UBC Summer Scholars Program

The University of British Columbia is thrilled to announce the Summer Scholars Program is now open to high school applicants for summer 2015. Students will spend two weeks this July engaged in hands-on research and learning with UBC professors at the beautiful Okanagan campus - a total university experience.  Two exciting courses to choose from Environmental Sciences, in which students tackle the hot topic of sustainability, and explore it through field research in lab and natural surroundings of the Okanagan valley.  New this year! Applied Science, in which students are introduced to the design process through applied engineering projects, and explore topics ranging from robotics technology to 3D printing.

How will your students benefit from the program? They'll be connected to ideas and people that have global influence and get a taste of a world-class university-level education. The Summer Scholars Program is a non-credit course that will give students a solid foundation in environmental or applied sciences. They will: Complete a final study project, perfect for any college application Live on campus and be mentored by current UBC students  Explore the city of Kelowna, a top tourist destination in BC Meet and make friends from all over the world [video] - more than 70 students from 27 countries have participated so far Who is eligible? Students must be: Between 16 and 18 years of age;  Entering one of their final two years of high school; In good academic standing (unofficial transcript required); and Be able to undertake studies in English at a university level

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships Available for First-Year Students Enrolled in a Saskatchewan-Based Post-Secondary Program
 

Deadline: May 8, 2015

ISaskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) will be giving out five, $5,000 scholarships again in 2015. 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.

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

RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence bursary program.

Deadline: March 9

This year RE/MAX is once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students.

This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. Students can enter online at www.remax.ca > about RE/MAX > In the Community > Quest for Excellence.
Only online entries will be accepted. 

Scholarships for Students from Community Schools

Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall Fund

Up to (20) $500 scholarships – Grade 11 students nominated

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

Up to (6) $1,000 Scholarships – Grade 12 students nominated

Nominations being accepted now

Please see the attached Nomination Guideline Fact Sheet for information on the Scholarship nomination process and nomination criteria.

Please visit www.communityeducation.ca for

Nomination forms, guidelines, criteria

Nominations are open to all Grade 11 and 12 students attending High School in Saskatchewan.

Nomination forms must be completed by a school nomination team.

Students are required to fill out a short portfolio template included with the nomination form.

Admission Workshops: University of Regina

March 10th - Admission on the Spot
Due to the great success of our Admission on the Spot events we have decided to host another one on March 10th. For all of your students who have waited and are starting to worry about their applications, please let them know not to worry and if they come out to this event we will take care of them. All students need to do is show up on campus with a School Certified Transcript and the $100 application fee. We will be able to help them fill out their applications, calculate their admission average, and if admissible admit them into their faculty of choice. (Due to the competitive nature of Education and Nursing, we are not able to admit students into these faculties on this day)
Entrance 2015 Scholarship Application Workshops
Do your students want to apply for awards but do not know where to start? These workshops will walk them through the application process, and provide helpful tips on searching for awards and filling out their application. All sessions will last approximately 2 hours.

Date	Time	Location
Thursday, February 19, 2015	4:00 p.m.	ED 548
Tuesday, February 24, 2015	5:00 p.m.	ED 548
Wednesday, March 4, 2015	4:00 p.m.	ED 548
Monday, March 9, 2015	5:00 p.m.	ED 548

Click HERE for further information.

University of Regina: Important Deadlines

Important Upcoming Deadlines:

February 15 - Nursing Application Deadline
March 1 - Education Application Deadline
March 15 - Priority Application Deadline
March 15 - Entrance Scholarship Deadline (UofR and Campion)

University of Saskatchewan Important Deadlines

Feb. 15 is the deadline to submit the online application and application fee to be considered for admission to:

• Edwards School of Business
• Engineering
• Kinesiology

Mar. 1 is the last day for entering students (who applied for admission by Feb. 15) to submit the online application and all supporting documents for Competitive Entrance Awards, as well as any documents required for admission.

For Business, Engineering and Kinesiology applicants, Mar. 1 is the deadline to submit transcripts and other admission documents.

Looking for more detailed information?

• Requirements and deadlines
• Steps to apply

List of all uSask undergraduate programs

 

Dual Credit Programs for High School Students - SK Polytechnic

Saskatchewan high school students successfully completing selected courses will receive credit in the relevant Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs upon admission, as well as earning a Saskatchewan high school credit at the same time.

Registration in these courses must be submitted through your high school. For more information on available courses, registration and more contact your high school principal or guidance counsellor or visit our website at http://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/dual-credit.aspx

Important Deadline for SK Polytechnic High Demand Programs

February 15, 2015

This is a reminder that the following high-demand programs have an application deadline of February 15. Please check carefully as to the entrance requirements for these programs as they are more extensive than filling out an application form.

The following are classified as high-demand:

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

Dental Hygiene

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Radiologic Technology

Power Engineering Technology

Practical Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing

Future is Yours Career Fair

Click HERE for further details.

Lakeland College Program Information Sessions

Lakeland College is holding various program information sessions. Prospective students can step into their program of interest for a day and find out if it is the right fit for them. They can talk face-to-face with instructors, staff, students and alumni and get their questions answered. Most sessions also include hands-on activities. Plus they can meet future classmates.

Lloydminster Campus
February 24 – Energy & Petroleum 
February 24 – Pre-Employment Hairstylist
February 26 – Business
March 17 – Esthetician & Health Care Aide
March 20 – University Transfer

Vermilion Campus
March 6 – Human Services
March 6 – Environmental Sciences
March 13 – Agricultural Sciences
March 20 – Interior Design
March 20 – Street Rod Technologies

To register online, click HERE.

University of Toronto Summer Programs in Law and Medicine

The University of Toronto's summer programs offer high school students an idea of what it would be like to be a student in the faculty of Law or Medicine at this institution.

The Law YSP allows students to discuss advance legal concepts and apply them in a variety of environments within the reality of the Canadian legal system; the Med YSP showcases opportunities available in medicine and medical research.

Both of these experiences are held during July and August in the downtown St. George campus and range in length from one to six weeks. For further information, click HERE.

Great Plains College University Information Night

Loans and Grants for Apprentices from the Government of Canada

The Canadian government is offering both loans and grants (money that you don't have to pay back) for apprentices.

Click HERE for further information.

Top 20 Under 20

Deadline: February 15

Apply if you:
-have demonstrated significant leadership, innovation and achievement
-are under 20 years old
-have gone above or beyond to make the world a better place

For further information, click HERE.

My Robot Rumble

 Things are beginning to ramp up for the Saskatchewan Polytechnic myRobot Rumble competition to be held on Thursday March 26th, 2015 at the Saskatoon Campus.   This will be the 6th iteration of this annual event, and all indications are that the 2015 version will be as successful as the previous 5.
    This is a great event for students interested in the field of electronics, and it promotes the concepts of problem solving, teamwork, programming and sportsmanship.
Registration will open in January, I invite you to register your school and teams by the deadline dates indicated below.
Registration for team and school entries open on January 02nd 2015.
• Deadline for school registrations:             January 31st, 2015
• Deadline for team registrations:                March 01st, 2015
o For all team members, please submit the Minor Consent form for Photo/Video release signed by a parent or guardian.  This form can be downloaded from the registration page.
For complete information regarding the 2015 event, please visit the myRobot Rumble webpage athttp://myrobotrumble.gosiast.com/ 

Important Deadlines: U of S

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• December 1 - Early admission deadline: Business, Engineering, Kinesiology
• December 1 - Deadline to apply for admission for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships applicants
• December 15 - Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships application deadline
• December 25 to January 1 - University closed
• January 15 - Deadline for Saskatchewan Grade 12 students to apply to take part in INTS 100.3: Learning to Learn dual credit online course

Dual credit course opportunity from Sun West/U of S

INTS 100.3: Learning to Learn: Strategies for Academic Success

Grade 12 students in Saskatchewan are invited to take part in this online course designed to kick-start their degree and prepare them to be more successful in future university classes.

This course, offered through a collaboration between the Sun West School Division and the University of Saskatchewan, is available online during Semester/Term 2. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2015.

Further information about the course, including instructions for signing up, is available on the Sun West School Division's website or via this printable flyer.

Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate: Edwards School of Business

This program is designed to provide a pathway for Aboriginal students interested in business. It is a 2 year program with flexible admission standards and all courses transfer to the B. Comm degree upon completion of the certificate.

Further information can be found HERE.

Odd Fellows and Rebekah's Scholarships

Deadline: March 15: 2015

These $1000 bursaries are granted to students deemed most worthy and in need of financial assistance.

Further information and application forms can be found HERE.