Aboriginal Arts and Stories Contest

Deadline: March 31, 2014

Young Aboriginal artists and writers between the ages of 11 and 29 are invited to enter this competition by creating a writing or art piece that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history or Culture.

For further information, click HERE.

Odd Fellows and Rebekah's Bursary

Deadline: March 28, 2014

These $100 bursaries are granted to students deemed most worthy and in need of financial assistance. They must be used in the year awarded.
Applications include a transcript, a letter indicating financial need and future plans, two letters of reference and well as other information. Click HERE for an application form and further information.

Extensive Scholarship Database

StudentScholarships.org contains a large database of scholarships available to Saskatchewan students click HERE to visit this resource.

SIAST Program Updates

 Psychiatric Nursing diploma - Applications are not currently being accepted for this newly designated high-demand program. It will reopen for application at 8 a.m., October 1, 2014, for the fall 2015 intake. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., February 15, 2015 (Saskatchewan time). All supporting documentation will be required by 4:30 p.m. (Saskatchewan time), February 28, 2015.

Business Insurance diploma - Admission requirements: 9 of 12 Business Certificate courses, including ACCT 122 and BCOM 121. Note: Students must complete the Business certificate requirements and INS100 before being awarded the diploma.

Continuing Care Assistant certificate - Effective July 1, 2014, accepted applicants may be required to undergo an interview and will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search prior to entering the clinical component of the program.  At the discretion of the clinical agency, you may be declined access to a clinical placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.  The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is your responsibility.

Radiation and Environmental Monitoring Technician certificate - Effective July 1, 2014, admission requirements include Grade 11 with a minimum average of 60% in each of English Language Arts A20 and B20, Pre-Calculus 20* and Physical Science 20*.

*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics and science requirements also accepted:

·         Math 20

·         Chemistry 20

Machine Shop certificate - Effective July 1, 2014, program title will become Machinist.

Telecommunications/Radio Systems Technician - applications to this program have been suspended.

SIAST: Machining Madness

		Date:  March 15, 2014 Time:  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location:  SIAST Wascana Campus, 4500 Wascana Parkway,                    Regina, SK From the plastic parts in your cell phone to the tires on your car, machinists make the moulds and dies for manufacturing countless consumer and industrial items.
Register in SIAST’s Machining Madness event and spend the day finding out more about becoming a machinist. Try your hand at using SIAST’s machining equipment, compete for prizes, and vie for the title "maddest machinist." Lunch will be provided. To register, login to myChoice

New Program at SIAST

Telecommunications Networking Technician certificate - Telecommunications Networking Technician is a three-semester certificate program.  It provides a practical and analytical approach to telecommunications and basic computer networking.  Admission requirements to the program are: Grade 12 with a minimum of 60% in Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30 or Foundations of Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20.

Interdisciplinary Science Competition - University of Alberta

March 8 and 9, 2014

ISC is a unique scientific competition hosted by TeamUp Science and held at the University of Alberta. This two day event will combine practical experiments from biology, chemistry, and physics to bring solutions to real-world problems. The experiments are adapted from first-year undergraduate curriculum that allow high school students to experience university-level science up-close and personal.

Applications can be found online at www.isc.teamupscience.com, and they are due February 23rd.

Branch Scholarships - Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists

 DEADLINE: April 15, 2014

The Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists understands that youth are the future of our industry. To support youth in achieving their career in agrology related sectors, including agriculture, bioresources, food or the environment, the Institute’s six branches (Northeast, Northwest, Regina, Saskatoon and Yorkton) are each awarding a scholarship of $1000 to candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in agrology.

SCHOLARSHIP: Six (6) $1,000.00 scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY

Presently a Grade 12 high school student, graduating in June

Have plans to enroll as a first year full-time student this fall in a Saskatchewan-based, post-secondary program related to agrology, such as agriculture, bioresources, food or the environment.  

The post-secondary program should meet the eligibility requirements to apply for registration with the Institute after graduation.

Must not be an immediate family member of current Institute staff or councillors

For further information, click HERE.

Scholarships associated with the National Union of Public and General Employees

Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children of the National Union’s 340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education.

These include the Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians, Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship, Tommy Douglas Scholarship and the Scholarship for Visible Minorities.

For details about these scholarships, click HERE.

Important Deadline: U of S Engineering and Kinesiology

February 15 is the last day to apply for admission to the College of Engineering and the College of Kinesiology for the 2014-2015 academic year. No further applications to these colleges will be accepted past the application deadline. Students have until March 15 to supply necessary supporting documents.

To apply, visit Steps to Become a U of S Student. 

University of Saskatchewan: Scholarships for International Students

February 15 Deadline
Value: $10,000
Eligibility: By applying for undergraduate admission starting in September 2014, international students (non-Canadian citizens paying differential tuition) will be eligible for consideration. The application deadline is February 15, 2014. Students must also supply the necessary supporting documents, pay the $90 CDN application fee and meet U of S admissions requirements (including English Language Proficiency) by March 15, 2014.

The University of Saskatchewan will award six scholarships valued at $10,000 CDN each for the 2014-15 academic year. International students (non-Canadian citizens paying differential tuition) entering any direct-entry college at the U of S will be considered for an International Excellence Award. Selection will be based on academic achievement.

Upcoming Information Sessions at Lakeland College

Lakeland College is holding various sessions at both its Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses. Click HERE for dates and locations.

Admission Contest at University of Regina

The University of Regina is running a contest to promote students to get their admission applications in by the Priority Deadline of March 15 .  Every Friday starting January 17 up to the deadline we will be drawing for 1 of 9 iPad Minis as well as 1 grand prize of FREE tuition for a year!

Students who have already submitted their application for fall 2014 have been automatically placed in the draw.  The sooner students apply the most chances they'll have to win!


Winners are being announced on Facebook and Twitter. 

University of Regina Entrance Awards

Deadline: March 15

There are many U of R Entrance scholarships that look at a combination of your admission average and other extracurricular activities that require you to fill out an application. Award values range from $500 to $23,000.  All applications and supporting documents must be received at the University of Regina by the deadline. 

Students can look up awards and apply online using SAMS (Student Awards Management System) by clicking HERE.

2 Physics Competitions

Tuesday, April 8 - Canadian Association of Physicists High School Prize Examination

This is a 3 hour examination with a combination of multiple choice and long answer problems. National and Provincial awards are given. Top National students will be invited to participate in National Physics Olympiad Finals to select the Canadian team for the 45th International Physics Olympiad to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan in July 2014.

Wednesday, May, 14 - University of Saskatchewan High School Physics Competition

This involves at 1.5 hour multiple choice exam based on the Saskatchewan High School Physics Curriculum. Cash prizes are awarded when the winning student enrolls in a first-year Physics, Engineering Physics or Astronomy class at the University of Saskatchewan.

Click HERE for more information.