Top 20 Under 20

Deadline: February 1

Top 20 under 20™ applicants will meet the following eligibility requirements:

• A young person who has demonstrated significant amounts of Innovation, Leadership and Achievements in their life, school, community, province or country
   
• Under the age of 20 (as of December 31, 2012)
   
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status
   
• Desire to pursue some form of education or training, whether that be Canadian secondary, post-secondary or training education (high school or equivalent, CEGEP, GED, college, university, training or apprenticeship programs)
   
• All nominations must include a letter of endorsement by a sponsor. The sponsor must speak to the applicant's role and innovative project.
   
• Top 20 Under 20™ is an individual award. Applications for a group is not permitted.
   
• Not a past recipient of the Top 20 Under 20™ Award

For application information, click here.

Explore: French Language Bursary Program

Explore is a five-week intensive language-immersion course, adapted to your level which is offered during the spring or summer.

Participants receive a $2000 bursary to cover tuition, instructional materials, meals, accommodations, workshops and other mandatory activities. Bursaries go directly to the educational institution the participant will be attending. Bursaries are awarded by random draw.

To participate, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• be at least grade 11 during the current school year or be at the post-secondary level
• have been a full-time student for at least one term during the current school year
• be at least 16 years of age on the first day of the course.

For further information, click here.

BullyingCanada Scholarship

Deadline: January 1, 2013

BullyingCanada, Canada's National Anti-Bullying Charity is now accepting applications for the organizations Scholarship Program. The scholarship is open to students in their final year of high school who have worked to end bullying in their schools and communities to aid them with their post secondary education.  The first round has three scholarships (1 - $500 and 2 - $250.00) scholarships, with more to follow in the months to come.

For more information, please speak to your school, or contact BullyingCanada.
By telephone at: 1-877-352-4497 or by email at: info@bullyingcanada.ca

2013 Saskatchewan Lester B. Pearson Scholarship

Deadline: February 15, 2013

Applications for the 2013 Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific Scholarship are available now. One Saskatchewan student is chosen each year to attend the two-year, international Baccalaureate program at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, a Unity World College. This program allows participants to excel academically, become involved in service activities, and to gain an understanding of students from other cultures.
The scholarship is limited to Grade 11 students attending a Saskatchewan school that is provincially funded.

For further information, click here.

Canadian Association of Principals Student Leadership Award

Deadline: March 1, 2013

Principals are encouraged to nominate a deserving student for this $750 award. Click here for further details.

U of A Campus Visits

Interested in booking a day at the U of A? Guests guests can explore the campuses and first-year residences, sit down with an academic advisor or attend an academic presentation, and meet current students while discovering all that the U of A has to offer!

Click here for further information.

Campus St. Jean (U of A) Updates

Effective September 2013, the following Campus Saint-Jean programs will now be direct-entry from high school:

Baccalauréat en Education – Elémentaire 
Baccalauréat en Education – Secondaire
Baccalauréat en Education/Baccalauréat-es-Sciences 
The Early Admission average for all three programs is 70%. 
Please click here for a list of high school pre-requisites and other important information regarding admission. 

U of A Entrance Scholastic Distinction and Leadership

January 7-March 4 2013 Application Window

a) Entrance Scholastic Distinction Scholarships

Value: up to $50,000

Approximately 60 scholarships are available

The Scholastic Distinction Scholarship Program recognizes the top academic students from across Canada and around the world. The Scholastic Distinction Scholarships are among the most valuable and prestigious undergraduate scholarships awarded by the University of Alberta.

b) Entrance Leadership Scholarship Competition

Value: up to $20,000

Approximately 100 scholarships available

Leadership is more than participation in extracurricular activities. We are looking for well-rounded leaders who demonstrate strong leadership qualities and depth of involvement in their communities. Leaders are people who take action, show initiative, and go above and beyond what is expected.

Click here for further information about both of these scholarships.

Theatre Production Program at Grant MacEwan

"Are you fascinated with the arts and entertainment industry, but prefer to work behind the scenes? Do you like to create sets and props? Can you imagine yourself organizing and rehearsing complex set changes?"

You may want to check in to the Theatre Production Program at Grant MacEwan University. Click here for further information.

United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth

Application Deadline: January 15, 2013

The purpose of the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth is to allow an opportunity for students, aged 16 or 17 who have one year of high school remaining, to study and to observe the United Nations in action. This 10 day, all expense paid tour includes a week in New York.

Applicants must complete an application form, write an original essay of 450-500 words, provide their marks from June 2012, and include reference letters from a school official as well as a personal reference.

Other criteria include participating in a public speaking competition in late February, 2013.

Further information can be found here

For Saskatchewan contacts, please ask your guidance counsellor or email. ruth.cey@lskysd.ca.

myRobot Rumble at SIAST

SIAST's annual SUMObot Challenge 2013 takes place on March 21.

Your school can enter to receive great prizes! All materials are supplied by SIAST. Check out this link for more information.

Deadline Reminder: High Demand Programs at SIAST

Deadline: February 15

The application deadline for high demand programs at SIAST is approaching. The programs on this list are:

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

Dental Hygiene

Medical Laboratory Assistant (effective for 2013 intake)

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Radiologic Technology

Power Engineering Technology

Practical Nursing

Keep in mind that these programs require additional items beyond the application form. Check out this link for further information.

SIAST Scholarships and Awards

SIAST offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every SIAST campus. Students who have been accepted into a SIAST program are eligible to apply. Applications may be submitted from December 1 to January 15. Click here for access to the online application

Pre-College Program - Alberta College of Art and Design

The ACAD Pre-college Program is a concentrated introduction to post-secondary art and design studies. It is a fully credited ACAD First Year Studies elective that immerses high school students in post-secondary learning in art and design. The ACAD Pre-college Program mirrors contemporary art + design practice and simulates the pace and expectations of the college experience. It is structured to prepare students for a successful transition into post-secondary education.

The 2013 ACAD Pre-College Program will run from July 8 - August 2 at Alberta College of Art + Design in Calgary, Alberta. This is the eighth year for the college-credited program for high school students aged 16-18 years who have completed grade 11 or 12.

Bursary support is available for financially disadvantaged students. The deadline to apply for the ACAD President's Fund Bursaries is April 30, 2013.

For information, view the full brochure here.