Katimavik is open to all young Canadians between the ages of 17 and 21 and is all expenses paid. This six or nine month program gives participants the opportunity to volunteer in community development initiatives across the country and develop valuable employment skills in the areas of civic engagement, leadership, healthy lifestyle, cultural discovery, official languages, communications, environmental stewardship,and project coordination.
This program may be of particular interest to students who are interested in a "gap year" between high school and post-secondary studies.
To browse videos and find out more information about the program, click the title link above.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Canadian Western Agribition Career Expo
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is sponsoring a career exploration experience for students in Grades 9-12, to take place in conjunction with Canadian Western Agribition. This will take place form November 21st to the 28, 2009 at Evraz Place in Regina.
Click on the title link for further information.
Click on the title link for further information.
Great Plains - New Regional College
Cypress Hills College and Prairie West College have now merged. For a look at programs, varsity athletics and application information, click on the title link above.
University of Alberta Information Session
Wednesday, October 7
The University of Alberta invites high school students and their families to take part in their annual Information Session, held at the Delta Bessborough from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Click the title link to RSVP online.
The University of Alberta invites high school students and their families to take part in their annual Information Session, held at the Delta Bessborough from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Click the title link to RSVP online.
Experience US
October 15 and 16 2009
Students, parents and guidance cousellors can spend a day, experience the U of S campus and learn about programs, admissions, awards, student life and more.
Invitations have been sent to schools, specifying the day on which they can attend. Click the title link above to register.
Students, parents and guidance cousellors can spend a day, experience the U of S campus and learn about programs, admissions, awards, student life and more.
Invitations have been sent to schools, specifying the day on which they can attend. Click the title link above to register.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Resources from LSKY Career Development Meeting
Check out the career resources for grades 6-9 found here!
Central ischool resources - http://www.centralischool.ca/wblrd/web_resources_10_12.html
National Lifework Centre - http://www.lifework.ca/lifework/home.htm
Destination 2020 (free online materials) - http://www.tgmag.ca/byws/game.htm
The Learning Partnership - http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/Page.aspx?pid=191
How to Nail an Interview - http://www.howtonailaninterview.com
Central ischool resources - http://www.centralischool.ca/wblrd/web_resources_10_12.html
National Lifework Centre - http://www.lifework.ca/lifework/home.htm
Destination 2020 (free online materials) - http://www.tgmag.ca/byws/game.htm
The Learning Partnership - http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/Page.aspx?pid=191
How to Nail an Interview - http://www.howtonailaninterview.com
workGo Website
The animated Job or Work Readiness Skills program is designed to introduce job readiness or employability skills to youth and to increase their awareness of the types of attitudes, skills and behaviors needed for success at work and school.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership
Deadline: October 30
These scholarships are awarded to students in their final year of high school across Canada who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their communities. Each scholarship includes full tuition at any approved university or college in Canada, $7500 a year towards living expenses and an offer of summer employment at TD Canada Trust.
Click on the title link above for further information and application forms.
These scholarships are awarded to students in their final year of high school across Canada who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their communities. Each scholarship includes full tuition at any approved university or college in Canada, $7500 a year towards living expenses and an offer of summer employment at TD Canada Trust.
Click on the title link above for further information and application forms.
U of A Scholastic Distinction Competition
Deadline March 1
Nominees for this award should have an award average of 95% or higher in grades 10, 11 and 12. However, if a school believes that a student is close and may qualify they should not hesitate to nominate him or her.
For further information, click the title link above.
Nominees for this award should have an award average of 95% or higher in grades 10, 11 and 12. However, if a school believes that a student is close and may qualify they should not hesitate to nominate him or her.
For further information, click the title link above.
U of A Academic Excellence Competition
December 15
Students in grade 12 still have the opportunity to apply for the U of A's Academic Excellence scholarship, providing that they have an awards average of 80% or higher.
Full details can be found at http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=391
To access an online application form, click the title link above.
Students in grade 12 still have the opportunity to apply for the U of A's Academic Excellence scholarship, providing that they have an awards average of 80% or higher.
Full details can be found at http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=391
To access an online application form, click the title link above.
Olds College Discovery Day
Friday, October 16
Students will get an in-depth look at life on campus, spend time in a typical classroom, meet instructors and students, find out about campus housing, learn about financial assistance, and get step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
This year, Olds College will be offering a limited number of subsidies to school groups attending. Click the link on the title above to access an online registration form.
Students will get an in-depth look at life on campus, spend time in a typical classroom, meet instructors and students, find out about campus housing, learn about financial assistance, and get step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
This year, Olds College will be offering a limited number of subsidies to school groups attending. Click the link on the title above to access an online registration form.
ACAD Open House and Portfolio Days
Prospective first year students are invited to bring their art portfolios to the Alberta College of Art and Design to meet with faculty members and discuss portfolio development. For more information or to book a group tour contact the ACAD admissions office at 403.284.7617 or admissions@acad.ca
This year, portfolio days will be held on October 23 and 24 as well as February 5 and 6.
Click the title above for further information.
This year, portfolio days will be held on October 23 and 24 as well as February 5 and 6.
Click the title above for further information.
Fairness Contest
Deadline - October 5 2009
Students in grades 9-12 could win $500, lunch with the Saskatchewan Ombudsman and a visit to the Legislative Assembly in Regina. Plus, school libraries have the opportunity to be awarded $200, depending on student participation.
Entrants are to create an essay, video, comic boo, interview another project of their own choice on the theme of "fairness."
Click on the title above to discover more information.
Students in grades 9-12 could win $500, lunch with the Saskatchewan Ombudsman and a visit to the Legislative Assembly in Regina. Plus, school libraries have the opportunity to be awarded $200, depending on student participation.
Entrants are to create an essay, video, comic boo, interview another project of their own choice on the theme of "fairness."
Click on the title above to discover more information.
Friday, September 18, 2009
National Contest - Naval Officers' Association of Canada
Deadline: January 15, 2010
Winners
Ten provincial winners and one representing the Territories will be hosted at the Fleet Reviews. Western and Territory Winners will be hosted in Esquimalt, B.C.; Eastern Winners will be hosted in Halifax, N.S.
Scholarships
Each of the 11 winners will also receive a scholarship of $2,000. An overall winner will receive an additional$3,000.
Participants are invited to choose a topic and express their creativity through an essay, poem or
original artwork.
Topics
The evolutionary era 1910 - 1939
RCN Coming of Age 1939 – 1945
The RCN and the Cold War.
The Impact of Hellyer’s Amalgamation
The Canadian Navy in the 21st Century
The Arctic Ocean in dispute.
Evaluation
A team of teachers will judge the submissions and select 100 for final evaluation by an NOAC panel of judges.
Click on the title above for entry forms and further details.
Winners
Ten provincial winners and one representing the Territories will be hosted at the Fleet Reviews. Western and Territory Winners will be hosted in Esquimalt, B.C.; Eastern Winners will be hosted in Halifax, N.S.
Scholarships
Each of the 11 winners will also receive a scholarship of $2,000. An overall winner will receive an additional$3,000.
Participants are invited to choose a topic and express their creativity through an essay, poem or
original artwork.
Topics
The evolutionary era 1910 - 1939
RCN Coming of Age 1939 – 1945
The RCN and the Cold War.
The Impact of Hellyer’s Amalgamation
The Canadian Navy in the 21st Century
The Arctic Ocean in dispute.
Evaluation
A team of teachers will judge the submissions and select 100 for final evaluation by an NOAC panel of judges.
Click on the title above for entry forms and further details.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Encounters with Canada
High school students, aged 14 - 17 can spend a week in Ottawa at this citizenship and leadership forum. Every week of the school year, 120 to 138 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 81,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, to date! Travel costs are covered. To find out more, click on the title above or call 1.800.361.0419.
RCMP Careers
Click on the title above to learn more about careers in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Environmental Careers
Students who want to explore opportunities for environmental careers can click on the title above to explore scholarships, tips for career development, internships, self assessment tools and career profiles.
Credit Education Week Essay Writing Contest
Deadline: October 16
Value: $1,000 - $4,000
Number of awards: 11
Application Deadline: October 16, 2009
Description:
Residents of Canada, excluding Quebec
Enrolled in a Canadian high school in Grade 12 and planning on pursuing post-secondary education
Submit an original essay of no more than 1,000 word on "What is the dumbest thing I have ever done with my money and what did I learn from it?"
Value: $1,000 - $4,000
Number of awards: 11
Application Deadline: October 16, 2009
Description:
Residents of Canada, excluding Quebec
Enrolled in a Canadian high school in Grade 12 and planning on pursuing post-secondary education
Submit an original essay of no more than 1,000 word on "What is the dumbest thing I have ever done with my money and what did I learn from it?"
Student Awards.com
Studentawards.com is a FREE scholarship search service devoted to helping high school seniors, university and college students find information on scholarships, bursaries, grants and other forms of financial assistance. They also offer unique scholarships to online members that are only available on studentawards.com.
To sign up for a Student Awards account, click on the title above.
To sign up for a Student Awards account, click on the title above.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
University of Regina Counsellor's Update
September 24, 9:00 - 3:00
The University of Regina is holding it's annual counsellor's update. Click on the title above to register.
The University of Regina is holding it's annual counsellor's update. Click on the title above to register.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
University of Saskatchewan Greystone Scholars
Nomination Deadline - November 1
Grade 12 students, who in grade 11 achieved an average of 95% of higher, are eligible for nomination to the Greystone Scholars Society. Students must be enrolled in a Canadian high school or be a Canadian citizen enrolled at an international high school. This nomination can be submitted by the nominee or a member of the school staff.
Greystone Scholars entering the University of Saskatchewan in September 2010 are guaranteed to receive an entrance award valued at $3000. Greystone Scholars are encouraged to apply for other entrance scholarships and, if successful, will receive the highest valued award.
Click on the title above, to access an application form.
Grade 12 students, who in grade 11 achieved an average of 95% of higher, are eligible for nomination to the Greystone Scholars Society. Students must be enrolled in a Canadian high school or be a Canadian citizen enrolled at an international high school. This nomination can be submitted by the nominee or a member of the school staff.
Greystone Scholars entering the University of Saskatchewan in September 2010 are guaranteed to receive an entrance award valued at $3000. Greystone Scholars are encouraged to apply for other entrance scholarships and, if successful, will receive the highest valued award.
Click on the title above, to access an application form.
Wendy's Classic Achiever
Deadline: November 2
The Wendy’s Classic Achievers® Scholarship Program exists: to recognize Canadian students who excel in academics, extracurricular activities and community service. Prizes vary and include scholarships of up to $5000 each, a trip to New York for 2 national winners, a chance to win a $1000 grant for your school and Wendy's gift cards.
Click the title above to access the online application.
The Wendy’s Classic Achievers® Scholarship Program exists: to recognize Canadian students who excel in academics, extracurricular activities and community service. Prizes vary and include scholarships of up to $5000 each, a trip to New York for 2 national winners, a chance to win a $1000 grant for your school and Wendy's gift cards.
Click the title above to access the online application.
See Your Future Education and Career Fair
Saskatoon - November 2 - TCU Place
Regina - November 3 - Conexus Arts Centre
At the annual See Your Future – Education & Career Fair students can explore educational opportunities, examine career paths and plan vocational goals. The event features 135 exhibitors from organizations across Canada, the USA, and overseas.
This event is currently held twice per year in Saskatoon and Regina. Thousands of students from all over Saskatchewan make the trip to this event to discover the opportunities available to them. The event is presented in a trade show approach with interactive display booths. The universities, colleges and organizations with in-house training bring expertise and innovation in a variety of fields. Students are provided with information in the form of literature, technological demonstrations, seminar presentations and one-on-one consultations.
Click on the title above to visit the See Your Future Site.
Regina - November 3 - Conexus Arts Centre
At the annual See Your Future – Education & Career Fair students can explore educational opportunities, examine career paths and plan vocational goals. The event features 135 exhibitors from organizations across Canada, the USA, and overseas.
This event is currently held twice per year in Saskatoon and Regina. Thousands of students from all over Saskatchewan make the trip to this event to discover the opportunities available to them. The event is presented in a trade show approach with interactive display booths. The universities, colleges and organizations with in-house training bring expertise and innovation in a variety of fields. Students are provided with information in the form of literature, technological demonstrations, seminar presentations and one-on-one consultations.
Click on the title above to visit the See Your Future Site.
Loran Awards 2009
The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation grants Loran Awards to talented young Canadians on the basis of character, service and leadership potential. A Loran Award includes four years of funding for undergraduate studies and a comprehensive enrichment program. Click on the title "Loran Awards 2009" above to visit the Loran Awards site and download a 2010 application form.
A short video about the Loran Awards that features several
past and present Loran scholars is available at
http://www.loranaward.ca/video
A short video about the Loran Awards that features several
past and present Loran scholars is available at
http://www.loranaward.ca/video
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