Archive for 2017

Grade 9 – 12: CPF Scholarship

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017

The deadline for Canadian Parents for French is Friday May 5th. Please see Mr. Joncas or any French Immersion teacher for a form. There are a $100 scholarship for each grade, from Grade 9 to 11, and $300 for Grade 12. You can hand in your forms at the Main Office.

Grade 9-11: General Proficiency Award

Friday, April 28th, 2017

Students in Grade 9-11 are encouraged to apply for the General Proficiency Award to be presented at the awards presentation in June. “The General Proficiency Award will be presented to the student who makes the most complete contribution to the whole life of St. Mary High School. Participation in all aspects of school life  academics, religious life, and school-sponsored activities  will be considered.” The application form, available at http://bit.ly/2oQeNhR on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Monday, May 15th at 3:30 p.m. 

Grade 11: Rotary Citizenship Award

Friday, April 28th, 2017

Grade 11 students are encouraged to apply for the Rotary Citizenship Award to be presented at the awards presentation in June. This $250 award is presented to a Grade 11 student who is involved in the school, community, and parish. The application form, available at http://bit.ly/2oQeNhR on the Pursueonline career website, must be submitted to the main office by Monday, May 15th at 3:30 p.m. The student’s academic transcript and attendance will also be given to the awards selection committee.

Monsato Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program

Friday, April 7th, 2017

MONSATO FUND OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is available to Canadian high school students who are enrolled in their final year of high school and eligible to graduate in 2017. 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. Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $1,500, based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. For eligibility, selection criteria, and application forms visit  www.monsanto.ca  Submission deadline is June 15, 2017. 

SMHS Grad 2017 Awards

Thursday, March 30th, 2017

Students who are interested in applying for awards that will be presented at Grad 2017 must submit a Grad 2017 Awards Application Checklist Cover Page and a Grad 2017 Awards Application. These forms, as well as forms for General Proficiency Application, Royal Canadian Legion Verification, and The Sisters of Our Ladies of the Cross Scholarship Application are available at http://bit.ly/SMHSGradAwards An awards package containing the description of the awards is available at the main office. The checklist cover page, awards application, and other required documents must be submitted to the main office by Friday, May 19th at 3:30 p.m.

National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships

Tuesday, March 21st, 2017

This $1,500 scholarship is open to Grade 12 students who are planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution full-time in 2017 – 2018 and who are the children, grandchildren, or foster children of a NUPGE member. Go to www.nupge.ca/content/12999/national-unions-scholarship-program-2017 for information and application forms. The deadline to apply is July 7th, 2017.

Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert Bursary

Tuesday, March 21st, 2017

The Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert will be awarding two bursaries in the amount of $500 each per academic year. The winners of this bursary will be determined by the Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert based on the following criteria:

* Knowledge of the Kinsmen Club on a local and national level.

* Financial need

* Community involvement

* Academic standing

Submissions must be postmarked no later than May 15th, 2017. For information on award criteria and an application form, see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada – Social Justice Award

Tuesday, March 21st, 2017

The Saskatchewan Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League has established a $1000 Social Justice Award to enable young women to engage in social justice work. The awards application deadline is April 30, 2017. For information on award criteria and an application form, see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

Les and Irene Dube Service and Justice Scholarship

Monday, March 13th, 2017

A student will be presented with a $2,000 scholarship at St Mary Grad 2017. To apply for this scholarship, a student must be enrolling as a full-time student in an Arts and Science program at the University of Saskatchewan through St. Thomas More College for their first year of study and enroll in at least six credit units through the college. The student must also agree to participate fully in the Service and Justice program, administered by the Engaged Learning Coordinator, which requires two hours of community volunteer work per week, excluding holiday and exam periods. As well, the student must have a minimum 80% average based on the following classes: Christian Ethics 20 or 30, ELA A30 or B30, three 30 level electives (but not PAA30 or Phys. Ed. 30), have demonstrated outstanding leadership and Christian service during their high school years, and be recommended by a Christian Ethics teacher. An application form must be submitted to the main office by Monday, April 10th at 3:30 p.m. The application form is available online at http://bit.ly/SMHSGradAwards .

Alex Prytula Award

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Both a male and female student will be presented with a $2000 award at St Mary Grad 2017. The criteria for the award is as follows: outstanding contributions, financial need, and academics. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 10th at 3:30 p.m. Application forms are available online at http://bit.ly/SMHSGradAwards . Please note that a digital photo, of the applicant doing an activity this year, must also be submitted to the main office with the completed application form.