Sears DX High School Design Competition

Entry Deadline: April 24, 2015

This competition promotes the study and awareness of all design disciplines in schools across Canada and is open to all high school students at junior (grades 9 and 10) and senior (grades 11 and 12) levels.

Prizes are awarded at both levels in five categories:

Industrial Design

Fashion Design

Costume Design

Architecture/Interior Design

Graphic Design

For details, click HERE.

University of Alberta Open House/Campus Visits.

October 18, 2014

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend Open House in order to discover everything the University of Alberta has to offer. The day's activities include workshops, presentations, exhibits, and tours. For further information and to register, click HERE.

The UAlberta Campus Visit Program offers Group Campus Visits that can include a combination of a Campus Tour, a Residence Tour of Lister Hall and an Academic Presentation.  You can book your group's visit by clcking HERE.

Loran Scholars Program

Oct 22 - Deadline for sponsored applicants
Oct 29 - Deadline for direct pool applicants

The Loran Scholars Program offers 30 scholarships valued at up to $100,000 over four years, including mentorship and a summer program, as well as 40 finalist awards ($3,000) and 40 provincial awards ($2,000).

Candidates must:

• Be in their final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school or CEGEP. (In Québec, students planning to attend university outside of Québec after only one year of CEGEP are also eligible to apply in their first year of CEGEP). Exceptions will be considered for those who have undertaken a gap year for academic pursuits or community service-based activities.
• Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%
• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status

Successful candidates are chosen on the basis of character, service and leadership. 

Click HERE for further information and application procedures.

Re/Max Western Canada Quest for Excellence Bursary 2015

The Quest for Excellence Program is a bursary program for grade 12 students in Western Canada.  It 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.

16 bursaries of $1,000 each to qualifying Grade 12 students.  In addition, the 16 bursary winners will be entered into a draw and one lucky recipient will receive a RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon ride for two. Bursary winners will be notified and all winners will be posted in April 2015.

The Quest for Excellence is open to all Grade 12 students attending high school from September, 2014 - March, 2015. Grade 12 students may not have participated in graduation commencement ceremonies in the past. Applicants must be a resident of one of the following provinces/territories.

    British Columbia
    Alberta
    Saskatchewan
    Manitoba
    Yukon Territory

Students are to convey the contributions they have made to their communities in a short online essay, maximum 1,250 words. Key qualities students should demonstrate are leadership, motivation and communication skills.  Other attributes may include volunteering, participation in charitable events or fundraising, and contributions that enrich the lives of others and their communities.  

For additional information and application materials, click HERE.

Program Updates at SIAST

Need the latest news on changes to programs or new courses offered at SIAST? Click HERE to go to the SIAST Program Update page to find the most recent information available.

21st Skills Canada National Competition in Saskatoon!

May 27-30 - Prairieland Park, Saskatoon

Skills Canada  hosts annual Olympic-style skills competitions that provide a forum for secondary, post-secondary and apprentice students to compete in over 30 trade and technology competition areas.

To find out about this upcoming national competition, as well as the Saskatchewan provincial competition, click HERE.

University of Alberta Engineering Expo

September 20, 2014

The University of Alberta is hosting this annual event for "designers, creators, inventors, thinkers and dreamers" who would like to find out more about engineering programs there.

The day includes tours, displays, students projects, and information sessions. There are activities for all ages, right down to the 6-12 year olds.

For further information, click HERE.

University of Saskatchewan Open House

Registration Deadline: September 26

On Friday, October 3, the University of Saskatchewan is hosting its annual Open House. Visitors will be able to

• explore the campus and facilities

• meet university staff and faculty

• speak with current students about the uSask experience

Click HERE to go the the U of S Open House page.

Society of Petroleum Engineers (Lloydminster Section) Awards

Deadline: September 7

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

·         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 in Fall 2014.

1.  Two (2) High School Scholarships at $1000.00 each,
2.  An Essay Contest with prize of $1000.00 

Additional information and application forms can be found HERE.

2014 Education Scholarships - Saskatchewan School Boards Association

Deadline: August 31

Each year the Saskatchewan School Boards Association offers two Education Scholarships of $2,500 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.

Click HERE for an application form.

SAASE and Clark Lewis and Anne Lewis West Coast Amusements Bert and Grace Dagleish Memorial Scholarships

DEADLINE: JUNE 30

AMOUNT - $1,500 will be awarded each to two successful applicants.
                    - $1,000 will be awarded each to two 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 firs semester of their 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.

For application forms, click HERE.

Masonic Youth Trust Scholarship and Murray Montague Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: August 8

MASONIC YOUTH TRUST AWARD 6 x $1,000      (Application ) 
Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

MURRAY MONTAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  1 x $1,000       (Application ) 
Offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate who proceeds to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

For application forms, click HERE

SPRA Scholarship Deadline – University of Saskatchewan

The deadline to apply for the $1,500 SPRA Scholarship at the University of Saskatchewan is June 1, 2014. All eligible U of S Kinesiology Students are encouraged to apply online.

University of Regina Open House

Friday May 9th!

The agenda for the day includes:

• Academic Advising (first day of registration is May 9 so newly admitted students  can register for their first semester classes)
• Apply on the spot for university (if you have students who haven't already done so)
  • We are still accepting applications for all programs except nursing.
• Special session for all grade 11's to help them plan for the year ahead
• Campus Tours
• Students coming from out of town you can spend a night in our residences - for FREE
• Students can attend URExpo which will help orientate them with our campus faculties, facilities, and all the services that will help make their time at the University of Regina amazing!

Counsellors and parents are welcome to attend. There is a special parent lounge open all day.

The day will begin with a special presentation from Grey Cup Champion and Saskatchewan Roughrider Chris Getslaf. 

To register:click here  

Hazel Asmussen Fund Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2014

This fund provides an annual scholarship for a student pursuing post-secondary education in the fine arts. Hazel, a retired nurse and local artist, had long been involved in community building. Donors have contributed to this fund since 2007.

Applicants must submit a completed application to the Battlefords and District Community Foundation by the deadline of 5 pm on April 30, 2014.

Click HERE for an application form.

Applied Visual Media Workshop

Date:  May 10, 2014 Time:  12 - 4 p.m. Location:  SIAST Woodland Campus                    Technical Centre                    1100 15th Street East                    Prince Albert, SK Media is the focal point of of information transfer in our society.  The Media Arts Production and New Media Communications programs provide students with the knowledge to transform creative ideas into a variety of media formats, operate production equipment, and develop their creative talents in graphic and web design.

Register in SIAST’s Applied/Visual Media workshop and spend the afternoon finding out more about becoming a media guru or web specialist.  A pizza lunch will be provided beginning at noon. To register, log in to myChoice

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarships and Burgess Bursaries

Deadline: August 28, 2014

Saskatchewan Command, in cooperation with the Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion are offering 10 scholarships of $300.00 each. In addition, Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 bursaries of $300.00 each. These are offered to students who have completed their Grade 12 and are continuing their education (first year) at University, Technical School (2 year course) or Business College (complete business course).
The Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing. The bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
These awards are available to the sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters and great grandsons/great granddaughters of Veterans, Ex-Service or still serving Military or RCMP personnel.
Click HERE for application forms and further information.

Deadline: August 31

Each year the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards two $2,500.00 scholarships to graduating high school students who remain in Saskatchewan in post-secondary study:

University Scholarship: $2500 for a student entering university in Saskatchewan.

Applied Science and Technology Scholarship: $2500 for 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. The application deadline is August 31 each year.

Click here for Application Forms
Click here to view the Rubric that will be used for scoring the scholarships.

 Please send your application form toadmin@saskschoolboards.ca

Nelson Civic Leadership Scholarship

Deadline, May 30, 2014

Are you a student leader who is committed to continued civic engagement and leadership? Nelson Civic Leadership Scholarship awards three $5000 scholarships to deserving applicants.  

Sears DX Canadian High School Design Competition

Deadline: May 1

The Sears Dx Canadian High School Design Competition aims to promote the study and awareness of various design disciplines in high schools across Canada.  Prizes will be awarded in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design, Architecture/Landscape Design, Interior Design and Graphic Design.  Prizes range in value from $200-$500.