Archive for February, 2018

Re\Max Quest for Excellence Bursaries

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Re/Max is offering sixteen $1000 bursaries to Grade 12 students in Western Canada. Students are to submit an online essay that conveys the contributions they have made to their communities: have you led a group of volunteers, raised funds for a worthwhile cause, helped special needs children or cared for seniors? The Quest for Excellence Program deadline is March 12th, 2018. For more information go to www.remax.ca and blog www.remax-western.ca/blog

Access Credit Union Scholarships – Gr 11 & Gr 12

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Affinity Credit Union has two great scholarship opportunities for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students. To be eligible to apply, students must be a member of Affinity Credit Union or have a parent or guardian who is a member. More information regarding the two scholarship opportunities below, along with application forms, is available at www.affinitycu.ca or by calling 306-385-4420.

  • Elwood Harvey Co-operative Leadership Program – Grade 11 students

Each student receives a $2500 award upon completion of the leadership program. Twenty-six students are accepted into the program. This award is offered by our District Councils, who have been elected to represent their communities within the Credit Union. The program gives recipients the opportunity to participate in their local District Council meetings and a variety of other events during their grade 12 year! Deadline to apply is May 1, 2018.

  • Build a Better World Scholarship – Grade 12 students

This program is designed for students graduating in spring 2018 and enrolling in post-secondary education. We have 60 scholarships of $500 to award this year! Deadline to apply is May 1, 2018.

Access Communications Scholarships

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Access Communications will award up to 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating students in Saskatchewan who are planning to attend post-secondary school at either a technical college or university. For eligibility, selection criteria, and application forms visit www.MyAccess.ca/InTheCommunity . The submission deadline is April 20, 2018.

Skills Canada Opportunity

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

École St. Mary High School is looking for one student to participate in the Job Skill Demonstration at the Provincial Skills Canada competition in Regina on Friday, April 13, 2018The Job Skill Demonstration requires the student to present a 15-30 minute demonstration of a trades job skill to a panel of judges. For a list of contest descriptions, contact Mr. Thalheimer or Mr. Welter or visit the website: https://www.skillscanadasask.com/skills-competition/provincial-skills-competition/contest-descriptions  (carpentry, cooking, electronics, graphic design, job search, mechanical CADD, photography, public speaking . . .) The winner of the provincial competition receives a trip to compete in the National competition in Edmonton in June. This competition offers students the opportunity to display their skills to others and looks great on future job applications. If you have a skill that meets the criteria on the website, are comfortable with public speaking and presentation, and are interested in participating, please see Mr. Thalheimer or Mr. Welter in room 245, as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 2ndApply quickly as the school is only allowed to enter one student for this competition.

Mining Engineering Technology Program Presentation

Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

Join current students, faculty, and alumni to learn more about the Mining Engineering Technology program. The morning will include software demos, tours, student project displays, equipment displays, and a program overview presentation. This event will be held February 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus at 55-33rd Street in the Mining Engineering Technology Building. Register by contacting Danielle Faris at 306-659-6900 or emailing danielle.faris@saskpolytech.ca 

Canadian Parents for French Scholarships

Thursday, February 8th, 2018

Canadian Parents for French is offering 4 scholarships for French Immersion students, one per grade level. Grade 9 to 11 scholarships are $100, Grade 12 is $300. If you are interested, please see the office or Mr. Joncas in Rm 238. The deadline for application is May 4, 2018.

U of R Admission-on-the-Spot and Information Night

Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

The University of Regina is hosting an Admission-On-The-Spot and Info Night Tuesday, February 13th, 2018. The event runs from 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Prince Albert. Complete your application and receive:

  • Waived application fee – you save $100.00
  • Admission on the spot – you must have a school transcript
  •  Free limited edition U of R mittens
  • Campus housing scholarships and promotion information

To learn more visit urconnected.uregina.ca or see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

Junior Citizen of the Year Award

Monday, February 5th, 2018

The Junior Citizen of the Year award has honoured the youth of Saskatchewan for over 40 years. The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.  These prestigious awards are given to kids who: Have a positive lifestyle, Are dedicated to community and school, Have a strong sense of caring and responsibility, Have the ability to overcome life’s challenges, Inspire others, Are between ages 8 to 18.  Four award recipients are chosen each year and receive a $3,000 bursary provided by SaskPower, to be used for their post-secondary education. For more information, please go to www.swna.com The call for nominations is now open. Deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2018.