Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category

SASKPOLYTECH: Indigenous Applicants Funding

Monday, January 27th, 2025
SaskPolytech Indigenous applicants have the opportunity to participate in three funding initiatives:
1)    Apply to any program for FREE until Friday, March 7th, 2025.
2)    Eight entrance awards are available to Indigenous students enrolled full-time in the Mining Engineering Technology program (Information session Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 5 pm – 7 pm at the Saskatoon main campus.)
3)    Up to $1,000 in bursaries for Indigenous students enrolled in the Business diploma program. Those continuing into the financial services or insurance specialties in year 2 will receive an additional $500.

Junior Citizen of the Year Award: $3,000

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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, and
  • 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, 2025.

Affinity Credit Union: Elwood Harvey Co-operative Leadership Award

Thursday, January 16th, 2025

Grade 11 students who are a member of Affinity Credit Union or have a parent or guardian who is a member are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Each student receives a $2500 award upon completion of the leadership program. Twenty students are accepted into the program. This award is offered by our District Councils, who have been elected to represent their communities within the Credit Union. The program gives recipients the opportunity to participate in their local District Council meetings and a variety of other events during their grade 12 year! The deadline to apply is February 9, 2025. For additional information, as well as an application form, please go to www.affinitycu.ca

U of R: Entrance Awards

Thursday, January 16th, 2025

Students attending the U of R in the fall who login to SAMS can begin an application for  the Entrance Award competition.  The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 15, 2025. The following workshops are available to assist with the application process:

Zoom (Virtual)

February 3, 2025 (4:00 – 6:00 pm) – Register

February 19, 2025 (4:00 – 6:00 pm) – Register

In-Person – LY 107.32 (U of R: Archer Library)

February 11, 2025 (4:00 – 6:00 pm) – Register

March 6, 2025 (4:00 – 6:00 pm) – Register

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program aims to honour the spirit of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s greatest heroes, by encouraging Canadian youth who strive to emulate Terry Fox’s courage and determination by providing their communities, and those in need, with humanitarian service. Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities. To be considered for the Award, applicants must be: in good academic standing; Canadian citizens or landed immigrants; students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school; involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated); and planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year. Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award. The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. The deadline is December 1st, 2024. Visit  https://terryfoxawards.ca/ if you are interested in applying.

U of R: Chancellor’s Award

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

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, 2024.

U of R: Automatic Entrance Awards

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Students are guaranteed an automatic entrance award based on their academic standing. Students must be entering directly from high school to an undergraduate degree program.

To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by March 15, 2025 (August 15th for the Faculty of Business). For more information, see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://www.uregina.ca/cost-aid/funding/undergraduate-scholarships/entrance-awards/index.html

U of S: Competitive Entrance Awards

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Competitive Entrance Awards include numerous scholarships and bursaries that can be accessed by many students with diverse experiences. Students can be considered based on academic achievement, financial need and/or contributions to school and community life. Some awards recognize backgrounds, acknowledge contributions to certain clubs or reward achievement in music and athletics. All entering students are encouraged to apply. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by February 15, 2025 and fill out and submit the online application for Competitive Entrance Awards by March 1, 2025 in PAWS. For additional information, please see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#top

Major/Minor Fine Arts Award

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

The Major/Minor Fine Arts awards are presented to grade 12 students that have showcased a significant involvement with fine arts during their time at École St. Mary High School. If you are in grade 12, you may be eligible for a Major/Minor Fine Arts Award that will be presented during the ‘Thanksgiving for the School Year Celebration and Awards Assembly’. Please fill out the forms document to be considered for this award: Major/Minor Fine Arts Award Application The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 9th.

Major/Minor Sports Award

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

The Major/Minor Sports awards are presented to grade 12 students that have showcased a significant involvement with athletics during their time at École St. Mary High School. If you are in grade 12, you may be eligible for a Major/Minor Sports Award that will be presented during the ‘Thanksgiving for the School Year Celebration and Awards Assembly’. Please fill out the forms document to be considered for this award: Major/Minor Sports Award Application The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 9th.