Prytula Charpentier Foundation: Contribution, Need, Academic

February 27th, 2024

The Alex Prytula Scholarship is a $2000.00 scholarship that will be presented to a male and a female student. The criteria for the award is as follows: outstanding contributions, financial need, and academics. Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program must be submitted, and a digital photo must be emailed to 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 deadline to apply is Monday, March 18, 2024. The link to the application form is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUNElTVUVIOFIxTDlXQ0RPRUczWldOM0RGTi4u

 

Junior Citizen of the Year: $3,000

February 27th, 2024

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, 2024.

 

2024 Amazon Canada: Youth Short Story

January 24th, 2024

The Youth Short Story Category invites authors between the ages of thirteen and seventeen to submit a short story under 3,000 words. The winner in this category will receive $5,000 and the five finalists will each receive $500. Submissions for the Youth Short Story Category must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on February 4, 2024. For more information, go to https://thewalrus.ca/afna/

 

KIN Canada Bursary ($1000)

January 24th, 2024

This bursary is open to any student who is in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need. The application form must be submitted by February 1st, 2024 and winners will be notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club. For additional information and to apply, please go to https://www.kincanada.ca/apply

 

myBlueprint/Scotia Bank Scholarships: $3750

January 17th, 2024

The Scotiabank scholarships for students age 16 – age 18 focus on four themes (Diversity, Financial Wellness, Women Future Leaders, STEM) and four regions of Canada. The Contest Period is from Monday, January 15, 2024, at 9:00:01 AM ET to Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 11:59:59 PM ET. Upon successful completion and submission of the scholarship application, the eligible entrant will receive one (1) entry into the Contest. Only one Scholarship prize will be awarded per eligible entrant. (If an entrant submits more than one Entry, they will be disqualified.) For additional information, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/scotia/

 

U of R: Admission on the Spot

January 17th, 2024
Students who are interested in applying for programs at the University of Regina are encouraged to attend the Admission on the Spot event on Wednesday, February 7th from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Carlton Comprehensive High School. For additional information about the event, please go to http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/
 

Prestige Photography Student Scholarship

January 11th, 2024

Grad 2024 students have a chance to receive one of three $1,000 scholarships toward their academic or career goals by telling Prestige Photography what their grad photos mean to them. To apply, students must submit an application and a one-page essay by Wednesday, January 31, 2024. For additional information, and to apply, please go to: https://prestigeportraits.ca/get-inspired/prestige-college-scholarships/?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PRS_GY24_HOST_SCH_1_CA

 

SASKPOLY: Indigenous Student Campus Tour

January 11th, 2024

Saskatchewan Polytechnic invites Grade 11 & 12 Indigenous high school students to spend Wednesday, February 28th from 9 am-1:30 pm with their Indigenous Strategy team for a campus tour and informational session. Students will be bussed from École St. Mary High School and will return to the school by 1:30 pm. A pizza lunch will be provided as well as a round dance at noon. Students who are interested, must sign up using the Microsoft Forms link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysTznzzUJgqDxOpdnl7_lY0ARUREFDOUk3SE43WVE0SlA0MVY0STVEOTlUWS4u All registrations must be submitted by the end of the school day on Friday, February 9, 2024. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

 

Kin Canada Bursary ($1000)

November 15th, 2023

This bursary is open to any student who is in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need. The application form must be submitted by February 1st, 2024 and winners will be notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club. For additional information and to apply, please go to https://www.kincanada.ca/apply

 

U of R: Chancellor’s Award

October 30th, 2023

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded annually to 14 undergraduate students who meet a variety of criteria, including a minimum admission average of 95%. This scholarship is being offered to students directly from high school, or high school graduates who have not completed any post-secondary course (other than those completed while the student was still in high school, such as the High School Accelerated Program). One award is reserved for Indigenous applicants and one award is reserved for out-of-province applicants. The recipients will receive $10,000 a year over four years, plus on-campus housing for the first year. The value of each scholarship is just over $46,000.  An application is required and includes a written statement, resume, reference letter, and referee. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.