SAASE and Clark Lewis and Anne Lewis West Coast Amusements Bert and Grace Dagleish Memorial Scholarships

DEADLINE: JUNE 30

AMOUNT - $1,500 will be awarded each to two successful applicants.
                    - $1,000 will be awarded each to two successful applicants.

APPLICATION PROCESS – Application forms will be provided to each Ag Society. It will be up to the individual Ag. Societies to nominate a student they feel deserving of                     the scholarship. An Ag Society must nominate applicants. The selection committee from SAASE will meet once the deadline has been reached and make a decision on the student, and award the scholarship.

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Be residents of Saskatchewan.
• Be planning to attend one of three post secondary education institutions in Saskatchewan – University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, or SIAST.
•  Be going into their first year of post-secondary education.
• Complete the firs semester of their first year
• Be nominated by an Agricultural Society.

APPLICANTS WILL BE SCORED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• How complete the application form is filled out.
• Future plans of the applicant.
• Extra-curricular involvement at school.
• Community involvement.
• Letters of endorsement and recommendation.

For application forms, click HERE.

Masonic Youth Trust Scholarship and Murray Montague Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: August 8

MASONIC YOUTH TRUST AWARD 6 x $1,000      (Application ) 
Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

MURRAY MONTAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  1 x $1,000       (Application ) 
Offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate who proceeds to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

For application forms, click HERE

SPRA Scholarship Deadline – University of Saskatchewan

The deadline to apply for the $1,500 SPRA Scholarship at the University of Saskatchewan is June 1, 2014. All eligible U of S Kinesiology Students are encouraged to apply online.

University of Regina Open House

Friday May 9th!

The agenda for the day includes:

• Academic Advising (first day of registration is May 9 so newly admitted students  can register for their first semester classes)
• Apply on the spot for university (if you have students who haven't already done so)
  • We are still accepting applications for all programs except nursing.
• Special session for all grade 11's to help them plan for the year ahead
• Campus Tours
• Students coming from out of town you can spend a night in our residences - for FREE
• Students can attend URExpo which will help orientate them with our campus faculties, facilities, and all the services that will help make their time at the University of Regina amazing!

Counsellors and parents are welcome to attend. There is a special parent lounge open all day.

The day will begin with a special presentation from Grey Cup Champion and Saskatchewan Roughrider Chris Getslaf. 

To register:click here  

Hazel Asmussen Fund Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2014

This fund provides an annual scholarship for a student 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.

Applicants must submit a completed application to the Battlefords and District Community Foundation by the deadline of 5 pm on April 30, 2014.

Click HERE for an application form.

Applied Visual Media Workshop

Date:  May 10, 2014 Time:  12 - 4 p.m. Location:  SIAST Woodland Campus                    Technical Centre                    1100 15th Street East                    Prince Albert, SK Media is the focal point of of information transfer in our society.  The Media Arts Production and New Media Communications programs provide students with the knowledge to transform creative ideas into a variety of media formats, operate production equipment, and develop their creative talents in graphic and web design.

Register in SIAST’s Applied/Visual Media workshop and spend the afternoon finding out more about becoming a media guru or web specialist.  A pizza lunch will be provided beginning at noon. To register, log in to myChoice

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarships and Burgess Bursaries

Deadline: August 28, 2014

Saskatchewan Command, in cooperation with the Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion are offering 10 scholarships of $300.00 each. In addition, Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 bursaries of $300.00 each. These are offered to students who have completed their Grade 12 and are continuing their education (first year) at University, Technical School (2 year course) or Business College (complete business course).
The Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing. The bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
These awards are available to the sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters and great grandsons/great granddaughters of Veterans, Ex-Service or still serving Military or RCMP personnel.
Click HERE for application forms and further information.

Deadline: August 31

Each year the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards two $2,500.00 scholarships to graduating high school students who remain in Saskatchewan in post-secondary study:

University Scholarship: $2500 for a student entering university in Saskatchewan.

Applied Science and Technology Scholarship: $2500 for a student entering a recognized institute of applied science and technology in Saskatchewan.

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need, and a 500-word essay. The application deadline is August 31 each year.

Click here for Application Forms
Click here to view the Rubric that will be used for scoring the scholarships.

 Please send your application form toadmin@saskschoolboards.ca

Nelson Civic Leadership Scholarship

Deadline, May 30, 2014

Are you a student leader who is committed to continued civic engagement and leadership? Nelson Civic Leadership Scholarship awards three $5000 scholarships to deserving applicants.  

Sears DX Canadian High School Design Competition

Deadline: May 1

The Sears Dx Canadian High School Design Competition aims to promote the study and awareness of various design disciplines in high schools across Canada.  Prizes will be awarded in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design, Architecture/Landscape Design, Interior Design and Graphic Design.  Prizes range in value from $200-$500.  

Deadline: May 1

If you like to record, mix and create music, then plan to enter the Universal Music Canada 2014 Nimbus Mix Contest! The grand prize is a $25,000 scholarship to attend the Nimbus School of Recording Arts in Vancouver BC. Starting April 1, 2014, students will be given the opportunity to create their own mix or remix of tracks from The Tragically Hip, Kate Morgan and Kardinal Offishall. 

Hy-Tech Drilling Scholarships

Deadline: April 30

Hy-Tech Drilling Scholarships are awarded to students in Saskatoon & surrounding area who are leaders and role models in their schools and communities.  They offer 3 different $500 scholarships to support students who demonstrate a balanced lifestyle and commitment to a post-secondary education which will enhance their opportunity to develop innovative solutions. 

The scholarships include: (1) "Mechanical Mind" (Trade School) -- students pursuing an educational path in welding, machining, or mechanics will be considered priority applicants; (2) "Left Lateral Leap" -- students pursuing an educational path which emphasizes innovative thinking will be considered priority applicants; and (3) "The Creative Arts" -- geared to students pursuing a full-time post-secondary education within a Creative Arts discipline, but students pursuing an education in Jazz Band will be considered priority applicants. 

While there are priority applicants for each scholarship, general admission students are also encouraged to apply.  Contact info@hy-techdrilling.comor call 306-683-0303. 

Parkland College: Emergency Responder Program

Parkland College in Melville offers the only full time NFPA 1001 Professional Firefighter training program in Saskatchewan. This 13 week pre-employment program is the necessary first step to this career path. This program is both IFSAC and ProBoard registered and is delivered in partnership with Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre.

The two week Emergency Medical Responder program is the advance first aid training available to explore the work of Emergency Medical and is offered twice yearly. Parkland College offers the SIAST Primary Care Paramdeic Certificate program annually as part of their Emergency Service Training.

For further information, click this VIDEO or visit this WEBSITE.

Great Plains College Scholarships

Deadline: April 30

Students who apply to Great Plains College to full-time student loan eligible programs by April 30 are eligible for Entrance Scholarships ranging from $500 to $5000. Grade 11's who apply before June 30, 2014 are eligible for a $1000 grade 11 early entrance award.

Great Plains still have seats available in Business Certificate, Educational Assistant, Electrician, Office Administration, Welding and Youth Care Worker programs.

For further information, click HERE.

Delta Co-operative Bursaries

Deadline: June 1

The Delta Co-operative Association Limited is offering a bursary to each of the four high schools in our trading area. The amount of each bursary is $500.00. Two $500.00 bursaries are offered at Unity Composite High School, one bursary at Wilkie, one bursary at Luseland and one bursary at Macklin.

We also offer one $500.00 bursary at large to the high schools in our trading area where we do not have a Co-op branch.

Bursary applications are available at our website: www.deltacoop.ca.  Click on the Administration tab and download and complete the bursary application you are applying for.

Package together the completed application form, the certified copy of your marks, and the two letters of reference. 

Upcoming Deadlines: University of Saskatchewan

April 1, 2014 - International student application deadline for September 2014 admission

• College of Agriculture and Bioresources
• College of Arts and Science
• Edwards School of Business

May 1, 2014 - Application deadline for Canadian citizens and permanent residents for September 2014 admission

• College of Agriculture and Bioresources
• College of Arts and Science
• Edwards School of Business

For more information about U of S programs and admission requirements, visit: explore.usask.ca.

U of S: Virtual Open House

April 8, 2014

For students who are still exploring their post-secondary options and who may not be able to visit the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), they will be holding a Virtual Open House on Tuesday April 8, from 7:30am-12:00pm CST.

Prospective students are invited to register online to participate. 

Deadline Extension for U of R Education Program

The Faculty of Education has continues to accept applications all programs including Elementary, Middle-Years and Secondary (all majors) for Fall 2014 admission.  Any students who missed the original March 1 deadline may still complete the Teacher Education Application online and submit their transcripts.   Students are encouraged to read over the Faculty's tips on completing the application prior to submitting.  The application guide can be found here.

Pulse Producers Scholarship

Deadline: May 30, 2014

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) will be giving out five, $5,000 scholarships again in 2014. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must complete Grade 12 this year and go on to attend a Saskatchewan-based post-secondary program full-time this fall, in a program associated with the agriculture industry.

We hope you will help us inform your eligible students about this opportunity, as we aim to reach as many students as possible. Please circulate this information.

For details on eligibility and selection criteria, please  click HERE.

UBC Summer Scholars Program

When: July 13-16, 2014
Where: UBC's Okanagan Campus, Kelowna BC
What: The Summer Scholars Program focuses on environmental science and sustainability. Your lectures will be led by UBC faculty, and you will also get hands-on experience during field trips in the beautiful local environment.

Applicants must be:

• entering one of their final two years of high school as of September 2014.
• capable of undertaking instruction and study in English
• 16–18 years of age (As of September 1, 2014)
• in good academic standing with their current high school (unofficial transcript required)

For more information, click HERE.