Murray Montague Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: August 9

Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher
learning anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community
and school activities and special awards.
Must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year as required by the institution chosen.
The scholarship will be awarded after a) proof of registration in the institution b) a photo-copy of final
transcript of Grade 12 marks issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. and c) receipt of winner’s
Social Insurance Number which is required for income tax purposes.

For further information, click here.

2013 Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards

Deadline: August 31, 2013

Canada Post's Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards celebrates the hard work of those who have resumed studies after a minimum of 12 months out of school and have now completed one year or more in an educational program. Open to all Aboriginal Canadians, recipients will be selected by a jury comprising an Aboriginal community member and a Canada Post representative.

For further information and application forms, click here.

SAASE/Clark and Anne Lewis West Coast Amusements Bert and Grace Dagleish Scholarship

Deadline: prior to June 30, 2013, which is the deadline for your Agricultural Society to submit your nomination

Amount - 2 X $1500 and 2 X $1000

Application forms for this award are provided to each Ag Society, who will nominate a deserving student who is a

• Saskatchewan resident
• be planning to attend the U of S, U of R or SIAST
• be entering their first year of post-secondary
• complete first semester of first year
• be nominated by an Ag Society

For information and application form, click here.

Saskatchewan School Boards Association Education Scholarships 2013

Deadline: August 31

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards 2 $2500 scholarships to graduating high school students who remain in Saskatchewan in post-secondary study.

This includes both a University Scholarships and an Applied Science and Technology Scholarship. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need and a 500 word essay.

For further information click here.

SportLogo 25th Anniversary Athletes in Education Scholarships

Deadline: Completed application forms must be submitted to your school's Athletic Director by June 7, 2013

SportLogo, through the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association, is sponsoring two scholarships for two graduating students, one male and one female, who have demonstrated exceptional involvement in their respective schools. Criteria include:

a) students must have demonstrated academic success, athletic participation and leadership
b) students will have academic averages which qualify them for university or technical school

Click here for application form and further information.

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarships

Deadline: May 31

The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association is once again offering a scholarship for students whose parents are registered pulse growers who have been accepted into an accredited Saskatchewan Post-Secondary program associated with the pulse industry or agriculture.

Click here for further information and an application form.

Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship

Deadline: May 24

The Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is for Canadian high school students from family farms who have successfully enrolled at a Canadian educational institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture program.

If you have applied for entry into a college or university, but have not yet been accepted, you can still apply for a Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship. However, if you are awarded a scholarship, you must provide an acceptance letter from your educational institution.

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.

For application forms and further information, click HERE.

Skills Work Conference for Young Women

Deadline: April 15

Participants can:

• Meet women who love their trades or technology jobs
• Network with other Grade 9 to 12 women
• Participate in a team engineering activity
• Learn about Apprenticeship
• Visit the Skills Competitions
• Win cool prizes!
• Find out if a career in the trades is for you!

For more information, click HERE.

Gerry McCudden Memorial Scholarship Award

Deadline: May 17
The CEFPI Saskatchewan Chapter Gerry McCudden 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.

Qualifications:
1. The candidate shall be a graduating grade twelve student.
2. The candidate shall have an academic average of 80% or higher in their grade twelve year.
3. The candidate shall have leadership potential as measured by leadership roles in school or community activities, or by creatively and vision demonstrated through participation in school or community activities.
4. The candidate will submit an essay on the required Essay Subject: “There has been increasing evidence that the design and condition of an educational facility has a significant impact on the quality of education and a student‟s ability to learn. In 500 words or less, please describe how your high school facility has contributed to the quality of your education. Also, please describe the changes to your high school facility that you would propose, which you feel once implemented, would improve the quality of education.”
5. The candidate must be accepted into a post-secondary educational program following their grade twelve graduation, (i.e.: university, technical school, community college, etc.)

For further information, including an application form, click here.

Les Donnelly Scholarship

Deadline: May 31

The Les Donnelly Scholarship is awarded annually up to a maximum of $2,000 to a Saskatchewan resident who is enrolled in a college or university level program. It is funded by the Saskatchewan Safety Council's Trust Fund which was established in the 1970's to help fund safety education and public awareness programs and events.

Applicants must submit their responses to the eligibility questions along with their application to be considered.  Applications must be received by the Saskatchewan Safety Council no later than May 31st for the same year of studies.

For more information, click here.

Alberta College of Art and Design Pre-College Program

Application Deadline: April 30

Program: July 8 - August 2, 2013

The Pre-College Program is a visual arts and design immersion for serious art students between 16-18 years who have completed grade 11 or 12.

If you are a talented high school student who is serious about pursuing post-secondary studies in visual art or design, the Pre-College Program is your opportunity to become immersed in intensive art and design experiences at the college level that will focus your learning on the materials, skills and knowledge that are relevant to artists and designers today. It is a genuine opportunity for you to work like a professional artist/designer and to be mentored by professional artists and designers.

Social and educational events and trips during the Pre-College Program will open opportunities for you to interact with your surroundings as an artist/designer and to get to know everyone in the Program. They will also introduce you to artists and designers who have been resourceful and successful in their careers.

A limited number of full and partial bursaries are available. Please see THIS LINK. 

Machining Madness

Saturday, October 26, 2013
Machinists are everywhere and are in high-demand. Machine shop grads find employment in variety of different work places, from mines and steel mills to automotive engine shops and food processing plants. Come. See. Investigate what goes on in a machine shop!
SIAST Wascana Campus
4500 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK 
Room A164

For more information go to www.goSIAST.com and create a profile. Then click on "Events" and the "Register for this Event" at the bottom of the page.

Hazel Asmussen Fund (Fine Arts)

Deadline: April 30

The Hazel Asmussen Fund provides an annual scholarship for a student who is pursuing post-secondary education in the fine arts. Hazel, a retired nurse and local artist, had long been involved in community building. Donors have contributed to this fund since 2007.

 The 2013 scholarship amount will be $962.

 Eligible Applicants

-          Students registered in post-secondary programs for the Fine Arts

-          Students from the Battlefords and district

 Application Process

 Applicants must submit a completed application to the BDCF by the deadline of 5pm on April 30, 2013. The Grants Committee will review all applications by May 15, 2013. They will focus on applicants who have met the above criteria. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university on behalf of the successful applicant once proof of tuition payment has been received by BDCF.

For an application form CLICK HERE.

Legion: Jack Moore Memorial Scholarships and Burgess Bursaries

Deadline: August 28, 2013

Saskatchewan Command, in co-operation with Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion are offering TEN (10) Scholarships of $300.00 each.   In addition, Saskatchewan Command is offering TEN (10) Bursaries of $300.00 each.

These are offered to students who have completed their Grade 12, and are continuing their education (1^st year) at:

a)      University  b)Technical School (2 year course)  c) Business College (complete business course)

The SCHOLARSHIPS will be awarded on the basis of ACADEMIC STANDING as recorded in the Departmental Records.

The BURSARIES will be awarded on the basis of ACADEMIC STANDING AND FINANCIAL NEED.

These Scholarships and Bursaries are available to the sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters and great grandsons/great granddaughters of Veterans, Ex-Service or still serving Military or R.C.M.P. personnel.

CLICK HERE for an application form.

Delta Co-op Bursary

The Delta Co-operative Association Limited is offering a bursary to each of the five high schools in their trading area. The amount of each bursary for this year is $500.00. Two $500.00 bursaries are offered at Unity Composite High School. They also offer one $500.00 at large to the high schools in their trading area where they do not have a Co-op branch.

To access an application form, click here.

Retail Council of Canada Scholarship

Deadline: March 30

Retail Council of Canada, in partnership with industry sponsors, will award more than $85,000 in scholarships and benefits to students entering or currently enrolled in a business, marketing or retail-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Students who receive the scholarships will not only benefit from financial assistance for their post-secondary education, but will also attend STORE 2013 in Toronto where they will have the opportunity to engage with  professionals in the Canadian retail industry.

For further information, click here.

RCMP Youth Camp

Application Deadline: March 28, 2013

Thirty-two grade 11 and 12 students will be chosen from across the Prairie Provinces and the territories to attend a one week camp at Depot in Regina from August 11 to 17. These students will be selected based on their academic achievement, citizenship, and interest in police work. 

Talk to your guidance counsellor for application information.

nitôncipâmin omâ - We Are Here Program, U of R

We are here to support first year student success!

The nitôncipâmin omâ Studentuccess Program provides Aboriginal students with the most supportive learning environment for their first year of University study.

 At the ASC, we strive to equip students with effective study methods to ensure they reach their full potential and academic goals. Through this program, participants are provided with all of the tools necessary to succeed throughout their University careers and beyond.

 Program participants will:

·         receive 18 to 24 transferable credit hours toward their degree program

·         receive support from a Student Success Facilitator who will provide course content clarification and supplementary learning, providing the opportunity to possibly earning higher grades than without the program

·         enter into their own learning community and instantly meet other new students with the same goals and direction

·         Have increased scholarship and bursary opportunities by maintaining higher grade point averages achieved through good work ethic and commitment to learning.

To find out more about the program, please visit:  

http://www.uregina.ca/student/asc/programs-services/oma-program.html  

Extended Awards Deadline, U of Regina

The University of Regina is has extended the Entrance Awards deadline to March 20, 2013.

Due to the nearing deadline, they are offering two workshops to help students apply for Entrance Awards and to help answer any of their questions. 

If you have any questions about our awards application process please contact:

Student Awards and Financial Aid
Phone: 306-585-5666
Email: scholarships@uregina.ca

Extended Education Deadline, University of Regina

The Faculty of Education has extended their application deadline to March 15, 2013 for all teacher education programs starting Fall 2013. 

They have created a webpage called "How to Apply to Teacher Education." This webpage provides students with deadlines, important information, the application form and a worksheet with the questions that they will have to fill out.

View the webpage here.