Friday, October 28, 2011

Medicine Hat College Student for a Day

November 15-19
January 24-26
February 13-15
The dates listed above will be "Student for a Day" events at Medicine Hat College. Prospective students can attend classes, meet instructors, have lunch with current students and tour the campus on these days. Call 403.529.3819 at least one week prior to your date of choice to register.

November 9
March 8
These dates are for Medicine Hat College Information Evenings. Call 403.529.3819 for further information.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Links to Lakeland Open House Sites


Open houses at Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses will  take place Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29  from 9 am – 4 pm at both campuses

Students have the opportunity to sit in on classes, take tours, apply online for free, meet and talk with students and instructors and learn more about the great clubs and services at Lakeland.
For further information, visit the links below.



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Friday, October 14, 2011

York University: Fall Campus Day

November 12 and 13

York University in Toronto will be holding these visit opportunities at their Keele and Glendon Campuses.

Click here for further information.

University of Regina Distance Learning Opportunities

The U of R offers several online, televised and face to face courses for people throughout the province. This includes the opportunity for high school students to earn university credits.

Click here for further information.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme was developed to encourage all youth ages 14 to 25 to be active, to participate in new activities and to pursue their current interest in four different areas. It involves goal-setting, fun and challenges. It is a non-competitive program and individuals benefit through their own efforts and grow from the experience. Bronze, Silver and Gold levels are included in the programme.

Click here for further information.

Aboriginal Youth Financial Management Awards

Deadline to Indicate Interest: November 15


The AFOA-Meyers Norris Penny LLP Aboriginal Youth Financial Managements Awards are open to First Nation youth in grades 11 and 12. Winners attend AFOA's National Conference and participate in a special Youth program designed to introduce youth to careers in Aboriginal finance and management.
There is a great demand both within First Nation communities and off-reserve for Aboriginal financial management professionals and there are many opportunities for those who want to pursue this career path and many sources of assistance.
Click here for application information.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Student Awards Website

Students searching for scholarships can register with studentawards.com

After registering, you will receive updates on scholarships available to suit your interests and needs.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Alberta College of Art and Design Open Houses

October 21 and 22 - 10 am to 4 pm
This open house will allow prospective students to attend brief presentations about the college and possible career paths within art and design. It will also be an opportunity to have you portfolio reviewed by a panel of faculty, provided that you have pre-registered.

November 5, December 3 - 10 am to 4 pm
These information sessions will allow participants to attend a lecture geared toward general admissions information and the benefits of art education. Tours will also be offered.

January 14 - 10am to 4pm

This winter information session and portfolio day will allow students to attend lectures and to receive feedback on their portfolios.

For further information, click here.


YOU Innovate Canada Tournament

$25000 in cash awards!

This contest challenges teams of four to sign up in a contest that asks them to create multiple uses for a coffee cup that involve using, reusing or altering it to create something new.

Further details are available here.



Friday, October 07, 2011

What is Engineering?

Tuesday, November 8 - Saskatoon
Wednesday, November 9 - Regina

These events are hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. They consist of presentations given by practicing professional engineers, university professors and administrators, and university students with the objective of providing an accurate overview of what engineering is, what engineers do and the educational opportunities that exist in the province.

Ask your guidance counsellor for registration information.

Monday, October 03, 2011

Open House: Concordia University College of Alberta

October 22, 2011 and March 10, 2012

Concordia University College, located in Edmonton will be holding two open houses once again this year. This is a small university that offers undergraduate programs in Arts, Management, Science; after-degree programs in elementary education and environmental health and graduate programs in public health, Christian and Biblical studies, and information systems.

For further information, click here.

UR Connected

October 21 & 22

The University of Regina is holding it's annual fall visit days for students and their families to meet a faculty advisor, learn about programs and services and tour facilities.

Register online here.



Thursday, September 29, 2011

Sask. Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Deadline: February 15, 2012

Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program applications for the fall 2012 intake are now being accepted. The application deadline is February 15, 2012. A competitive admission process will be used for new applicants, based on the University of Regina early conditional admission process:
http://www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/admissions/hs-students/early-conditional/index.html

Previous applicants, who met the final admission requirements for the 2011 intake but were not offered a seat, will be invited to re-apply for admission by October 31, 2011. There is no application fee to re-apply.

Grade 12 students who are interested in our new nursing degree are invited to attend one of these nursing information nights:
Tuesday, October 11 in Regina
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Education Auditorium 106.1
University of Regina

Wednesday, October 12 - Saskatoon

7:00 - 9:00 pm
B19 (Basement)
SIAST Kelsey Campus



Design Competition

Deadline: March 30

The 17th Annual Sears Canadian High School Design Competition is now underway. Participants can enter projects in the areas of industrial design, fashion design, architecture and interior design as well as graphic design.

For further information, click here.

TD Discovery Day in Health Sciences

Thursday, November 10

Aboriginal students are invited to attend this event hosted by the University of Saskatchewan which will feature a keynote lecture, two hands-on workshops and an interactive discussion with medical and health care professionals.

Every Saskatchewan school can register students who have a strong interest in health science and who are highly committec to attending the event.

You can register your school online here

Monday, September 26, 2011

Lakeland College Open House(s)

October 29 and 29, 2011
Both campuses, Lloydminster and Vermilion will be hosting Open House events on both of these days from 9am to 4pm. Participants can tour classrooms, apply for programs (with a waiver of the usual $75 application fee) and enter to win a $1000 scholarship.

In addition to the open house, there will be a Career Fair at the Vermilion Campus on October 28, running from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Friday, September 23, 2011

The Scoop on Applying to SIAST

Prospective SIAST students should be aware of the different application processes that exist for SIAST programs and the resulting deadlines. The procedure for applying is different between these 3 program groups:


University of Saskatchewan: Experience US Event

This year, the University of Saskatchewan is inviting high school students to attend an annual Experience US Open House on either October 13 or 14. Information about this event and an online regisration form can be found by clicking here. Experience US will include a campus tours, program information, activities and games to win prizes. There is also specific programming for parent(s)/guardian(s) at Experience US!. For more information please visit the Parents tab found at this link.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Communities in Bloom Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: September 30 2011 Bursaries: · Two (2) bursaries of $1,000/each will be awarded to eligible successful individuals for the 2011/2012 school year; · The 2011 bursaries will be awarded by November 2011. Eligibility: · Applicants must be registered in, and successfully complete, a full-time post secondary level pertaining to ornamental and/or environmental horticulture programs in an accredited institution; · Applicants must be involved in a community participating in the Communities in Bloom program (national or provincial editions); · Successful recipients must agree to have their name and education information publicized throughout the Communities in Bloom network and public (website, magazine, et cetera). For further information, click here.

Voter's Choice 4Kids Contest

Submission Deadline: September 29-October 21, 2011 Prize: $5000 to be split between winners and the school of choice This contest is open to students in Canadian high school who create and submit a 30 second - 5 minute YouTube video that is educational and/or promotes positive behaviours regarding drugs and alcohol. Videos can be funny or serious, real or animated. For contest details and and entry form, click here.