Archive for 2015

U of S Registration Workshop

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

The annual U-Start registration workshop for new U of S students will be held Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at St. Mary High School. The workshop will give new students an introduction to the tools and information they need to prepare for university. Topics include:

  • How to choose and register for classes
  • How to use online tools like PAWS and course/program catalogue
  • How to pay tuition, find a place to live, and buy textbooks

Students who have been admitted to the U of S are encouraged to sign up online for the workshop or a webinar that works best for them! For more information, and to sign up, students may visit students.usask.ca/ustart. Also, if you have any questions, you may contact a guidance counsellor in Student Services. 

SMHS Graduation Awards

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Students are encouraged to pick up an awards package at the office. The Award Application Personal Application form template is available on the Pursueonline career websiteThe Award Application Personal form and other documents (if applicable) are due at the main office by Friday, May 8th at 3:30 p.m.

 

Canadian Parents of French Scholarship

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

The local CPF is offering scholarships for French immersion students from Grade 9 to Grade 12. Please contact any French immersion teacher for more information. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 6th at 3:30 p.m.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

The Government of Saskatchewan is awarding up to six scholarships of $1000. The scholarships are awarded annually to qualifying nominees currently registered in Grade 12 at a Saskatchewan high school and are intended to assist with the first year of post-secondary education. The completed nomination form (including a portfolio outline) and a letter of nomination outlining how the student being nominated fits the criteria must be submitted to the selection committee by March 15, 2015.

A selection committee will review all nominations received, and will select qualified winners for both scholarships based on the following criteria:

1. Leadership
2. Responsibilities out of school
3. Financial support needed
4. Academic performance

Each scholarship applicant submission must be complete and include the following:

1. A completed nomination form
2. A letter of nomination from the school leadership team
3. A student portfolio

All winning and non-winning nominees will be notified following the review process in the spring of each year. Recipients will also receive a congratulatory letter from the Minister of Education before the end of the school year in which they were nominated.

For more information, go to http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/education-scholarships-fund or see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

Grade 11 Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

The Government of Saskatchewan will be awarding up to 20 scholarships of $500 each. The scholarships are warded annually to qualified nominees currently registered in Grade 11 at a Saskatchewan high school. The completed nomination form (including a portfolio outline) and a letter of nomination outlining how the student being nominated fits the criteria must be submitted to the selection committee by March 15, 2015.

The selection committee will review all nominations received, and will select qualified winners for both scholarships based on the following criteria:

1. Leadership
2. Responsibilities out of school
3. Financial support needed
4. Academic performance

Each scholarship applicant submission must be complete and include the following:

1. A completed nomination form
2. A letter of nomination from the school leadership team
3. A student portfolio

All winning and non-winning nominees will be notified following the review process in the spring of each year. Recipients will receive a congratulatory letter from the Minister of Education before the end of the school year in which they were nominated. The successful award winners will receive their scholarship after registering for Grade 12 in the fall.

For more information, please go to http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/education-scholarships-fund or see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

Affinity Credit Union Members: Grade 11 Elwood Harvey Co-operative Leadership Award

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

The Elwood Harvey Co-operative Leadership Award Program gives Grade 11 students a chance to take part in a unique experience to learn about co-operatives. The program is a unique experience for an aspiring leader. As well, two awards ($2500 each) are available in each district, except in District 23 where 4 awards are given.

To apply, the student must either be a Member or be a Dependent of a Member of Affinity in order to qualify. The student must also complete an applica​tion form and a 400-word essay (to show an understanding of co-operatives principles and how co-operatives make a difference). The student must also submit marks (Grade 10 and first semester Grade 11) and a refe​rence letter​ by midnight May 3rd

For additional information, go to https://www.affinitycu.ca/Community/Funding/ScholarshipsAwards/Pages/Elwood-Harvey-Co-operative-Leadership-Award.aspx

Affinity Credit Union Members: Build a Better World

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Are you a Grade 12 Affinity Credit Union member and about to enter your first year of university or college?

If so, you can apply for a $500 Affinity Build a Better World Scholarship! A total of 88 scholarships will be given out in 2015.

Complete the application form including two short essay questions on why you’ve chosen your career path and your ideas on making this a better world for everyone. Send in your application, marks, proof of enrolment or tuition payment, and reference letter by midnight May 3rd, 2015.

For more information, go to https://www.affinitycu.ca/Community/Funding/ScholarshipsAwards/Pages/Build-a-Better-World-Scholarship.aspx

U of S: St. Thomas More College

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

St. Thomas More College (STM) is a Catholic liberal arts college that is federated with the University of Saskatchewan. Their students are U of S Arts & Science students and STM students at the same time. Their classes are U of S credit classes. Go to www.stmcollege.ca and click on “Prospective Students” for more information. Each year at the St. Mary High School Commencement Exercises ONE St. Mary High School graduate who has registered through STM is eligible for the Les and Irene Dube Service & Justice Scholarship valued at $2,000. See Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for more information.

University of Regina: Faculty of Education

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

The application deadline is Sunday, March 1st, 2015. Please see a counselor in Student Services for more information or go to http://education.uregina.ca

U of S Deadlines: Engineering, Business, Kinesiology

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

Grade 12 students applying to engineering, business, and kinesiology must have marks and other supporting documents submitted to the U of S by the deadline of Sunday, March 1st, 2015. See Mrs. Rapin in Student Services if you have any questions.