Monday, October 21, 2013

Recruitment for House of Commons Page Program

Deadline: Monday, December 9, 2013

Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools across Canada to come to Ottawa to work as Pages in the House of Commons. Pages have the opportunity to learn about the House of Commons while witnessing the legislative process first hand.
Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region.
For further information and access to an application, click HERE.


Friday, October 18, 2013

What is Business Administration?

Thursday, December 5 from 9:30 - 3:00
Grade 11 and 12 student are invited to attend an informative day to discover more about pursing an education at the Paul J. Hill School of Business, University of Regina. There will be mini-lectures and workshops provided by instructors on the Bachelor of Business Administration majors. A draw will be made for a $500 bursary prize, as well as other prizes.

Click HERE for further information.http://www.uregina.ca/business/events/2013/12/whats-business.html

Skilled Trades and Technologies Week

November 4 - 8, 2013

for more information about this initiative, click HERE or HERE.

Olds College Fall Open House

October 25 or 26
Olds College will host an Open House on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 to showcase their programming options. They will feature industry representatives to help prospective students discover more about possible employers and job opportunities in each of the program areas.

Students will get an in-depth look at the campus, receive guided tours, meet instructors and students, learn about financing their education and receive step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

For further information, click HERE.

2014 National Book Award and Scholarship Program

Deadline: November 8, 2013

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program is intended to recognize and reward the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities.
Each secondary school in Canada is invited to nominate one student on the basis
of these criteria. The deadline for nominations is November 8, 2013. The Book Award is sent to the school for presentation to the student.
Download Instructions for Schools and/or Nomination Form (pdf files)

Business and Beyond Competition (SIAST)

Date: November 28, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: SIAST Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw
SIAST’s Business division is holding its first annual Business and Beyond competition for Saskatchewan high school students. You may wish to participate if:
  • you know you have what it takes to make it in the business world;
  • a career in business interests you but you don’t know where to start; or
  • you want to have some fun and show off your skills.
Put together a team of four and compete against students from all across province.
Business and Beyond is a full day of challenges in SIAST’s Business diploma programs: accounting, administration, financial services, human resources, business information systems, insurance and marketing. You’ll rotate through the business specialties and complete mini challenges in each. The top four teams will compete in a final competition to show what they have learned. The winning team will receive tuition credits towards a SIAST Business program.
There will also be a trade fair where students can learn more about the different programs.  Current SIAST Business diploma students will be on hand to answer your questions about their specialty and life at SIAST Palliser Campus.  You can also arrange to take a tour of the campus and hear SIAST alumni talk about where your Business diploma can take you.
Click HERE for further information.

Monday, October 07, 2013

Shad Valley

June 29-July 25, 2014

This is a four-week, pre-university experience at a top Canadian university for students in grades 10, 11, or 12. The Shad Valley program provides an opportunity for bright students to be challenged in Science, Engineering and Entrepreneurship

Shad Valley offers a curriculum of academics, collaborative projects and physical/recreational activities. Students purse existing interests and develop new ones and learn how to assess information critically. It's a demanding program that pushes students to levels of challenge and achievement.

For application forms and further information, click HERE.


Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 90th Anniversary Student Scholarship

Deadline: January 3, 2014

Amount: 2 X $1500 scholarships in agricultural safety and rural health

Applicants must:

  • be enrolled in grade 12 for the 2013-2014 school year
  • planning on studying at a post secondary school in the fall of 2014. You can be studying out of the province if the course is not offered in Saskatchewan
  • have completed your last 2 years of high school in Saskatchewan
  • have a farming background and live in a rural area
  • have parents who own/rent land and pay taxes to a rural municipality
The requirements of this award are to:
  • complete an application form
  • write an essay on either "The Importance of Safety and Health on our Farm" or "Safety and Health Hazards on our Farm.

Click HERE for an application form and further information.