SGI Corporate Scholarship

The SGI Corporate Scholarship is open to all Saskatchewan residents attending accredited post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan. Eight $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year - four to university students and four to students attending a technical institute. Scholarships are awarded for one year on a one-time basis - recipients may receive only one SGI scholarship during their studies.
To be eligible for an SGI Corporate Scholarship, a student must:

• be a Saskatchewan resident
  
• be enrolled 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 very broadly to include all aspects and departments included in the corporation
  show their contribution to community, extracurricular activities or commitments made in balancing work, education and home responsibilities
  
• be receiving no other scholarship funding for the current school year
  

Applications must be received at SGI no later than Sept. 30 each year.
Click here for an application form

SIAST Post-Secondary Success Courses

A series of four post-secondary success courses will be offered in August 2007. Courses will address subjects and skills such as math, writing, computers and student success strategies which commonly pose challenges for new SIAST students. Courses are offered over a two-week period so that you may choose to take more than one of the four courses.

For more information, visit www.goSIAST.com

Blyth Cambridge Scholarship Program

These scholarships are offered annually to graduating Canadian high school students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievment and the ability to excell at Cambridge University in England. The successful candidates will be granted admission to Cambridge as well as full tuition for three years of undergraduate study, travel costs and a full livng allowance.

For more information visit www.blytheducation.com

CUPE 4747 Scholarship

The new criteria for the CUPE 4747 scholarship have now been developed. Eligible sutdents must have a parent/guardian who has been a member of CUPE local 4747 for at least one full year. Students must submit applications including high school marks and a letter outlining future education plans to CUPE local 4747 by April 30 of their graduating year.

For this year only, the deadline will be June 13. Ask your guidance counsellor for details.

Lakeland College Summer Camps 2007

Lakeland College, Vermilion and Lloydminster Campuses, will be offering volleyball, basketball, golf and rodeo camps during the summer of 2007. These camps are directed at a range of participant age groups and some include children as young as nine years old.

For more information, check out www.lakelandc.ab.ca

Prince Edward Drama Scholarship

The application for the Prince Edward Drama Scholarship has been extended until June 15, 2007. Saskatchwewan drama students aged 13 to 18 are eligible to receive up to $500 through the Prince Edward Drama Scholarship to attend a drama program in Saskatchewan.

Programs could include drama camps and youth theatre classes - - everything from acting and playwriting to directing and design. The scholarship can cover costs such as registration/tuition fees, travel and accomodation. Application forms and more information are available on the Saskatchewan Arts Board website at

www.artsboard.sk.ca/Grants/grants/shtml

NAIT Programs Still Accepting Applications

The following programs are still accepting applications for Fall 2007. If you have students interested in these unique programs have them call NAIT Student Recruitment at 780-471-8874, they can bring their applications in to us and we'll waive the application fee until June 30th.

Click here to view program descriptions:

http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/LandingPage.aspx?id=134944&lm=5219907&q=35445083&qz=791a2abe4f0be98e05497dc5c4e2b1cd

U of A - Academic Excellence Scholarships

To be eligible, students must have an award average of 80% or higher (based on Grade 11 or Grade 12 final grades) and plan to enter full-time studies in an undergraduate degree program at the U of A in September 2008.

Deadline - December 15, 2997

Earlybird Deadline - June 30, 2007 (for grade 11 students) - this is the deadline for students to receive special bonuses such as free tuituion, U of A gear and a guarenteed spot in residence.

Visit www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards for competition details.

U of R Campus Visits 2007/2008

October 16 (evening) - for everyone

October 17 - for grade 12 students

March 5 - for grades 10 and 11 students

Tour the campus, find out about U of R programs and services and meet other high school students.

The U of R also offers campus tours to groups of all sizes and ages throughout the year. Residence tours, advising appointments and other options can be combined with tours. For more information and to book tours, visit: www.uregina.ca/newstudent/oncampus.html

Call 1.800.644.4756 or email student.recruitment@uregina .ca for further information.

Parents Orientation University of Manitoba

This event is for all parents and their future U of M students. It will take place in Winnipeg on Saturday, June 9, 2007. As well as a newsletter, manuals and orientation sessions, U of M staff will be available to answer specific questions or concerns. To register, call 1.800.432.1969, ext. 9093 or visit
http://www.umanitoba.ca/student

Selkirk College (British Columbia) Music Program Highlight

The Contemporary Music and Technology program at Selkirk College is atwo-year diploma program developed to train musician performers for thecommercial music and entertainment industry. The curriculum is based onthe most relevant and up-to-date music industry standards.While other schools may focus their attention on the rudiments of musicas they pertain to a specific style, at Selkirk we believe that there isvalidity to every style of music. During your two years here you willinvestigate the best that each genre has to offer from jazz to rock,classical and world music.The curriculum includes individual instruction on guitar, bass,percussion, saxophone, violin, vocals and keyboards, as well as a solidgrounding in music theory and ear training. Individual and groupinstruction and practice is offered throughout both years of theprogram. Jazz, pop and rock are the primary instructional styles.Whether you're taking advantage of our music degree pathway to Berkleeor our diploma program we're certain you'll find a curriculum thatappeals to your needs.

York University - New Programs

Students applying directly from high school are invited to apply toYork's newest programs: History (iBA); Italian Studies (iBA), Children's Studies (BA), Applied Math (BA), Race, Ethnicity & Indigineity (BA) and French Education (EEd).

For more information, visit www.yorku.ca/futurestudents/programs

Orange Benevolant Society Funding

July 31 – Orange Benevolent Society of Saskatchewan Scholarship – various amounts, depending on number of applications. Mature students are encouraged to apply.

No deadline – Orange Benevolent Society Medical Assistance Grant – for families requiring monetary assistance related to a medical situation

Ask your guidance counsellor for application forms.

SSBA Scholarships

August 31 – Saskatchewan School Boards Association Scholarships - $1000 each with one awarded to a student attending university and one awarded to a student who will be enrolled in a science/technology program (e.g. SIAST). Ask your guidance counsellor for application forms.

SIAST - Admission Changes

SIAST now has three forms of admission:

Regular Admissions - applications accepted on an ongoing basis and one a first-qualified, first admitted basis. Qualified applicants not successful with securing a seat must re-apply. Applicants can maintain their FQFA status by reapplying during a reapplication window (after the program start date i.e. October 1-31); includes another application fee.

High Demand - more competitive. Two phases for acceptance: phase 1 is academic and phase 2 is selective criteria set by the program. Intake for the fall of 2007 will remain FQFA but applicants not successful in the fall of 2007 will be carried forward to new process for the fall of 2008. New process effective July 1, 2008 intakes. Out-of-province applications will not be accepts. Special Admission (accuplacer and postsecondary) will not apply. Equity seats will remain. Applicant pool dissolved after last intake begins. Applicants must apply every year.

Competitive - applies to Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan only.

For more information, check out the FAQ's on the SIAST website www.siast.sk.ca

SIAST - Program Changes for 07-08

New Programs - Sustainable Tourism

Program Deletions/Suspensions - Office Automation/Administration (Palliser); Outdoor Power Equipment Technician, Marine and Lawn and Garden Certificate Program

Surviving US!

This program is offered by the U of S to help new students and their parents make the transition from high school to the University of Saskatchewan. Topics include: course selection, registration procedures, class schedules, first year transition programs, and housing options. The North Battleford session will be held on Tuesday, May 22. To register, or to see a complete schedule of these vents, visit
explore.usask.ca

Coca Cola Scholarship

June 30 Deadline - The University of Saskatchewan Drama Department is now accepting applications for the Coca Cola Scholarship in fine arts. This will go to a first year student in the College of Arts and Science who has a drama major. Ask your guidance counsellor for application details.

Leadership Training for Tolerance

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre (FSWC). Tools for Tolerance for Professionals, a free professional development program for Canadian Educators in Los Angeles, California and an opportunity to visit the Museum of Tolerance. FSWC is also introducing its new leadership training centre for tolerance education in Toronto. Attend film screenings, hands-on workshops for students and teachers and access the library and research centre. For both programs please call: 416-864-9735 or toll-free: 1-866-864-9735 or visit the Web site: www.fswc.ca

Lakeland College - Vermillion - New Programs

Lakeland College’s Trades Centre on the Vermilion campus will be bustling with even more activity in the next academic year with the addition of two new programs and hundreds of new training seats.
Steamfitter-pipefitter and instrument technician apprenticeship programs will debut at Lakeland College starting in early 2008. The addition of 48 seats in these first year programs are only a fraction of the new apprenticeship training seats at Lakeland College in 2007-08.
“The most significant addition is in welding,” said Bert Samuelson, acting dean of the School of Trades and Technology. “From our initial request of 240 seats in 2006-07 we’re going to 600 seats in 2007-08.”
Heavy equipment technician has the next biggest increase with 72 new seats, raising the total to 228. Carpentry will go up by 24 seats and electrical by 12. There will be no change to the parts technician program, but a slight drop in the number of automotive service technician program to 80 seats.
Lakeland College will now offer apprenticeship training in automotive service, carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment, instrumentation, parts, steamfitter-pipefitter and welding. During the next academic year, apprenticeship training at Lakeland College will run from Sept. 4, 2007 through to June 27, 2008.