Archive for the ‘Scholarships’ Category

John M. Cuelenaere Public Library Scholarship: Grade 9 – 12

Monday, May 10th, 2021

This $250 scholarship will be awarded to a Grade 9-12 student who has been enrolled full-time in the academic year of 2020-2021 and has distinguished herself/himself by being an advocate for literacy in her/his school or the community and clearly demonstrates a love of reading. While high academics is not a requirement for applying, the student must have proof of a JMCPL card and plans for post-secondary education. Preference will also be given to former or current employees of John M. Cuelenaere Library, as well as a current Grade 12 student of École St Mary High School. The application deadline is Friday, May 21, 2021. To apply, please complete the form available at https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPage.aspx?fragment=FormId%3Dktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysTzYD7nmRAJFIto9x0KuaqBtUM0JVU1gxRTJSWEZTTDROOTBGVEFYMjZEOC4u%26Token%3Dcf574cfda7934cba8274ed1aeded7c32

Nelson Education Scholarships: 2 x $10,000

Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

Nelson Education awarding the following two scholarships. Applicants may only apply for one scholarship opportunity. The application deadline is June 30th, 2021.

Civic Leadership Scholarship: $10,000

Nelson Education is awarding students who have demonstrated academic success, personal strength, and determination in their commitment to civic engagement and leadership.

Indigenous Student Scholarship: $10,000

Nelson Education is awarding First Nation, Métis and Inuit student leaders who have demonstrated academic success, personal strength, with the intent to pursue post-secondary studies in Education.

For additional information, and to apply for a scholarship, please visit https://www.nelson.com/scholarship/?utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=Scholarship21&mc_cid=1856ec8ff1&mc_eid=8ee81d15f4

Scholarship Database: Scholar Tree

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

With the school year quickly coming to an end, ScholarTree.ca has made a concerted effort to add as many scholarships as possible. Since the month of May is the end of peak scholarship season, there are a lot of awards with upcoming deadlines. Currently, there are currently 61 scholarships, with an application period ending in May, that offer 367 awards and a total of $960,500. To create a customized list of scholarships and a weekly email reminder of deadlines, students are encouraged to create a profile on ScholarTree.  Students can sort their scholarship list, by deadline, using the sort option at the top of the page (https://scholartree.ca/scholarships).

Diamond North Credit Union Scholarships: 7 x $1,000

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

Diamond North Credit Union has seven (7) scholarships, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, available for Grade 12 students who are members of Diamond North Credit Union (as of January 1st, 2021). To apply, fill in the application form and submit it with supporting documentation (copy of Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Transcript, which includes first semester marks of your Grade 12 year, a school-provided copy of your 2nd semester marks from April, signed by your Guidance Counsellor or Principal, and a letter of character reference from someone other than a relative supporting your community and/or school involvement). An application form and additional information is available at http://bit.ly/AwardGrade12 on the school career website. All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to marketing@diamondnorthcu.com before May 1, 2021. 

Sask School Boards Association Scholarships: 2 x $2,500

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association awards a $2,500 scholarship to graduating high students entering a Degree Program, and a $2,500 scholarship to graduating high student entering a Technical/Trade Program. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need and a 500-word essay. The application deadline is August 31st. For more information and an application form, please go to http://saskschoolboards.ca/about-us/awards-and-scholarships/education-scholarships/

Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021

The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship will be awarded to a Saskatchewan student currently attending Grade 12 (or who graduated from a Saskatchewan high school in the past 24 months). Entries will be accepted from April 1 – April 30, 2021. To enter, and for additional information, please visit www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca.

Prince Albert & District Community Scholarships

Tuesday, January 19th, 2021

Grade 12 students are encouraged to apply for the Tillie and Joe Kawula Scholarship and the Hershel Davidner Memorial Scholarship. The two $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to students who value academics, community involvement, and volunteerism and are entering a recognized university or technical institute. One application will apply to both awards. These scholarships are open to Grade 12 graduates from Saskatchewan Rivers School Division, Prince Albert Catholic School Division and the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert campus Academic Grade 12 program.  An application form and additional information is available at http://bit.ly/AwardGrade12 on the school career website. The deadline to apply is May 15th. For additional information, please contact Pat Weir (306-961-2124 or pat@patweir.ca). 

U of R Scholarships

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

The main U of R campus scholarship portal will be open in mid-January. Workshops pertaining to U of R scholarships, the Student Awards Management System (SAMS), as well as Campion College Scholarships will be offered from mid-February to early March. Scholarship information, including the dates for the various Zoom workshops, is available at https://www.uregina.ca/safa/announcements-workshops.html. The deadline to apply for awards is March 15th, 2021.

York University Free Tuition Contest

Monday, December 7th, 2020

Students going into first year can enter for a chance to win free tuition for 1 year. York University offers leading programs, groundbreaking research projects, and endless career opportunities.  Students who are interested in participating in the tuition contest can enter by going to https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/right-the-future-year-of-free-tuition/NIr0gLEGza

Scholar Tree Scholarship Database

Monday, December 7th, 2020
The Holiday Break Scholarship List hotlink leads to scholarships that are currently available, as well as the scholarships that will be available over the holidays. To create a customized list of scholarships and a weekly email reminder of deadlines, students are encouraged to create a profile on ScholarTree. Students can use the filter “Applications Open” only to see those scholarships currently accepting applications at the top left of their scholarship list.