Winsor and Guruparan Awards

Deadline: April 26, 2013

These awards are granted, through competition, to Canadian citizens who are academically gifted, well-rounded, and pursuing their first undergraduate commerce/finance/business degree/diploma at a recognized post secondary institution.

This program is aimed at those students whose parents/guardians do not have a postsecondary education or received their post-secondary education outside of Canada. Applicants must be intending to pursue their first undergraduate commerce/finance/business degree/diploma at a recognized post secondary institutionin or outside of Canada.

The Awards Selection Committee will award $6,000 to one successful female applicant for the Guruparan Scholarship and $6,000 to one successful male applicant for the Winsor Scholarship, through competition.

For further information and an application form, click here.

Oddfellows and Rebekahs Bursary

Deadline: March 22

These $1000 bursaries are awarded to students deemed most worthy and in need of financial assistance. Applicants are to submit their transcripts, indication of financial need and future plans, as well as 2 letters of reference regarding their school, church and community involvement.

For more information and an application form, click here.

Wayne Eger ESL Learner Scholarship Fund

Deadline: April 15

The Wayne Eger ESL Scholarship fund of $1000 will be provided annually to a student who is a recent immigrant or refugee, is a Saskatchewan resident and is enrolled or about to be enrolled in a provincially recognized post secondary institution or enrolled to take PLAR exams which will further their education or professional development. The applicant has to demonstrate financial need.

Click here for an application form.

Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: Last Friday in April, annually

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.

U of T Youth Summer Programs

The University of Toronto's Youth Summer Programs bring together the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine to offer an experience for high school students who are interested in seeing what it is like to be a student in one of these faculties.

Participants have access to the university's academic and research professionals and take part in hands-on academic programming. The YSP are held in July and August on the University of Toronto's downtown campus and range in length from one to five week. For more information about program content, dates and fees, click here.

SIAST - Important Deadlines!

Applications are being accepted to these high-demand programs until 4:30 p.m., (Saskatchewan time), February 15.  All supporting documentation is required by 4:30 p.m., (Saskatchewan time), February 28.

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

Dental Hygiene

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Radiologic Technology

Power Engineering Technology

Practical Nursing

SIAST Nursing Deadline Approaching!

Applications to the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program are due by 4:30 p.m., (Saskatchewan time), February 15.  The program includes innovative and contemporary courses in areas such as health informatics and Aboriginal health. It will appeal to students motivated by real-world learning opportunities. Students in this program, offered jointly by SIAST and the University of Regina, start working with patients in the very first year. To apply visit www.sasknursingdegree.ca/admissions.

Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad sends volunteers ages 16 and up to 29 countries to do over 150 different unpaid internships and service projects. Volunteers can go for as little as 2 weeks and up to a year. Starting dates and duration of programs is 100% flexible.

Projects Abroad hosts 2 week Summer Specials designed for 16-19 year olds to get a range of experience in a short period of time. Trips combine multiple projects and activities to allow volunteers to get the most out of their time overseas. In addition to volunteer programs, language classes and observational sessions, there are planned weekend activities at local tourist attractions.

For further information about Projects Abroad, click here.

U of R Open House

Friday, May 10th
The University of Regina will be hosting an Open House for new and future students. This is a chance to tour campus, meet professors, staff and current students, attend information sessions and workshops, book an academic advising session and register in classes and spend an night in the residences.

For more information, click here.

Lethbridge College Scholarships

NEW Award Opportunities: Lethbridge College is now offering  70 new “Triple Term Scholarships” in over 10 different program areas, including: Environmental Assessment; Restoration, Natural Resource Compliance, Renewable Resource Management, Business Administration, Computer Information Technology, Interior Design, Fashion Design & Marketing, Correctional Studies, Early Childhood Education and Child & Youth Care. 

Each scholarship totals $4,500 and will be presented in $1,500 installments over the recipients first three terms. These scholarships are based on academic achievement and recipients must remain in good academic standing.

Lethbridge College is offering an additional $30,000 in International Scholarships, with $20,000 allocated for international students and $10,000 allocated for our students to participate in exchanges.

Click here for application information.. Application opens March 1.

Certified Management Accountants Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2013
The CMA High school Scholarship of $1000 is available to one graduating high school student who is entering the accounting program at the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan. The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest GPA in Grade 12 and will be presented at the CMA annual convocation ceremony.

To apply, send a letter of application to the Society of Management Accountants of Saskatchewan. For further information, click here.

North Battleford hosts U of R Workshop

February 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm
The University of Regina will be holding an admissions workshop. Students attending will save $30 on their application fee and find out on-the-spot if they are admitted to a their program of interest as well as if they are eligible for a Centennial Merit or Merit Plus Scholarship.

For further information, call 1.800.644.4756

University of Alberta Awards Deadline Reminder

UAlberta Entrance Award applications are now live and ready for high school students to complete online! The new application process will allow you to receive an automated email once a student lists you as a reference for our Entrance Leadership Scholarship or Scholastic Distinction Scholarship application, directing you back to our website to complete your portion. Please note, you must complete your part by March 4, 2013 for the application process to be complete. 
>> Click here for a sample of what the automated awards email and subject line will look like

Aboriginal Student Discovery Day - U of A

The University of Alberta invites Aboriginal students in grades 10, 11 and 12 to take part in a free one-day UAlberta experience at our North Campus on March 15, 2013. Students will be able to learn about UAlberta programs and admissions, tour campus and residence, and engage with current U of A students and staff. 
For more information about this event, or to register to attend, please Click here 

Ambrose University College Open House

Thursday, February 14 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ambrose University College, a Christian University located in Calgary, AB will be holding an Open House. For further information about Ambrose, click here..

CUPE 4747 Scholarship

Deadline: April 30
Amount: Minimum of $300.00
Application forms: Ask you guidance counsellor OR download the application here.
Students in grade 12, whose parents are members of CUPE 4747 are eligible to apply for this scholarship by submitting their high school marks and a letter outlining their future education plans to CUPE 4747. Proof of acceptance at a post-secondary school must be provided before the money is given.

Selection will be made by the CUPE Local 4747 executive.

Music Mix Contest for High School Students

Deadline: April 30
Prize: $25 000 Scholarship to Nimbus School of Recording Arts in Vancouver
Link: click here

Starting April 1, 2013, students will be able to download raw tracks and create their own unique mixes. Contestants will need to upload their completed mixes by April 30, 2013 for public voting. The top 10 mixes based on the public vote will then be judged by Nimbus co-founders Bob Ezrin and Garth Richardson, along with Universal President Randy Lennox. The high school student creating the winning mix will receive a $25,000 scholarship to attend the elite Nimbus School of Recording Arts in Vancouver, BC. Nimbus offers in depth training for engineering, record production, Urban Hip Hop production, as well as a Music Business program.

National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships

Deadline: June 30, 2013

Amount: 4 awards of $1,500 given each year to children of NUPGE members

Application forms: click here

Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children of the National Union’s 340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education.

The Tommy Douglas Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2013 - 2014 and who are the children or foster children of a NUPGE member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.

The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship fr $1,500 is open to all students with disabilities who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2013 - 2014 and who are the children or foster children of a member of the NUPGE.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.

The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians for $1,500 is open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2013 - 2014 and who are the children or foster children of a NUPGE member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians.

The Scholarship for Visible Minorities for $1,500 is open to all visible minority students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education full-time in 2013 - 2014 and who are the children or foster children of a National Union of Public and General Employees member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities.

University of Regina Entrance Awards

Deadline: March 15

Student Awards and Financial Aid at the University of Regina has launched SAMS - a new Student Award Management System - which is now available on their website here.

SAMS offers a number of features, including:

- Public Search Page: the ability for the general public to search the entire University of Regina undergraduate awards database utilizing sort and filter functions without logging in

- Secure Site: students with a U of R ID can register and log in to have key pieces of their academic information (such as faculty of study, GPA information and credit hours earned) pull into SAMS to assist them when searching for awards that they may be eligible to apply for

- the ability for students to search, identify and apply online for awards

Video tutorials on how to navigate and apply online using SAMS are available on the website. Written instructions will be posted very soon.

With the launch of SAMS, the 2013 Entrance Awards Competition is now open.  Students are encouraged to apply online using SAMS (will ensure quick, accurate processing).  

(NOTE: while it is ideal for students to have a U of R ID when they register on SAMS, it is not a requirement.  However, students must have applied for admission by the scholarship application deadline of March 15, 2013 to be eligible for consideration.)

Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship

The Ministry of Agriculture is once again offering the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarships.  Ten Saskatchewan students entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in 2013 will be awarded a scholarship of $1,000.  Applicants are asked to produce a three-minute creative video or write a well researched 750-word essay describing why agriculture, today more than ever, is a vibrant, diverse industry.


To access application forms and information, click here.