Tuesday, November 30, 2010

SIAST Transition to Post-Secondary Ed. and Employment Program

The Transition Program is designed to serve adults with a diagnosed learning disability and/or ADHD, providing the necessary skills and strategies in order to foster independent learning in a post-secondary or employment setting.

Admission requirements are grade 12, a completed psycho-educational assessment or diagnosis and a written career development plan.

Applicants will be interviewed.

Click the title link above to find out more about this program.

Residence Applications: University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba is now accepting (online) applications for its various residences.

For information and floor plans, click here

To apply, click the title link above.

United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth

Deadline: January 15

Annually the UN Pilgrimage brings together high school students from around the world to study and learn about the United Nations. For young adults interested in world affairs, international relations, economics and/or political sciences this is an opportunity of a life time to observe the United Nations in person while exchanging views on education, politics and religion. Students tour the United Nations building and listen to behind-the-scenes briefings conducted by specialized United Nations agencies and departments including Ambassadors, Minister Counselors and Country Representatives. Each student (delegate) will participate in in-depth discussions with other young people from around the world as well as make new and lifelong friends. In addition, students experience one of the greatest cities in the world: New York. Attending a Broadway play; St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and much more.

Tours are conducted during the summer and vary from six to twelve days in duration.

Competition is open to all high school students 16 or 17 years of age with a minimum of one year of high school remaining. Applications are reviewed by the selection committee for evidence of leadership, character, concern for community welfare, interest in world affairs and general fitness. Each applicant is required to write an essay and may be required to also participate in a local speech contest.

Application forms are available from your guidance counsellor. Click the title link above for further information.

University of Alberta Entrance Awards

Deadline: February 15

A reminder that the applications for the University of Alberta Scholastic Distinction and Entrance Leadership awards open this month. Students can apply for these awards through Beartracks.

Click the title link for further information.

Nursing Deadline: University of Alberta

Deadline: February 1

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta is ranked as one of the top 3 nursing schools in Canada, and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. They do not use a waitlist system for admissions, so all students who meet the requirements for the program are guaranteed admission. For Fall 2011, we will be offering admission to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Program to all students who present the 5 required high school subjects, apply before our deadline, and have an average of at least 78%. Applications are now open.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: January 10, 2011

Applicants must:
Be residents of the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2011-12 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico

Click the title link to apply online!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Science Essay Contest

Deadline: January 31


The DuPont Challenge® offers 7th to 12th grade students in the U.S. and Canada an opportunity to research and write a 700- to 1,000-word essay about a scientific discovery, theory, event or technological application that has captured their interest. The range of possible essay topics is as broad as science itself, and each year this contest attracts thousands of entries. Last year's winners included an essay about a desert beetle with the ability to capture water droplets from air moisture, and a report about how wasps and bees possess such a powerful sense of smell they could potentially be used to detect trace amounts of target materials such as drugs or explosives.

The DuPont Challenge® is sponsored by DuPont in collaboration with A+ Media, NASA, Kennedy Space Center, The Walt Disney World® Resort and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). It offers over $25,000 in savings bond awards and an expenses-paid trip to The Walt Disney World® Resort and Kennedy Space Center for the winners in each age division. More importantly, The DuPont Challenge® offers young students the opportunity to develop their scientific curiosity, apply their skills in a fun competition and gain confidence in communicating scientific ideas.

Click the title link for further information.

Monday, November 22, 2010

U of R - Teacher Education Program Application

Deadline: March 15 - for High School Applicants

(February 1 - for all other applicants)

The Teacher Education Application and Profile to apply to the Faculty of Education, University of Regina, is now available for download from the U of R website. Click the title link above to access a copy.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Scholarships at Medicine Hat College

Deadline: March 31

Approximately $750 000 in MHC and government scholarships are available. Students can apply using one online application form, with no essays required. Click the title link for further information.

Student for a Day - Medicine Hat College

Medicine Hat College is offering "Student for a Day" on November 9-10, January 25-27, and February 14-16.

At this events, students can experience campus culture, spend a day in the program of their choice, visit with current students, instructors and advisors, tour campus and residence and get a free lunch.

Call 403.529.3829 to register.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Nobel Symposium and Competition

On December 15, 2010, students are invited to learn about the award winning works and the people who made those outstanding contributions in their field!

From silliness to Nobel Prizes, it's all celebrated! U of S Chemistry, Economics, Literature, Medicine and Physics professors and graduate students are ready to discuss the best of the bunch, including the winners of:
. The Nobel Prizes
. The Abel Prize in Math
. The Ig Nobel Prizes-for all that's goofy and imaginative

This year you can also win your own Nobel Prize! To enter this competition you need to make a 5 minute video presentation about the work and life of a Nobel Prize winner you find truly inspirational. The award winning entry will receive an iPAD, generously donated by the President of the University of Saskatchewan, and have their film premiered at the symposium.

For further information and registration, click the title link above.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Chef and Fashion Competitions

The Arts Institutes sponsors "Best Teen Chef" and "Passion for Fashion" competitions for high school students.

For further information, click the title link or the embedded links above.

Junior Citizen of the Year

Deadline: December 3

The News-Optomist, North Battleford Lions Club and Battlefords and District Co-op are seeking nominations from Northwestern Saskatchewan for the Junior Citizen of the year awards. Nominations are available from these agencies.

2010-2011 Sask Agriculture Student Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 1, 2011

Criteria - Grade 12 student in Saskatchewan who is planning to take agriculture-related post-secondary education beginning in the fall of 2011.

Amount - $1000

Applications include: an essay of up to $1000 words or a three-minute video essay based either on the future of agriculture in Saskatchewan or agriculture as a way to solve world problems.

For further information, click the title link above.