Seeyourfuture Education and Career Fair 10

Monday, November 5 - from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 pm at the Saskatoon Inn - the goal of this fair is to allows students access to information abut future education and career choices. Therea re over 135 institutions participating in the fair. The fair has both interactive display booths and presentations. To view a list of presenters, visit http://www.seeyourfuture.net/

Agricultural Safety and Rural Health Scholarship

Deadline January 25, 2008 - This is an essay competition for students enrolled in grade 12 in the 2007-2008 school year who are planning on studying at a Saskatchewan post-secondary school in the fall of 2008 (or studying outside of Saskatchewan if the course enrolled in is not offered in Saskatchewan). Students must also be from a farming background, have parents or guardians who own/rentland and pay taxes to a rural municipality and live in a rural area.

The essay topic are: "The Importance of Safety and Health on the Farm" or "Safety and Health Hazards on Our Farm."

The prize for the contenst is $1000.00.

Mcdull careers

Saskatchewan Youth Career Discovery Web Site

A new Youth Career Discovery web site has been introduced, visit http://www.gov.sk.ca/youth-career-discovery/

SK Chartered Accountants - Information

Students can check out www.becomea.ca and take the test for "signs of accountancy." They can also check out the School of Business web site at http://www.casb.com/ to find outmore about how to become a chartered accountant.

University of Ottawa - Open Houses

uOttawa Day - October 19, 2007

Parents' Night - December 6, 2007

Spring Open House - March 14, 2008

Campus Tours - All year round.

Contact http://www.admission.uOttawa.ca/ for further information, and to order a personalized viewbook.

Wendy's Classic Achiever

Deadline: November 1

The application for this award can be found online at wendysclassicachiever.ca

Rewards for early applications are available.

UR Connected Photo Contest

Theme: Picture your Dreams

Prizes - Winning photos will be featured in the 2008/2009 Campus Visit Guide. Winners will also receive a 8 megapixel Kodak digital camera.

Submit photos on flickr.com in the group http://www.flickr.com/groups/urconnected

Entry deadline October 10, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.

For further information and rules, visit www.uregina.ca/newstudent/photocontest.html or call 1.800.644.4756

U of R Information Sessions

UR Connected - Evening Open House - October 16, 2007
Everyone is invited to this event which provides an opportunity to tour the university after hours.

UR Connected - Grade 12 Event - October 17, 2007
Grade 12 students, parents, and high school counsellors will get a complete tour of the U. of R. led by current University students, participate in activities and seminars and connect with prospective students from around the province.

UR Connected - Grade 10 and 11 Event - March 5, 2008
This event is for Grade 10 and 11 students , parents and counsellors.

More information? Registration? visit www.uregina.ca/newstudent

Government Seeks Input about Student Loans

Students, as well as the general public, are invited to share their opinions regarding the Canada Student Loans Program. Those interested can visit http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/learning/canada_student_loan/form_en.shtml

U of S Experience US

Grade 12 students, their parents and high school counsellors, teachers and administrators are invited to Experience US! October 11 & 12, 2007. Because this event is held at the beginning of the University fall term, campus life is in full swing. Grade 12 students observe a typical day at the U of S, with classes in progress and current students strolling about the campus

Students and parents find out more information about programs and become familiar with the campus, while high school counsellors and administrators are offered networking opportunities and informational sessions.

From tour guides to session leaders, University students, faculty and staff are involved in every aspect of this event.

See http://explore.usask.ca/events/experience/

U of A - Saskatoon Information Session

Thursday, December 6, 7:30 pm - High school students are invited to take part in the University of Alberta's annual information session which will provide an opportunity to talk in person with some faculty representatives and to learn more about the programs offered at the U of A. This session will take place at the Delta Bessborough (601 Spadina Crescent). For further details on this event, ask your guidance counsellor.

TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership

TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership are intended to serve the needs of all Canadian families and communities. Scholarships are open to students across Canada who -
Are in their final year of high school, or CEGEP (in Quebec)
Have demonstrated outstanding community leadership
Present a minimum average of 75%
Doing good for others during difficult times in one's own life requires particularly outstanding commitment. This is why, as part of the selection process, the personal circumstances and/or challenges of each applicant will be considered.
How you apply yourself is up to you. What matters most is that you care about the community that you live in and are willing to make it a better place for everyone.
Need an application? No problem.
Visit your high school or CÉGEP (in Quebec) guidance office after September 10, 2007.
Visit a TD Canada Trust branch after October 1, 2007.
Call 1-800-308-8306 or send a fax requesting an application to (613) 563-9745.
Print the application form (PDF document) and complete. Please do not send applications by fax. Faxed applications will not be considered.
Apply online at https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/td_e.html

Open Houses - Olds and U of A

• Olds College Discovery Day - Friday, October 12. On line registration is availabel at http://www.oldscollege.ca/

• University of Alberta - Open House - Saturday, September 29. For more information, email openhouse@registrar.ualberta.ca

Loran Awards (formerly CMSF)

Deadlines - October 23 (sponsored applicants) / October 31 (direct pool applicants)
The Loran Awards program (formerly known as the CMSF National Awards) was founded
in 1988 to fund outstanding students to study on Canadian university campuses. We
seek well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of leadership and strong
commitment to service in the community.
In 2008, the CMSF will offer up to 112 cash awards. For application forms and more information, visit http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/page/id/16.html

Blyth Cambridge Scholarship Program

The Scholarship Program provides full funding and the opportunity for graduating Canadian high school students to complete their first degree at Cambridge University. Students will attend Pembroke College, one of Cambridge’s oldest and most distinguished colleges.

Applications are available at www.blytheducation.com and are due by October 7, 2007 for entry in the fall 2008.

If you have talented grade 12 students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and who are interested in taking an undergraduate degree at Cambridge University, please refer them to 1-877-889-8081, estelle@blytheducation.com or www.blytheducation.com.