Archive for December, 2019

U of S Medical Student Presentation

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students invites interested student to attend a presentation Wednesday, December 11, 2019. The presentation will be over the lunch hour in the conference room by the main office. The presentation will provide information about the College of Medicine and encourages students to consider a career in Medicine. Please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services to sign up if you are interested in attending.

U of S Residence Applications Now Open

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

Applications to live in the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Residences for Fall 2020 are now open. Students should apply to live in Residence as early as possible. Applications are considered on a first come, first served basis, regardless of students’ admission status.
First year students
Students entering their first year of studies at USask will receive guaranteed placement at Voyageur Place Residence if they apply for Residence before January 31, 2020.
How to apply for Residence
1) Log into PAWS using your NSID and password that you receive when you apply for admission.
2) Type Residence into the PAWS search bar. The Residence PAWS channel will appear.
3) Create a Residence account. Once your account is complete, you will be redirected to the Residence Housing Portal to compete your application.
Questions
If you or your students have any questions about Residence, please contact the Residence Services Office at residence@usask.ca.

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award ($28,000 dispersed over four years) is open to students of all abilities who are pursuing a degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients are selected for their dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox to improve human welfare, make a difference, and have a positive impact on community and others, their courage in overcoming obstacles (physical, financial, etc.), and definite marks of distinction and persistence in the pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life. The application deadline is February 1st, 2020. Additional information and application forms are available at www.terryfoxawards.ca

Schulich Leader Scholarship

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is a prestigious entrance scholarship awarded to a high school graduate enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) program at partner universities. The nominated student has the opportunity to win a $100,000 or $80,000 scholarship. The criteria include: academic excellence, leadership, and financial need.  St. Mary High School can only nominate one candidate and nomination is competitive. Please provide a list of school/community involvement, leadership activities, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin in Student Services by Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 to be considered for nomination. To find out more about the Schulich Leader Scholarship visit http://www.schulichleaders.com or  info@uja.schulichleader.com