can attend online presentations, visit our virtual booth fair, and explore all the University of Alberta has to offer. Please download our TV poster and promote Virtual Open House in your school! uab.ca/openhouse University of Alberta 101 We will be hosting virtual sessions throughout the fall as a replacement for traditional in-school presentations. Students will learn all about the U of A, including our programs, scholarship opportunities, events and experiences, how to apply, and more! Registration is required. uab.ca/recruitmentevents University of Albera Faculty Nights Students can attend our online faculty booth fairs, offered most weeks throughout the fall, to connect directly with faculty members and recruiters to get their questions answered! Registration is required. uab.ca/recruitmentevents Online Campus & Residence Tour Webinars Guests can see campus from the comfort of their own home with these live online presentations. Current UAlberta students will share their experiences and take guests on a photo tour of North Campus and Residence. Registration is required. uab.ca/tours Indigenous Student After School Tea Join Indigenous Recruitment at 3:30 p.m. daily for an intimate gathering where we’ll chat about on everything you need to know about the U of A. Students can ask questions, talk to advisors, learn about their program options, and more! uab.ca/recruitmentevents AP & IB Recognition We will be hosting online presentations to celebrate the hard work of AP and IB students and to showcase how we will support them and recognize their achievements as they begin their studies at the University of Alberta. Registration is required. uab.ca/recruitmentevents

University of Saskatchewan Updates:

 In this update:

• What is Engineering? is going virtual in 2020!
• USASK EXPRESS application workshops offered in November
• New degree type: Biomedical Sciences

Updates from Univerity of Calgar

Admission Updates:

Choose UCalgary Webinars as well as our Faculty Information Night webinars. To pre-register for these events, please click here.

Lastly, if you or your students missed our Virtual Open House, we are pleased to announce that you can still visit our virtual event. It will be available until March 1, 2021.

Our Campus Tour program is also running again with all COVID-19 protocols in place. For students who are unable to join us for an in-person tour, we are also offering a full virtual live campus tour once a month! To view upcoming tour times, click here.

Student Financial Support Update

UCalgary's entrance award applications are now open! The prestige award offers $37,000 - $100,000, applications will be accepted until December 1, 2020.  The high school entrance awards application will be accepted until March 1, 2021. Students must first apply for admission, but do not need to be admitted to apply for awards! Did you know that over 5 million dollars were awarded to entering students last year?

CAPSLE BURSARY 2020/21

 Following the Annual General Meeting in 2016, the Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education (“CAPSLE”) established a bursary to provide financial assistance to students entering post-secondary Education and/or Law programs. One $1,000 bursary is available for the 2020/2021 academic year (the “Bursary”) on the terms set out below.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following are the eligibility criteria for the Bursary:

(a)              The applicant must have been accepted to a Canadian university program in a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Faculty of Law in the 2020/21 academic year;
(b)             Priority will be given to applicants who identify as a member of a group that is under-represented in Education and/or Law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1.                The applicant must provide the following documents in support of a Bursary application:

·        Documentary proof that the applicant is accepted to a program at a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Law at a Canadian university, or will be continuing in such program, in the 2020/2021 academic year;

·        A short essay, up to 500 words, describing how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and why the applicant is studying Education and/or Law, including thoughtful commentary on the nexus between Education and Law; and

·        Professionally formatted resume, including leadership experience applicable to intended area(s) of study.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all documents are consolidated into a single PDF file and e-mailed to info@capsle.ca no later than November 30, 2020.

2.                CAPSLE’s Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, will evaluate the applications and select an applicant that best meets the eligibility criteria and terms of the Bursary. 
3.                The successful applicant will be advised of the CAPSLE Board’s decision with respect to the Bursary by no later than December 31, 2020.
4.                The successful applicant will be provided with the Bursary funds on a date between December 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021, conditional upon providing proof of tuition paid equal to or greater than $1,000 by no later than December 31, 2020.  The successful applicant agrees to return the Bursary funds to CAPSLE if the applicant discontinues the intended course of study for any reason during the 2020/21 academic year.
5.                By submitting an application, an applicant agrees to the terms of the Bursary, and consents to:
(a)              publication of his/her name and essay, or portions thereof, in CAPSLE publications, including CAPSLE’s website; and
(b)             receive information related to CAPSLE electronically, which consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting info@capsle.ca.

Virtual Seeyourfuture Event

SYF 2020 will be hosted by a virtual platform on November 2 and 3, 2020. 

Individuals will be required to register with the e-mail they will log-in with on event-day. 

Each student/parent/teacher must register separately.  Parents and school staff are encouraged register for this event as well. To register and obtain more information please visit our registration page here.

  Log-in on event day: https://seeyourfuture.vfairs.com

The event is scheduled from 9:45am-3pm on both days.

Week of Virtual Open Houses at SK Polytech!

 

Thinking about a career in the construction or transportation industries?  Day 2 of our week long Virtual Open House features sessions from the School of Construction and the School of Transportation.  The School of Business will also have a session, be sure to check these and many more on our Open House webpage.

Scholarship Information from ScholarTree

ScholarTree is back for another year of helping graduating students find scholarships. 

A handful of the larger scholarships are available right at the start of the school year, so we encourage students to start applying right away.

Here are a couple of significant scholarships that are available now:

• https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/horatio-alger-canadian-scholarships/ygaPZSxKV
• https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/loran-scholars-foundations-scholarship/0q6c1o346
• https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/loran-scholars-foundations-scholarship/0q6c1o346

And blogs of how students have won these scholarships in the past:

• The 6 Most Common Mistakes When Applying to Scholarships
• How to Win the TD Scholarship for Community Leadership
• How to WIN the Loran Scholarship

U of R Fall Virtual Open House

 

Our annual Fall Open House is going VIRTUAL! Students can attend the event from the comfort of their couch and pajamas! Whether they tune in virtually for the full day or just pop in with a couple of questions, our Fall Open House will provide your students with all the information they need to explore programs for their future - and even how to get started on their application! Apart from our live sessions, we will also have pre-recorded videos that they can view on their own time, as well as digital informational materials.

EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2020 TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact us at enrolment.services@uregina.ca. The U of R Enrolment Services Team

USASK: Online Open House

 

USask’s Open House is taking place online on Thursday, September 24 from 3-7 pm (Saskatchewan time) and registration is open now at admissions.usask.ca. Students and their supporters are invited to explore USask’s academic programs and student experiences through: Live-streamed demonstrations and presentations starting every half hour during the event One-on-one chats with representatives from programs and services across USask in our virtual information fair Digital materials and videos you can check out during the event or save for later

Notice from Scholar Tree

With the school year quickly coming to an end, ScholarTree.ca has made a concerted effort to add as many scholarships to the platform as we could find. May is the end of peak scholarship season so there are a lot of awards with upcoming deadlines.
We currently have 45 scholarships that equate to 358 awards and a total of $690,750 application period ending this month. So there is still time for students who have put off applying to scholarships throughout the school year.

SSBA Scholarships

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards two $2,500 scholarships to graduating Saskatchewan high school students going into post-secondary study:

Degree Program Scholarship: $2,500

Technical/Trade Program Scholarship: $2,500

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need, and a 500-word essay. The application deadline is Aug. 31 each year. To access the application form and view the rubric that is being used to score the scholarships, visit:

http://saskschoolboards.ca/about-us/awards-and-scholarships/education-scholarships/

Access Communications Scholarship

For further information, click HERE.

Our Lady of the Prairies Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation and offered to students within the Living Sky School Division. Considerations include academic standing, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership. Students must submit their application and career portfolio to their career counsellor. Click here for an application form.

SK Polytech Open House

The Sask Polytech Open House event provides information on programming, student life, services and student awards, just to name a few topics.

Join us for an informative evening session at a campus near you. 

March 11, 2020, Moose Jaw and Saskatoon
March 12, 2020, Prince Albert and Regina

The event runs from 6 - 8:30 pm. Free on-site parking during the event. Everyone is welcome!

To register please visit Open House

April 1, 2020 - all campus cities

Come experience a Sask Polytech program first hand.  Registration will open soon.

Financial Awards Update: Canadian Mennonite University

For more information, click HERE

University of Calgary Admission Scholarships

All high school students who've submitted a fall 2020 admission application are encouraged to apply for scholarships and awards. Students don't need to be offered admission to apply for scholarships or awards. 

• Competitive High School Awards and Bursaries (Application required) Deadline: March 1, 2019
  • Multiple awards and bursaries available; valued at $500 to $8,500
• Automatic Entrance Awards (no application required)
  Deadline: Apply for admission by March 1, 2019
• President’s Admission Scholarship – applicants whose admission average is 95 per cent or higher will receive $5,000
• International Baccalaureate awards – 20 awards valued at $3,500 each for students entering UCalgary who've completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program with a minimum score of 35
• Click HERE for more information.

Scholar Tree Site

Scholar Tree offers information on scholarships for free - - of course anything free online usually means that you are contributing data in some form.

Those interested can visit here - https://scholartree.ca/find-scholarships

Nav Canada's Aviation Summer Camp

Do You Know a Teen Who Has What it Takes to Leave Ordinary Behind This Summer?

I am writing to inform you of NAV CANADA’s third edition of the Explore Aviation Summer Camp, taking place in Cornwall, Ontario, this summer from Aug. 9-14 for young women, and from August 16-21 for young men. NAV CANADA* has opened enrollment and is seeking applications from teens entering Grade 10 (or secondary 4 in Quebec) in September 2020. As a leader and mentor to the next generation, I invite you to encourage teens you know to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Explore Aviation Summer Camp will offer 24 young women and 24 young men insider access to learn how aviation works in Canada, and who helps keep aircraft flying safely. This one week, all-expenses-paid camp uses hands-on learning to explore exciting career choices in aviation to allow participants to experience the power and potential of a science education, and to be empowered to reach for success.

Operated by NAV CANADA and just over one hour’s drive from our nation’s capital, Explore Aviation Summer Camp points the spotlight on careers in aviation where STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education is the key to success for the next generation of tomorrow’s workforce.

Participants of Explore Aviation Summer Camp are mentored by industry experts who will empower and motivate this next generation of aviation leaders by introducing them to inspirational and successful professionals, by highlighting unique career opportunities and working environments, and by demonstrating how STEM education leads to success.

Highlights include:

• Learning how Canada’s aviation system works and who makes it work
• Practice sessions controlling and advising aircraft in industry-leading simulators
• Using the tools and technology to keep aircraft flying and safe
• Touring NAV CANADA’s Flight Inspection Aircraft
• Interacting with guest speakers: Air Traffic Services; Technical Operations; Engineering; Senior Executives
• Taking day trips to Ottawa and Montreal: NAV CANADA tower and area control centre tours; city tours

Forty-eight participants will be selected from across Canada by a NAV CANADA committee composed of aviation professionals. Applicants must submit an essay of 350 to 500 words explaining why they want to attend Explore Aviation Summer Camp. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader must be included with the application.

If you know a teen who might be interested in this program, encourage them to visit NAV CANADA’s website for more information. The application deadline is March 8, 2020.

University of New Brunswick Live Scholarship Session

The University of New Brunswick’s undergraduate awards office is hosting a Facebook Live session Thursday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. AST.

Why should students participate?

• Learn about the scholarship program
  We want to make sure students apply! They'll learn how they can take advantage of our scholarship program throughout their time at UNB.

• Become a scholarship application master
  Our entrance scholarship application covers the majority of our scholarships – but some of our awards require an additional application (Canadian students). We will give tips on how to ace all of these.

• Ask questions
  We will be doing a Q&A at the end the session.
• We will be doing a Q&A at the end the session.

Save the date here

Creative Tech Program at U of Regina

The creative technologies program offers a variety of courses from the areas of fine arts, computer science, engineering, and new media. This program encourages collaboration, experimentation and lateral thinking. Imagination and innovation are combined in the ever-changing technological landscape. Whether the student is interested in graphics, intermedia, sound art, software design, film production, interactive gadgets or anything else under the broad umbrella of technologies, this program will be a great fit! Students will be able to tailor this program completely to their interests. Find out more here.

Upcoming Events at the U of Regine

Upcoming Events

Calgary Admission on the Spot - March 5, 2020

Map Life Preview - March 12 & 13, 2020

Science Sneak Peek - March 14, 2020

Engineering Sneak Peek - April 4, 2020

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Scholarship Workshops

Regina

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Monday, March 9, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

These Entrance 2020 Award Application Workshops are located in the Dr John Archer Library, Regina Room (LY 107.32). Parking on campus is free after 5:00 p.m.

Saskatoon

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM

These Entrance 2020 Award Application Workshops will be located in Saskatoon in the Concourse Building (116 Research Drive, UofR Social Work Saskatoon Campus), Room 111.

Agrology Scholarships

What is Agrology?

Agrology is the application of science to agriculture, bioresources, food and the environment by professionals. The profession of agrology addresses many of today's critical issues in production agriculture, food safety and environmental quality.

We ask that you kindly share the following scholarship information with the high schools located in your school division.

The Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA) offers six $1,000 scholarships for Grade 12 high school students entering a post-secondary program related to agrology.

• One recipient from each of our six SIA Branches will be chosen:
• SIA Northeast Branch Scholarship
• SIA Northwest Branch Scholarship
• SIA Regina Branch Greg Mitschke Memorial Scholarship
• SIA Saskatoon Branch Scholarship
• SIA Southwest Branch Scholarship
• SIA Yorkton Branch Lindsay Boyes Memorial Scholarship

The scholarships are for Grade 12 high school students entering a career in agrology.

• Eligibility
• Presently a Grade 12 high school student, graduating in June 2020.
• Have plans to enroll as a first year full-time student in the fall of 2020 in an agrology related post-secondary program that meets the eligibility requirements to apply for registration with the SIA after graduation.
• Must not be an immediate family member of a current SIA Provincial Councillor or Branch Executive member.

Agriculture Student Scholarship

For students passionate about speaking up and telling the story of agriculture, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is proudly offering the Agriculture Student Scholarship for the ninth consecutive year.

Saskatchewan Grade 12 students and recent high school graduates (within the last two years) have the chance to win a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 or one of three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 when they submit a three-minute video or 1,000-word essay detailing their food story. This year’s scholarship theme, ‘Our Food Has a Story’ encourages youth to have conversations with people about the relationship between agriculture and the food they eat.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to take an agriculture-related post-secondary education program beginning in the fall of 2020. This scholarship program has been designed to identify young people who are planning to pursue an exciting career in the agriculture industry.

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2020. For more information, please visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship.