Great Plains College Open House and Spend-A-Day

Spend-A-Day schedules:

November 16, 2016 - Rosetown Program Centre
Learn what the Welding program has to offer.

November 24, 2016 - Swift Current Campus
Spend time in the Administrative Assistant, Business, Electrician, Power Engineering, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Social Work, University or Welding programs.

November 30, 2016 - Biggar Program Centre
Join us in Biggar to learn about the Electrician, Practical Nursing and Continuing Care Assistant programs.

January 28, 2017 - Kindersley Campus
Spend the day learning about the Power Engineering program and all it has to offer in the classroom and beyond.

Open Houses

Great Plains College also offers Information Night & Open Houses to learn about local programs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Student advisers and staff members will be available to answer questions and assist with the application process.

2017 Information Night & Open House schedule:

January 11, 2017 - Swift Current (includes a University presentation) 
February 9, 2017 - Kindersley (Administrative Assistant program)
April 12, 2017 - Warman

For more information, click HERE.

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their last year of high school with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.

For more information, click HERE.

Loran Scholars

Students who are dedicated to serving others, show promise of leadership and have integrity, courage, compassion, grit and a high level of personal autonomy. Awards include:

Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:

An annual stipend of $10,000

• A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
• Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
• Access to our network and up to $10,000 in funding for summer internships in three different sectors
• An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
• Annual retreats and scholar gatherings

There are also 90 finalist and provincial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars.

Grade 12 students may apply now at apply.loranscholar.ca. They may also view the application overview and a sample application form. As in previous years, they will need to submit a transcript, request a reference from a teacher or community member and have their school sponsorship confirmed (if applicable) before the deadline.

October 19th is the deadline for school-sponsored applications, and each high school may sponsor up to three students. Additional students may submit direct pool applications (without sponsorship) by October 26th.

Summer Film Camp

Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship

The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS) provides all new grade 12 graduates, including Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED® students, up to $500 per year, to a lifetime maximum of $2,000, to be applied to their tuition costs at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution.

You are eligible if:

• You successfully graduated from grade 12 in Saskatchewan (including ABE and GED®) on or after January 1, 2012; and
• You are enrolled at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution in a program that is recognized for Canada-Saskatchewan student loans (certificate, diploma, and degree programs) or an apprenticeship program.

With the exception of both Lakeland College campuses and specific specialized health programs, programs at post-secondary institutions outside of Saskatchewan are not eligible

Click HERE for further information.

News from Sask Polytech

Agreement between Sask Polytech and the U of S Edwards School of Business 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Saskatchewan's  (U of S) Edwards School of Business signed an agreement today that allows business students to transfer between institutions.  Read more!

Aboriginal Policing Preparation Credential is changing to a certificate from an applied certificate. Esthetician Admission requirement will be Grade 10, English Language Requirement.   Educational Assistant Program is suspended at the Regina Campus.   The program is available full-time at the Saskatoon Campus and on a part-time basis through continuing education. Funeral Service New admission requirements: Grade 12 with Biology 30, and either English Language Arts A30 (minimum 60%) or English Language Arts B30 (minimum 60%).

Society of Petroleum Engineers

The Lloydminster Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers donates these awards to worthy candidates to recognize graduating high school students:

·         Personal development

·         Academic Achievement

·         Contribution to school and community

The scholarships are intended to financially assist students who will be continuing their education in a post-secondary institute and who are majoring in SCIENCE or ENGINEERING with relationship to the petroleum industry. The applicant must be in full time attendance and a member of the current year’s graduating class. At the time of awarding the scholarship the applicant must be enrolled full time in a post-secondary program of studies at a university, college or technical school.

1.  Two (2) High School Scholarships at $1000.00 each,

Please make available to all students who will be entering an Engineering or Science program in Fall 2016.

If you have any questions in regards to the Scholarships or Essay Contest please feel free to contact the undersigned.  Additional information on SPE Lloydminster can be found HERE.

Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship 2016

Deadline: June 15

The Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is available to Canadian high school students who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of May 29, 2016 and eligible to graduate from high school in 2016. Those eligible for a scholarship must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post‑secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture, food science or culinary 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 $1,500, based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. Selection will be made by an independent panel.

For further information, click HERE.

Graduation Powwow for High School and University Graduates

May 25, 2016

Since 2009, uSask's Graduation Powwow has been held in the spring to celebrate the academic achievements of graduating First Nations, Métis and Inuit students from the our university and from high schools throughout Saskatchewan.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event or you can watch a live stream of the grand entry and honouring ceremonies online from your own home or school.

If your school plans to attend, please register your school group, including any graduating Aboriginal Grade 12 students* who wish to be part of the event.

Register to attend the Graduation Powwow

*Graduates whose names are submitted by Friday, April 29 will be included in the Graduation Powwow program booklet.

Sign of Starts for U of S Learning Communities

A Learning Community (LC) is helps new students to make a successful transition to university. Learning Communities offer new students the chance to:

• learn to adapt more quickly to university, including developing the skills needed to succeed in this new academic environment;
• benefit from the mentorship and support of successful upper-year students and recent U of S graduates;
• take a set of the same classes together with other new students in their college/program; and
• enjoy early access to popular classes that can be used to meet the requirements of a variety of degrees.

Sign-up opens May 9, at 12 pm (noon) in SK for Learning Communities in:

• Agriculture and Bioresources
• Arts and Science and St. Thomas More College
  • First-Year Learning Experience
  • Aboriginal Student Achievement Program 
• Engineering 
• Kinesiology

Sign-up for Education* Learning Communities opens May 16.

University of Saskatchewan UStart Workshops

Between May 7-June 11, the U of S is hosting free workshops and information sessions in Saskatoon, in communities in SK, AB and BC, and online to equip future uSask students for their next steps in preparing to come to university. Click HERE for further information.

University of Alberta Rural Discovery Day

Rural high school students and family members are invited to an exclusive full-day event dedicated to showing students from smaller communities opportunities at the U of A!
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: University of Alberta Campus, Solarium, Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC)
Student RSVP: uab.ca/rdd

Date: Friday, May 13, 2016

**Registration is required to attend this event, students should register for BOTH morning and afternoon sessions.

>> Click here for event details!

Saskatchewan School Boards Association Scholarships

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards two $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school students who remain in Saskatchewan in post-secondary study:

Degree Program Scholarship: $2,500

Technical/Trade Program Scholarship: $2,500

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need, and a 500-word essay. The application deadline is Aug. 31 each year. To access the application form and view the rubric that is being used to score the scholarships, visit:

http://saskschoolboards.ca/about-us/awards-and-scholarships/education-scholarships/

Admission Extension for Education Program at U of Regina

June 1 is the deadline for applications to the Education Program at the U of Regina. All other applications are to be received by August 15.

U of R Admission Information for New Canadians

A come and go afternoon is being hosted for new Canadians to help answer questions about the University of Regina, our our programs, the admissions process, student support programs, and more!

When: Saturday April 23, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Global Learning Centre, College West Building

To find out more information, please visit our website

Great Plains College Update

Great Plains College Entrance Scholarships 2016

You are automatically considered for an Entrance Scholarship or Early Entrance Award when youapply to a full-time student loan-eligible program before the scholarship deadline (see below).

You must pay your $55 application fee and submit your most current transcripts for your application to be considered.

• $500 minimum Entrance Scholarship 
• $5,000 maximum Entrance Scholarship 
• $1,000 Early Entrance Award (Gr. 11) 

Entrance Scholarship ($500-$5,000) 

Entrance Scholarships of $500 are available to full-time student-loan eligible students in:

Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Processes
Practical Nursing
Power Engineering (SAIT & Saskatchewan Polytechnic)
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management 

Grade-based scholarships up to a maximum total of $5,000 are available to full-time student-loan eligible students in:

Administrative Assistant
Bachelor of Social Work
Business
Electrician
University
Welding
Youth Care Worker

Deadlines: Apr. 30 – deadline for September entry
Oct. 31 – deadline for late fall and winter program start dates 

Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists Scholarship

Deadline April 30

The Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists offers scholarships to support youth in achieving their career in agrology related sectors, including agriculture, bioresources, food or the environment, the Institute’s six branches are each awarding a scholarship of $1,000 to candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in agrology.

SCHOLARSHIP: Six (6) $1,000 scholarships.

One recipient from each of the six SIA Branches.

• SIA Northeast Branch Scholarship
• SIA Northwest Branch Scholarship
• SIA Regina Branch Greg Mitschke Memorial Scholarship
• SIA Saskatoon Branch Scholarship
• SIA Southwest Branch Scholarship
• SIA Yorkton Branch Lindsay Boyes Memorial Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Presently a Grade 12 high school student, graduating in June 2016.
• Have plans to enroll as a first year full-time student in the fall of 2016 in a Saskatchewan-based, post-secondary program related to agrology, which meets the eligibility requirements to apply for registration with the Institute after graduation.
• Must not be an immediate family member of current Institute staff or Provincial Councillors or Branch Executive members.

Click HERE for further information.

WiTech Workshop at Sask Polytechnic

This hands-on, half-day workshop for women ages 16+ offers an introduction to the Integrated Resource Management, Geographic Information Science, and Resource and Environmental Law programs. This workshop explores careers such as a biologist, a forester, or nature interpreter; careers in digital mapping, data analysis and Global Positioning System (GPS); or careers in conservation law enforcement.

When:    April 9, 2016
              Sat - 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Where:   Prince Albert Campus

              Technical Centre

Registration deadline: April 6, 2016
Register Online or go to 
http://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/resources/women-in-trades-and-technology/

Deadline Extensions at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta has extended several of its application deadlines. Click Here for details.

Open House - Canadian Mennonite University

May 6 - Canadian Mennonite University will be holding an open house. Click HERE for more details.

MC College Scholarship

 MC College is an accredited institution across western Canada with 6 campuses in total offering Hairstyling and Esthetics programs.  The purpose of our 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.

Gerry McCudden Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: June 13, 2016
Amount: $2000.00
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating grade 12 student who is seeking financial assistance for post-secondary studies. It is competitive and merit-based as applicants must have a minimum average of 80% and must demonstrate leadership.

Criteria and application information can be found HERE.

Education Deadline Extended at U of R

The Faculty of Education has extended their application deadline to June 1st!

Please advise any students who are still interested in applying to submit their applications before June 1st!

Note: All education applications received before the March 1st deadline have entered the selection process and these students will begin to hear back from the Faculty of Education by mid-April.

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Also a reminder that even though the Priority Deadline has passed, students can continue to apply for most programs until August 15th.

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Skills Work! Conference for Young Women

April 22, 2016
Regina Campus, SK Polytechnic
Young Women in grades 9-12

Click HERE for more information.

Upcoming Events at the University of Rgina

New Canadian Event -TBD
This is a post-secondary education information session and orientation for new Canadians in grades 11 and 12.
Date will be confirmed shortly!

URBeginning! - May 6th
New students to the U of R will soon be able to register for Fall courses. Newly admitted students should attend URBeginning! and get to know their soon-to-be home - the University of Regina. May 6th is the first day that students can register in classes, so attendees will be the first to register in courses, plus they will enjoy additional sessions and events.
Registration will go live from our website in the next couple of weeks, and students will be sent an invitation.

Click HERE for more information when available.

U of Regina: Important Deadlines

Admission Deadlines:

• *Education Extension - June 1st*
• Priority Deadline for all other faculties (excluding Nursing) - March 15th
• Students can still apply after March 15, however they will not be entered for the free tuition draw, and will not be able to apply for entrance scholarships
   

Scholarship Deadlines:

• UofR Entrance Awards - March 15th
• Campion Entrance Awards - March 15th
• Luther Entrance Awards - May 15th
   

U of R Scholarship Workshops

• March 3rd: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
• March 7th: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Click here for more information!

Open House at SK Polytechnic - All Campuses

Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in all campus cities.
The event will include the following:

• Brief overview of Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• Diversity of programming and the type of training we provide
• Advantages of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic education
• The admission process
• Services offered to students
• General tour of the campus

Specific program instructors may also be present to answer your questions, but due to program commitments, some program areas may not be in attendance.
Parents are also welcome to attend!
Registration is required, click here to register 

U of Regina - Deadline Reminders

Admission Deadlines:

• Education - March 1st
• Priority Deadline for all other faculties (excluding Nursing)- March 15th
   

Scholarship Deadlines:

• UofR Entrance Awards - March 15th
• Campion Entrance Awards - March 15th
• Luther Entrance Awards - May 15th
   

U of R Scholarship Workshops

• March 3rd: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
• March 7th: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Click here for more information!

U of S Deadlines

Mar. 1 is the application and document deadline for Competitive Entrance Awards.

For Business, Education, Engineering and Kinesiology applicants, Mar. 1 is the deadline to submit transcripts and other documents required by Admissions. 

Aboriginal Student Discovery Day at U of Alberta

When: Friday, March 18

Aboriginal students are invited to our Aboriginal Student Discovery Day. This event will provide students with an opportunity to see what the University of Alberta has 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 click HERE.

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarships 2016

Deadline: May 6, 2016, 4:30 pm

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has a scholarship program for undergraduate students. Each spring SPG awards five undergraduate scholarships to first-year students enrolled in the fall in a Saskatchewan-based post-secondary agriculture program. To be eligible for one of these scholarships the student or the student’s parent(s) must be an active pulse producer in Saskatchewan (i.e. he/she has sold a Saskatchewan-grown pulse crop in the last two crop years).

For more information click here and scroll down to "undergraduate scholarships."

thinkAG Scholarships

Know a Grade 12 student or recent high school graduate pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education in the fall of 2016?

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture awards a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 for students who thinkAG. Applicants need to produce a three-minute creative video or write a well-researched fact-based 1,000-word essay that highlights agriculture’s stewardship story; and provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, agriculture industry or community leader.  

The application deadline is March 1, 2016. Visit saskatchewan.ca/thinkag or contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca for more information. 

SaskPolytechnic Updates

Program Updates

Advanced Care Paramedic - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Agricultural Equipment Technician - New program title effective July 1, 2016 (formerly Agricultural Machinery Technician)

Business Diploma - New program! (with specialties in accountancy, financial services, human resources, insurance, management, and marketing)

Civil Engineering Technologies - New program! (previously Civil Engineering Technology and Water Resources Engineering Technology)

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology - Returning to the First Qualified/First Admitted admission method, effective for the 2016 intake

Cytotechnology - Admission requirement notation change, effective July 1, 2015 
(i.e., immunization)

Early Childhood Education - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Electronics Technician - Suspension effective July 1, 2015

Health Information Management - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Institutional Meat Cutting - Deleted effective January 1, 2016

Leadership Skills - New program!

Meat Processing - Deleted effective January 1, 2016

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Returning to the First Qualified/First Admitted admission method, effective for the 2016 intake

Medical Laboratory Technology - Returning to the First Qualified/First Admitted admission method, effective for the 2016 intake

Medical Radiologic Technology - Admission requirement notation change, effective July 1, 2015 (i.e., immunization)

Multi-Mechanical Trades - New program!

Practical Nurse Re-entry - Suspension effective April 1, 2014

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Deleted effective November 19, 2015

Primary Care Paramedic - Admission requirements change effective July 1, 2015

Psychiatric Nursing (Diploma) - High-demand admission process effective for fall 2016

Recreation and Community Development - Name change and course revisions (Formerly Recreation and Tourism Management) effective July 1, 2015

Retail Meat Specialist - Reinstated! Effective July 1, 2015

Security Officer - Admission requirement change effective July 1, 2015

MS Society Scholarship

The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce a new scholarship program available for youth affected by multiple sclerosis in Canada.  Given that you may have students within your school board/district affected by MS, we are sharing the information and the attached posters in the hopes you will be able to help spread the word about this exciting and highly lucrative scholarship. If you could pass this email to the person responsible for communication to principals, guidance counsellors, etc. that would be greatly appreciated.

The John Helou Scholarship will award up to two Canadian youth with the financial support they need to overcome the financial obstacles that come with a personal or familial diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, enabling them to reach their full potential and become the next generation of MS leaders. The recipients must be enrolled in a science, technology, engineering or math undergraduate program. Recipients of the John Helou Scholarship will receive $6,250/year for four years to apply to tuition– for a total scholarship of $25,000.

Applications are being accepted for this scholarship between now and March 31, 2016 at https://juno.aucc.ca/app/mssociety.html. Please see the attached posters for additional information including eligibility criteria. The information can also be found on our website: www.mssociety.ca/scholarships.

The John Helou Scholarship is available solely due to the generous financial support of Pfizer and Innovative Medicines Canada. 

RMC ALOY Program

Deadline: Feb 15

This is a great for Aboriginal students who are interested in a transition year into the military.  Careers in the Military may be the option for some students. 

ALOY - Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year

This program is meant for students who are interested in become a Commissioned Officer in the military.

Deadline to apply is February 15th each year. Must be completed online at Canadian Forces Website.

Aboriginal Students Discovery Day at U of A

Aboriginal Student Discovery Day

Aboriginal students are invited to our Aboriginal Student Discovery Day, held Friday, March 18, 2016.  
This full day event will provide students with a chance to see what the University of Alberta has 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.

Updates from UBC

January 31: UBC's application deadline

We have already received over 18,000 applications to UBC, and the deadline is fast approaching.
Encourage your students who wish to be considered for 2016/17 admission to complete and submit their online application – including the Personal Profile – by 11:59 pm PST on January 31.
In addition, qualified students with significant financial need can apply for the UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award by February 1.

Applying to Engineering without Physics 12

Students who have not taken Physics 12 are still encouraged to apply to Engineering if they are academically strong in Chemistry 12 and Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent).
Students from schools where Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 are not available may also apply (email details to grades.canada@ubc.ca).
Outstanding applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and may be admitted despite the missing course.

Distributed Learning deadlines 

Students may use Distributed Learning courses:

• completed by February 1 to calculate their competitive admission average (in time for self-reporting)
• completed by June 30 to meet program-specific requirements

UBC's Bachelor + Master of Management dual degree

In the Bachelor + Master of Management dual degree program, ambitious and talented students combine their non-business undergraduate degree with a practical and career-oriented Master of Management – in just 4.5 years. We encourage you to tell your students about this innovative program.

The supplemental application (separate from UBC's online application) is simple, and requires students to submit a 90-second video essay.

Update from SK Polytechnic

Is it time to take a shot with SaskPolytech?

Representatives from SaskPolytech are going to be at WHL games in the near future and we're looking forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces at the games!

Here's an opportunity for students to win tickets,.
Click on the link for your nearest city to view a poster with information about how you can take part in one of these events:

Moose Jaw

Prince Albert

Regina

Saskatoon

With 150 programs offered on campus in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, as well as through distance education, Sask Polytech has lots of opportunities to #ExploreYourGoals.
Plus, you can win WHL tickets. It's easy, just complete ONE of the following!
1.  Attend a campus tour in the 30 days before the game date.
2.  Check out programs with seats available this fall and share this contest on social media with the hashtag #ExploreYourGoals.
3.  Enter at saskpolytech.ca/ExploreYourGoals.

Visit us at the game. Come and cheer on your favourite WHL team.

Important Deadlines: U of R

Final Admission on the Spot - Feb. 25th
The last Admissions on the Spot event will be February 25th, 2016. Click HERE for further information.
Education Application Deadline - March 1
Priority Application Deadline - March 15
Entrance Scholarship Deadline - March 15

Grade 11 University Preview at U of R

*NEW EVENT* Grade 11 University Preview! - February 19th
We are hosting an event specifically for grade 11 students! This will be a half-day event that includes a mock lecture, various hands-on activities (like interesting physics experiments, visual arts labs, etc.), and a session to help students understand University and what to expect if that's the path they choose! The day will be capped off with an all-ages tailgate party at the Owl, hosted by Alumni Relations including free pizza and pre-game activities before heading off to a rival U of R Cougars vs.  U of S Huskies basketball game. The day will be free of charge for students and registration is now open on our website!
**Space is limited and filling up fast! Get your students to register before January 30th to be entered for an Early Bird Prize!

U of R Nursing Application Deadline!

February 15, 2016

Click HERE to apply!

North West Regional College Application Blitz

APPLICATION BLITZ

FEBRUARY 16^TH & 17^TH 2016

Apply for any post-secondary skills or trades program between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm on Tuesday February 16^th and Wednesday February 17^th and your $35 Registration Fee will be waived!

Your complete application must be received during this time period. No exceptions.

If you are unable to register at one of our campuses, you may fax in your application to:

North Battleford Campus               Meadow Lake Campus

306-445-1575                                 306-236-7630

Once your application has been processed, you will be notified via mail or email of your conditional acceptance requirements. One of these requirements is a $200 tuition deposit. You may sort this funding out through sponsorship of your band, family, personal finance, bank funding etc. Once this tuition deposit has been paid, you will be eligible to win a $200 Book Store Credit to be used towards textbooks, additional resources or College Gear.

The Future is Yours Career Fair

February 8, 2016

The Career Fair is Saskatoon’s largest career fair targeted to Aboriginal youth and is 100% free for youth attendees. More than 700 Aboriginal youth from across Saskatchewan have participated annually in this well-known event. It has become a model for connecting with Aboriginal youth from all over Saskatchewan and provides leading companies and organizations the opportunity to make real face-to-face connections. We offer youth leadership and career development workshops, exhibitor and sponsor trade show booths, and a luncheon event with entertainment. For more information, click HERE.

Why Unions Matter

Deadlines: Monthly

Essay, poem, song, video, sculpture . . . contest.

If you created it an dit speaks to why unions matter, send it to whyunionsmatter@nupge.ca

For more information, click HERE.

National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships

Deadline: July 6

These scholarships for students who plan to enter the first year of a public, post-secondary educational institution full time in 2016-17 and who are children/grandchildren, or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member include:

• Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
• Tommy Douglas Scholarships
• Scholarship for Visible Minorities
• Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship

For more information, click HERE.

18th Annual Skills Canada Competition

April 21 & 22, 2015
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus
Campus Regina Public

"The intent of the competition is to bring together a number of the best 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."

Click HERE for further information.

myRobot Rumble @ Sask Polytechnic

The 7th annual myRobot Rumble is slated for April 14th, 2016 and draws teams from all over Saskatchewan.  School registration opens on January 4^th and closes on February 1^st.  Don’t miss out on this great event!  For more information, please visit the myRobot Rumble webpage at http://saskpolytech.ca/myrobotrumble  

United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Tour 2016

Deadline: January 16, 2016

This program is made up of carefully selected high school students form around the world. It is an opportunity of a lifetime. This is an outstanding educational experience for teenagers interested in a better understanding of the world and international affairs.

The tour includes 4 days in New York City, all expenses paid, sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Saskatchewan.

Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old and must have a minimum of 1 year of high school left.

Applications are available from your guidance counsellor. Click HERE for further details.