ACAD Pre-College Program

Your students can now register in the 2009 ACAD Pre-College Program. The Pre-College Program gives students an opportunity to earn three college credits and to experience college learning prior to admittance.
The Pre-College experience helps students make a successful transition into post-secondary studies. In addition to their college-level studies, students also participate in special events and field trips to enrich their learning and cultivate new friendships. As an outcome, students understand college-level expectations and can lighten their first year course load.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 9.
The 2009 Pre- College registration brochure is available ONLINE ONLY! To view program details and to print the brochure or registration form, please go to http://www.acad.ab.ca/pre_college_program.html and follow the links at the bottom of the page.

Education Degree, Lakeland College

New for 2009-2010 - Lakeland Collge is now offering a Bachelor of Education Master of Teaching (elementary) two-year after degree program in collaboration with the University of Calgary.

For further information, see

http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/news/news06190801.aspx

Nursing Options- Lakeland College

Graduates of the Practical Nurse program offered at the Lloydminster campus can further their studies in Athabasca University's Post LPN Bachelor of Nursing program, thanks to a new transfer agreement. To be eligible for the transfer, students must complete the two-year PN diploma, pass the licensing exam and work on year (1700 hours) as a licensed practical nurse.

Addictions Awareness Contest

The Elks and Royal Purple are once again sponsoring an their "Addictions Awareness Contest: Promoting Healthy Choices."Entries in this literary, poster or video contest must be submitted to your nearest Elks or Royal Purple Lodge by the end of February, but you should contact them for local deadlines.

Depending on the category chosen, students in grades K to 12 are eligible to enter the contest.

National awards vary from $100 for third place to a senior literary scholarship of $1000. Further information and entry forms are available at http://www.elks-canada.org/pages/charity_contest.htm

More Scholarship Links!

Here is a link to the suggested external scholarship links posted on the University of Saskatchewan site:

http://students.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/external/

Note: Students who are NOT planning to attend the U of S will still find this page useful!

Minot State University - Tuition Change

Beginning in the fall of 2009, Canadian students will now pay in-state tuition, for a savings of $30 000. As well, Minot is offering several new scholarship programs. For specific information, go to askmsu.com

NEPS Reminder

January 15 - is the deadline for high school students to apply to the Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan . Forms are available at http://www.usask.ca/nursing/NEPS/application.htm

Scholarships - University of Saskatchewan

February 15 - Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships - Students who apply for admission, pay the $90 application fee and submit their marks by February 15 may be eligible for three awards averages based on grade 11 and/or grade 12 marks. See explore.usask.ca/awards/guaranteed for further information.

February 16 - Competitive Entrance Awards - deadline application. See http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/ for details.

University of Saskatchewan Scholarships

February 16 - Competititive Entrance Scholarships deadline. See http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/ for further details

February 15 - Students who apply for admission, pay the $90 application fee and submit their marks by February 15 may be eligible for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship, based on either grade 11 marks; grade 11 and grade 12 semester one marks; or grade 12 marks at end of second semester. For details, visit explore.usask.ca/awards/guaranteed

Bursaries - Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

March 15 - is the application deadline for the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Bursary program. Six bursaries in the amount of 1000 each will be awarded for students who are planning to attend post-secondary school. Students applying do ot have to have a connection with the Odd Fellows or Rebekahs but must show definite promise and a need for financial assistance. The bursary is to be used in the year awarded.

Ask your guidance counsellor for application forms and further information.

United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth

January 12 Application Deadline - The purpose of the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth is for youth to study and observe the United Nations in action. The two-week, all expense paid tour involves a week in New York as well as time in Washington, Philadelphie and Ottawa. Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old with a minimum of one year of high school remaining.

Contact your school guidance counsellor for further information or visit www.unpilgrimage.org

Mount Royal College - Auditions

Mount Royal College offers a 2 year music diploma in both Jazz and Classical streams. Auditions are on March 6 and April 17 for jass and on March 26 and 27 for classical streams. Students must officially apply to Mount Royal College before being assigned an audition time.

Mount Royal also offers a two year Theatre Arts program of intensive, hands-on, practical training in both Performance and Technical Production. Acceptance is based on an interview or audition.

Applications for fall intake start on December 1.

For more information, see http://www.mtroyal.ca/

MacLean's Virtual Career Fair - On Demand

Until January 21, students can register for MacLeans's Virtual Career Fair and view presentations by some of Canada's leaders on demand.

To register go to http://events.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=297&seid=25

Distance Learning - U of R

The University of Regina offers several online courses for people interested in part time studies. Televised and online formats are available. See www.uregina.ca/cce/offcampus for further information.

Agriventure Programs

Students who are considering a "gap year" before starting post-secondary studies may benefit from this international agricultural exchange program. Agriventure gives young people, aged 18 - 30 the opportunity to travel the world and combine this with working in agriculture or horticulture. The program includes flights, visa or work permit, insurance, an information package, an allowance work placement, an orientation seminar and a contact person in the host country. Placements are available in UK, Japan, New Zealand, Australia or Europe. If a student wants to travel around the world, they can do a two country porgramme for 14 months.

For further infomation, see www.agriventure.info

Bachelor of Education at Red Deer College

Red Deer College is now offering a Bachelor of Education degree that focuses on learning how to teach young adolescents from grades 4 to 9. For further details, see http://www.rdc.ab.ca/programs_and_courses/departments/bachelor_of_education/

Reminder - Millenium Scholarships

December 12 - This is a reminder that interested students should apply for the Millennium Excellence Awards scholarships before December 12. Download the award application from www.excellenceaward.ca

Tourism Industry Information

The Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council can help students who are looking for a tourism education program suitable for their interests. Call 1.800.331.1529 or email careerinfo@sasktourism.com for assistance. Also, check out www.discovertourism.ca for further information.

Excellence Awards

April 20 is the deadline for student submissions to the YBEX program. Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to submit business plans, reports, or waste-reduction plans. This year there is a first-in-advantage grant of $50 for the first two scools to submit entries. YBEX entry guides are available at the Community Futures Office in North Battleford or by download from www.northwestcf.com

Earth Day Scholarship

January 31, 2009 - is the application deadline for the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program. This is an opportunity for graduating high school students to earn a $5 000 entrance scholarship toward their post-secondary education, regardless of their chosen field of study. For program details, see www.earthday.ca