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.

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 15, 2013

Amount: 20 Entrance Scholarships of $5 000

Candidates for this award:

• Are currently in their graduating year or graduated in the last two years
• Are entering, for the 2013-2014 academic year, their first year of full-time studies at:
  • An accredited Canadian college or university; or
  • A Quebec accredited collegial institution.

Candidates must have demonstrated outstanding environmental commitment, community service and leadership during the course of their studies. Check out this link for further information.

Global Internships

The Communicating for Agriculture Education Programs (CAEP) gives students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while learning a new culture in another part of the world! Whether they are seeking vocational training to enhance their existing skills, or wish to prepare for a job in agriculture, horticulture, enology, equine or western equine, CAEP has a wide variety of international training programs sure to match your needs.  There are opportunities in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, and more!

International training programs offer real, hands-on experiences that are validated for universities and future employers. For further information, check out this link.

Be a Gene Researcher for a Week

Application Dates: November 1- December 31, 2012

he Foundation selects motivated and ambitious students in grades 11 and 12 who have an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research. These students are placed in labs of influential scientists for one week over Spring Break. This experience gives young students a once in a lifetime opportunity to work alongside premiere research scientists.

Students gain insight into the world of genetic diseases by conducting real, hands-on science experiments, such as profiling their own DNA. Participants also learn how genes cause human genetic disorders and how top scientists translate these findings into treatments and cures for genetic diseases. The GRFAW mentoring program is a great opportunity for young scientists to learn about human genetics research and connect with the scientific community.

For further information and application materials, click here.

Burger King Scholars Program

Application window: November 15, 2012 - January 10, 2013

High school seniors, Burger King employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive up to $50 000 in scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year.

Apply here

University of Regina: Nursing and Education Deadlines

Faculty of Nursing

The Nursing admissions have opened as of Oct 1, 2012 and will be open for applications until Feb 15, 2013.  For more information, click here.

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education has changed their application deadline to be March 1, 2013 this year.  

We have created a webpage called "How to Apply to Teacher Education." This webpage provides students with deadlines, important information, the application form and a worksheet with the questions that they will have to fill out.  Our hope is that this will help students prepare and encourage more to apply. View the webpage here.  

Auditions: Grant MacEwan

Auditions for the 2 year Music Diploma program at Grant MacEwan University will take place on March 9, April 20 and June 15. Click here for further details.

Auditions for the Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music at MacEwan will take place on March 2, May 10 and June 22. Click here for further details.

SARM Student Scholarship

Deadline: February 13, 2013

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is sponsoring a 90th Anniversary Student Scholarship. Three scholarships of $1500 will be awarded this year, based on an essay on the topic "Changes in Agricultural Safety through the Generations."

Applicants must:

• be enrolled in grade 12 for the 2012-2013 school year.
• plan on studying at a post secondary school in the fall of 2013 (only outside the province if the course is not offered in Saskatchewan)
• have completed the last two years of high school in Saskatchewan
• have a farming background and live in a rural area
• have parents/guardians who own/rent land and pay taxes to a Rural Municipality

For further information and an application form, click here.

CN Diversity Scholarships

Deadline: November 30, 2012

Through its Scholarship Program, CN will offer grants to support post-secondary education.

Eligible students must:

• be  women or members of an Aboriginal community or veterans
• must be enrolled in a technical, undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the following fields:
• Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications
• Industrial Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical/Agricultural & Biological Engineering;
• Railway Infrastructure Engineering (and all things Railroad specific)
• Software Engineering studies Or Computer Sciences

Transportation

• Transportation & Logistics

Sales & Marketing

• Business Administration/Marketing/Business Development

Human Resources, Aboriginal Studies & Law

• Human Resources, Labour Relations
• Aboriginal OR Native OR Indigenous Studies (including Native Law)
• Law

Accounting and Finance

• Accounting, Commerce and Finance
• have average of 80% or above in the last three semesters of studies
• are interested and available for a summer internship at CN in 2013

To apply, visit this link.

Senate Page Program

Each year, the Senate Page Program engages 15 undergraduate students who are enrolled at one of the four universities in the National Capital Region. Applicants must not have previous experiences as pages on Parliament Hill. They must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and be able to communicate orally, at the advanced level in both official languages. For further information, click here.

Diamond Jubilee Essay Contest

Deadline: November 14

Historica Dominion Institute is holding an essay contest in Honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. There are categories for both junior and senior high students. Prizes include an ipad 2 and a trip to Historica's Diamond Jubilee reception. Click here for more information.

House of Commons Page Program

Apply online from October to December

Each year, forty students are selected as pages in the House of Commons. This role involves assisting Members of Parliament and House Officials with their work. Applicants must be graduating from a high school and beginning studies at one of the four universities in the National Capital Region in the fall (with no academic interruptions). Other criteria include being fluent in English and French, having an overall average of at least 80%, having superior interpersonal skills and good judgement and having an interest in the parliamentary system.

Click here for further information.

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.