Come. See. Investigate Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Prince Albert Campus - April 16, 2015
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Participating Programs Addictions Counselling Business Carpentry Early Childhood Education Integrated Resource Management Geographical Information for Resource Management

Hairstylist Media Arts Production New Media COmmunications Office Administration Practical Nursing Resource and Environmental Law Welding

To register login to myPath.

Our Lady of the Prairies Scholarship

Deadline: Last Friday in April, annually

This scholarship is sponsored by the Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation and offered to students within the Living Sky School Division. Considerations include academic standing, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership. Students must submit their application and career portfolio to their career counsellor. Click here for an application form.

Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarships

Deadline: March 15

Close to 60% of first-year Dalhousie students receive entrance scholarships. The university provides special scholarships for students entering specific fields and for students with disabilities.

For further information, click HERE.

Lakeland College Information Sessions

An information Session is an opportunity for students to talk face-to-face with instructors, staff, students, and alumni and try hands-on activities. You will also learn about facilities and services that are available on campus.

Various programs will be hosting information sessions throughout March. Click HERE for programs and dates.

2015 Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 29, 2015

This year, Monsanto Canada estimates it will provide approximately 65 scholarships to deserving high school students across the country entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture at at Canadian college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $1500 and will be awarded to students who meet the criteria set out in the application form.

For further information, click HERE.

Royal Canadian Legion Scholarships and Bursaries

Deadline: August 28

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarship and Burgess Bursary

Saskatchewan Command, in cooperation with Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion, is offering 10 scholarships of $300 each. In addition, Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 bursaries of $300 each.

Recipients must:

• reside in Saskatchewan
• be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a veteran, of a still-serving military member, or of an RCMP member
• have completed grade 12 and be entering into FIRST YEAR at a university, technical school (minimum 2 year coure) or a business college.

Further information and application forms can be found by clicking HERE.

WorkSafe Video Contest

Deadline: Friday, April 17 at 4:00 pm

WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) invite high school students to create a 2-minute video that tells their friends about workplace health and safety. You must use this year’s theme, “If it feels wrong, just ask”.  The contest is open to all grade 9 to 12 students.

For further information, click HERE.

Destination UBC

Registration opens - Tuesday, March 24

Destination UBC is a full-day information event on UBC’s Vancouver campus and takes place on Saturday, May 23. Attendees will:

• tour the campus
• meet new-to-UBC students from across Canada
• learn from professors and advisors about your first-year program
• get the tools you need for everything from financial planning to living in residence or being a commuter student.  

What if I am coming from out of town?

If you are a Canadian or international high school student living in Canada — and your high school is located in Canada — and you have received your UBC offer of admission, you may be eligible for our travel reimbursement program. You will be notified of your eligibility for the program with your offer of admission or in a separate correspondence from UBC. 

For further information, click HERE.

SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence

Deadline: April 16, 2015

The SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence recognize youth achievement in 10 categories.

You can nominate any youth or group if they are:

• Of Aboriginal ancestry
• Between 14 and 18 years of age by May 22, 2015
• A resident of Saskatchewan
• Able to demonstrate outstanding commitment and/or ability in one of the 10 award categories

Click HERE for further information.

MC College Scholarship/Open House

 MC College is an accredited institution across western Canada with 7 campuses in total offering Hairstyling and Esthetics programs.  The purpose of their scholarship is to encourage creative young individuals interested in pursuing a career in the Salon or Spa Industry.

Click here and you will find the guidelines and application process for students wishing to apply for the scholarship.This scholarship has a value of $1000 and may be applied to either our full time Hairstyling or full time Esthetics program at MC College.

Interested students are invited to attend an upcoming open house, please click here for more details!

Great Plains College Open House at Warman

2015 Learning Grant

Deadline: April 30, 2015

On behalf of Saskatchewan Credit Unions, CRI Canada awards 2 Learning Grants in the amounts of $1000 to eligible students for full-time study at a qualifying Canadian college or university.

Any student who is a member of a Saskatchewan Credit Union is eligible to apply.

For further information, click HERE

New Program: Recreation and Community Development at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Be a recreation director, manager of sport, recreation and culture, community development officer, facility manager or special events manager. Your skills are in demand in rural and urban communities.

For further information, click HERE.

17th Annual Skills Canada Provincial Competition

April 16-17, 2015

Sask Polytechnic Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Regina Campuses; A.E. Peacock Collegiate and Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw

This competition is to bring together high school, post-secondary students, apprentices and other training program young people, to showcase each person's skills and knowledge in the skilled trades and technologies in our province. 
There are two competition categories – secondary (high school students) and post-secondary (SIAST students, apprentices and other training facility students).
The competition provides a venue for youth in our province to compete against other Saskatchewan youth at a skilled trade or technology that they have been working on during the year.

For more information, click HERE.

Why Unions Matter Contest

Deadlines - various

Submit videos, songs, poetry and essays about Why Unions Matter for a chance to win $1000.

For further information, rules and regulations, click HERE.

National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships

Deadline: July 6, 2015
Amount: $1500 each

This union is offering FOUR scholarships to students who plan to enter the first year of a public, post-secondary educational institution full-time in 2015-16 and who are children/grandchildren or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member.

The scholarships are:

1. Tommy Douglas Scholarship - winner will be determined on the basis of a 750-100 word essay 
2. Terry Fox scholarship - winner will be determined on the basis of a 750-100 word essay 
3. Scholarship for Visible Minorities - winner will be determined on the basis of a 750-100 word essay 
4. Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians - winner will be determined on the basis of a 750-100 word essay 

For further information, including essay topics and application forms, click HERE.

University of Alberta Student Visits

Online bookings are available now through April, with all the information you need to book a group or individual campus visit on our website.

Design a Campus Visit to fit Your Group:

• Educational, interactive and fun Campus Tours for all ages
• Residence tours of Lister Hall
• Academic Presentations for groups

With free campus visits, complimentary bus parking, and renowned student volunteers leading your tours, February and March are already filling up fast! Book your visit online today or contact us for more information.

University of Alberta Aboriginal Students Discovery Day

Aboriginal students are invited to our Aboriginal Student Discovery Day, held Friday, March 13, 2015.  

This full day event will provide students with a chance to see what the University of Alberta has to to offer for Aboriginal Students and provide them with an opportunity to engage with staff and students. For more information, and to register for the event, students can visit our website

Welding Careers Night

DATE:           Tuesday, April 14, 2015

TIME:            5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION:   Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

                     4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Cafeteria - Level 1

High school students, post-secondary students, parents, family and friends are invited to the Careers in Welding information evening hosted by the Canadian Welding Association, Regina Chapter and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus

This is an opportunity to learn everything a welding career has to offer!  Join us for:

Free pizza Shop tours Career information

Presentations Welding simulator Industry leaders

Visitor parking is available in lot 2 for a cost of $2.00 per hour.  Parking is also available in lots 8 and 10 for $4.00 for the duration of the event.

To register for the Information Night, CSI and/or Careers in Welding events 

1. Go to mypath.saskpolytech.ca 
2. Create a user profile, or login if you already have one.
3. Select Register for an Event.
4. Click on the 'Register" box for the Carrers in Welding event.
5. Complete the online form.
6. Click on the 'Register for this event' to submit your registration.

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UBC Summer Scholars Program

The University of British Columbia is thrilled to announce the Summer Scholars Program is now open to high school applicants for summer 2015. Students will spend two weeks this July engaged in hands-on research and learning with UBC professors at the beautiful Okanagan campus - a total university experience.  Two exciting courses to choose from Environmental Sciences, in which students tackle the hot topic of sustainability, and explore it through field research in lab and natural surroundings of the Okanagan valley.  New this year! Applied Science, in which students are introduced to the design process through applied engineering projects, and explore topics ranging from robotics technology to 3D printing.

How will your students benefit from the program? They'll be connected to ideas and people that have global influence and get a taste of a world-class university-level education. The Summer Scholars Program is a non-credit course that will give students a solid foundation in environmental or applied sciences. They will: Complete a final study project, perfect for any college application Live on campus and be mentored by current UBC students  Explore the city of Kelowna, a top tourist destination in BC Meet and make friends from all over the world [video] - more than 70 students from 27 countries have participated so far Who is eligible? Students must be: Between 16 and 18 years of age;  Entering one of their final two years of high school; In good academic standing (unofficial transcript required); and Be able to undertake studies in English at a university level

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships Available for First-Year Students Enrolled in a Saskatchewan-Based Post-Secondary Program
 

Deadline: May 8, 2015

ISaskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) will be giving out five, $5,000 scholarships again in 2015. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must complete Grade 12 this year and go on to attend a Saskatchewan-based post-secondary program full-time this fall, in a program associated with the agriculture industry.

For details on eligibility and selection criteria, please click here.

RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence bursary program.

Deadline: March 9

This year RE/MAX is once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students.

This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. Students can enter online at www.remax.ca > about RE/MAX > In the Community > Quest for Excellence.
Only online entries will be accepted. 

Scholarships for Students from Community Schools

Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall Fund

Up to (20) $500 scholarships – Grade 11 students nominated

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

Up to (6) $1,000 Scholarships – Grade 12 students nominated

Nominations being accepted now

Please see the attached Nomination Guideline Fact Sheet for information on the Scholarship nomination process and nomination criteria.

Please visit www.communityeducation.ca for

Nomination forms, guidelines, criteria

Nominations are open to all Grade 11 and 12 students attending High School in Saskatchewan.

Nomination forms must be completed by a school nomination team.

Students are required to fill out a short portfolio template included with the nomination form.

Admission Workshops: University of Regina

March 10th - Admission on the Spot
Due to the great success of our Admission on the Spot events we have decided to host another one on March 10th. For all of your students who have waited and are starting to worry about their applications, please let them know not to worry and if they come out to this event we will take care of them. All students need to do is show up on campus with a School Certified Transcript and the $100 application fee. We will be able to help them fill out their applications, calculate their admission average, and if admissible admit them into their faculty of choice. (Due to the competitive nature of Education and Nursing, we are not able to admit students into these faculties on this day)
Entrance 2015 Scholarship Application Workshops
Do your students want to apply for awards but do not know where to start? These workshops will walk them through the application process, and provide helpful tips on searching for awards and filling out their application. All sessions will last approximately 2 hours.

Date	Time	Location
Thursday, February 19, 2015	4:00 p.m.	ED 548
Tuesday, February 24, 2015	5:00 p.m.	ED 548
Wednesday, March 4, 2015	4:00 p.m.	ED 548
Monday, March 9, 2015	5:00 p.m.	ED 548

Click HERE for further information.

University of Regina: Important Deadlines

Important Upcoming Deadlines:

February 15 - Nursing Application Deadline
March 1 - Education Application Deadline
March 15 - Priority Application Deadline
March 15 - Entrance Scholarship Deadline (UofR and Campion)

University of Saskatchewan Important Deadlines

Feb. 15 is the deadline to submit the online application and application fee to be considered for admission to:

• Edwards School of Business
• Engineering
• Kinesiology

Mar. 1 is the last day for entering students (who applied for admission by Feb. 15) to submit the online application and all supporting documents for Competitive Entrance Awards, as well as any documents required for admission.

For Business, Engineering and Kinesiology applicants, Mar. 1 is the deadline to submit transcripts and other admission documents.

Looking for more detailed information?

• Requirements and deadlines
• Steps to apply

List of all uSask undergraduate programs

 

Dual Credit Programs for High School Students - SK Polytechnic

Saskatchewan high school students successfully completing selected courses will receive credit in the relevant Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs upon admission, as well as earning a Saskatchewan high school credit at the same time.

Registration in these courses must be submitted through your high school. For more information on available courses, registration and more contact your high school principal or guidance counsellor or visit our website at http://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/dual-credit.aspx

Important Deadline for SK Polytechnic High Demand Programs

February 15, 2015

This is a reminder that the following high-demand programs have an application deadline of February 15. Please check carefully as to the entrance requirements for these programs as they are more extensive than filling out an application form.

The following are classified as high-demand:

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology

Dental Hygiene

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Radiologic Technology

Power Engineering Technology

Practical Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing

Future is Yours Career Fair

Click HERE for further details.

Lakeland College Program Information Sessions

Lakeland College is holding various program information sessions. Prospective students can step into their program of interest for a day and find out if it is the right fit for them. They can talk face-to-face with instructors, staff, students and alumni and get their questions answered. Most sessions also include hands-on activities. Plus they can meet future classmates.

Lloydminster Campus
February 24 – Energy & Petroleum 
February 24 – Pre-Employment Hairstylist
February 26 – Business
March 17 – Esthetician & Health Care Aide
March 20 – University Transfer

Vermilion Campus
March 6 – Human Services
March 6 – Environmental Sciences
March 13 – Agricultural Sciences
March 20 – Interior Design
March 20 – Street Rod Technologies

To register online, click HERE.

University of Toronto Summer Programs in Law and Medicine

The University of Toronto's summer programs offer high school students an idea of what it would be like to be a student in the faculty of Law or Medicine at this institution.

The Law YSP allows students to discuss advance legal concepts and apply them in a variety of environments within the reality of the Canadian legal system; the Med YSP showcases opportunities available in medicine and medical research.

Both of these experiences are held during July and August in the downtown St. George campus and range in length from one to six weeks. For further information, click HERE.

Great Plains College University Information Night

Loans and Grants for Apprentices from the Government of Canada

The Canadian government is offering both loans and grants (money that you don't have to pay back) for apprentices.

Click HERE for further information.

Top 20 Under 20

Deadline: February 15

Apply if you:
-have demonstrated significant leadership, innovation and achievement
-are under 20 years old
-have gone above or beyond to make the world a better place

For further information, click HERE.

My Robot Rumble

 Things are beginning to ramp up for the Saskatchewan Polytechnic myRobot Rumble competition to be held on Thursday March 26th, 2015 at the Saskatoon Campus.   This will be the 6th iteration of this annual event, and all indications are that the 2015 version will be as successful as the previous 5.
    This is a great event for students interested in the field of electronics, and it promotes the concepts of problem solving, teamwork, programming and sportsmanship.
Registration will open in January, I invite you to register your school and teams by the deadline dates indicated below.
Registration for team and school entries open on January 02nd 2015.
• Deadline for school registrations:             January 31st, 2015
• Deadline for team registrations:                March 01st, 2015
o For all team members, please submit the Minor Consent form for Photo/Video release signed by a parent or guardian.  This form can be downloaded from the registration page.
For complete information regarding the 2015 event, please visit the myRobot Rumble webpage athttp://myrobotrumble.gosiast.com/ 

Important Deadlines: U of S

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• December 1 - Early admission deadline: Business, Engineering, Kinesiology
• December 1 - Deadline to apply for admission for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships applicants
• December 15 - Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships application deadline
• December 25 to January 1 - University closed
• January 15 - Deadline for Saskatchewan Grade 12 students to apply to take part in INTS 100.3: Learning to Learn dual credit online course

Dual credit course opportunity from Sun West/U of S

INTS 100.3: Learning to Learn: Strategies for Academic Success

Grade 12 students in Saskatchewan are invited to take part in this online course designed to kick-start their degree and prepare them to be more successful in future university classes.

This course, offered through a collaboration between the Sun West School Division and the University of Saskatchewan, is available online during Semester/Term 2. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2015.

Further information about the course, including instructions for signing up, is available on the Sun West School Division's website or via this printable flyer.

Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate: Edwards School of Business

This program is designed to provide a pathway for Aboriginal students interested in business. It is a 2 year program with flexible admission standards and all courses transfer to the B. Comm degree upon completion of the certificate.

Further information can be found HERE.

Odd Fellows and Rebekah's Scholarships

Deadline: March 15: 2015

These $1000 bursaries are granted to students deemed most worthy and in need of financial assistance.

Further information and application forms can be found HERE.

United Nations Educational Pilgrimage for Youth Tour

Deadline: January 10, 2015

This is an exciting opportunity for students, aged 16 or 17 years old to tour the United Nations in the summer of 2015. Click HERE for further information.

Details and a form from for Saskatchewan students can be found on by clicking HERE.

U of R - Teacher Education Application Available

Deadline: March 1, 2015

Students can now apply to the Teacher Education program at the U of R. Click HERE to access this online.

Admissions on the Spot Workshop for U of R

Date: Wednesday, December 3

Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Riddell Centre 
Time: 3:30 - 7:30 pm 
Parking: Lot 15 (just out the Riddell Centre) 
What to bring: School certified transcript and $70 application fee.  

Students will receive a discounted application fee of $70 and they will know instantly if they are admissable and if they will receive automatic entrance scholarships! You can find more information online at www.uregina.ca/futurestudents.  No registration required. 

U of R Admissions Checklist

The University of Regina has  created a checklist for students that they will receive in their admission package. They have also posted it on their website here: 

 http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/assets/docs/pdf/image2014-11-19-124440.pdf

Saskatchewan Government Scholarships and Awards

The government of Saskatchewan has more than $275 000 in scholarships and awards available to support secondary and post-secondary education. Details about these scholarships and awards can be found by clicking HERE.

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship and Queen's Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

In 2001, the Government created the Prince of Wales Scholarship to provide Grade 11 students with assistance during their Grade 12 school year.  In 2012, the scholarship was renamed to the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Fund during the royal visit to the province.  The scholarship is intended to assist youth in community schools to complete their secondary education.  Twenty students are eligible to receive a $500 scholarship, paid in two instalments (fall and spring).

In 2012, Premier Brad Wall announced the creation of a new scholarship during the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to the province, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship.  The scholarship is intended to assist Grade 12 students attending community schools to transition into post-secondary studies at a university or technical institute.  Six students are eligible to receive a $1000 scholarship.

Click HERE for further information.

Schulich Leader Scholarships

This program enables Canada's most promising students to pursue their dreams and become the next global pioneers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Nominees can win an $80 000 scholarship!

If you fit the profile for this scholarship, encourage your teachers to nominate you. Information can be found HERE.

Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: December 15, 2014

This scholarship is in memory of Burger King co-founder, James W. McLamore and recognizes
Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education.

To date, the program has awarded more than $22.6 million in scholarships and the program continues to grow. Last year alone $2.6 million in scholarships were awarded.

To access an online application, click HERE.

What is Business Administration

On December 5th the Paul J. Hill School of Business will host "What is Business Admin". This is an event where Grade 11 and 12 students are given a taste of what it is like to be a business student. Students are given mini-lectures in the different areas of study by professors. Student groups and alumni are also on hand to talk about their experience in the Faculty and how new students can get involved.
To register use our online registration form:
http://www.uregina.ca/business/event-email-Form.html

Who is Kinesiology and Health Studies

The University of Regina and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies is inviting students in Grade 11 and 12 to spend December 5th exploring the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students will hear from faculty members, learn about our degree programs, certifications and community connections, explore our research labs and engage in unique sporting experiences! For more information or to register please contact 306-585-4914

Music Students Tour

The Music Department at the University of Regina, Faculty of Fine Arts invites prospective students and their parents to visit open classes and rehearsals during the week of Monday, November 24, through Friday, November 28, 2014.

Students can come and experience a day in the life of a university music student by sitting in on a selection of music classes for first-year music majors and are invited to bring their instruments or their voice to join in rehearsals with our major ensembles.

The week will also feature:
- Tuesday and Thursday noon-time recitals by students of our department
- a Monday evening voice recital by faculty member Dr. Helen Pridmore (7:30 p.m.. in the Shu-box Theatre)
- a Friday at noon concert by the Students' New Music Ensemble directed by Dr. Alain Perron

For more details and information on how to register please visit: http://www.uregina.ca/finearts/events/2014/11/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-university-music-student.html

U of R App

This year the University of Regina has developed an app (University of Regina URFuture) to help students discover all of what the University of Regina has to offer!

The app features information such as: degrees offered at the University of Regina, on-campus events, entry forms for some amazing prizes, event sign up, campus maps, admissions information, student life updates, and much more!

This app is designed to make students' lives a little less stressful as they make some big life decisions and is available on both Google Play and Apple App Store.

Registered Nursing Program at Swift current

The University of Regina is now accepting applications for the Saskatchewan Collaborative
Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Swift Current Campus. The deadline to apply is
Feb. 17, 2015. Eight students per year will be accepted. Preference is given to applicants that
reside within the Cypress Health Region.
 To Apply: Download an application form at www.sasknursingdegree.ca. Students must
also complete a Great Plains College University application form.
 Prerequisite change: Chemistry 20 is no longer accepted. Students are required to
have Chemistry 30.

Important U of S Deadlines

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• November 7-12: Application system unavailable (system upgrade)
• November 11 - University closed - Remembrance Day
• November 17 - What is Engineering? event
• December 1 - Early admission deadline: Business, Engineering, Kinesiology
• December 1 - Deadline to apply for admission for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships applicants
• December 15 - Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships application deadline

The Future is Yours Career Expo

The Saskatoon Tribal Council will be hosting The Future Is Yours Career Expo on February 9^th, 2015 at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.  Aboriginal high school students are welcome to attend this free of charge to this one day career expo.  For more information, click on this link:  http://www.thefutureisyours.ca/index.htm

What is Engineering

Monday, November 17, 2014

This is an opportunity for prospective engineering students to learn about several facets of the engineering profession from representatives from both the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina. This is a great opportunity to discover more about the educational opportunities in the province and the work lives of engineers.

To register online, click HERE.

Great Plains Colege Grade Based Scholarships

Deadlines -  April 30, 2015 for Entrance Scholarships; June 30 for Early Entrance Award (Gr. 11)

There is a minimum $500 scholarship available for every full-time student in a student loan-eligble program.

Click HERE for further information.

Lakeland College Open House

Oct 24 and 25
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Lloydminster and Vermilion

Highlights:

• You'll be able to apply free of charge during open house
• You'll be eligible to win a tablet when you attend. See who won iPads last year.
• You'll be able to tour, talk with faculty & students
• You can visit the 11th annual career fair on Friday

Click HERE for more details.

Important Parent Survey

The North West Career Development Partnership wishes to assist parents in discussions with students regarding their futures.  They are asking that parents (all grades) share their perspectives, by completing  a very short survey. The partnership is hoping that the feedback from this survey will be very valuable in determining ways to better inform parents and include them in students' decision making regarding their futures.  The survey is open until October 31st.  It can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8D6DQJZ.

What is Engineering?

Grade 12 students and high school counsellors are invited to participate in 2014 What is Engineering to learn more about the engineering profession and about engineering education in Saskatchewan.

Practicing professional engineers, university professors and administrators, and current university students will be on hand to provide an overview of what engineering is, what engineers do, and to talk about the exceptional educational opportunities and programs offered in Saskatchewan.

Please see attached invitation for more information. Registration is ONLINE and you will be able to find the form on our College of Engineering website at engineering.usask.ca. Please register early, as space is limited!

Agriculture Student Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2015

Amount - $4000 - first place; $200 for 4 runners up

Students in grade 12 and recent graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in 2016 are encouraged to apply. Applicants are required to produce a three minute creative video or write a well-research fact-based 1000 word essay that showcases the agriculture industry.

Watch for further details to be posted HERE.

New Agriculture Website

Students interested in a career in the field of agriculture can explore this new website, which profiles Saskatchewan people employed in the industry Click HERE to view.

Shad Valley

Deadline: Apply between November 26 and December 11, 2014

SHAD is a registered Canadian charity whose mission is to empower exceptional high school students who will become future leaders.

 Each year, SHAD provides the opportunity for more than 600 students from across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program, in-residence at one of 12 Canadian host universities. Programming is centred around science, technology, engineering & math. 

The selection process is competitive and is based on strong academics, leadership, creativity, volunteerism. Athleticism, artistic or musical abilities are also considered.

Click HERE for further information.

Suspended Admission for Home Economics and Industrial Arts Education Programs at U of S

For a period of one year (2015-16), the College of Education has suspended admission to the direct-entry Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) programs in Home Economics and Industrial Arts.

The College is exploring modes of delivery that will update the PAA curriculum and increase connections with community-based contexts in ways that will also advance education opportunities for people interested in PAA teacher education.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Deadline: November 28, 2014

Twenty TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are awarded to students in their last year of high school in Canada 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 (for up to a maximum of four years)
• $7,500 a year for living expenses (for up to a maximum of four years)

Click HERE for further information and application forms.

Recreation and Community Development - Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Kelsey Campus

This new program, originally the Recreation Technology Program, will start in the fall of 2015. This program has a 2 year transfer of credit to six major universities and is a practical alternative to kinesiology. Watch the Saskatchewan Polytechnic site (formerly SIAST) for further information.

Great Plains College - Spend a Day

U of S - New early admission deadline for the Colleges of Engineering, Kinesiology and Edwards School of Business

This year, to help us get offers out earlier to your high-achieving students, we are pleased to offer an early admission deadline of December 1 for our competitive ranking-based colleges.

To be considered, students should submit their:

• online application for admission and application fee
• transcript from the Ministry of Education
• Grade 12 timetable (which should show that the student is registered in college-specific subjects required for admission and should point out any non-semestered subjects)
• proof of English language proficiency

Eligible applicants with an admission average of 90%+ will be offered conditional admission and will not need to wait for the competitive ranking to take place in February.

The final application deadline for these colleges remains February 15, with a document deadline of March 1. Remaining applicants will be ranked competitively and spaces will be offered from the top down according to admission average.