Archive for January, 2022

Chat with USask

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

1) Book a Chat with USask every Wednesday and Friday afternoon (12 pm – 6 pm, CST). During the booked appointment students will be able to connect with a USask representative.
2) Join a Drop-in Q&A session on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm-8 pm (CST). Students can join by Zoom at any time during the drop-in and chat one-on-one. Students will be admitted from the waiting room on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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USask Undergraduate Application Workshop

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Students can meet the recruiters virtually on Thursday, January 27th and Thursday, March 10th from 6 pm – 8 pm. Students will be walked through, step-by-step, how to apply for admission to undergraduate, direct-entry programs at USask. For more information, go to https://admissions.usask.ca/tours-and-events/events.php#Undergraduateapplicationworkshops

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USask Express Application Workshop

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

The application workshop is on Thursday, February 10th from 6pm – 8pm. Eligible students who submit their application at a USASK EXPRESS event, meet the admission requirements for their program and provide all of the required documents like transcripts, could receive a decision within one week! For more information go to https://admissions.usask.ca/tours-and-events/events.php#USASKEXPRESSapplicationworkshops

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U of S Parent’s Night

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

This February, the U of S is hosting a Parent’s Night for parents, guardians, and supporters of future USASK students to learn and ask questions! Topics to be discussed are undergraduate programs, upcoming deadlines, scholarships, residence life and support services. The presentation is on Zoom on Tuesday, February 8 at 6 pm (CST). For more information, go to https://usask-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_igJvQpW8RxmZO0rCX1a-2w

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

Friday, January 21st, 2022

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship ($1000) is awarded to a Grade 12 student who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall. Four student qualities will be considered: school and/or community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, financial support needed and academic performance. École St. Mary High School can nominate one candidate and nomination is competitive. Please provide a list of school/community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin in Student Services by Monday, February 28th to be considered for nomination. The application deadline is March 15, 2022.

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Princess of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarships

Friday, January 21st, 2022

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship ($500) is awarded to a Grade 11 student to assist in finishing their Grade 12 school year. Four student qualities will be considered: school and/or community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, financial support needed and academic performance. École St. Mary High School can nominate one candidate and nomination is competitive. Please provide a list of school/community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin in Student Services by Monday, February 28th to be considered for nomination. The application deadline is March 15, 2022.

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Junior Citizen of the Year: Nominations

Friday, January 21st, 2022

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 students 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 post-secondary education. For more information, please go to https://swna.com/junior-citizen-of-the-year/. The deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2022.

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Stacey Levitt Memorial Award

Friday, January 21st, 2022

The Stacey Levitt Memorial Award was created in memory and celebration of Stacey’s life by her family through Parachute. This award encourages Canadian youth to embody Stacey’s qualities and ideals and Parachute’s overarching goals of a long life lived to the fullest, understanding the importance of risk management and injury prevention. The Levitt family awards each year’s selected recipient $2,500 to help them live their life to the fullest. The award could be put toward an educational endeavor, engagement in sports and investment in a travel experience. These pursuits would have resonated with Stacey, who loved school, sports and travel. The deadline to apply is February 27th, 2022. For additional information, visit the Stacey Levitt Memorial  Award website or contact Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

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