Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Illumination Conference

 

The Illumination Conference has been a long-standing tradition at the University of Saskatchewan. This year we are shifting the focus to start a conversation about inclusion in Engineering.

The conference is focused on providing high school and university-aged students an opportunity to learn about the first-hand experiences from Engineers from minority groups. Rosanah Santos, a Professional Engineer will be speaking about her career path and experiences as a woman in engineering. David Michealson will speak about his journey through the engineering industry,  academia, and experiences as a professor and as an Indigenous person in Engineering. We hope that these perspectives from inspirational speakers might spark an interest in Engineering for students who may not have considered this profession before.

These presentations will be followed by technical speakers provided by The University of Saskatchewan Nanotechnology Student Council, and a presenter provided by the Power and Energy Systems IEEE Student Chapter for any students interested in learning more about the many career opportunities within engineering.

Event Details:

Date: March 12, 1-3pm

Register here: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/263591

Monday, March 08, 2021

March Break Scholarships on Scholar Tree

 

With the March/Spring break approaching, we wanted to share a list of scholarships (over 550 awards totalling over $1,300,000) that are available to students over the break. Visit Scholartree for further information.


Tuesday, March 02, 2021

March and April Events for Prospective USask Students

 

March and April are packed with exciting virtual events that will give students and parents the unique opportunity to connect with USask staff and current students, and learn about their admission processes and programs. In addition to attending presentations and Q&As, students have now the chance to discover the many paths to their inspiring future careers with our exclusive USASKSparks webinars!

Using innovative SparkPath “challenge cards,” students (grades 10-12) will receive a unique report about careers and industries they are interested in and will learn about the wide range of USask degrees that will help them solve global challenges and become what the world needs.

Registration is open now for USASKSparks events offered every Monday in March.

 

Friday, February 26, 2021

Annual First Nations Uniersity Career Fair - March 3/4

This is your invitation to the annual First Nations University of Canada Career Fair. Local and national businesses and organizations will be available to engage with students about potential career options. FNUniv Student Success Services presentations will be built into the schedule for participants to learn about career planning, FNUniv registration and student supports. 

This year, the FNUniv Career Fair will be virtual via Zoom and held over the course of 4 afternoons (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) on March 3rd &  4th, 2021.  

This event will be helpful for students who are interested in connecting and engaging with potential employers. The registration link is below. An email to all registrants with more details will be sent out shortly after registration is received. 

 For questions please email careerfair@firstnationsuniversity.ca or visit https://www.fnuniv.ca/events/2021-virtual-career-fair/ webpage. 

Conexus Yout Leadership Award

 

Deadline April 16 - Apply for the 2021 Youth Leadership Award

We’re turning to our schools and our communities to help us recognize and celebrate young leaders. Those who are helping to improve the wellbeing of our communities.

The Conexus Youth Leadership Award recognizes graduating high school students across Saskatchewan who show leadership in everything they do. They try to make their corner of the world a better place and make a difference in their communities.

 

Conexus will award ten grade 12 students across Saskatchewan with $1,500 and recognize them through our social media channels. Each winner will receive a $500 cash prize and $1,000 deposited into a Conexus term account, which can be withdrawn after one year, starting June 1, 2021.

 

Share this opportunity with the young leaders in your School to apply.

 

Visit Youth Leadership Award to view the award eligibility criteria and submit the application.

 


Update from St. Peter's College in Muenster SK

 

March Edition of the Principal & Counsellor Update 

In this update:

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Access Communications Doug Alexander Scholarship Program

DEADLINE: April 16, 2021

Funding Saskatchewan’s best and brightest.

As a 100% Saskatchewan-owned, not-for-profit co-operative, Access Communications is committed to giving back to our communities. We believe making the world a better place starts with supporting our future leaders and community champions.

Every year, the Access Communications Doug Alexander Scholarship Program awards $1,000 to 20 high school graduates from across Saskatchewan. Our scholarship recipients don’t just exhibit academic excellence – they demonstrate a genuine passion for volunteerism, giving their time to improve their communities.

If you know a student with a record of volunteerism, participation in extra-curricular school activities, leadership skills, and academic achievement, please encourage them to apply for our scholarship program. We have included a program poster with this letter, which you can hang in your school or distribute to graduating students.

Our application form, which includes full details and eligibility criteria, is available at myaccess.ca/scholarships. The submission deadline is Friday, April 16, 2021

Sunday, January 31, 2021

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:

 

Friday, December 11, 2020

Monday, December 07, 2020

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/ 

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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.

 


Tuesday, November 03, 2020

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.


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

Sunday, November 01, 2020

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:


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.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

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.

Saturday, September 26, 2020

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:

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


Monday, September 21, 2020

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

Saturday, September 19, 2020

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

Monday, May 04, 2020

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: