Sunday, November 01, 2020

Updates from Univerity of Calgar

Admission Updates:

Choose UCalgary Webinars as well as our Faculty Information Night webinars. To pre-register for these events, please click here.

Lastly, if you or your students missed our Virtual Open House, we are pleased to announce that you can still visit our virtual event. It will be available until March 1, 2021.

Our Campus Tour program is also running again with all COVID-19 protocols in place. For students who are unable to join us for an in-person tour, we are also offering a full virtual live campus tour once a month! To view upcoming tour times, click here.

Student Financial Support Update

UCalgary's entrance award applications are now open! The prestige award offers $37,000 - $100,000, applications will be accepted until December 1, 2020.  The high school entrance awards application will be accepted until March 1, 2021. Students must first apply for admission, but do not need to be admitted to apply for awards! Did you know that over 5 million dollars were awarded to entering students last year?

CAPSLE BURSARY 2020/21

 Following the Annual General Meeting in 2016, the Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education (“CAPSLE”) established a bursary to provide financial assistance to students entering post-secondary Education and/or Law programs. One $1,000 bursary is available for the 2020/2021 academic year (the “Bursary”) on the terms set out below.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following are the eligibility criteria for the Bursary:

(a)              The applicant must have been accepted to a Canadian university program in a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Faculty of Law in the 2020/21 academic year;
(b)             Priority will be given to applicants who identify as a member of a group that is under-represented in Education and/or Law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1.                The applicant must provide the following documents in support of a Bursary application:

·        Documentary proof that the applicant is accepted to a program at a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Law at a Canadian university, or will be continuing in such program, in the 2020/2021 academic year;

·        A short essay, up to 500 words, describing how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and why the applicant is studying Education and/or Law, including thoughtful commentary on the nexus between Education and Law; and

·        Professionally formatted resume, including leadership experience applicable to intended area(s) of study.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all documents are consolidated into a single PDF file and e-mailed to info@capsle.ca no later than November 30, 2020.

2.                CAPSLE’s Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, will evaluate the applications and select an applicant that best meets the eligibility criteria and terms of the Bursary. 
3.                The successful applicant will be advised of the CAPSLE Board’s decision with respect to the Bursary by no later than December 31, 2020.
4.                The successful applicant will be provided with the Bursary funds on a date between December 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021, conditional upon providing proof of tuition paid equal to or greater than $1,000 by no later than December 31, 2020.  The successful applicant agrees to return the Bursary funds to CAPSLE if the applicant discontinues the intended course of study for any reason during the 2020/21 academic year.
5.                By submitting an application, an applicant agrees to the terms of the Bursary, and consents to:
(a)              publication of his/her name and essay, or portions thereof, in CAPSLE publications, including CAPSLE’s website; and
(b)             receive information related to CAPSLE electronically, which consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting info@capsle.ca.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Virtual Seeyourfuture Event

SYF 2020 will be hosted by a virtual platform on November 2 and 3, 2020. 

Individuals will be required to register with the e-mail they will log-in with on event-day. 

Each student/parent/teacher must register separately.  Parents and school staff are encouraged register for this event as well. To register and obtain more information please visit our registration page here.

  Log-in on event day: https://seeyourfuture.vfairs.com


The event is scheduled from 9:45am-3pm on both days.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Week of Virtual Open Houses at SK Polytech!

 

Thinking about a career in the construction or transportation industries?  Day 2 of our week long Virtual Open House features sessions from the School of Construction and the School of Transportation.  The School of Business will also have a session, be sure to check these and many more on our Open House webpage.

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Scholarship Information from ScholarTree

ScholarTree is back for another year of helping graduating students find scholarships. 

A handful of the larger scholarships are available right at the start of the school year, so we encourage students to start applying right away.

Here are a couple of significant scholarships that are available now:

And blogs of how students have won these scholarships in the past:


Monday, September 21, 2020

U of R Fall Virtual Open House

 


Our annual Fall Open House is going VIRTUAL! Students can attend the event from the comfort of their couch and pajamas!

Whether they tune in virtually for the full day or just pop in with a couple of questions, our Fall Open House will provide your students with all the information they need to explore programs for their future - and even how to get started on their application!

Apart from our live sessions, we will also have pre-recorded videos that they can view on their own time, as well as digital informational materials.


EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2020

TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM



If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact us at enrolment.services@uregina.ca.

The U of R Enrolment Services Team

Saturday, September 19, 2020

USASK: Online Open House

 

USask’s Open House is taking place online on Thursday, September 24 from 3-7 pm (Saskatchewan time) and registration is open now at admissions.usask.ca.

Students and their supporters are invited to explore USask’s academic programs and student experiences through:

  • Live-streamed demonstrations and presentations starting every half hour during the event
  • One-on-one chats with representatives from programs and services across USask in our virtual information fair
  • Digital materials and videos you can check out during the event or save for later

Monday, May 04, 2020

Notice from Scholar Tree



With the school year quickly coming to an end, ScholarTree.ca has made a concerted effort to add as many scholarships to the platform as we could find. May is the end of peak scholarship season so there are a lot of awards with upcoming deadlines.
We currently have 45 scholarships that equate to 358 awards and a total of $690,750 application period ending this month. So there is still time for students who have put off applying to scholarships throughout the school year.

SSBA Scholarships


Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards two $2,500 scholarships to graduating Saskatchewan high school students going into 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:



Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Access Communications Scholarship


For further information, click HERE.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Our Lady of the Prairies Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation and offered to students within the Living Sky School Division. Considerations include academic standing, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership. Students must submit their application and career portfolio to their career counsellor. Click here for an application form.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

SK Polytech Open House


The Sask Polytech Open House event provides information on programming, student life, services and student awards, just to name a few topics.
Join us for an informative evening session at a campus near you. 
March 11, 2020, Moose Jaw and Saskatoon
March 12, 2020, Prince Albert and Regina
The event runs from 6 - 8:30 pm. Free on-site parking during the event. Everyone is welcome!
To register please visit Open House
April 1, 2020 - all campus cities
Come experience a Sask Polytech program first hand.  Registration will open soon.

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Financial Awards Update: Canadian Mennonite University

For more information, click HERE

University of Calgary Admission Scholarships

All high school students who've submitted a fall 2020 admission application are encouraged to apply for scholarships and awards. Students don't need to be offered admission to apply for scholarships or awards. 
  • Competitive High School Awards and Bursaries (Application required) Deadline: March 1, 2019
    • Multiple awards and bursaries available; valued at $500 to $8,500
  • Automatic Entrance Awards (no application required)
    Deadline: 
    Apply for admission by March 1, 2019
    • President’s Admission Scholarship – applicants whose admission average is 95 per cent or higher will receive $5,000
    • International Baccalaureate awards – 20 awards valued at $3,500 each for students entering UCalgary who've completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program with a minimum score of 35
  • Click HERE for more information.

Scholar Tree Site

Scholar Tree offers information on scholarships for free - - of course anything free online usually means that you are contributing data in some form.

Those interested can visit here - https://scholartree.ca/find-scholarships

Nav Canada's Aviation Summer Camp

Do You Know a Teen Who Has What it Takes to Leave Ordinary Behind This Summer?
I am writing to inform you of NAV CANADA’s third edition of the Explore Aviation Summer Camp, taking place in Cornwall, Ontario, this summer from Aug. 9-14 for young women, and from August 16-21 for young men. NAV CANADA* has opened enrollment and is seeking applications from teens entering Grade 10 (or secondary 4 in Quebec) in September 2020. As a leader and mentor to the next generation, I invite you to encourage teens you know to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Explore Aviation Summer Camp will offer 24 young women and 24 young men insider access to learn how aviation works in Canada, and who helps keep aircraft flying safely. This one week, all-expenses-paid camp uses hands-on learning to explore exciting career choices in aviation to allow participants to experience the power and potential of a science education, and to be empowered to reach for success.
Operated by NAV CANADA and just over one hour’s drive from our nation’s capital, Explore Aviation Summer Camp points the spotlight on careers in aviation where STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education is the key to success for the next generation of tomorrow’s workforce.
Participants of Explore Aviation Summer Camp are mentored by industry experts who will empower and motivate this next generation of aviation leaders by introducing them to inspirational and successful professionals, by highlighting unique career opportunities and working environments, and by demonstrating how STEM education leads to success.
Highlights include:
  • Learning how Canada’s aviation system works and who makes it work
  • Practice sessions controlling and advising aircraft in industry-leading simulators
  • Using the tools and technology to keep aircraft flying and safe
  • Touring NAV CANADA’s Flight Inspection Aircraft
  • Interacting with guest speakers: Air Traffic Services; Technical Operations; Engineering; Senior Executives
  • Taking day trips to Ottawa and Montreal: NAV CANADA tower and area control centre tours; city tours
Forty-eight participants will be selected from across Canada by a NAV CANADA committee composed of aviation professionals. Applicants must submit an essay of 350 to 500 words explaining why they want to attend Explore Aviation Summer Camp. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader must be included with the application.
If you know a teen who might be interested in this program, encourage them to visit NAV CANADA’s website for more information. The application deadline is March 8, 2020.

University of New Brunswick Live Scholarship Session

The University of New Brunswick’s undergraduate awards office is hosting a Facebook Live session Thursday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. AST.

Why should students participate?
  • Learn about the scholarship program
    We want to make sure students apply! They'll learn how they can take advantage of our scholarship program throughout their time at UNB.
  • Become a scholarship application master
    Our entrance scholarship application covers the majority of our scholarships – but some of our awards require an additional application (Canadian students). We will give tips on how to ace all of these.
  • Ask questions
    We will be doing a Q&A at the end the session.
  • We will be doing a Q&A at the end the session.

Creative Tech Program at U of Regina


The creative technologies program offers a variety of courses from the areas of fine arts, computer science, engineering, and new media. This program encourages collaboration, experimentation and lateral thinking. Imagination and innovation are combined in the ever-changing technological landscape. Whether the student is interested in graphics, intermedia, sound art, software design, film production, interactive gadgets or anything else under the broad umbrella of technologies, this program will be a great fit! Students will be able to tailor this program completely to their interests. Find out more here.

Upcoming Events at the U of Regine

Upcoming Events

Calgary Admission on the Spot - March 5, 2020

Map Life Preview - March 12 & 13, 2020

Science Sneak Peek - March 14, 2020

Engineering Sneak Peek - April 4, 2020


Scholarship Workshops

Regina

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Monday, March 9, 2020 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

These Entrance 2020 Award Application Workshops are located in the Dr John Archer Library, Regina Room (LY 107.32). Parking on campus is free after 5:00 p.m.

Saskatoon

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM

These Entrance 2020 Award Application Workshops will be located in Saskatoon in the Concourse Building (116 Research Drive, UofR Social Work Saskatoon Campus), Room 111.

Agrology Scholarships

What is Agrology?
Agrology is the application of science to agriculture, bioresources, food and the environment by professionals. The profession of agrology addresses many of today's critical issues in production agriculture, food safety and environmental quality.

We ask that you kindly share the following scholarship information with the high schools located in your school division.

The Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA) offers six $1,000 scholarships for Grade 12 high school students entering a post-secondary program related to agrology.

  • One recipient from each of our six SIA Branches will be chosen:
    • 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

The scholarships are for Grade 12 high school students entering a career in agrology.

  • Eligibility
    • Presently a Grade 12 high school student, graduating in June 2020.
    • Have plans to enroll as a first year full-time student in the fall of 2020 in an agrology related post-secondary program that meets the eligibility requirements to apply for registration with the SIA after graduation.
    • Must not be an immediate family member of a current SIA Provincial Councillor or Branch Executive member.