Archive for March, 2023

Gail Hartsook Scholarship: 2 x $2,000

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

Two scholarships, each valued at $2,000, are provided by the estate of the late Gail Hartsook and managed by the Prince Albert & Area Community Foundation. These special funds are established for the purpose of helping further education in the field of Social Work. The deadline to apply is March 31st, 2023. Scholarship information is available at  https://pafoundation.ca/scholarships and an application form can be downloaded at the bottom of that website.

MADD Canada Bursary Program: $10,000

Friday, March 10th, 2023

MADD Canada is a national charitable organization committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims. One bursary of $10,000 will be awarded and additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 may also be awarded. MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured, as a result of an impaired driving crash. The applicant must also be enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program for the upcoming academic year. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31st. Additional information, and an application form, is available at https://madd.ca/pages/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MADD-Canada-Bursary-Application-2023.pdf 

Physical & Health Education Saskatchewan: 5 x $300

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Physical & Health Education (PHE) Saskatchewan is looking to award 5 scholarships of $300 to high school students who meet the following criteria: a minimum of two Physical Education/Wellness or Health credits, be actively involved in the school Intramural and Extra-Curricular program, have an average of at least 70% in subject areas required for minimum entrance requirements for his/her intended area of study, exhibit strong leadership and sportsmanship qualities, and be a positive role model in his/her school and/or community. In addition, the student must be enrolled in first year studies in one of the following programs in a Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Institution: College of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education and/or Health (U of S), College of Kinesiology (U of S), Faculty of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education and/or Health (U of R), Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies (U of R), and the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Recreation and Community Development program. The application deadline is Friday, June 30th. Additional information, and an application form, is available at http://phesask.ca/scholarships/

Canada-Saskatchewan Grant: Students with Disabilities

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Students with either a permanent, a persistent or a prolonged disability who are enrolled in a program at an educational institution may be eligible to receive the Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment. This grant provides up to $22,000 per program year to purchase specialized education-related services and assistive equipment and does not have to be paid back. For additional information, go to https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/scholarships-bursaries-grants/grants-and-bursaries/canada-saskatchewan-grant-for-services-and-equipment-for-students-with-permanent-disabilities#eligibility

Learning Disability Association of Saskatchewan: $1000

Friday, March 10th, 2023

The Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (LDAS) scholarship was created to recognize the hard work and dedication required of individuals with learning disabilities who succeed in completing their high school education. The scholarship, valued at $1000, is to encourage those individuals to continue their education in a post-secondary educational institution. The candidate must be attending an approved post-secondary institution. The application deadline is Sunday, April 30th. Additional information, and an application form, is available at https://www.ldas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LDAS-Scholarship-Application.pdf

CST Foundation Bursaries: $6,000 x 25

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

The Canadian Scholarship Trust (CST) Foundation supports access to post-secondary education (PSE) for all Canadians and believes that finances should not be a barrier to accessing post-secondary education. The $6,000 bursaries focus on financial need, and students who demonstrate strong character: resiliency, community-mindedness, and commitment to excellence. As well, the students must be in Grade 12 and first-generation PSE students (students whose parents did not attend post-secondary education). The application deadline is Friday, April 14th.  Students will have to complete their application in one sitting, including the following: financial need essay (500 words or less), accomplishments essay (300 words or less), future aspirations statement (75 words or less), reference letter attachment, and high school transcript (unofficial). To apply, and for additional information, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/cstf/

Prytula Charpentier Foundation: Alex Prytula (Male and Female)

Friday, March 3rd, 2023

The Alex Prytula Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship and will be awarded to a male and a female student based on the criteria: outstanding contributions, financial need, and academics. Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program, and a digital photo must be emailed to lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca .  The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG.  If you have any questions, see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca The application deadline is Thursday, March 23, 2023. To apply, use the link below or visit the post on the Edsby River:

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Prytula Charpentier Foundation: Charpentier (French)

Friday, March 3rd, 2023

The Charpentier École St. Mary High School University French Entrance Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship and will be awarded to one student who: is a French Immersion student that has exhibited outstanding academic achievement and is attending a post-secondary institute in the fall of 2023 to study French. Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program, and a digital photo must be emailed to lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG.  If you have any questions, see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca. The application deadline is Thursday, March 23, 2023. To apply, use the link below or visit the post on the Edsby River:

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Prytula Charpentier Foundation: Martha Prytula (Music)

Friday, March 3rd, 2023

The Martha Prytula École St. Mary High School University Music Entrance Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship and will be awarded to one student who: has exhibited outstanding participation in the École St. Mary High School Band and/ or Choir and is attending a post-secondary institute in the fall of 2023 with a focus on music studyProof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program, and a digital photo must be emailed to lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca .  The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG.  If you have any questions, see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca.  The application deadline is Thursday, March 23, 2023. To apply, use the link below or visit the post on the Edsby River:

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