Archive for November, 2021

SaskPolytech Admissions Info Session

Friday, November 26th, 2021

SaskPolytech will be hosting a Facebook LIVE Admissions Information Session on Wednesday, December 1st from 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm. This 30-minute Facebook LIVE Admissions Information Session presented by Student Recruitment Officer, Cheryl Boyes, will provide information from selecting a program of interest to managing the application process and beyond. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions live in the chat! To participate, RSVP / Join at https://www.facebook.com/events/290052946379781  For additional information, please contact Recruitment Services at 1-866-467-4278.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

For students passionate about telling the story of the agriculture industry, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are proudly offering the Agriculture Student Scholarship for the 12th consecutive year. Saskatchewan Grade 12 students and recent high school graduates (within the last two years) have the chance to win a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 or one of three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 when they submit a three-minute video or 1,000-word essay on transparency. This year’s scholarship theme encourages youths to explore their idea of transparency in agriculture and how it affects public perception of the industry. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to take an agriculture-related post-secondary education program beginning in the fall of 2022. This scholarship program has been designed to identify young people who are planning to pursue a career in the agriculture industry. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2022. For more information: visit saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship; or, contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca

U of A Getaway

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

U of A Getaway is a whirlwind weekend of exciting events from May 27 – May 29, 2022. Twenty Grade 11 students will be selected for this unique experience. Students will stay in residence, explore state-of-the-art facilities, learn about our 200+ programs, discover hidden gems on campus, and experience all the U of A has to offer! Students can learn more and apply at uab.ca/getaway. The application deadline is January 28, 2022.

U of R High School Accelerated Program

Monday, November 15th, 2021

The University of Regina’s High School Accelerated (HSXL) program allows grade 11 & 12 students to take U of R courses while still in high school. The U of R Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) is hosting an information night about HSXL on Wednesday, November 17th from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Benefits, deadlines, course offerings, requirements, dual credit, and more will be discussed. To register for the information night and to access more information, please go to https://www.uregina.ca/cce/flexible-learning/hsxl/index.html or contact CCE Student Services at 306-585-5807 or CCE.StudentServices@uregina.ca

Olds College

Thursday, November 4th, 2021

Students who are interested in attending Olds College in Olds, Alberta are encouraged to visit oldscollege.ca/programs to learn more about programs in the following areas: Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Science, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Tourism, Brew & Meat, Trades & Apprenticeships. As well, check out the website oldscollege.ca/visit for more details about personalized visits or events.