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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.

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada will be awarding 160 scholarships of $5000. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 25th 2021, 5 pm EST. Applicants must be a Grade 12 student with plans to enter university in the fall of 2022, demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65. For additional information and to apply for the scholarship, go to https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/provincial-programs/

Students are encouraged to enter the Canadian Legion Contests. There are categories for Posters (color, black and white) and Literary (Essay and Poem) with levels for Primary, Junior, Intermediate (gr7-9) and Senior (gr 10-12). All entries, including the entry form, must be returned to the Prince Albert Canadian Legion by Wednesday, November 10^th. For additional information, and to download an entry form, please go to http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/

Poetry (32 lines maximum) deadline: November 26, 2021

Short Story (450 words maximum) deadline: December 3, 2021.

For more information, please visit https://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html

The University of Regina will be hosting the Virtual Spring Open House from Sunday, March 21^st to Thursday, March 25^th. This virtual event will allow students and families the opportunity to explore options pertaining to programming, housing and student supports. For additional information about the LIVE SESSIONS schedule, as well as access to on-demand videos and online content, please go to http://bit.ly/3r6SCmR

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, 2021. Additional information and application forms are available at www.terryfoxawards.ca

During the Commencement Ceremony of Grad 2021, a male and a female student will be presented with the Alex Prytula Award which is valued at $2,000. The criteria for the award is as follows: outstanding contributions, financial need, and academics.  The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 16^th. Please review the information posted in Edsby about how to apply for this award.

Each year, the House of Commons Page Program recruits 40 students who are graduating from high schools and CEGEPs from across Canada. Students who maintain a minimum average of 80%, can speak both official languages, and have been accepted into a full‑time program at a university in the National Capital Region, are encouraged to apply. More information is available on the website https://www.ourcommons.ca/About/PageProgram/Index-e.html and promotional material is available at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/62ymu02hca6lqlx/AABoDnpsigR3Ct5Io7SieJv5a?dl=0. The recruitment campaign for the 2021-2022 academic year is from September 21 to November 8, 2020.

Students, parents, and counsellors who are interested in learning about the University of Regina programs, scholarships, student groups, and academic supports are encouraged to register for the virtual Fall Open House on Saturday, October 3^rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional information, please visit https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?eventRegistrationAction=registration&stringEventID=MjEx