U-Start (U of S)

U-Start helps students and their parents find out about online class registration, class selection, housing options and more. Students who have applied for admission for September 2008 can register for a U-Start session nearest them. The schedule and registration form are online at explore.usask.ca/events.ustart

Prince Edward Drama Scholarship

June 2 Deadline - Saskatchewan drama students aged 13 to 18 may receive up to $500 through the Prince Edward Drama Scholrship to attend a drama program in the province. Programs include drama camps and theatre classes - - everything from acting and playwriting to directing and design. The scholarship helps students with financialneed to ocer costs such as fees, travel and accomodation.

Applications are available online at www.artsboard.sk.ca/Grants/grants.shtml

Premier's Centennial Arts Scholarship

May 15 - If you are undertaking training for a career as a professional artist in any fine arts discipline, you could be eligible for a Premier's Centennial Arts Scholarship.

These scholaships give financial assistance to full and part time students taking courses or training at an accredited post secondary institution or recognized fine arts training program.

Maximum grants are: $2500 for full time students and $1000 for part time students. Applications are available online at www.artsboard.sk.ca/Grants/grants.shtml

Bridging Opportunity - Agriculture

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – AGRICULTURE & BIORESOURCES DIPLOMAS
Diploma programs offered in the College of Agriculture & Bioresources are two-year programs targeted at specific program opportunities in the areas of Agribusiness and Agronomy. The recent changes to the programs allow Diploma students to ladder into the Degree programs in their area of study. The admission average for these programs is 70%, however, changes to specific high school subjects required for admission are outlined as follows:

SASKATCHEWAN REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Agribusiness
- Mathematics B30*
- Mathematics C30*
- Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 or Physics 30
*Students may be admitted with one deficiency in these subjects. Such a deficiency must be cleared before entering the second year of study.

More information can be found online at:
http://explore.usask.ca/admission/requirements/

Surviving US

SURVIVING US! RENAMED U-START – MAY & JUNE
We have renamed Surviving US! to U-START! You can expect a poster in your mailbox soon! Encourage students and parents to prepare with U-Start and learn the ins and outs of:
- course selection
- registration procedures
- class schedules
- first-year transition programs
- housing options

Students will be receiving an invitation in the mail shortly, and more information will become available online at:
http://explore.usask.ca/events/ustart

Online Golf Management Courses

Selkirk College, Nelson BC will launch a 10 course online certificate program this fall to preapre young people with knowledge and skills to break into the field of golf management. For more information about golf industry growth, career opportunities, courses offered and program details, visit this link.

Transition to Post-Secondary/Employment Program

This program is designated for high school/GED graduates who are diagnosed with a learning disability and or ADHD. Students will be given the opportunity to develop study skills, note taking abilities, time management, organizational and advocacy skills needed to be successful at a post secondary level or for employment. The students are given time to develop skills to learn to use technological devices adequately. They are also given an opportunity to audit a class at a post-secondary institution and take a class for credit in their chosen field. For further information, contact SIAST.

Creative Writing and Drama at IMC

The folllowing camps are to be held this summer at the International Peace Garden on the Border between North Dakota and Manitoba

-Creative Writing - June 22-28
-Drama - June 29 - July 5
-Middle School Musical - June 8-14
-Musical Theatre - July 20-26

For more information, check out www.internationalmusiccamp.com

National Youth in Care Network

Each year, Ken Dryden Scholarships are awarded to young people, currently or formerly in the care of the Canadian child welfare system who demonstrate great achievement and promise. Each scholarship covers up to $3000 or 80% of the cost of tuition and fees, whichever is less and is renewable annually.

See http://www.youthincare.ca/work.scholarship.html for further details.

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Scholarship

June 15 - The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, in partnership with Great-West Life and Lnodon LIfe and Canada Life have established a fund that supports up to two scholarships each year for high schol students hoping to pursue an education in health or medical science at a Canadian University. The value of the scholarship is $1000 per year toward a four year undergr4aduate degree in the health schiences at any accredited Canadian university. Visit www.cdnmedhall.org for applications and further details.

CN Scholarships for Women

Deadline October 12 - This scholarship program for women is intended to encourage women to seek careersin Trades, Technology and Operations where participation to date by owmen in these fields has been limited. There are fifty scholarships of $600 awarded annually to selected community colleges, institutes of technology and Cegeps. For further information, see http://www.tru.ca/assets/finaid/docs/CN%202008%20Application.pdf

Student Loan Applications

Student Financial Assistance Branch offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to help reduce education costs. Students may be eligible for scholarship taxation exemption under certain conditions, including studnets who study outside Canada.

To access an online or printable Canada-Saskatchewan student loan application form, see student-loans.sk.ca

Masonic Youth Trust Award

Deadline August 7 - This $1000.00 award is offered annually to Saskatchewan high school graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities, special awards and need.

Applications are available from your guidance counsellor.

Tommy Rutherford Masonic Bursary

This $500 award is open to students at CutKnife High School, Luseland High School, Macklin High School, Unity Composite High School and Wilkie High School (1 bursary given, not one per school).

This award goes to a student whose parents or grandparents are or were affiliated with any Masonic Lodge. (If no Masonic relation is eligible other students can apply.)

Contact your guidance counsellor for further information.

Saskatchewan School Boards Association Scholarship

Each year the Saskatchewan School Boards Association offers two education scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school students who remain in Saskatchewan in post-secondary study. One scholarship is awarded to a student entering university in Saskatchewan and one scholarship is awarded to a student entering a technical institute in Saskatchewan. Check out this link for application forms and information.

Petroleum Society Scholarships

The Petroleum Society Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (Lloydminster and District Heavy Oil Section) is offering both a scholarship and an essay contest for students who are enrolled for their first year in an engineering program related to the oil industry.

See www.petsocheavyoil.org for forms and further information.

U of R - New Programs

The U of R is now offering two new programs:

a) Bachelor of Arts in Prairie Studies - available online, local focus on Canadian Prairies within a global context, cooperative education program career opportunities in government organizations; economic development; rural municipalities; rural, northern and aboriginal corporations

b) Liberal Arts Certificate and Diploma - alternative to a four year BA program, completed in one or two years, courses include social sciences and humanities in a variety of topic areas, general knowledge and skills applicable to all walks of life

For further information, see www.uregina.ca/arts/

UR Ready Workshops

Students who are planning to attend the University of Regina this fall are encourages to attend a UR Ready Workshop so that they and their parents can find out about final admission, how to book advising appointments and register for classes, when and how to pay tuition, deadlines for changing and dropping courses, how to get a parking pass, information on living in residence and more. See posters in your school for dates when these workshops will be happening in your area.

Luther Residence Spend-A-Night

May 9-10 - Luther College is offering a free overnight stay in Luther College Residence at the University of Regina. Young adults ages 17-21 who are thinking aobut attending a post-secondary insitution including (Luther, U of R, Campion College, FUNC, SIAST, Police College) are invited to atttend. To register go to www.luthercollege.edu/spendanight

Coca Cola Scholarship in Fine Arts

The Drama Department at the University of Saskatchewan is currently accpeting applications for this scholarship, normally valued between four and five thousand dollars. The award will go to a students who is entering the first year of study in the B.A. program (with a major in Drama) and who has a record of distinguished participation in drama during her/his high school years.

Interested students should send their most recent high school transcipts, along with letters of recommendation from drama teachers or other high school teachers and/or community theatre directors to

Dwayne Brenna, Head
Department of Drama
University of Saskatchewan
118 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 5E2