University of Saskatchewan Open House

Friday, September 28, 2018! Open House is the University of Saskatchewan's annual event for prospective students: explore  campus and facilities participate in hands-on activities meet university staff and faculty speak with current students about the uSask experience  Open House also features special programming specifically for school counsellors and parents. Registration opens in September. In the meantime, visit their website to see the wide range of student sessions that were offered last year.

Open House website

Masonic Scholarships - Saskatchewan

The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, as well as many Lodges, sponsor a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries. Information, including closing dates for applications, along with downloadable application forms are listed below.

Please note that there are Entrance Scholarships/Bursaries and Post-Secondary Scholarships/Bursaries available. Some scholarships/bursaries require a personal connection to Freemasonry or to the Eastern Star. Many scholarships/bursaries are open to Saskatchewan students without a Masonic connection.

You are encouraged to apply for all scholarships/bursaries for which you are qualified. If you apply for more than one scholarship/bursary you are not required to send additional copies of the same required documents. You will not be considered for any scholarship/bursary for which you have not completed the required application form.

For further information click HERE.

Great Plains College - Scholarship Extension

Grade 11 Early Entrance Awards
If you are in grade 11, have at least a 70 per cent grade average (based on marks from 20-level Canadian Studies, English, Math and Science classes) and apply to any full-time student loan-eligible program before June 30, you are eligible for an Early Entrance Award of $1,000 (some exceptions may apply). We must have received your application form and your application fee by June 30th, a copy of your grade 11 transcript is due by September 15, 2018. And yes, you are eligible for additional scholarship funds when you complete your Grade 12 and begin your studies at Great Plains College.

Entrance Awards (Grade 12’s and graduates)
Please note the entrance scholarship deadline for September entry has been extended to June 30, 2018. Grade-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 are available to full-time student-loan eligible students who apply and are accepted in:

• Administrative Assistant
• Business (certificate and Human Resources or Management diploma)
• Carpentry and Production Line Welding
• Electrician
• Power Engineering
• University
• Welding
• Youth Care Worker

2018-19 Grade-based Entrance Scholarship Levels
70-79% $500
80-84% $1,000
85-89% $1,500
90-94% $2,500
95-100% $5,000

Eligibility
In order to be eligible for an entrance scholarship your application must be received by June 30, 2018, for September 2018 program start dates. We must have received your application form, your application fee and a copy of your most recent transcript by this date.

For further information, click HERE.

You at UCalgary

April 28, 2018

The University of Calgary will host newly-admitted students and their parents/guardians for You at UCalgary on Saturday, April 28. If you receive an admission offer between now and April 18, you can register HERE.

Encounters with Canada

Encounters With Canada is a unique opportunity for Canadian teens to meet other young people from across the country. Spend an adventure-filled week in your nation’s capital! Check out future career options, discover your country, share your hopes and dreams. For 36 years, EWC has delivered a rich and varied, bilingual program. To date, more than 
110,000 youth have lived the EWC experience… now it’s your turn!

Find out more by clicking HERE.

Electrician Program at Biggar and Swift Current

Great Plains College offers the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Electrician program at our campuses in Biggar and Swift Current.

This is a four month applied certificate program. Tuition for this program at Great Plains College is approximately $2,674; this is a fraction of the cost of tuition for the same program in larger centers.  To read more about the electrician program visit www.greatplainscollege.ca/electrician

Scholarships for this program are available for students who apply before April 30th. Scholarships are grades based – starting at 70% average – and range from $500-$5000. To read more about this scholarship program www.greatplainscollege.ca/scholarships *these scholarships are valid for a number of other programs as well.

It is $55 to apply to the program and you can apply at any campus or by visiting www.greatplainscollege.ca/apply

Access Communications Scholarship Program

Deadline: April 20, 2018

Last year, Access Communications successfully launched our refreshed Scholarship Program, which grants scholarships of $1,000 to 20 Saskatchewan high school graduates each and every year. Not only do recipients have strong marks, they show a genuine passion for building their communities. We see every scholarship as an investment in the future of Saskatchewan. Mark our words: These are leaders to watch!

Full details and application forms can be found at www.MyAccess.ca/InTheCommunity. 

Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool

Use the Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool to search more than 750 bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada, offered by governments, universities and colleges, private and public companies, individual Canadians, organizations and others aimed at Indigenous students.

Delta Co-op Scavenolarship

Deadline to Apply: Friday April 13

DELTA CO-OP HAS A BRAND NEW SCHOLARSHIP!
We are taking our old application form & essay scholarship structure and breathing new life into it!  Our new scholarship event will see students compete in teams of TWO (2) in a photo/video scavenger hunt that will take place over the course of ONE (1) week.  Students from the ENTIRE Delta Co-op trading area (Macklin, Unity, Luseland, Wilkie, etc.) will all compete against each other for the GRAND PRIZE!
WHEN: Friday, May 25 - Friday, June 1st, 2018.  Tasks can be completed during students’ personal time OR during school hours where appropriate AND ONLY with teacher/school approval if during class time.
PRIZES: •GRAND PRIZE for the first place team is $2000 ($1000 to each team member). •SECOND PLACE will receive $800 ($400 to each team member) * Supplementary prizes may also be awarded over the course of the event at the discretion of the
Dear Teachers, Students, Guidance Counsellors, Parents/Guardians and the Delta Co-op Membership,
March 12, 2018
 Delta Co-op Scholarship event staff.

Prize money will be awarded at the winning students’ grad or awards day ceremonies in June

Click HERE for further information.

Saskatchewan School Boards Association Education Scholarships

Deadline: August 31, 2018

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards two $2,500 scholarships to graduating Saskatchewan high school students going into post-secondary study:

Degree Program Scholarship: $2,500

Technical/Trade Program Scholarship: $2,500

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need, and a 500-word essay. To access the application form and view the rubric that is being used to score the scholarships, visit:

http://saskschoolboards.ca/about-us/awards-and-scholarships/education-scholarships/

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarships

Deadline: Friday, May 4, 4:30 pm

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has a scholarship program for undergraduate students. Each spring SPG awards five undergraduate scholarships to first-year students enrolled in the fall in a Saskatchewan-based post-secondary agriculture program. To be eligible for one of these scholarships the student or the student’s parent(s) must be an active pulse producer in Saskatchewan (i.e. he/she has sold a Saskatchewan-grown pulse crop in the last two crop years).

Apply Now!

The 2018 undergraduate scholarship program is now accepting applications. For details on eligibility and selection criteria, as well as how to apply, please click on the documents below.

2018 Undergraduate Scholarship Criteria

2018 Application Form

Power Engineering Event at Great Plains

SK Polytech: Upcoming Events

INSIGHT Event - Tuesday, April 17

An ideal way to get an in-depth look at a specific program and become familiar with student life, campus atmosphere, financial aid, admission requirements and the application process.

For more information and to register please visit INSIGHT

BEGINnovate

What is Innovative Manufacturing? Is it the right program for you? Saskatchewan's manufacturing sector continues to grow and this new & exciting progam is preparing students to meet these industry needs! The program offers a wide range of training from design, CAD/CAM drafting, CNC machining, welding, fabrication, robotics, 3D printing, & project management.

Date:  Saturday, April 21, 2018

Time:  10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location:  Sask Polytech, Regina Campus
                  4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Saskatchewan

Please enter at the main entrance doors and you will be directed to A164 on Level 1.
Free parking provided!

Come out to Sask Polytech and find out more about the Innovative Manufacturing diploma program. This is the opportunity to try out the new equipment and have a chance to manufacture something yourself! You might even win a prize!

Lunch is provided.  Register here.

Careers in Welding

Come out to Saskatchewan Polytechnic and have a great evening learning more about becoming a welder and the Welding program at Sask Polytech.

Join us for:

• shop tours
• meet industry leaders
• hear guest speakers

Free pizza and pop and chances to win prizes!

Pizza and pop will be served, tours of the welding shop available, chance to visit the exhibitor booths, followed by presentations by industry with questions and answers.

Date:  Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Time:  5 - 8 p.m.

Location:  Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus
                  4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina
                  Cafeteria - Level 1

To register please go to Careers in Welding

Great Plains College Updates

To get specific information about any of the programs listed below, click HERE.

Save the Date - Fall Try-A-Trade

CUPE 4747 Scholarship 2018

New Scholarship Location Service

ScholarTree is a new free service that helps student find and apply for scholarships. You can access ScholarTree HERE.

National Union of Public and General Employees Union Scholarship 2018

Deadine:  July 6, 2018. 

Each year, the 370,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 5 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.

Entrants must be the children, grandchildren or foster children or grandchildren of members or retirees of the National Union and who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis in 2018.  All scholarships awarded will be based on the best 750 — 1,000 word essay as listed in the criteria for each.  T

For more information, click HERE.

Saskatchewan Physical Education Association Scholarships

Deadline: June 30 annually

The Saskatchewan Physical Education Association (SPEA) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarships. Two awards of $700.00 will be presented annually to high school graduates based on the following Scholarship Criteria:
A. The student must have a minimum of two Physical Education/Wellness credits and be actively involved in the school Intramural and Extra-Curricular program.
B. The student must have an average of at least 70% in subject areas required for minimum entrance requirements for his/her intended area of study.
C. The recipient should exhibit strong leadership and sportsmanship qualities as well as being a positive role model in his/her school and/or community.
D. The recipient must be enrolled in first year studies in one of the following programs in a Saskatchewan Post Secondary Institution:

• College of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education (U of S) 
• College of Kinesiology (U of S) 
• Faculty of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education (U of R) 
• Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies (U of R) • 
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic Recreation and Community Development program

For an application form and more information, click HERE.

MC College Open House and Scholarship

April 14 - MC College will be hosting an open house event. MC College is located across Western Canada with 6 campuses in total offering Hairstyling and Esthetics programs.For more information, click HERE.

June 30 - Scholarship application deadline:  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage creative young individuals interested in pursuing a career in the Salon or Spa Industry.

 

The Scholarship is available to any student graduating from a High School in British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan. The value of the scholarship is $1000 towards the tuition costs for either the Hairstyling or Esthetics program at MC College. 

 

Scholarship Form: http://www.mccollege.ca/creative_scholarship?