"Don't bunt. Aim out of the ball park. Aim for the company of immortals." ~ David Ogilvy
"Be ready when opportunity comes. . . Luck is the time when preparation and opportunity meet." ~ Roy Chapin
"Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." ?~ Jim Rohn
"The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change." ~ Carl Rogers
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." ~ e.e. cummings
January 11, 2025
U of R will be having four Entrance Scholarship Application Workshops on campus. All workshops will be located in the main Archer Library, Regina Room (LY 107.32):
Wednesday, February 15th from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21st from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 2nd from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 6th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture awards a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 for students who thinkAG. Applicants need to produce a three-minute creative video or write a well-researched fact-based 1,000-word essay sharing their food story; and provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, agriculture industry or community leader. Note that immediate family of the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation employees are not eligible to apply. The application deadline is March 1, 2017. Visit saskatchewan.ca/thinkag or contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca for more information.
Affinity Credit Union has two great scholarship opportunities for grade 11 and 12 students. To be eligible to apply students must be a member of Affinity Credit Union or have a parent or guardian who is a member. More information regarding the two scholarship opportunities below, along with application forms, can be found at www.affinitycu.ca or call 306-385-4420.
Each student receives a $2500 award upon completion of the leadership program. Twenty-six students are accepted into the program. This award is offered by our District Councils, those who’ve been elected to represent their communities within the credit union. It gives recipients the chance to participate in their local District Council meetings and a variety of other events during their grade 12 year! Deadline to apply is May 1, 2017.
This program is designed for students graduating in spring 2017 and enrolling in post-secondary education. We have 88 scholarships of $500 to award this year! Deadline to apply is April 17, 2017.
Every year, SaskTel helps students pursue career goals by awarding eight scholarships, worth $3000 each, to Saskatchewan students attending post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in, or about to enroll in, full-time studies (minimum 8 months) at a post-secondary education institute in Saskatchewan; be taking a degree, diploma, or certificate program directly related to communications (such as engineering, computer sciences, accounting, business administration etc.); and have achieved a minimum 75% average in the most recent education standing. SaskTel encourages Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, visible minority (non-Caucasians), and women interested in non-traditional careers, to apply. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. Applications are accepted on-line atwww.sasktel.com . Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 1-866-777-4220 or emailed to sasktel.careers@sasktel.sk.ca.
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award ($28,000 dispersed over four years) is open to students of all abilities who are pursuing a degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients are selected for their dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox to improve human welfare, make a difference, and have a positive impact on community and others, their courage in overcoming obstacles (physical, financial, etc.), and definite marks of distinction and persistence in the pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life. The application deadline is February 1st, 2016. Additional information and application forms are available at www.terryfoxawards.ca
The Schulich Leader Scholarship is a prestigious entrance scholarship awarded to a high school graduate enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) program at partner universities. The criteria includes: academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. Any students interested in being the St. Mary Nominee for the Schulich Leader Scholarship can see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services before Friday, January 13, 2017. For more information about the scholarship, go to www.schulichleaders.com
The University of Regina, which uses 20-level or 30-level classes for admission, allows students to register and be admitted on the spot – including free U of R mittens! The next “Admission on the Spot” events will be November 30th from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Saskatoon, and December 1st from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Regina. Visit https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/index.do for more information. A tour of campus residence can also be booked for various dates by registering at https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/campusVisitRequest.do
High School students who are interested in applying to the College of Nursing must do so at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic website at http://www.sasknursingdegree.ca/scbscn/apply-now/. The deadline to apply is February 15th, 2017.
Students applying to the College of Education must select the Teacher Education Application Profile (TEAP) when starting the online application process. Students can review the TEAP before completing the online application at http://www.uregina.ca/education/future-students/how-to-apply.html , or attend an application workshop on Thursday, December 1st at 6:00 p.m. The deadline to apply is March 1st 2017.
INSIGHT events provide an opportunity for prospective students to experience a Sask Polytech program first hand. These half-day events on Wednesday, November 16th will provide insight into a specific program, student life, campus atmosphere, admission requirements, and the application process. Registration is now open at http://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/resources/INSIGHT.aspx . Check out the participating programs and times at each campus city: Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon.
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