UBC Scholarships - Further Deadlines

June 30
-Affiliation Scholarships
-Affiliation Bursaries
-Aborginal Awards

September 15
-Winter Bursary

Work study job postings are available for September. Visit www.students.ubc.ca/careers/workstudy for further information.

Luther College Entrance Scholarships

May 15 - To be eligible for Luther College scholarships, students must be registered in Luther Arts, Fine Arts or Science and remain registered in 12 credit hours for the Fall semester.

To apply see www.luthercollege.edu/scholarships

UR Connected - Grades 10 and 11

Wednesday, March 12 from 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This session is for Grade 10 and 11 students, parents, high school counsellors and teachers. It includes a campus tour and careers sessions.

To register, go to www.uregina.ca/newstudent/knowur/urconnected/shtml

Pearson College Scholarship Opportunity - Grade 11's

February 15 - A scholarhsip opportunity is available at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific in British Columbia in the fall of 2008. Generally, candidates would be attending and completing Grade 11 in June 2008. A Two-year scholarship, valued at over $30 000 annually covers room, board, and tuition costs.

Online applications are available at www.pearsoncollege.ca. Information regarding summer programs is available at www.psyl.ca

Pearson College Scholarship Opportunity - Grade 11's

February 15 - A scholarhsip opportunity is available at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific in British Columbia in the fall of 2008. Generally, candidates would be attending and completing Grade 11 in June 2008. A Two-year scholarship, valued at over $30 000 annually covers room, board, and tuition costs.

Online applications are available at www.pearsoncollege.ca. Information regarding summer programs is available at www.psyl.ca

Alberta College of Art and Design Pre-College Program

This is an opportunity of talented high school students who are serious about pursuing post-secondary studies in visual art or design to become immersed in a month-long intensive studio and liberal arts experience at the college level.

This program is a 3-credit first year studies studio elective that is open to students who have not yet been admitted to ACAD. Youth between the ages of 16-18 years who have completed grades 10, 11 or 12 prior tothe program start can apply.

See www.acad.ca for more details.

University of Regina Entrance Scholarships

The University of Regina has sent out its award applications to schools. Theses packages include forms for the following:

March 15:
-General Application for Entrance Scholaships
-Alumni Association Children of Alumni Entrance Scholarship
-Dwain Lingenfelter Centennial Scholarship (Economics, Political Science, Sociology or Business Administration)
-Dr. George and Helen Ferguson Entrance Scholarship
-Bert Fox/Ferguson University of Regina Alumni Entrance Scholarship
-35 Lions Club of Regina Scholarship

May 31
-IPSCO Scholarships (Engineering, Administration/Commerce, Science)

July 1
-CIC Aboriginal Bursary
-University of Regina International Students Entrance Scholarship

July 30
-Internationa Baccalaureate Diploma Entrance Scholarship
-University of Regina Advanced Placement Entrance Scholarship
July 31
-Morley Wood Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal Female Students

September 30
-Garth Edward Usick Memorial Bursary (full or part time student with a disability)
-Don Powell Award (Kinesiology and Health Studies)

For further details, see http://www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships/

CSI SIAST

Come, See, Investigate SIAST - participating students have the opportunity to explore a SIAST program by engaging in a hand-on activity in a shop, lab or classroom.

Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw - February 14, March 19

Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon - March 19 only

Wascana Campus, Regina - February 21, April 4

Woodland Campus, Prince Albert - February 14, March 13

To register, visit www.gosiast.com

U of T Youth Summer Programs

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine offer a summer program where high school students experience what it is like to be a student in these faculties. Participants have access to the University's top academic and research professionals and take part in "hands-on" academic programming. Programs range in length from one to four weeks.

For more information, see www.ysp.utoronto.ca

Important Deadlines - University of Saskatchewan

February 15 - Competitive Entrance Awards - apply at explore.usask.ca (To be eligible, you must also apply for admission by February 15.

May 1 - Application for Admission and consideration for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships

As soon as possible - applications for residence

More Scholarship Information

May 25 Deadline - Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund - to provide financial assistance to students prusing higher education in the field of conservation. See http://www.cwf-fcf.org/pages/pdfs/orvilleerickson_form_e.pdf

March 15 - Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program - considers financial need and occupations of parents (clergy, teachers, military, engineers) as well as athletic, fitness or military endeavours. See www.leonardfnd.org/english/criteria.html

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program Application

Deadline January 31 - You are eligible to apply for this award if you are a Status Indian, a Non-status Indian, Inuit or Metis and you meet the following criteria:

-you are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
-you have been accepted to or are currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada
-you maintain a full course load the leads to a recognized degree, certificate or diploma
-you require financial assistance to pursue your education

For application forms and information, see http://www.rbc.com/uniquecareers/campus/aboriginal-student-awards.html

Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges

March 25 Deadline - This award, administrated by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation is designed to recognize outstanding college-bound students who show a strong commitment to their field to study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities.

For further information, see www.gwmsc.ca

Prospective Educator Scholarships

February 1 Deadline - The Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation annually aards scholarships to prospective educators who have a connection to PDK. Eligible students include high school seniors intending to major in education.

Address questions regarding this scholarship to scholarships@pdkintl.org

U of A Scholarship - Extended Deadline

The University of Alberta has extend the Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition until March 1, 2008 (for this year only).

Students who are currently in grade 12 (or final year of high school); have an award average of 80%; are planning to enter the U of A in Spetember 2008 and who did not already apply for the Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition are eligible to apply.

Information on application procedures can be found at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards

Scholarships - Various

February 1 - Kin Canada Bursaries - see www.bursary.ca

March 1 - Canadian Association of Principals Student Leadership Award - see http://www.cdnprincipals.org/Student%20Leadership%20Application%20Form.doc

March 15 - Odd Fellow and Rebekah Bursaries - ask your guidance counsellor for more details

March 31 - Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship - see www.millerthomson.com for details and application forms

May 30 - Walmart Canada Community Scholarships - http://www.walmart.ca/wps-portal/storelocator/scholarships/community_scholarship_form.pdf

Insight: Taylor University Visits

Thursday, February 28 to Friday, February 29, Taylor University is inviting prospective students to spend a day and sit in on classes, attend chapel, enjoy a free lunch and get to know Taylor students. This could include an overnight stay in residence. Taylor University is a fully accredited Christian Liberal Arts College which offers 3 or 4 year degress in Psychology, English,Social Studies, General Studies, and Religion and Theology, as well as transfer programs in Education, Business, Music and General Studies.

There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required by February 22.

For further information and to register, visit tayloru.ca