Scholarship and Program Deadlines
March 2010
Garfield Weston Awards - Up to 25 scholarships for students entering their 1st year of full-time studies in the Fall of 2010 - to be offered through various colleges in Canada. SIAST is the Saskatchewan-based institute which qualifies for this award, so if you are planning to attend there, you are eligible to apply. These scholarships comprise a tuition waiver renewable for one or two additional years; an $8,000 stipend renewable for one or two additional years; access to summer program funding, up to $3,500; and mentorship. Selection criteria and further information can be found at www.garfieldwestonawards.ca The deadline to apply is March 23rd.
April 2010
VCAD (Vancouver College of Art and Design) Offers $150,000 in Scholarships to High School Students - In order to help high school students follow their creative passions into creative careers, VCAD is offering 50 scholarships to graduates from the class of 2010. Visit their website for complete program and application information or pick up a form in Guidance. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2010.
May 2010
New Horizons Scholarship - You could win a Top Audition Performance scholarship of $2000 plus a photo shoot! The Canadian College of Performing Arts conducts auditions in major cities across Canada (Regina - Tuesday, March 2). You may also audition by video up to May 1st for admission in September. Offered are two intensive certificate programs of study in the following areas - acting (stage and screen), voice, dance, musical theatre and career managment. More information: www:ccpacanada.com
Great Questions Essay Competition - The Dominion Insitutue is challenging young Canadians across the country to express their views on some important issues facing Canadians today. Using the book Great Questions of Canada, students are asked to write an essay on one of the six Great Questions debate topics. The winning entry will receive a $2,000 cash prize, have their essay published on the website and win a trip to Ottawa for the award ceremonies in 2010. Additional prizes will also be awarded for classrroms who participate. The deadline to apply is May 7, 2010. More information: www.greatquestions.com/e/bulletin.html
Monsanto Imagine - Imagine a bright future full of possibilities. Monsanto Canada is proud to support post-secondary education opportunities for farm families. If you are from a farming background, will graduate from high school in 2010, and are planning to enroll at a Canadian post-secondary institution in a first-year agriculture program, you should apply for this scholarship valued at $1,500.00 Applications must be postmarked to later than May 14th. Application forms are available in Guiance or visit online at www.monsanto.ca
The Ron Pettigrew Citizenship Award will be awarded annually to one individual from a member of RHSAA school. The award is in honor of Ron Pettigrew, a teacher, coach, and former Commissioner of Athletics who passed away in April of 2000. It consists of a $400.00 scholarship and a gift of student art from a Regina high school. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2010. Further information: http://www.shsaa.ca/regina/awards.php#pettigrew
The Dr. Paul Schwann Humanitarian Award of $450.00 each, will be awarded annually to one male and one female graduating student. will be awarded annually to one male and one female graduating student. The recipient must be a graduating high school student who has completed grade 12 in four years or less, and who is entering a post-secondary institute in a health or science-related field. For
The Lorne Aston Scholarship ($500.00) is presented annually by the R.H.S.A.A. to a male and a female graduating student attending a post secondary institution. Scholarship recipients have participated in a number of R.H.S.A.A. activities and have obtained a high degree of proficiency in one or more of the activities. In addition, the scholarship represents leadership, citizenship and academic proficiency. Deadline: May 15th. More information: http://www.shsaa.ca/regina/awards.php#aston
The Wascana Kiwanis Club offers annually four scholarships in honor of four members of the club. The scholarships are named for: George Bothwell, Norman Church, Ben Gofine and Jack Huber and the value of each scholarship is $750.00. The scholarships are tenable during the academic year they are awarded and apply to any accredited post-secondary educational institution providing the program is a minimum of two years duration. Scholarships are an entry scholarship for one year only. Eligible applicants include any grade twelve graduate who participated in the football program of the high schools involved in the Regina Intercollegiate Football League including players, trainers, managers, cheerleaders, etc. Application forms properly completed, together with a copy of a grade XII Department of Education High School Transcript, must be mailed on or before May 15th. Further information: http://www.shsaa.ca/regina/pdfs/2009/Wascana_Kiwanis_Club_Football_Scholarships.pdf
University of Regina UR X-celeratng! Entering Scholarship - Application must be postmarked by May 15th. For the student who has taken and successfully completed a U of R course when registered as an Accelerated student. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
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City of Regina Henry Baker Scholarships - The City of Regina is offering three $1,000 scholarships to students graduating from a Regina high school. There is a scholarship for a student who is enrolling full-time in the 1st year of a degree program at the U of R; a scholarship for a student of Aboriginal descent enrolling full-time in the 1st year program at the First Nations University of Canada; and a scholarship for a student enrolling full-time in a certificate or diploma program at SIAST. Applications are available at the Guidance Office or by visiting www.regina.ca and going to the Students & Teachers tab and then choosing Scholarships. The deadline to apply is noon, May 28, 2010.
EVRAZ Scholarship (2 @ $1,500) - Deadline to apply is May 31st. Awarded to students entering the U of R or the U of S in the faculties of Engineering, Administration/Commerce, or Science. These awards are renewable up to three additional years. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
Saskatchewan Safety Council: Les Donnelly Scholarship - Is awarded annually up to a maximum of $2,000. The recipient of the scholarship must be a Sask. resident who is enrolled in a college or university level safety related program. Applications must be received no later than May 31st and application brochures can be picked up in Guidance.
June 2010
University Canada West (Vancouver/Victoria) $1 Million High School Scholarship Program. University Canada West is proud to offer high school students from Canada and around the world the opportunity to pursue their undergraduate degree at a university that shares their vision of global unity. Interested students should check out the website at www.ScholarshipInfo.ucan.ca or call 1-800-510-9234 . The deadline is apply is June 1, 2009
Canadian Charolais Association - O.ffers six scholarships valued at $300 each to youth members. The applicant must write and research an essay independently with any references or resources cited. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2010. For more information contact http://youth.charolais.com/essay.html
James Henderson LLD Chapter IODE Bursary - This bursary in the amount of $1,500 is offered to a Regina High School student entering the University of Regina. Some of the application requirements are a minimun high school graduation average of 75% and need for financial assistance. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2010.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - The A & F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. The student must be between the ages of 16 and 30. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay between 500 - 1000 words on the following topic: What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions? The award is $1,000 and submissions should be e-mailed to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com by June 19, 2010. You may also obtain further information by checking out http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BigSun Scholarship - The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do their part, they are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student in the amount of $500. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participate in. Please send a short essay answering the following question: 'How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?' The applicant must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. Deadline to apply is June 24, 2010. More information may be obtained by going online to: www.bigsunathletics.com
The Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship - Is an award of $1,250 to 50 students who are enrolled in or plan to be enrolled in the first year of an approved program (for a minimum of two years) on a full time basis in a printing management or technical program in a post-secondary Canadia School. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2010. More information: www.cpia-aci.ca/scholarship-trust-fund/index_e.php
University of Alberta Eldon Foote Track & Field Scholarship - Two scholarships valued at up to $10,000 are available to students who will become members of either the Pandas or Bears Track and Field Team. Applicants must have a minimum award average of 80% calculated using Grade 12 final marks. Application forms for this scholarship will be available on Bear Tracks (www.beartracks.ualberta.ca) in May 2010. The deadline for students to apply is June 30, 2010 with results expected in August 2010.
Saskatchewan PE Association - Offers two scholarships valued at $700 each to a student who is actively involved in his/her school's Physical Education, Intramural and Extra-Curricular program. The students must have an average of at last 70% in subject areas required to minimum entrance requirements for his/her intended area of study. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2010. More information: http://spartanopportunities.blogspot.com/2009/10/saskatchewan-physical-association.html
July 2010
CIC Aboriginal Bursary (15 awards valued ast $5,000) - Applications must be received or postmarked by July 1st. To provide financial aid to undergraduate Aboriginal students who have demonstrated involvement in leadership, management and community service activities, etc. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
International Baccalaureate Certificate Entrance Scholarship - Applications including IB transcripts must be postmarked by July 30th. You must have completed the IB certificate with a weighted total of HL and SL grades. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Entrance Scholarship - Applicatons including IB transcripts must be postmarked by July 30th. You must have completed the IB Diploma with a minimum of 28 IB diploma points. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
University of Regina Advanced Placement Entrance Scholarship - Application and AP transcript must be postmarked by July 30th. For those who have completed a minimum of one Advanced Placement course, of which at least one course must have a minimum grade of 4 or higher. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
Morley Wood Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal Female Studies - (2 @ $1300) - Applications must be postmarked by July 31. Awarded to a female aboriginal student based on financial need, academic standing and contribution in community-based or regional aboriginal projects or programs.Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
August 2010
University of Alberta I.B. and A.P. Scholarships - The top 50 IB Diploma recipients and top 50 AP Scholars attending the U of A in September 2010 are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship! No applicaton is required! Simply forward the official IB or AP transcripts to the Registrar's Office by August 1, 2010. Results can be expected in September 2010.
Gilbert & Gay Cook Memorial Award - Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan - Valued at $1000 each, these two awards will go to students who currently are or were members of the International Order of Job's Daughters or the Order of DeMolay and who will be entering the U of Regina or U of Saskatchewan. The deadline to apply is August 7, 2010. More information may be obtained from www.saskmasons.ca/grandlodgeawards.html
Masonic Youth Trust - The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan - Is offering a $1,000 scholarship to Sask. high school graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities, special awards and need. The registration form is in Guidance and the deadline to apply is August 7th. For more information see www.saskmasons.ca
Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan - Is offering a scholarship valued at $400 to 10 qualified students. Applicant must be a Saskatchewan resident and a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of veterans, ex-service or still serving military or RCMP personnel entering the first year of university, technical school or business college. Award deadline is August 28, 2010 and further information may be obtained at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/7385/burgess_bursary/scholarship.php
T.D. Brown Bursary (U of R Entrance Award) - Applications must be postmarked by August 31st. Intended for an undergraduate student who has applied for a student loan. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
September 2010
SaskTel Scholarships - Every year, SaskTel awards eight scholarships of $3,000 to students attending post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan who are studying in a field directly related to telecommunications which includes but is not limited to Accounting and Business Admin., Computer Science, Engineering (i.e. electrical, electronic or telecommunications). Sasktel specifically encourages Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women interested in non-traditional careers to apply. If you have any questions, please call Human Resources Department at 1-866-742-6551 or e-mail sasktel.careers@sasktel.sk.ca The deadline to apply is September 30, 2010.
SaskEnergy Aboriginal Scholarship ($2,500) - Deadline is September 30th. This is awarded to an Aboriginal student who has lived in Saskatchewan for 12 consecutive months and pursuing an undergraduate degree. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
Paige A. Brady Memorial Scholarship (U of R Entrance Award) - Applications must be postmarked by September 30th. Established in memory of Paige to assist students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
Garth Edward Usick Memorial Bursary - Application must be postmarked by September 30th. Awarded to an entering or continuing student with a disability. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
Don Powell Award - Applications must be postmarked by September 30th. Awarded annually to a high school student entering the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Visit www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships for further information. Application forms can be picked up in Guidance.
October 2010
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Their belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determing who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offing a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. The amount of the award is $500 and the deadline for submissions is October 8, 2010. Please visit the AES Engineering Scholarship site for more information.