Students in grade 12 and University/College are offered a chance to win educational bursaries by becoming blood donors. Participants have better than a 1 in 4 chance to win, based on 2010 results.
For more information, email jennifer.dareichuk@blood.ca
Friday, May 27, 2011
SPE Lloydminster Scholarship and Essay Awards - 2011
The Society of Petroleum Engineers – Lloydminster Section is making following awards available to students from a high school in Lloydminster or surrounding areas. The Lloydminster Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers donates these awards to worthy candidates to recognize:
• Personal development
• Academic Achievement
• Contribution to school and community
of graduating high school students 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.
1. Two (2) High School Scholarships at $1000.00 each
2. An Essay Contest with prize of $1000.00
Additional information on SPE Lloydminster can be found by clicking the title link.
• Personal development
• Academic Achievement
• Contribution to school and community
of graduating high school students 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.
1. Two (2) High School Scholarships at $1000.00 each
2. An Essay Contest with prize of $1000.00
Additional information on SPE Lloydminster can be found by clicking the title link.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship
Deadline: May 27, 2011
This program is available to Canadian High School students from family farms who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of May 27, 2011 and eligible to graduate from high school in 2011. These students must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post-secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture program.
Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $1500, based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. Selection will be made by an independent panel.
Click the title link for application information.
This program is available to Canadian High School students from family farms who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of May 27, 2011 and eligible to graduate from high school in 2011. These students must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post-secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture program.
Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $1500, based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. Selection will be made by an independent panel.
Click the title link for application information.
SIAST Tours and Events
SIAST offers offers either (1) campus day tours, (2) Come. See. Invesigate. (CSI) SIAST days where students can experience what it's like to be in a particular program, and/or (3) night tours for those who can't make it during the day.
Also, you can visit your local SIAST campus on Wednesday, May 4, to explore program choices for this fall. SIAST staff and faculty will be on hand to answer your questions, discuss career options and assist with your application.
SIAST Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
SIAST Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
SIAST Wascana Campus, Regina - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
SIAST Woodland Campus, Prince Albert - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m
Counsellors, parents and potential students are always welcome at SIAST. For further information, click the title link above.
Also, you can visit your local SIAST campus on Wednesday, May 4, to explore program choices for this fall. SIAST staff and faculty will be on hand to answer your questions, discuss career options and assist with your application.
SIAST Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
SIAST Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
SIAST Wascana Campus, Regina - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
SIAST Woodland Campus, Prince Albert - May 4, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m
Counsellors, parents and potential students are always welcome at SIAST. For further information, click the title link above.
University of Regina Open House
Friday, May 13
This is a chance for students to tour campus, attend an advising session with their faculty or college, meet professors and current students and more!
Students and guests can register today by clicking the title link above.
Please note: High school students can apply for most programs at the University of Regina until July 1, 2011. Students should apply early for optimum course selection.
This is a chance for students to tour campus, attend an advising session with their faculty or college, meet professors and current students and more!
Students and guests can register today by clicking the title link above.
Please note: High school students can apply for most programs at the University of Regina until July 1, 2011. Students should apply early for optimum course selection.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Encounters with Canada
Spend a week with Encounters with Canada - Canada's largest youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to148 teens from across Canada (ages 14-17) come to Ottawa, where they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 86,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, so far!
Weekly themes include: Law, Arts and Culture, International Affairs, Medicine and Health, Science and Technology, Ecology and Environment, Vimy: Canada's Coming of Age, Journalism and Communications, RCMP, Canada Remembers, Politics in Canada and Sport and Fitness.
For further information, click the title link above.
Weekly themes include: Law, Arts and Culture, International Affairs, Medicine and Health, Science and Technology, Ecology and Environment, Vimy: Canada's Coming of Age, Journalism and Communications, RCMP, Canada Remembers, Politics in Canada and Sport and Fitness.
For further information, click the title link above.
APTN Flag Contest
APTN is inviting young people between the ages of 12 -17 from across the country to design a flag that represents the richness and diversity of all of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples, and which illustrates what National Aboriginal Day means to them personally. As Canada’s only Aboriginal television network, this contest is just one of the ways APTN is providing opportunities for young people to share their vision and pride of Aboriginal culture and heritage.
The contest winner and a parent/guardian will be flown to Winnipeg to receive his/her prize and be part of APTN’s National Aboriginal Day celebrations. The winning flag will also fly on top of APTN’s headquarters in downtown Winnipeg. The winner will earn a cash prize of $500 and, if the design was initiated as part of a school project, his/her school will also receive $750 towards the purchase of learning materials.
Click the title link for full details.
The contest winner and a parent/guardian will be flown to Winnipeg to receive his/her prize and be part of APTN’s National Aboriginal Day celebrations. The winning flag will also fly on top of APTN’s headquarters in downtown Winnipeg. The winner will earn a cash prize of $500 and, if the design was initiated as part of a school project, his/her school will also receive $750 towards the purchase of learning materials.
Click the title link for full details.
The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan Scholarships
Deadlines: Check individual application forms available by clicking the title link.
The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan (Masons) assists Saskatchewan students who are advancing to post secondary education programs (Universities, SIAST and Regional Colleges) as follows:
-6 X $1000 Masonic Youth Trust Awards
-2 X $1000 Cook Memorial Trust Awards
-1 X $1000 Murray Montague Memorial Scholarship
$1 X $1000 Robert Morrison Trust Award
For application forms and criteria, click the title link above.
The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan (Masons) assists Saskatchewan students who are advancing to post secondary education programs (Universities, SIAST and Regional Colleges) as follows:
-6 X $1000 Masonic Youth Trust Awards
-2 X $1000 Cook Memorial Trust Awards
-1 X $1000 Murray Montague Memorial Scholarship
$1 X $1000 Robert Morrison Trust Award
For application forms and criteria, click the title link above.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Saskatchewan School Boards Association Education Scholarships
Deadline: August 31
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association offers two $2500 scholarships each year. One goes to a student who is entering university in Saskatchewan and the other to a student entering a recognized institute of applied arts and sciences in Saskatchewan.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need and a 500 word essay.
For applications forms and further information, click the title link above.
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association offers two $2500 scholarships each year. One goes to a student who is entering university in Saskatchewan and the other to a student entering a recognized institute of applied arts and sciences in Saskatchewan.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need and a 500 word essay.
For applications forms and further information, click the title link above.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Radiation Therapy Open House
The Saskatchewan School of Radiation Therapy is inviting interested parties to attend a Radiation Therapy Open House. This tour/information session will consist of a short presentation about a career in radiation therapy and the education required to become a radiation therapist, and a tour of the radiation therapy department.
Tours will be held on Saturday April 16, 2011 at the Saskatoon Cancer Center and the Allan Blair Cancer Center in Regina. All students and/or guidance counselors are invited to attend.
You are asked to register for this open house, with times to be confirmed once numbers of attendees are established. Contact numbers are: Saskatoon - 306.655.2175 and Regina - 306.666.2220
Click the title link to visit the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's web site.
Tours will be held on Saturday April 16, 2011 at the Saskatoon Cancer Center and the Allan Blair Cancer Center in Regina. All students and/or guidance counselors are invited to attend.
You are asked to register for this open house, with times to be confirmed once numbers of attendees are established. Contact numbers are: Saskatoon - 306.655.2175 and Regina - 306.666.2220
Click the title link to visit the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's web site.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Lieutenant Governor's Leadership Forum
Application Deadline: May 1
Forum: October 10-21, 2011
The Lieutenant Governor's Leadership Forum brings together 18 Saskatchewan youth in grades 11 and 12 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abiliites in their schools and communities. For 10 days, these students will travel the province; meet successful people from government, business, the arts, science, athletics, the non-profit sector, media, academia, military and law enforcement; and take part in a variety of experiences designeed to strengthen the mind, body and their leadership potential.
Click the title link for further information.
Forum: October 10-21, 2011
The Lieutenant Governor's Leadership Forum brings together 18 Saskatchewan youth in grades 11 and 12 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abiliites in their schools and communities. For 10 days, these students will travel the province; meet successful people from government, business, the arts, science, athletics, the non-profit sector, media, academia, military and law enforcement; and take part in a variety of experiences designeed to strengthen the mind, body and their leadership potential.
Click the title link for further information.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarship
Deadline: May 13
Students who have a parent who is a registered Saskatchewan pulse producer (i.e. they have sold or grown pulses in the last two years) and are accepted as a full-time student in a Saskatchewan-based post-secondary program that is associated with the pulse industry or agriculture are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Critera include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and contributions to school and community life.
Click the title link to access and application form.
Students who have a parent who is a registered Saskatchewan pulse producer (i.e. they have sold or grown pulses in the last two years) and are accepted as a full-time student in a Saskatchewan-based post-secondary program that is associated with the pulse industry or agriculture are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Critera include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and contributions to school and community life.
Click the title link to access and application form.
Jack Moore Memorial Scholarship and Burgess Bursaries
Deadline: August 28
Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, along with Dominion Comman are offering 10 scholarships of $300 each. In addition, Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 bursaries of $300 each.
These are offered to students who have completed their grade 12 and are continueinng their education in their first year at university, technical school or business college.
These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing. The bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
Sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters and great grandsons/granddaughters of Veterans, Ex-Service or still serving Military or R.C.M.P. personnel.
Application forms are available from you guidance counsellor or from The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatcheawn Command at 306.525.8739
Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, along with Dominion Comman are offering 10 scholarships of $300 each. In addition, Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 bursaries of $300 each.
These are offered to students who have completed their grade 12 and are continueinng their education in their first year at university, technical school or business college.
These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing. The bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
Sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters and great grandsons/granddaughters of Veterans, Ex-Service or still serving Military or R.C.M.P. personnel.
Application forms are available from you guidance counsellor or from The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatcheawn Command at 306.525.8739
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Lakeland College- Business & UT Program Orientations
Thursday, March 31, 6:00pm
Lloydminster Campus, Lakeland College
**No registration required
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER – Room BK 112 (session led by Charlene Bonnar, academic advisor)
-Learn everything you need to know in order to choose your classes:
-Popular transfer routes for UT students
-How transfer credit works
-Useful websites and resources
-UT classes and timetable
(University Transfer will hold additional sessions throughout the spring. Visit the “events” section of the College website for more details: www.lakelandcollege.ca).
BUSINESS – Room BK 116 (session led by Erin Staden, academic advisor)
-Learn more about the new diploma with majors options. Come and learn more about what Lakeland offers and where your training can take you.
-Planned activities include meeting your academic advisor and business faculty, touring college and hearing from industry guests.
Click the title link for further information.
Lloydminster Campus, Lakeland College
**No registration required
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER – Room BK 112 (session led by Charlene Bonnar, academic advisor)
-Learn everything you need to know in order to choose your classes:
-Popular transfer routes for UT students
-How transfer credit works
-Useful websites and resources
-UT classes and timetable
(University Transfer will hold additional sessions throughout the spring. Visit the “events” section of the College website for more details: www.lakelandcollege.ca).
BUSINESS – Room BK 116 (session led by Erin Staden, academic advisor)
-Learn more about the new diploma with majors options. Come and learn more about what Lakeland offers and where your training can take you.
-Planned activities include meeting your academic advisor and business faculty, touring college and hearing from industry guests.
Click the title link for further information.
Friday, March 11, 2011
SaskTel Scholarships
Deadline: March 31
Every year, SaskTel helps students pursue career goals by awarding eight scholarships worth $3,000 each to Saskatchewan students attending post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan.
To be eligible, students must:
be a Saskatchewan resident
be enrolled or about to enroll in a full-time studies (minimum 8 months) at a post-secondary education institute in Saskatchewan*
be taking a degree, diploma or certificate program directly related to telecommunications. This would include but not be limited to electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering, computer sciences, accounting and business administration
have achieved a minimum 75% average in most recent education standing
SaskTel encourages Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, visible minority (non-Caucasians), and women interested in non-traditional careers to apply.
Click the title link to access an on-line application.
Every year, SaskTel helps students pursue career goals by awarding eight scholarships worth $3,000 each to Saskatchewan students attending post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan.
To be eligible, students must:
be a Saskatchewan resident
be enrolled or about to enroll in a full-time studies (minimum 8 months) at a post-secondary education institute in Saskatchewan*
be taking a degree, diploma or certificate program directly related to telecommunications. This would include but not be limited to electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering, computer sciences, accounting and business administration
have achieved a minimum 75% average in most recent education standing
SaskTel encourages Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, visible minority (non-Caucasians), and women interested in non-traditional careers to apply.
Click the title link to access an on-line application.
MuchMusic Scholarship
Deadline: April 29
Value: Five awards worth $1,000 each
Description:
To be eligible for one of the five $1,000 MuchMusic Scholarships, you must meet the following criteria:
· You must be between 15-24 and attending a Canadian high school, or Canadian publicly funded university or college (excluding residents of Quebec)
· You must have achieved a minimum grade average of 60% in your last completed year of study
· You must be a studentawards.com member. To register, visit www.studentawards.com
The essays topics are as follows:
1. MuchMusic is all about delivering great music content to our viewers. What are your suggestions on how to build upon what we already do to become even better?
We want to hear it all, whether it’s an idea for a show, a marketing campaign, a
commercial or a creative execution - as long as it’s all about music.
There’s a 500 word limit, so stay focused and remember, originality counts.
Hint: Try to think outside of music videos and live performances.
2. If your life had a "soundtrack", what would your main theme song be and what’s the
story behind your choice? Please include the song title and the name of the artist.
(maximum of 250 words)
Click the title link to visit studentawards.com for further information.
Value: Five awards worth $1,000 each
Description:
To be eligible for one of the five $1,000 MuchMusic Scholarships, you must meet the following criteria:
· You must be between 15-24 and attending a Canadian high school, or Canadian publicly funded university or college (excluding residents of Quebec)
· You must have achieved a minimum grade average of 60% in your last completed year of study
· You must be a studentawards.com member. To register, visit www.studentawards.com
The essays topics are as follows:
1. MuchMusic is all about delivering great music content to our viewers. What are your suggestions on how to build upon what we already do to become even better?
We want to hear it all, whether it’s an idea for a show, a marketing campaign, a
commercial or a creative execution - as long as it’s all about music.
There’s a 500 word limit, so stay focused and remember, originality counts.
Hint: Try to think outside of music videos and live performances.
2. If your life had a "soundtrack", what would your main theme song be and what’s the
story behind your choice? Please include the song title and the name of the artist.
(maximum of 250 words)
Click the title link to visit studentawards.com for further information.
SOCAN Competitions for Young Composers
Deadlines: April 15
The annual SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young (Music) Composers are designed to recognize Canadian Composers under the age of 32 for specific musical works.
Click the title link and then on "contests" for further information.
The annual SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young (Music) Composers are designed to recognize Canadian Composers under the age of 32 for specific musical works.
Click the title link and then on "contests" for further information.
Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge
Deadline: March 31
Are you an Aboriginal Canadian between the ages of 14-29? Showcase your talent and creativity, have your work reviewed by the foremost Aboriginal storytellers! You could win cash prizes and even have your work published in a national magazine!
Click the title link for further information.
Are you an Aboriginal Canadian between the ages of 14-29? Showcase your talent and creativity, have your work reviewed by the foremost Aboriginal storytellers! You could win cash prizes and even have your work published in a national magazine!
Click the title link for further information.
Get Outside Your World Contest
Deadline: April 1
Building on Engineers Without Borders' award-winning School Outreach program, EWB, Honda Canada Foundation and Mountain Equipment Co-op are proud to announce Get Outside Your World, a national contest for youth.
Get Outside Your World challenges students to do just that - tell us their vision for a better world.
We want to know what students, grade 6-12 (including CEGEP), envision for a better world and how we can get there. Submissions can take the form of photo essays, videos and essays.
Prizes for winning submissions include a visit from an EWB overseas volunteer, a $1,500 scholarship for post-secondary education, and more.
Click the title link for further information.
Building on Engineers Without Borders' award-winning School Outreach program, EWB, Honda Canada Foundation and Mountain Equipment Co-op are proud to announce Get Outside Your World, a national contest for youth.
Get Outside Your World challenges students to do just that - tell us their vision for a better world.
We want to know what students, grade 6-12 (including CEGEP), envision for a better world and how we can get there. Submissions can take the form of photo essays, videos and essays.
Prizes for winning submissions include a visit from an EWB overseas volunteer, a $1,500 scholarship for post-secondary education, and more.
Click the title link for further information.
Delta Co-op Scholarship
Deadline: June 1
The Delta Co-op in Unity is once again offering a $500 scholarship to students who:
-are graduating from a school in a community that DOES NOT have a Delta Co-op outlet
-express a sincere desire to further their education (college, university, accredited technical or trade school)
-enter a program that is a minimum of two semesters in length
-be the son or daughter of and active DELTA CO-OP MEMBER
Copies of the application form are available from the Delta Co-op office (228.2662)
The Delta Co-op in Unity is once again offering a $500 scholarship to students who:
-are graduating from a school in a community that DOES NOT have a Delta Co-op outlet
-express a sincere desire to further their education (college, university, accredited technical or trade school)
-enter a program that is a minimum of two semesters in length
-be the son or daughter of and active DELTA CO-OP MEMBER
Copies of the application form are available from the Delta Co-op office (228.2662)
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