The University of Ottawa has the following online services for prospective students:
1. Online viewbook - students can go online here and order a Viewbook that is created according to their personal interests
2. Online Chat - prospective students can chat online with members of the U of Ottawa student ambassador team. Chat lines are open from 5:45-9:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, from mid-October to mid-May. Look for the chat button here.
3. Virtual Tour - provides students with an opportunity to see the campus and familiarize themselves with facilities. Access tours here.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
University of Alberta Open House
The annual University of Alberta Open House will include an opportunity to:
-Speak with program advisors and professors
-take a personalized campus tour
-attend faculty-specific demonstrations and presentations
-experience a taste of student life
New: This year at the Open House, the U of A will offer Early Admission Workshops for students who wish to apply.
Click the title link above for further information.
-Speak with program advisors and professors
-take a personalized campus tour
-attend faculty-specific demonstrations and presentations
-experience a taste of student life
New: This year at the Open House, the U of A will offer Early Admission Workshops for students who wish to apply.
Click the title link above for further information.
Lakeland Open Houses
Watch for upcoming information about open houses at Lakeland:
October 19 at Vermilion Campus
October 20 at Lloydminster Campus
October 19 at Vermilion Campus
October 20 at Lloydminster Campus
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Lakeland College Bursaries for Aboriginal Students
Up to 20 new student bursaries (each $5000/year or $2500/semester) will be awarded to Indian, Inuit and Metis students enrolled full-timein their first year of selected programs in Business, Heavy Oil Operations Technology, Environmental Sciences and a variety of trades programs.
To be eligible, students must have a 70 percent high school average, must demonstrate financial need, and have previous community leadership or volunteer experience.
For more information, call 780.853.8418
To be eligible, students must have a 70 percent high school average, must demonstrate financial need, and have previous community leadership or volunteer experience.
For more information, call 780.853.8418
Tri-West Teachers' Association Scholarships
Deadline: September 30
Level One Scholarships - Three scholarships of $750 based on the highest average in ELA 30A and B, a 30 level Social Science, and four electives at the 20 or 30 level.
Level Two Scholarships - Two scholarships of $750. Candidates must be registered at a university in Saskatchewan or Alberta with proof of acceptance into a College of Education.
Candidates must be nominated by a member of the Tri-West Teachers' Association. Application forms are available from your STF representative.
Level One Scholarships - Three scholarships of $750 based on the highest average in ELA 30A and B, a 30 level Social Science, and four electives at the 20 or 30 level.
Level Two Scholarships - Two scholarships of $750. Candidates must be registered at a university in Saskatchewan or Alberta with proof of acceptance into a College of Education.
Candidates must be nominated by a member of the Tri-West Teachers' Association. Application forms are available from your STF representative.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
SGI Corporate Scholarships
Deadline: September 30 - click the title link to download an application form!
Eight (8) $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year – four (4) to university students and four (4) to students attending a technical institute. Recipients may receive only one SGI scholarship during their studies.
Two (2) scholarships will be awarded exclusively to diversity candidates. The other six (6) scholarships are open to non-diversity and diversity candidates.
Criteria
To be eligible, a student must:
be a Saskatchewan resident
be enrolled full-time in a certificate, diploma, or degree program related to the business needs of SGI at an accredited post-secondary campus in Saskatchewan. Business needs of SGI are defined broadly to include all aspects and departments in the corporation
submit proof of enrolment in the fall semester of the current academic year
submit a transcript demonstrating a minimum average of 70% in the last academic year of study
demonstrate contribution to community, extracurricular activities or commitments made in balancing work, education and home responsibilities
Eight (8) $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year – four (4) to university students and four (4) to students attending a technical institute. Recipients may receive only one SGI scholarship during their studies.
Two (2) scholarships will be awarded exclusively to diversity candidates. The other six (6) scholarships are open to non-diversity and diversity candidates.
Criteria
To be eligible, a student must:
be a Saskatchewan resident
be enrolled full-time in a certificate, diploma, or degree program related to the business needs of SGI at an accredited post-secondary campus in Saskatchewan. Business needs of SGI are defined broadly to include all aspects and departments in the corporation
submit proof of enrolment in the fall semester of the current academic year
submit a transcript demonstrating a minimum average of 70% in the last academic year of study
demonstrate contribution to community, extracurricular activities or commitments made in balancing work, education and home responsibilities
Monday, May 17, 2010
Young Worker Readiness Certificate
Beginning March 31, 2010, 14 and 15 year olds need to obtain a Young Worker Readiness Certificate before they can work in Saskatchewan. You can take the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course online by clicking the title link above.
U of S First Annual Graduation Powwow
June 16, 2010 - The University of Saskatchewan will host its first annual Graduation Powwow at Griffiths Stadium in PotashCorp Park in Saskatoon. Students who self-identify as aboriginal (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) and are graduating from high school in 2010 can participate in the morning Powwow Grand Entry (set for 10 am) and be recognized in the Powwow Program.
All schools and students are invited to attend the morning Powwow which will include honouring of the high school graduates, youth dances/singing contests, cultural teachings in the Teepee Village and the Campus Expo.
Click the title link for further information.
All schools and students are invited to attend the morning Powwow which will include honouring of the high school graduates, youth dances/singing contests, cultural teachings in the Teepee Village and the Campus Expo.
Click the title link for further information.
Living Sky Educational Enhancement Awards
Deadline: June 15
These bursaries are available to grade 7 – 12 students within the Living Sky School Division. They are intended for students to continue their learning in an
area of study or interest in which they excel.Eligible activities include summer camps, workshops,retreats, etc.
Click the title link to print out a poster and application form.
These bursaries are available to grade 7 – 12 students within the Living Sky School Division. They are intended for students to continue their learning in an
area of study or interest in which they excel.Eligible activities include summer camps, workshops,retreats, etc.
Click the title link to print out a poster and application form.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Job Shadow Follow-Up
Click the title link for some sample assignments to be used for students who have completed their job shadows.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
University of Alberta Online Chats and Facebook
Online Chat:
Students are invited to join University and Faculty representatives for the following "Preparing for University" Online Chat sessions:
May 11, 2010 - 7pm to 9pm
Advisors Available: General UofA, Student Awards and Residence Services. Click the title link to register for this chat.
Facebook
The UofA has added Ask UAlberta to its Facebook page! This resource can be used by counsellors and students to find answers to commonly asked questions.
Try out this new feature by visiting the U of A on facebook.
Students are invited to join University and Faculty representatives for the following "Preparing for University" Online Chat sessions:
May 11, 2010 - 7pm to 9pm
Advisors Available: General UofA, Student Awards and Residence Services. Click the title link to register for this chat.
The UofA has added Ask UAlberta to its Facebook page! This resource can be used by counsellors and students to find answers to commonly asked questions.
Try out this new feature by visiting the U of A on facebook.
Our History, Our Stories: Essay and Poster Contest
Deadline: May 27
The Trails of 1885, along with the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport, is holding a province wide poster (grades 1-5) and story writing (grades 6-12) contest focusing on the 1885 Northwest Resistance. Winners and runners-up will be invited to participate in an 1885 commemoration event near them and will be asked to either read their story or display their poster at the event. Winners will receive a digital camera and runners-up will receive a gift card.
Ask your principal for more information about the contest. For background information about the Northwest Resistance, click the title link.
The Trails of 1885, along with the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport, is holding a province wide poster (grades 1-5) and story writing (grades 6-12) contest focusing on the 1885 Northwest Resistance. Winners and runners-up will be invited to participate in an 1885 commemoration event near them and will be asked to either read their story or display their poster at the event. Winners will receive a digital camera and runners-up will receive a gift card.
Ask your principal for more information about the contest. For background information about the Northwest Resistance, click the title link.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
SAASE/Clark and Anne Lewis
Deadline: Check with your local Agriculture Society for your local deadline.
AMOUNT: $1,500 will be awarded to 2 successful applicants.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Application forms will be provided to each Ag Society. It will be up to the individual Ag. Societies to nominate a student they feel deserving of the scholarship. An Ag Society must nominate applicants. The selection committee from SAASE will meet once the deadline has been reached and make a decision on the student, and award the scholarship.
APPLICANTS MUST:
Be residents of Saskatchewan.
Be planning to attend one of three post secondary education institutions in Saskatchewan: University of Saskatchewan; University of Regina; or SIAST.
Be going into their first year of post-secondary education.
Complete the first year.
Be nominated by an Agricultural Society.
APPLICANTS WILL BE SCORED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
How complete the application form is filled out.
Future plans of the applicant.
Extra-curricular involvement at school.
Community involvement.
Letters of endorsement and recommendation.
Click the title link to access a copy of the form.
AMOUNT: $1,500 will be awarded to 2 successful applicants.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Application forms will be provided to each Ag Society. It will be up to the individual Ag. Societies to nominate a student they feel deserving of the scholarship. An Ag Society must nominate applicants. The selection committee from SAASE will meet once the deadline has been reached and make a decision on the student, and award the scholarship.
APPLICANTS MUST:
Be residents of Saskatchewan.
Be planning to attend one of three post secondary education institutions in Saskatchewan: University of Saskatchewan; University of Regina; or SIAST.
Be going into their first year of post-secondary education.
Complete the first year.
Be nominated by an Agricultural Society.
APPLICANTS WILL BE SCORED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
How complete the application form is filled out.
Future plans of the applicant.
Extra-curricular involvement at school.
Community involvement.
Letters of endorsement and recommendation.
Click the title link to access a copy of the form.
Friday, April 16, 2010
U of S Learning Communities
Learning Communities group first year students into a common set of two or three classes that satisfy requirements for their degree and optimize their potential for success.
To learn more about the advantages of this program, click the title link above.
To learn more about the advantages of this program, click the title link above.
U-Start
U-Start sessions are now being held around the province. The purpose of these events are to help new students and their parents get prepared for the transition to university. By attending a U-Start session, students will feel more comfortable with course selection and registration. Other topics include: PAWs, first year success programs, important dates and dealines, and housing options.
Click the title link to register for one of these sessions.
Click the title link to register for one of these sessions.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Awards Program
Deadline: May 31
Through this scholarship program, the federation encourage students to learn more about the endless career opportunies that the food industry has to offer in fields such as:
Accounting - Advertising - Business Development - Category Management - Communications - Customer Service - Culinary Arts - Economics - Finance - Floral Design - Food Science - Food Service - Human Resources - Hospitality - IT Management - Marketing - Merchandising - Nutrition - Pharmacy - Produce Management - Product Innovations - Public Affairs/Relations - Sales - Store Design - And much much more!
To be eligible for the CFIG National Scholarship Program:
1. Applicants must be Canadian residents studying in Canada.
2. Applicants must be enrolled or expected to enroll in a post-secondary program of at least 2 years.
3. High school students must be in their last year or second-to-last year of secondary studies (Grade 11 or 12 in most provinces).
4. College or University students must be enrolled in at least one more full year of study as of Spring 2010.
5. Applications must be sponsored by a *CFIG Member Store.
6. Only complete applications containing full and accurate information will be considered.
7. Plagiarism is an infringement of Copyright Laws. All essays must be properly referenced.
Click the title link for more information and for application forms.
Through this scholarship program, the federation encourage students to learn more about the endless career opportunies that the food industry has to offer in fields such as:
Accounting - Advertising - Business Development - Category Management - Communications - Customer Service - Culinary Arts - Economics - Finance - Floral Design - Food Science - Food Service - Human Resources - Hospitality - IT Management - Marketing - Merchandising - Nutrition - Pharmacy - Produce Management - Product Innovations - Public Affairs/Relations - Sales - Store Design - And much much more!
To be eligible for the CFIG National Scholarship Program:
1. Applicants must be Canadian residents studying in Canada.
2. Applicants must be enrolled or expected to enroll in a post-secondary program of at least 2 years.
3. High school students must be in their last year or second-to-last year of secondary studies (Grade 11 or 12 in most provinces).
4. College or University students must be enrolled in at least one more full year of study as of Spring 2010.
5. Applications must be sponsored by a *CFIG Member Store.
6. Only complete applications containing full and accurate information will be considered.
7. Plagiarism is an infringement of Copyright Laws. All essays must be properly referenced.
Click the title link for more information and for application forms.
Stuck At Prom
Deadline: June 7th
Ever thought you might want to wear duct tape to your prom? Well here's a chance to win $3000 for doing so:
Contest participants must enter as a couple (two individuals) ("Entrant" or "Entrant Couple"). Each couple must attend a high school, home school association or other school-sanctioned prom held in the spring of 2010, wearing complete attire and/or accessories made from duct tape ("Duct Tape Prom Attire"). The attire must be an original work created by the couple, and may not copy, incorporate or be based on the work of a third party — any entry as such is subject to disqualification at the discretion of Sponsor.
Click the title link for more information.
Ever thought you might want to wear duct tape to your prom? Well here's a chance to win $3000 for doing so:
Contest participants must enter as a couple (two individuals) ("Entrant" or "Entrant Couple"). Each couple must attend a high school, home school association or other school-sanctioned prom held in the spring of 2010, wearing complete attire and/or accessories made from duct tape ("Duct Tape Prom Attire"). The attire must be an original work created by the couple, and may not copy, incorporate or be based on the work of a third party — any entry as such is subject to disqualification at the discretion of Sponsor.
Click the title link for more information.
Assignment: Saving Lives
Students in grade 12 and University/College can become eligible to win an educational bursary by becoming blood donors. Based on 2009 results, participants have better than a 1 in 3 chance to win. For more information, email jennifer.dareichuk@blood.a
Saskatchewan School Boards Association Scholarship
Deadline: August 31
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association offers two $1000 scholarships for graduating students. One of these awards will go to a student entering the University of Saskatchewan and the other to a student entering a recognized institute of applied science and technology in Saskatchewan.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need and a 500 word essay.
For more details and application forms, click the title link above.
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association offers two $1000 scholarships for graduating students. One of these awards will go to a student entering the University of Saskatchewan and the other to a student entering a recognized institute of applied science and technology in Saskatchewan.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need and a 500 word essay.
For more details and application forms, click the title link above.
SIAST Info Fairs
SIAST will beholding an information fair at each of their four campuses this May. Click the title link to access a poster about these events.
For more details, about the programs featured at each fair, click here.
For more details, about the programs featured at each fair, click here.
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