University of Ottawa Open House

The University of Ottawa is hosting its spring open house on Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can tour the campus, residences and sports complexes; see presentations on all faculties; and meet with representatives from faculties and services at the information fair.

To register, visit www.admission.uOttawa.ca

Vancouver College of Art and Design

The Vancouver College of Art and Design is giving away $150 000 in scholarships to high school seniors this year.

The Vancouver College of Art and Design is the newest centre for Applied Arts education in British Columbia. The new VCAD campus will offer applied arts programs such as graphic design; interior design; 3D modelling, animation art and design; fashion design; marketing and merchandising for fashion.

For further details and application forms, visit www.vcad.ca

National Young Leaders Conference

Envision EMI is a student leadership and development organization. This summer, Envision is bringing the National Young Leaders Conference to Toronto. Sessions are designed for students in grades 8,9,10 and 11. The theme of the conference is Courageous Leadership. Students will be working on core leadership tools - - Communication, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Group Dynamics, Leadership Techniques, Project Planning and Self-Awareness.

You can nominate students online at www.EnvisionEMI.ca

Saskatchewan Hockey Association Education Assistance

August 31 Deadline - The SHA annually awards eleven $1000 scholarships to graduating high school students who have been members of the SHA and will be attending a post-secondary institution in the province. Eligible applicants must have either:
-been regional (zone) members (player, coach or member of the referee division
-been a Midget AAA registered player
-been a female registered player
-been a Junior A, B, Junior or Senior registered player

For further information, see www.sha.sk.ca

North West Regional College

Check out these programs at North West Regional College in North Battleford: Tri-Trades Automotive, Youth Care Worker, Hairstylist, Instrumental Engineering Technology, Business, Pharmacy Technician, Welding, Plumbing and Pipe-Fitting, Institutional Cooking, Continuing Care Assistant, Electrician, Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician, Office Education, Early Childhood Education, and University Programs.

See www.nwrc.sk.ca for details.

SGI Corporate Scholarship Program

Deadline - September 30, 2009

SGI awards eight scholarships of $2500 each (four to university students and four to students in a technical institute)

To be eligible, as student must
-be a Saskatchewan resident
-be enrolled in a full-time certificate, degree or diploma program related to the business needs of SGI at an accredited post-secondary campus in Saskatchewan
-have obtained a 70% minimum average in last academic year of study
-demonstrate contribution to community, extracurricular activities or commitments made in balancing work, education and home responsibilities.

Applications are available here

More Scholarships!

You may be eligible for a scholarship, based on your parents' company of employment or memberships in organizations. To search a database of potential funding sources, see
this link.

University of Alberta Rural Discovery Day

The Office of the Registrar and Student Awards at the University of Alberta will be hosting its bi-annual Rural Discovery Day at the North Campus in Edmonton on Friday, March 20, 2009. Our Discovery Day participants will have the chance to:

• Find out what they need to know about U of A’s undergraduate programs
• Discuss university life with current undergraduate students from other rural areas
• Receive information on the U of A’s awards and services
• Have a tour of the Lister Centre Residence and U of A North Campus
• Win great prizes, including U of A apparel

In addition to representatives from the Office of the Registrar and Student Awards, various representatives from many of our Faculties and Services will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on housing, scholarships, services and the many degree programs offered at the U of A. With over 200 undergraduate programs, 300 student groups, and a myriad of activities and service on campus, there is much for your students to discover about the U of A.

What: U of A Discovery Day for rural high school students
Date: Friday, March 20, 2009
Where: University of Alberta, Edmonton
Location: Maple Leaf Room, Lister Centre
Time: 10:30am-4:00pm
RSVP: by March 13, 2009

Interested participants can RSVP by March 13, 2009 by completing our RSVP webform, posted at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/rsvp.

Saskatchewan Golf Association Scholarships and Assistance

Scholarship Opportunities: Information for scholarship opportunities listed here.

1. SGA SAGE Scholarship – April 1^st deadline
2. Pat Fletcher Scholarship – May 31^st deadline
3. RCGA Golf Foundation Scholarship – June 30^th deadline

Athlete Assistance opportunity – April 1^st deadline Information for scholarship opportunities listed here.

For more information please contact the SGA Office.