Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

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.

 

Princess of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarships

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.

 

Junior Citizen of the Year: Nominations

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.

 

Stacey Levitt Memorial Award

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.

 

SaskPolytech Admissions Info Session

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

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

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

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

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.

 

Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship ($1000)

October 26th, 2021

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 will be awarded annually, at the discretion of the Scholarship judges and administrators. The amount awarded will be determined in part by donor support. The 2022 scholarship will be for $1,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2022.  Applications must be submitted by mail or courier. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, and to submit an entry, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/