Archive for March, 2024

Paddy O’Rourke Poetry: $3000

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize and encourage young Saskatchewan poets. It is named in honour of Patrick (Paddy) O’Rourke, a teacher, literary editor, mentor and prominent friend of Saskatoon’s and Saskatchewan’s arts community. The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship for 2024 is $3,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2024. For information about selection criteria and how to apply, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/

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Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition involves writing and illustrating a children’s book about diversity and inclusion that is geared to children between the ages of five to ten. The book can be written in either of the two official languages (English or French) or it can be written as a bilingual book. Students can work on their own or in pairs – where one student is illustrating and one writing. The competition is open to all high-school students across Canada, and is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to become a published author and win up to $5,000! Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners, as well as a bonus of $250 for the teachers of the finalists!!  Students can submit their books until April 15, 2024. For additional information and tips about the contest, go to  https://www.bnaibrith.ca/diverseminds/

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Women in Trades: Millwright & Welding

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

The Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) & Welding Workshop is Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th from 9 am – 4 pm at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus. The cost is $150 for women age 15 and older. During the Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) portion, you will work with hand tools, some power tools and metal to manufacture your own take home project. During the Welding portion, you will learn to assemble, tack and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods and machinery as well as use cleaning, finishing, and cutting tools. CSA approved steel toe safety footwear is recommended. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca To register, phone: 306-765-1600. The registration deadline is Sunday, April 7th. Financial assistance information is available here.

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Women in Trades: Carpentry & Electrical

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

The Carpentry & Electrical Workshop is Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th from 9 am – 4 pm at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus. The cost is $150 for women age 15 and older. In the Carpentry portion, you will learn to use a variety of carpentry related hand and power tools safely, creating a project that you can take home. In the Electrical portion, you will learn the basics of electricity and how to wire a light, a switch, and an electrical outlet. (CSA approved steel toe safety footwear is recommended.) For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca The registration deadline is Sunday, April 21st. Financial assistance information is available here.

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Cassidy Grimm Memorial Bursary: Education

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

This $500 bursary is awarded in June of each year to one recipient. Applicants need to be a Saskatchewan resident accepted into, or already attending, a post-secondary school in Saskatchewan, for the purpose of achieving a Bachelor of Education Degree. Additional information is available here . To qualify for this bursary, you must submit:

  • a brief essay describing why you are going into Education and you’re your passion for teaching focuses on;
  • a brief biography describing who you are and what makes you, you;
  • a short explanation as to why you are applying for this particular bursary
  • and, in brief, your financial need.

Applications are accepted February 1 – May 15 each year.  Please include your name, age, contact information, and proof of enrollment, as well as 2 letters of reference.

Applications can be emailed to cassidygrimm-memorialbursary@sasktel.net or mailed to:

Cassidy Grimm Memorial Bursary

Box 215

Hodgeville, SK

S0H 2B0

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Royal Canadian Legion: Jack Moore Memorial Scholarship/Burgess Bursary

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

 

Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 Scholarships and 10 Bursaries of $500 each. Students may apply for a Scholarship, a Bursary, or both. Scholarships and Bursaries are awarded based on Grade 12 academic performance using the Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement (Gr. 12 departmental marks). In addition, Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. Details about selection criteria, as well as an application form are available here The deadline to apply is August 15th.

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Explore the Trades & Technology Summit

Monday, March 11th, 2024

Grade 10-12 students are encouraged to attend the “Explore Trades and Technology Summit” (Welding, Carpentry, Industrial Mechanics & Electrician) on Wednesday, April 10th from 9:45 am – 2:15 pm. Transportation is provided, as is a pizza lunch. (State dietary restriction on registration form.) Sask Polytech, in collaboration with Colleges and Institutions of Canada and Junior Achievement, has organized the day with instructors, diving into hands-on sessions, checking out cool demos, and mingling with industry pros.  Space is limited, so sign up soon using this link  Registration closes at Thursday, March 14th at 4 pm. Please contact Mrs. Gibson if you have any questions.

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CACERMDI: Annual Essay & Quiz Competition

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
CACERMDI: Annual Essay & Quiz Competition
The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CACERMDI) offers students aged 15-18 years an opportunity to showcase their writing skills and knowledge. The top three finalists receive cash prizes ($500 and essay publication, $200, $100), and the top seven finalists receive recognition as the CACERMDI Young Person of the Year 2024. To enter, students must write an English-language essay (1,000 word limit and citations) and then email the essay (PDF or Word document form), as well as their name, age, and contact information to cacermdi@gmail.com. The deadline to submit essay entries is Friday, March 29th. The top seven finalists will then be contacted on Monday, April 8th to participate in the quiz competition. For additional information, please visit BNN Breaking News and the Prince Albert Daily Herald.

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