From scholarshipguidance.com

The 12 Scholarships below are currently accepting applications.  Please read the eligibility and application instructions on the website carefully before applying.

1. Coca-Cola Scholarship - October 31, 2016 (1400 Awards - $20,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_cocacola_scholarship_9001.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

2. Carid Scholarship - October 31, 2016 (2 Awards - $1,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_carid_scholarship_9002.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

3. Horatio Alger Scholarship - October 25, 2016 (106 Awards - $25,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_horatio_alger_scholarship_8950.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

4. College Jumpstart Scholarship - October 17, 2016 (2 Awards - $1,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_college_jumpstart_scholarship_9003.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

5. Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (1 Award - $1,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_dont_text_and_drive_scholarship_8997.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

6. ShipDig Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (1 Award - $1,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_shipdig_scholarship_8943.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

7. Create Real Impact Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (10 Awards - $1,500) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_create_real_impact_scholarship_8945.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

8. Hit the Books Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (1 Award - $500) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_hit_the_books_scholarship_9004.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

9. SP Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (10 Awards - $10,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_sp_scholarships_8953.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

10. VIP Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (1 Award - $5,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_vip_scholarship_9000.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

11. Review It Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (1 Award - $1,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_review_it_scholarship_8998.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

12. You Deserve It Scholarship - September 29, 2016 (1 Award - $1,000) http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_you_deserve_it_scholarship_8959.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201609&utm_content=6f5de91dc4132a107c57321074232bea

6th Annual Try-A-Trade at Northwest Regional College

 Please save the date for our 6th annual Try a Trade event. This year, Try a trade will be bigger and better than ever with a wide variety of inter-active trades, lunch on site and many more improvements and interactivity then previous years.

  

Wednesday October 26th 2016

9:00am- 3:00pm

NationsWEST Field House

North Battleford, SK

Registration for schools is free and will remain open until October 3^rd 2016. Please email Jennifer.whyte@nwrc.sk.ca to obtain your registration package.

Lakeland College Open House

Fri Oct 21 & Sat. Oct 22. Both campuses,both days  from 9 am to 3 pm
Open House includes tours, demonstrations, interactive activities and events such as the Career Fair in Vermilion on Friday.

Features

• you will pay no application fee if you apply during this event
• Enter to win an iPad. We'll be giving one away on each campus. Check out past winners of our iPad draws.
• Take a tour and you will be entered in our $1,000 tuition credit draw.
• If you are in grade 12, win a hoodie by playing a new game
• Click HERE to register.

University of Saskatchewan Open House

September 30

Open House 2016: Registration is open Students, parents and counsellors are all invited to sign up online to attend the University of Saskatchewan's annual Open House on Friday, September 30. Students are required to register in advance for up to three of the many sessions taking place throughout the day and spaces are limited. Popular sessions include 'What is Engineering?' which is part of Open House this year, campus tours and admissions workshops. In addition, a full day of programming will be provided to school counsellors and student services staff, as well as parents, who can also register by clicking HERE..

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Discovery Day in Health Sciences University of Saskatchewan

Friday, November 4, 2016

Hosted by the University of Saskatchewan’s Council of Health Science Deans, Indigenous high school students will again have the opportunity to explore careers in medicine and other sciences via a keynote lecture, interactive workshops and discussion with a panel of experts from various related fields.  The complete Discovery Day line-up can be found here:

http://cdnmedhall.org/discovery-days

Great Plains College Programs for 2017-18

2017-18 PROGRAMS
>Administrative Assistant
>Bachelor of Social Work
>Boom Truck, Crane & Hoist Operator
>Business
>Certificate in Health, Safety & EnvironmentalProcesses
>Continuing Care Assistant
>Diploma in Health, Safety & EnvironmentalManagement
>Early Childhood Education
>Electrician
>Heavy Equipment Operator
>Liberal Arts Certificate (new)
>Power Engineering-Third Class (new programoffering in Kindersley)
>Power Engineering- Fourth Class
>Practical Nursing
>Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science inNursing
>University
>Welding
>Youth Care Worker

For more information, click HERE.

University of Alberta: Open House and Campus Visits

Open House - Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9am-4pm at the Butterdome in Edmonton.

Prospective students, and their parents can join over 7,500 guests who will visit campus on this day to explore over 200 programs, connect with faculties and services, tour campus and residences, and attend presentations. Students can plan their day in advance by signing up for Campus and Residence Tours by clicking HERE.

Signing up for a Campus Visit can be done HERE. New this year they are offering General Advising Sessions to prospective students. These can be added to any tour or booked as a standalone appointment.

SaskPolytechnic Program Information Night

October 20, 2016 @ 6:30 pm

This event is happening in all campus cities - Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon Registration is required and individuals can register online or contact the Student Recruitment Advisor at the campus of your choice.

6:30 - 6:45 pm	Welcome from Sask Polytech
6:45 - 7:15 pm	Overview of Saskatchewan Polytechnic Diversity of programming and the type of training we provide Advantages of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic education The admission process Services offered to students
7:15 - 8:00 pm	·         Program tours

Specific program instructors may be present to answer your questions, but due to  program committments,  some program areas may not be in attendance.

There will be free on-site parking during the event.  Parents are also welcome to attend! For further information, click HERE.

University of Guelph: National Scholarships

Deadline: January 25

Students with an outstanding academic record, who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders are invited to apply

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
2. Are entering the first semester of any degree program at the University of Guelph or the University of Guelph-Humber;
3. Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution;
4. Have at least a 90% admission average;
5. Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and/or community.

For further information, click HERE.

Great Plains College Entrance Scholarships

Great Plains College offers a variety of Entrance Awards, ranging from $500 to $5000. These include Early Entrance Awards of $1000 each for grade 11 students.

For further information, including the various deadlines and criteria, click HERE.

Great Plains College Open House and Spend-A-Day

Spend-A-Day schedules:

November 16, 2016 - Rosetown Program Centre
Learn what the Welding program has to offer.

November 24, 2016 - Swift Current Campus
Spend time in the Administrative Assistant, Business, Electrician, Power Engineering, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Social Work, University or Welding programs.

November 30, 2016 - Biggar Program Centre
Join us in Biggar to learn about the Electrician, Practical Nursing and Continuing Care Assistant programs.

January 28, 2017 - Kindersley Campus
Spend the day learning about the Power Engineering program and all it has to offer in the classroom and beyond.

Open Houses

Great Plains College also offers Information Night & Open Houses to learn about local programs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Student advisers and staff members will be available to answer questions and assist with the application process.

2017 Information Night & Open House schedule:

January 11, 2017 - Swift Current (includes a University presentation) 
February 9, 2017 - Kindersley (Administrative Assistant program)
April 12, 2017 - Warman

For more information, click HERE.

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their last year of high school with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.

For more information, click HERE.

Loran Scholars

Students who are dedicated to serving others, show promise of leadership and have integrity, courage, compassion, grit and a high level of personal autonomy. Awards include:

Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:

An annual stipend of $10,000

• A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
• Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
• Access to our network and up to $10,000 in funding for summer internships in three different sectors
• An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
• Annual retreats and scholar gatherings

There are also 90 finalist and provincial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars.

Grade 12 students may apply now at apply.loranscholar.ca. They may also view the application overview and a sample application form. As in previous years, they will need to submit a transcript, request a reference from a teacher or community member and have their school sponsorship confirmed (if applicable) before the deadline.

October 19th is the deadline for school-sponsored applications, and each high school may sponsor up to three students. Additional students may submit direct pool applications (without sponsorship) by October 26th.

Summer Film Camp

Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship

The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS) provides all new grade 12 graduates, including Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED® students, up to $500 per year, to a lifetime maximum of $2,000, to be applied to their tuition costs at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution.

You are eligible if:

• You successfully graduated from grade 12 in Saskatchewan (including ABE and GED®) on or after January 1, 2012; and
• You are enrolled at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution in a program that is recognized for Canada-Saskatchewan student loans (certificate, diploma, and degree programs) or an apprenticeship program.

With the exception of both Lakeland College campuses and specific specialized health programs, programs at post-secondary institutions outside of Saskatchewan are not eligible

Click HERE for further information.

News from Sask Polytech

Agreement between Sask Polytech and the U of S Edwards School of Business 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Saskatchewan's  (U of S) Edwards School of Business signed an agreement today that allows business students to transfer between institutions.  Read more!

Aboriginal Policing Preparation Credential is changing to a certificate from an applied certificate. Esthetician Admission requirement will be Grade 10, English Language Requirement.   Educational Assistant Program is suspended at the Regina Campus.   The program is available full-time at the Saskatoon Campus and on a part-time basis through continuing education. Funeral Service New admission requirements: Grade 12 with Biology 30, and either English Language Arts A30 (minimum 60%) or English Language Arts B30 (minimum 60%).

Society of Petroleum Engineers

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

·         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.

1.  Two (2) High School Scholarships at $1000.00 each,

Please make available to all students who will be entering an Engineering or Science program in Fall 2016.

If you have any questions in regards to the Scholarships or Essay Contest please feel free to contact the undersigned.  Additional information on SPE Lloydminster can be found HERE.

Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship 2016

Deadline: June 15

The Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is available to Canadian high school students who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of May 29, 2016 and eligible to graduate from high school in 2016. Those eligible for a scholarship must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post‑secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture, food science or culinary program.

If you have applied for entry into a college or university, but have not yet been accepted, you can still apply for a Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship. However, if you are awarded a scholarship, you must provide an acceptance letter from your educational institution.

Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $1,500, based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. Selection will be made by an independent panel.

For further information, click HERE.

Graduation Powwow for High School and University Graduates

May 25, 2016

Since 2009, uSask's Graduation Powwow has been held in the spring to celebrate the academic achievements of graduating First Nations, Métis and Inuit students from the our university and from high schools throughout Saskatchewan.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event or you can watch a live stream of the grand entry and honouring ceremonies online from your own home or school.

If your school plans to attend, please register your school group, including any graduating Aboriginal Grade 12 students* who wish to be part of the event.

Register to attend the Graduation Powwow

*Graduates whose names are submitted by Friday, April 29 will be included in the Graduation Powwow program booklet.