Saskatchewan Agriculture Scholarship Program

The Who:
Grade 12 students and recent graduates (the past two years) in Saskatchewan planning to take agriculture-related post-secondary education beginning in the fall of 2013.
The What:
Ten scholarships worth $1,000 each.

The Why:
Agriculture in Saskatchewan, and Canada, is a modern, prosperous industry; it reaches far beyond occupations typically associated with farming and plays a large role in the strength of our economy. The scholarship is one of the first steps in launching your exciting career in agriculture.
The How:
Applicants need to:

• Produce a three-minute creative video or write a well researched 750-word essay describing why agriculture, now more than ever, is a vibrant, diverse industry; and
• Provide a letter of recommendation from an agriculture teacher, industry leader or community leader.

The When:
A video/essay, letter of recommendation and completed application form must be received by March 1, 2013 to be considered for the scholarship.

		2013 Terms of Reference
		2013 Application Form PDF (136 KB)

Shad Valley

June 30-July 26, 2013

Shad Valley is a four-week summer enrichment experience for students in grades 10, 11 and 12. The focus of the program is science, engineering, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership. It is a chance to experience campus life in residence at a top Canadian University (including the University of Saskatchewan) and to network with other students. For more information and/or to apply online, click here.

University of Regina Entrance Scholarships for 2013

If the University of Regina is in your plans for the fall of 2013, you can check out the entrance scholarships that will be available by clicking here.

Lakeland College: New Programs

Note the following changes at Lakeland College:

• Agribusiness - new concentration in Marketing/Communications
• Gasfitter Apprenticeship training program now available
• new Heavy Oil Power Engineering (HOPE) Program
• Pre-Employment Hairstyling Program is now introduced
• Street Rod Technologies Program is being developed for September 2013

Click here for further information about Lakeland College programs.

Campus Visits at Augustana

The Augustana Campus, University of Alberta, located at Camrose,AB will hold preview days on:

• October 19, 2012
• November 23, 2012
• February 8, 2013
• March 8, 2013

Interested high school students can also visit any weekday as a Student for A Day or participate in the Saturday Visit Program.  For further information, click here.

Education Degree at Augustana Campus

The University of Alberta's Augustana Campus, located at Camrose, AB, now offers a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education Combined Degree. This is a five year program, with direct entry.

For further information, click here.

RCMP Recruiting Sessions

The RCMP hold regularly scheduled monthly Career Presentations in both Saskatoon and Regina.  Presentations at additional locations are also provided.

Dates and locations can be viewed on their website at found here.

Call 1-877-RCMP-GRC for additional information.

Soaring: Indigenous Youth Career Conference

Saskatoon: February 13th to 15th.  

This conference promises to be excellent resource for Indigenous students to learn about careers, options and themselves.  It will be a fun, exciting and informative opportunity for students.

The agenda for the conference has not yet been released, but for further information and ongoing updates, click here.

What is Engineering?

Saskatoon - Tuesday, November 6
Regina - Wednesday, November 7

Grade 12 students who areseriously interested in a career in Engineering are invited to attend this event, which is sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.  Each event consists of presentations given by professional engineers, university professors & administrators as well as university students.

If you require further information about this event, talk to your school guidance counsellor.

DX Canadian High School Design Competition

Design Exchange has announced its 18th Annual DX Canadian High School Design Competition. The aim of the competition is to promote the study and awareness of various design disciplines in schools across Canada. The competition is open to all high school students, at the junior (grades 10 and below) and senior (grades 11 and above) levels. Prizes will be awarded at the two levels, in each of the four categories – Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Architecture / Interior Design, and Graphic Design.

  

For further information, click here.

TD Discovery Days in Health Sciences

Date: 

23 November, 2012

City: 

Saskatoon

Registration Deadline:

November 9, 2012

Approximately 120 aboriginal high school students from across Saskatchewan will have an opportunity to explore careers in medicine and the other health sciences.  Participants will hear an inspiring keynote lecture, take part in interactive workshops and join in discussion with a panel of health care professionals and academics.

For further information, click this link.

studentawards.com

studentawards.com is a free scholarship matching service, that provides Canadian high school, college and university students information about scholarships, bursaries, grants, fellowships and other forms of financial assistance.

The service provides customized lists of awards based on profile information that members provide when they register at the site. In addition to information about scholarships and financial assistance, they provide our members with content and tools relating to all aspects of student life. 

Please note that when members register, they are asked to provide some personal information (e.g. name, email address, postal code, birth date, gender, interests, etc.).

To find out more about this service, visit this link.

University of Guelph President's and Chancellor's Scholarships

Deadline: January 25, 2013

These scholarships are open to students with a minimum of 90% admission average. Applicants must also demonstrate school and community leadership and engagement over the past 3 years.

For further information, click here.

Schulich Leader Scholarships

Deadline: Tuesday, February 5

Canadian Schulich Leader Scholarships are undergraduate scholarships for students intending to enroll in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas of study at a minimum of one of the 20 selected universities (including the University of Saskatchewan).

All Canadian high schools, may submit one Schulich Leader Nominee who must possess at least two of three criteria:

1. Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership
2. Academic excellence
3. Financial need

All participating universities are responsible for selecting the Schulich Leaders for their respective institution. In 2013, 40 Canadian Schulich Leaders will be selected – two Schulich Leaders at each participating university.

Each undergraduate scholarship is valued at $60,000 CAD.  The scholarship is distributed during each Schulich Leader’sterm of undergraduate study and will start with the academic year commencing in Fall 2013.

Schulich Leader Scholarships are part of a $100 million gift in perpetuity on behalf of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Seymour Schulich Foundation.

For further information, check out this link.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Deadline: December 7

A total of up to 20 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are awarded to students in their last year of high school or CEGEP who have demonstrated leadership in improving their community.

Each scholarship has a value of up to $70,000 and includes:

·         Up to $10,000 for tuition per year

·         $7,500 a year for living expenses

In addition, these scholarships include:

·         An offer of paid summer employment

·         Mentorship opportunities

·         Annual gatherings and networking opportunities and more

Students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solve a community problem or make their community better as a whole are invited to apply. For more information, visit this link.

Annual Provincial Skills Competition

Interested in Trades and Technologies? 

The 15th Provincial Skills Competition will be held in Saskatoon at SIAST Kelsey Campus, Mount Royal Collegiate and surrounding venues on April 25-26, 2013. For further information, check 

http://www.skillscanadasask.com/

Teacher Education at U of Regina

March 1 - Deadline for High School Applicants who wish to apply for the Teacher Education Program at the University of Regina. Application forms are now available at this link.

U of Regina Aboriginal Student Centre

Services offered by the Aboriginal Students Centre at the University of Regina include:

CIBC kâspohtamâtotân Aboriginal Mentorship Program

nitôncipâmin omâ ("We are Here") Student Success Program

Cultural Awareness such as: Crafts, Pipe Ceremonies, Sharing Circles and Support from Cultural/Traditional Advisors

Rediscovering the Path - Elders from across Sask. visit the ASC to share their knowledge of traditional teachings.

Seminars and Luncheons designed to help YOU succeed in University!

for more information, visit http://www.uregina.ca/asc/

University of Regina: UR Connected and Open House

The University of Regina will be hosting various open house events this year, including UR Connected (October 19-20), What is Business Administration (December 5), Social Work Information Nights (December 6 in Saskatoon and November 29 in Regina), What is Kinesiology (December 6), and Open House (May 10, 2013). For more information on these events, click here

Olds College Campus Visits

Olds College has several options for students to visit campus and explore programs, including a Discover Day (Friday, September 28), Campus Visits and Program Preview Days. For further information, check out this link.

Lakeland College Open House

Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27
Open House 2012 is consists of 2 full days on both Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses. It runs Friday Oct. 26 from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday Oct. 27 from 9 am to 3 pm. 

This includes a  Career Fair in Vermilion on Friday.

This is an opportunity to tour, sit in on a class, talk to current students, meet faculty, try-a-trade and do a lab.

Check out the 2011 slide shows for each campus on the Vermilion and Lloydminsteropen house pages.

If you plan on attending Lakeland in 2013-14, you should take a tour. You'll be eligible to win a $1,000 tuition credit. 

Click here for further information.

U of S: Experience US

Experience US! is the University of Saskatchewan’s annual two-day open house event. Every fall, prospective students, parents, counsellors, teachers and others are invited to spend time on campus to experience the U of S in full swing. Through interactive information sessions, tours and other activities, attendees can learn more about the wide variety of programs and services available at the U of S.

Registration is now open! For more information and to register, click here.

SIAST Machining Madness Event

When: Saturday, November 17, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Lunch is provided
Where: SIAST Wascana Campus
4500 Wascana Parkway
Regina, Saskatchewan
Room A164

When you stop and think about it, there are many things that machinists make. Did you know that a machinist manufactured the molds that made your car tires? Take a look at your cell phone. A machinist formed the die-cast that set the plastic for that cell phone. Machinists are everywhere and they’re in high demand.

High School students are invited to come out and explore SIAST’s Machine Shop program at Wascana Campus. They’ll learn about the various types of equipment used in the shop while producing a project. Representatives from industry will be on hand throughout the day and program information will be provided to all participants. Everyone is welcome!

The date is subject to change. For more information go to www.gosiast.com and click on “Visit a Campus” to start your profile and register for these events.

Application Deadlines for SIAST

Depending on the program applied for, there are 3 possible application deadlines and processes for SIAST programs offered at Kelsey, Wascana, Woodlands and Palliser campuses:

a)    First Qualified First Admitted (for most SIAST programs)Current high school students who are enrolled in the courses that will qualify them for admission to the program of their choice may apply on or after September 1 each year for FQFA programs. It is to their advantage to apply early for the best chance of being admitted.

b) High Demand Programs

Applicants to high-demand programs may only apply during the designated application period - October 1, 2012, to February 15, 2013. SIAST programs currently designated as high demand 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

Check out what's new on admission averages, for these programs, for current high school students at Apply Now.

c) Competitive Admission Program

The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, delivered in partnership with the University of Regina, uses a competitive admission process. Applications are ranked according to specific program requirements. Refer to the program web page for details.

Visit SIAST - CSI Sessions

"CSI" (Come, See, Investigate) sessions are to be held at the four Kelsey Campuses as follows: SIAST Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon, October 25, 20129:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. At SIAST Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw, students and parents can arrange for individual CSI sessions by contacting Marlene Frechette, student recruitment advisor, at 1-866-467-4278 or email frechette@siast.sk.ca. SIAST Wascana Campus, Regina, November 15, 2012, 12:45 - 3 p.m. At SIAST Woodland Campus in Prince Albert, students and parents can arrange for individual CSI sessions by contacting Christine Nemish, student recruitment advisor, at 1-866-467-4278 or email nemish@siast.sk.ca.

Check out Visit a Campus for more upcoming events and tour dates at SIAST campuses.

Building Brighter Futures

Indspire, formerly the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, is now the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.

Indspire offers financial assistance (scholarships and bursaries) through four major categories: Post Secondary Education, Fine Arts, Health Careers, and Oil & Gas Aboriginal Trades & Technology. Click here for further information.

University of Alberta Tours and Events

October 20

The University of Alberta annual Open House will be held on Saturday, October 20 at the Butterdome in Edmonton. Students can join the over 8,000 guests who will visit campus this day to explore our over 200 programs, speak with advisors and professors, visit the Tech Zone, check out the Student Life Fair, and tour campus and residence. ind out more about Open House atualberta.ca/openhouse.

The fourth annual AP/IB Conference: "Global Development: Conflict and Collaboration" is a free, full day event that provides Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate students with an opportunity to explore an important set of global issues, network with other students and university faculty, and to see what the University of Alberta has to offer!
>> For more information on the AP/IB Conference, click here.

The University of Alberta Campus Visit Program is for students who want to explore their future at the U of A by touring the campuses and first-year residences, sitting down with an academic or career advisor, and meeting current students. Individual student and school group bookings are now available online for Fall 2012!  Book your visit atualberta.ca/campusvisits.

University of Saskatchewan Greystone Scholars

Nominations for the Greystone Scholars Recognition Program are no longer required! Instead, students who apply for admission, submit the application fee, and send in a statement of Grade 11 marks and a list of the semestered and non-semestered classes in which they're registered during your Grade 12 year by email, mail, or fax. For students planning to attend the U of S in the 2013-2014 academic year, the online application form will be available at explore.usask.ca/admission after September 21st and documents can also be submitted after that date.

University of Alberta Entrance Scholarships

Deadlines:
February 18, 2013 - Scholastic Distinction Scholarships and Leadership Scholarships

August 1, 2013 - International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Scholarships

For more information, click here.

University of Alberta Engineering Expo

Saturday, September 22
10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Engineering Expo is anopportunity to learn about engineering— to meet people who study, teach, research, and work at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Explore engineering on a new level. Experience interactive displays. Tour innovative facilities. Attend topical and relevant research presentations. Learn about ground breaking research.

Your whole family is welcome! Children (ages 6-12) will especially enjoy the ENGG Zone, where they can take part in hands-on engineering activities designed and delivered by the DiscoverE Engineering and Science Program instructors.

Click here for further information, including a short video.

Loran Scholars

Deadlines:
Sponsored Applicants - October 17, 2012
Direct Pool Applicants - October 24, 2012

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.

Students that best reflect the criteria of character, leadership and community service are considered to be strong candidates. Activities both within the school and out in the community are weighed equally. An 85% average is the minimum academic threshold for consideration.

For further information, click here.

Applications for SIAST Programs

Interested in applying for a program offered by SIAST (Kelsey, Palliser, Woodlands or Wascana campuses)?

Click here to find out what certificate and diploma programs have seats available this fall.

U of R Music Open House and Audition Dates

Thursday, November 15, 2012 and Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - Open Houses at University of Regina Department of Music will be held. For further information, including a registration link, click here.

Auditions and music theory entrance exams for Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education programs will be held on November 15, February 13, March 2, April 10 and May 16.  For further information, consult the Music Department website here.

Forum for Young Canadians 2012-13

Forum for Young Canadians is a civic education program for students aged 15-19 years old. It brings students to Ottawa for a week of intensive academic adventure regarding national politics and public affairs.

Participants spend time with 100 other young leaders from coast to coast. Their classroom is Parliament Hill and their teachers are Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators, senior public servants, members of the national media and business leaders.

Sessions for this academic year are:
November 4-9, 2012
February 24 - March 1, 2013
March 17 - 22, 2013
March 24-29, 2013

For further information click here.

University of Saskatchewan Learning Communities

This fall the University of Saskatchewan is looking forward to welcoming first-year students into a new community of learners. Students entering the Colleges of Arts and Science, Agriculture and Bioresources, Kinesiology, Engineering, and St. Thomas More, have the opportunity to join a Learning Community (LC) in the first term (September – December) of their first year.

A Learning Community is a small group of first-year students who sign up for a common set of courses linked by a weekly LC Hour. LC Hours are led by successful upper-year university students who are passionate about making connections between their studies and their world, and who lead by example as expert learners.

One of the biggest challenges faced by our team of LC coordinators is effectively communicating the timeline for LC sign-up to grade 12 students who are in the thick of graduation and examinations. To join an LC, we encourage students to sign up by June 22rd at noon (i.e. prior to the first day of first-year registration). This way students who sign up for an LC will be registered into the courses associated with their LC, making the registration process that much easier.

To explore options and sign-up for a 2012/2013 LC, please visit our website (students must click on the big red button to sign-up).

For LC information, news, and events, we encourage you and your students to:

- Subscribe to the LC Newsletter,

- Join us on Facebook,

- Follow us on Twitter, and

- View our videos on YouTube.

Assignment: Saving Lives Bursary Program

June 1 - September 3 window

Canadian Blood Services is sponsoring a bursary program for students in Grade 12 or University/College who can recruit 20 blood donors. To participate or for more information, call 306.651.6686.

Leadership Scholarships

The Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors will be sponsoring 5 $1000 scholarships available for student leadership.

Criteria are for applicants are:

• Be enrolled in their senior year in a Canadian high school that is currently a member of CASAA. Membership information is available on this website.
• Have a minimum average of 70% in their graduating year.
• Plan to attend an accredited Canadian post secondary institution.
• Have made a superior contribution to Canadian students through membership in planning committees of major regional, provincial and or national student leadership initiatives recognized by CASAA.
• Have made a significant contribution to student leadership initiatives in their home community.

For further details, click here.

The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship

Beginning in 2012, the Saskatchewan Advantage scholarship will provide every Saskatchewan grade 12 graduate (including ABE and GED) who enrolls at at Saskatchewan post-secondary institution with up to $500 per year to a lifetime maximum of $2000 over 10 years.

This scholarship will reduce tuition for students entering post-secondary programs starting after April 1, 2012.

For more information, please visit this link.

Masonic Scholarships - Saskatchewan

Deadline: August 10th

The Masonic Youth Trust Awards and Murray Montague Memorial Scholarship are offered annually to Saskatchewan High School Graduates who proceed to institutions of higher learning anywhere in Canada.

For further information, including application forms, click the links in the paragraph above.

Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarships

Deadline: May 25, 2012

The Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is available to Canadian high school students from family farms who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of May 25, 2012 and eligible to graduate from high school in 2012. Those eligible for a scholarship must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post-secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture program.

If you have applied for entry into a college or university, but have not yet been accepted, you can still apply for a Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship. However, if you are awarded a scholarship, you must provide an acceptance letter from your educational institution.

Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $1500, based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community.

To access an application form, click here.

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association Scholarship

Deadline: Friday June 1 at 5:00 p.m.

• Student or student’s parent(s) must be registered Saskatchewan pulse producers (i.e. they have sold or grown pulses in the last two years)
• Student must not be an immediate family member of current SPG staff or Directors
• Student must be accepted as a full-time student this fall in a Saskatchewan-based, post-secondary program that is associated with the pulse industry or agriculture (example: agriculture, natural sciences, engineering, nutrition)

Selection Criteria

• Student must have a minimum Grade 12 average of 70%. Scholarships will be awarded on a conditional basis pending receipt of official transcripts
• Student must have an interest in pursuing a career related to agriculture and the pulse industry
• Student must have a history of demonstrated leadership
• Student must have made contributions to school and community life

Application Requirements

• Unofficial transcript at the time of application followed by official transcripts upon receipt
• Proof of acceptance (conditional or otherwise) to a post-secondary program, followed by proof of registration
• Written essay (maximum 500 words) on: How student has contributed to their school and/or community life; How student has demonstrated leadership;Student’s career plans and how these tie in with the pulse industry

Click here for further information about this scholarship.

Entrepreneur Summer Camp

Application Deadline: May 18

Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp is a week long event for young people ages 13-15 held in the Cypress Hills of Alberta. It will be held on August 19-25, 2012. Click here for further details.

University of Regina Gap Year Program

The UR Gap Year is a new program for current high school students planning on taking a year off in between high school and coming to the University of Regina.  By indicating that you’d like to be a part of the UR Gap Year Program, we will defer your admission as well as any automatic entrance scholarships funded by the University of Regina you have qualified for. During the year, you’ll also be able
to take advantage of many services to help you stay connected with the University and prepare you for your first year of study or future career options, including the opportunity to earn credit towards the UR Guarantee Program!  Some of the other additional services include access to:

•  Career Centre
• Aboriginal Student Centre
• Student Success Centre / UR Guarantee
• Centre for Student Accessibility
• Dr. John Archer Library
• Academic Advising

You are eligible to take part in the UR Gap Year Program if you meet the following criteria:

• Must be applying to the University directly from a Canadian high school
• Applying to a direct-entry undergraduate program (excluding Nursing and Education)
• Will not be attending another postsecondary institution during the Gap year. Students who plan to pursue studies at
  non-accredited institutions may be considered

How to be considered:

• Submit your application for admission to the University of Regina
• In your admissions package you will find the UR Gap Year Program form
• Mail the completed form to the Admissions Office by August 31st, 2012

Monsanto Opportunity Fund Scholarships

Deadline: May 25, 2012
Amount: $1500

Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarships are available to students who meet the following criteria:

--  Students must come from a family farm with confirmed plans to enroll in

    their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture or an

    agriculture-related program;

--  Students must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership

    capabilities, and a keen interest and involvement in their rural

    community;

--  Students must submit a completed application form, which includes an

    essay that outlines what area of agriculture they would like to work in

    and why;

For further information, including scholarship forms, click here.

Devon Safety Expo

When: Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 10 am to 3 pm Rain or Shine!!!
Where: Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds – Wild Rose Pavilion
What:
 Fun and interactive indoor and outdoor safety activities
 Door Prizes and cool swag
 BBQ lunch 12 – 2pm – Open to all ages
 Win a Ride in a STARS helicopter
For more information call Dorothy Carson at 780-875-8875

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarships and Bursaries

Deadline: August 28

Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, in cooperation with Dominion Command are offering ten scholarships of $300 each.
These are offered to students who have completed Grade 12 and are continuing their education (first year) at university, technical school, or business college. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing.
Applicants must be sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters and great grandsons/granddaughters of veterans,  ex-service or still serving military or R.C.M.P.
Application forms are available here.

Saskatchewan Pulse Producers Scholarship

Deadline: Friday, May 11 at 5:00 p.m.

This scholarship is open to sons/daughters of registered Saskatchewan pulse producers who are entering a post-secondary program associated with pulse production or agriculture(agriculture, natural sciences, engineering, nutrition) in the fall.

A total of 5 scholarships are available for $5000 each.

Click this link to access and application form.

The Saskatchewan Dream Video Contest

Deadline: Friday, March 30

Enter your proposed written concepts for a short video based on "The Saskatchewan Dream" and the 100th anniversary of the Legislative Building to videocontest @gov.sk.ca. Participate on your own or as part of a group of up to 3 members.

The winners will be an all-expense paid trip to Regina where they'll work with professional film experts to produce their films.

For more information, click here.

Les Donnelly Scholarship

Deadline: May 31

The Les Donnelly Scholarship is awarded annually up to a maximum of $2000. It is funded by the Saskatchewan Safety Council's Trust Fund, which was established to help fund safety education and public awareness programs and events.

The recipient of the scholarship must be a Saskatchewan resident who is enrolled in a college or university level program. Applicants must submit their responses to the eligibility questions along with their application to be considered.

For further information, including application forms, click here.

Hazel Asmussen Fund

Deadline: April 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

This fund was established to provide annual grants to post-secondary students in the fine arts. Eligible applicants must be registered in post-secondary programs for the Fine Arts and must be from the Battlefords and district.

Applicants are asked to complete the form found here and then return it with all required materials to the Battlefords and District Community Foundation, Inc., Box 1302, North Battleford, S9A 3L8 or by email to sterlingcommunications@littleloon.ca

High School Physics Competitions

1. University of Saskatchewan High School Physics Competition
Requests due April 27
Wednesday, May 9 - Exam Day

This 1.5 hour multiple choice exam is based on the Saskatchewan High School Physics Curriculum.

Prizes are $250 for first; $150 for second and $100 for third and are awarded when the winning student enrolls in a first-year Physics, Engineering Physics or Astronomy class at the University of Saskatchewan.

2. Canadian Association of Physicists High School Prize Examination

Requests due March 23
Thursday, April 5 - Exam Day
This 3 hour examination has a combination of multiple choice and long answer problems. First pize is $500; second is $300 and third is $200. Additional prizes for top students in the province. Top national students will be invited to participate in the National Physics Olympiad finals to select the Canadian team for the International Physics Olympiad in Estonia bettween July 15 and 24, 2012.

Click here for further information about these events.

2012 International Year of Co-operatives Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2012

In celebration of the UN's International Year of Co-operatives, the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association has established specific scholarships for alumni of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program.

For further information, click here.

Rural Student Discovery Day: University of Alberta

Friday, March 16, 2012


The purpose of this event is to introduce rural students and their family members to the University of Alberta in person. This day-long event is a chance for you to check out the University of Alberta and learn about all of the opportunities they offer.

Rural Discovery Day is a free event for rural high school students and family members.

For more information, click here.

University of Alberta AP/IB Student Conference

March 10, 2012
The AP/IB Conference, "Exploring Global Change" is a free, full day event happening at the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) on U of A's North Campus.

This conference provides Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate students with an opportunity to explore an important set of global issues, network with other students and university faculty, and be exposed to what the University of Alberta has to offer.

For more information, including registration, click here.

Our Lady of the Prairies Scholarship

Deadline - April 27 - 


This scholarship is donated by the Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation and is open to students in the Living Sky School Division. Selection for this scholarship include Academic Standing, Community Involvement and Extracurricular activities. Students must submit an application form, portfolio and two letters of reference to their guidance counsellor to apply for this award.

To download an application form, click here.

Lakeland College Information Sessions

Lakeland College is hosting information session in North Battleford on Wednesday, March 28, from 6pm – 8:30pm at the Don Ross Community Centre, so any students interested in Lakeland who would like more information are invited to attend.

Further sessions regarding specific programs will be held at Lakeland College (Lloydminster and Vermilion) during early March.  Click here to view a list of programs and session dates.

Lethbridge College Entrance Awards

Deadlines: March 12/May 1
In celebration of achieving 50 years of excellence in 2008, Lethbridge College awards 50 - $1000 scholarships to students entering post-secondary college programs every fall! The Lethbridge College 50th Anniversary Early Entrance Scholarship deadline is March 20, 2012. The deadline for all other entrance awards is May 1, 2012. http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/awards

Valerie Whalley Education Foundation Fund

Deadline: May 1


The purpose of this Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing a post-secondary education, who have been adversely affected by the death of a family member, through the actions of an impaired driver. The Guidelines and Criteria section specifies impairment as either alcohol or drug related, and defines who qualifies as a family member.
Each scholarship shall be for a minimum of $2,5oo.oo to a maximum of $15,000.00 yearly. Applicants must apply annually and may be eligible to receive a scholarship for a maximum of three individual years. Applicants must qualify to be eligible to receive funds from this scholarship, see the Guidelines and Criteria for requirements.
Attention will be given to applicants who are not receiving financial support from other sources.
Applicants who are actively volunteering in charitable activities or associations will be given special consideration.

For further information, including application forms,click here.

Saskatcheawn Skills Canada Competitions

Deadline: March 2

Click here for more information and/or to register for Skills Canada Competitions in Saskatchewan. A wide variety of skills are represented from Computer Animation to Aesthetics, to Autbody Repair, to Carpentry to many more!

UR Gap Year Program

The UR Gap Year is a new program for current high school students planning on taking a year off between high school and coming to the University of Regina.  By indicating that they would like to be a part of the UR Gap Year Program, the students' admission as well as any automatic entrance scholarships funded by the University of Regina that they were offered will be deferred for a year.  

During this year, students will be able to take advantage of many services to help them stay connected with the university and prepare them for their first year of study or future career options, including the opportunity to ear credit towards the UR Guarantee Program.

Students must apply to the University of Regina and will be given the option to join the Gap Year Program once they are granted admission. 

Click here for further information.

Important Deadlines: U of R

February 15: Nursing application deadline

March 1: Nursing transcript deadline

March 15, 2012 deadline to apply for University of Regina Entrance Awards.All of the entrance awards have been consolidated on one application available here.

March 15: Priority application deadline for all direct entry undergraduate programs. The priority deadline is the recommended deadline to ensure best course selection and opportunities for enrolment and other university services such as scholarships, residence and parking.

This is also the deadline for high school students applying to the Faculty of Education.

May 1: Deadline to apply for residence for a guaranteed room

May 1:  Our start application date for student electrified parking for the fall/winter semesters - very important for students who are going to be living in our residences.  

August 1: Final deadline for all programs (excluding Education and Nursing). If a program still has space available, it may be extended beyond this deadline. Extensions will be posted on the futurestudent Web site.

U of R Campus Tours/Open Houses

Campus Tours:


Students who want to see the University of Regina campus before making their decision can book a tour online at http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/quicklinks/campus-visits/index.html

MUSIC OPEN HOUSE - Wed. February 15

Experience a day in the life of a music student. Sit in on music classes, attend a student recital, have a private lesson with a faculty member, and learn about the application/audition process for Music and Music Education programs at U of R.

 http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/assets/docs/pdf/musicopenhouse.pdf

Visual Arts Portfolio Review Dates Set: March 9 & March 28

Students applying for selection to the BFA Visual Arts Major may make an appointment with the Department of Visual Arts for a portfolio review and interview beginning February 1st. 2012. (306) 585-5572.

The attached document outlines the process for the review and how to make other arrangements if the dates above or travel to Regina are not possible.

Note: All students interested in Visual Arts should apply to the BA Visual Arts major. Students interested in the BFA for September entry must make an appointment as noted above and will be advised of their acceptance after the review.

Click here for more information on the portfolio!

Alberta Colege of Art and Design Application Deadline Extension

Due to the a number of requests from teachers and counselors to accept late applications, ACAD will be accepting applications for the Fall 2012 semester until Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 11:59pm. Students must submit both their application and portfolio by this date to be considered for the Fall 2012 semester.   To register, click here. For information or assistance with the ACAD admission process please feel free to contact any of ACAD's admissions team by phone at 403.284.7617 or by email at admissions@acad.ca.

Reminder:Upcoming CSI SIAST Events

SIAST Kelsey Campus, March 14, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. SIAST Palliser Campus, March 8, 2012, 1 - 3 p.m. SIAST Wascana Campus, March 29, 2012, 1 - 3 p.m. At SIAST Woodland Campus students and parents can arrange for individual CSI sessions by contacting Christine Nemish, student recruitment advisor at 1-866-467-427 For more information or to register, go to our Visit a Campus page.

Reminder: Important Application Dates for SIAST

Important application dates
SIAST seats for programs are starting to fill. Check out Choices for 2012 to view programs with seats available for fall 2012.
High-demand programs
Applications for the fall 2012 intake for high-demand programs are now being accepted. The application deadline is February 15, 2012. Official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary grades must be submitted to SIAST by March 1, 2012.

Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technology Dental Hygiene Medical Radiologic Technology Medical Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technology Power Engineering Technology Practical Nursing

Dalhousie Entrance Scholarships

Deadline: March 15

Various entrance award applications for students planning to attend Dalhousie University in the fall of 2012 are now available here.

Nursing Deadline Extension at U of Alberta

The Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, has extended their application deadline for Fall 2012 to May 1, 2012. Students wishing to apply to any of the Nursing programs at the University of Alberta can now do so until May 1.

Click here for more information about the Faculty of Nursing.

New Community Planning Program at U of Alberta

Starting fall 2012, the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta will offer degrees in Planning.

 

Planners work with government officials to build and implement strategies that help them achieve their goals and vision. Local issues like the downtown arena or the LRT expansion are all projects in the hands of Planners. They will offer a:

• BA (major in Planning) with a broad focus on urban and regional planning
• BSc Specialization Planning with a focus on environmental planning and the use of computer technologies in planning.

For more information click here.

CEFPI Gerry McCudden Memorial Scholarship Award

Deadline: May 31
Value: $950.00

The CEFPI Saskatchewan Chapter Gerry McCudden Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program designed for graduating grade twelve students who desire financial support for their pursuit of post-secondary educational opportunities.

Qualifications - Students must submit an essay (see below) as well as evidence that all criteria listed below have been met:
1.The candidate shall be a graduating grade twelve student.
2..The candidate shall have an academic average of 80% or higher in their grade twelve year.
3.The candidate shall have leadership potential as measured by leadership roles in school or community activities, or by creatively and vision demonstrated through participation in school or community activities.
4.The candidate will submit an essay on the required Essay Subject: “There has been increasing evidence that the design and condition of an educational facility has a significant impact on the quality of education and a student’s ability to learn. In 500 words or less, please describe how your high school facility has contributed to the quality of your education. Also, please describe the changes to your high school facility that you would propose, which you feel once implemented, would improve the quality of education.”
5.The candidate must be accepted into a post-secondary educational program following their grade twelve graduation, (i.e.: university, technical school, community college, etc.)

Mail applications to:
CEFPI Gerry McCudden Memorial Scholarship

310-21st Street East * Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M7

Oddfellows and Rebekahs Bursary

Deadline: March 15
Amount: $1000.00

This bursary is awarded by the Oddfellow and Rebekahs of Saskatchewan to a student who is deemed most worthy and in need of financial assistance. The award must be used in the year in which is it granted.

For further information open and print the information sheet and application form attached as photographs below.

Projects Abroad

The goal of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to live and work in developing countries in a way that is both convenient and safe for the students and positive for the countries, themselves.

Projects Abroad sends volunteers ages 16 and up to 27 countries to do over 150 different unpaid internships and service projects.  Volunteers can go for as little as 2 weeks per year and up to a year.

For additional information, click here.

Saskatchewan Cooperative Youth Program

Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program, also known as Co-op Camp, has been leading Co-operative Youth Education in the province for over 80 years. Co-op Camp is a series of 8 camps throughout July and August where youth ages 12 to 18 from all across Saskatchewan come together to meet new people, develop leadership skills, learn more about co-operatives and have a great time. All activities are participatory and interactive in nature and challenge participants to work together to solve challenges. There is also swimming, canoeing, volleyball, campfires, and other recreational activities. Camps are held at Candle Lake and Last Mountain Lake.
The Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program contributes to the personal development of youth and encourages their active involvement in community and co-operative organizations. The uniqueness of the Program stems from its ability to provide a co-operative, participatory learning experience for young people, co-op staff and volunteers, within a positive, enjoyable environment.

For further information, click here.

Bullying Canada Scholarship

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 3 $100.00 scholarships, with more to follow in the months to come.

The deadline for applications is March 1st. For more information, please speak to your school, or contact BullyingCanada. Applications can be downloaded online here.