See Your Future Career and Education Fair

November 2, TCU Place, Saskatoon

See Your Future – Education & Career Fair 2015

allows students to ask important questions about

life after high school:


 • Where will I study?

 • Where will I live?

 • What scholarships are available?

 • What program do I require to get the job I want?

These questions, and more, will be answered by

professional representatives at

See Your Future – Education & Career Fair

Click HERE for further information.

Lakeland College Open House/Campus Visits/Info Sessions

1. Open House: Fri Oct 23 & Sat. Oct 24.

This is an opportunity to find out about Lakeland programs. If you apply at the Open House, you'll also save the $90 application fee.When you apply, your name goes into a draw for an iPad Air. Click HERE to find out more.

Other opportunities include: 

• Taking an official campus tour and you also enter to win a tuition draw.
• Taking in the Career Fair on Friday in Vermilion
• Catching Rustler volleyball on Friday evening in Lloydminster and basketball on Saturday.

2. Campus Visits: Lakeland always welcome visitors- click HERE  to find out how you can:

• book a tour
• be a student for the day
• enter a draw to win a $1,000 tuition credit

3. Info Sessions -  are offered for various programs. Click HERE to find out more.

Program Changes at the University of Saskatchewan

Direct Entry Education Program:

Students proceeding from high school to university may now apply for direct entry admission to uSask's elementary/middle years and secondary education programs.

The sequential option (non-direct entry) for upper year students will still be
available as the college transitions to the direct entry model.

New Programs:

• Certificate in Aboriginal Theatre
• Certificate in Applied and Professional Ethics
• Certificate in Classical and Medieval Latin
• Certificate in Ethics, Justice and Law
• Certificate in Indigenous Languages
  (non-direct entry)
• Certificate in Jazz
• Certificate in Practical and Applied Arts
  (non-direct entry)

Applications and Scholarships for the University of Saskatchewan

Prospective students will be able to apply for admission for the 2016-2017 academic year starting on Oct. 2. Applying early is encouraged as Dec. 1 is the early admission deadline for

• Edwards School of Business 
• Engineering
• Kinesiology

Dec. 1 is also the deadline to apply for admission to be eligible to apply for uSask's Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships. Scholarship applications are due on Dec. 15.

University of Saskatchewan's Open House

Friday, October 2

Students, parents and counsellors are all invited to sign up online to attend the University of Saskatchewan's annual Open House.

Students are required to register to attend the various sessions taking place throughout the day and spaces are limited. Signing up early is encouraged for the best selection of sessions. 

In addition, a full day of programming will be provided to school counsellors and student services staff, as well as parents.

For more information and registration, click HERE.

WorkSafe Contest 2016

Deadline: Friday, March 18, 2016

WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) invite high school students to create a 2-minute video to tell their friends about workplace health and safety. You must use the theme ‘It’s your job’.

For more information, click HERE

RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence Bursary Program

RE/MAX of Western Canada has renewed the Quest for Excellence bursary program. This year we are once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students.

This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. 

For more information and to register click HERE.

University of Toronto National Book Award and Scholarship Program

Deadline: November 6, 2015

National Book Award:

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context: academic pursuits, intellectual exploration and involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto.

National Scholarship Program

Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award. 

For more information, click HERE.

Horatio Alger Canada Scholarship Program

Deadline: October 25

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $55,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record. - 

Click HERE for further information.

Explore Engineering (University of Alberta)

Saturday, September 26
10:00 am to 3 pm

Students from junior high and up,as well as parents, are invited to tour the Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex and to view interactive displays to become more familiar with the programs offered at the U of A, as well as the field of engineering, in general.

Click here to find out more information.

Business and Beyond Competition

Registration Deadline: October 30
Event Date: Wednesday, November 25

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's School of Business is excited to bring back the third annual Business and Beyond competition to be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
The competition is open to high school students in grade 11 and 12.  Gather a team of four and prepare to have a day filled with fun.  The competitors will rotate their way through the business specialties and compete in mini challenges in each.  The top four teams will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair.  The winners receive prizes and tuition credits to a Sask Polytech Business program.
Participants and guests can get an even closer look at the programs by visiting the Trade Fair. Current students, faculty and staff will be available to answer all your questions.
Participating programs include:  Accountancy, Financial Services, Human Resources, Insurance, Management and Marketing.  To learn more about these programs please visit Business Diploma.
Registration is now open and is limited to three teams per school.  Hurry and be the first to get your team registered.  Deadline for registration is October 30.

For more information or to request a registration package please call  1-866-467-4278.

University of Alberta Events

The University of Alberta in Edmonton hosts a series of events across Canada, including Open House, Information Sessions and Registration 101 Workshops. For further information about these events, click HERE.

Destination UBC Program

Students who have applied and have gotten accepted to UBC can receive a a reimbursement for a flight to visit one of the UBC campuses. Click HERE for more information.

Open House in Regina for University of BC and University of Victoria

October 17

There will be an information session at the Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza in Regina to familiarize Saskatchewan students with these two universities located in British Columbia. For more information and registration for this event and others, including online events, click HERE.

University of Ottawa: Scholarships and Bursaries

The University of Ottawa offers both Admission Scholarships offered automatically based on admission averages, as well as Merit Scholarships during every term enrolled.

For more information, click HERE.

International Rural Exchange

International Rural Exchange (I.R.E.) offers opportunities for young people and hosts alike to experience a wonderful exchange of ideas and culture within the farming sector. Our office is located in Southeastern Saskatchewan, and our staff wants to help you in any way that we are able. We also have a volunteer Board of Directors who are farmers from Western Canada.

If you are Canadian with farming or horticulture experience aged 18-30 and want to live, work and learn in another country, we can help you.

Click HERE for further information.

The Fashion Institute Open House

Saturday,October 17

The Fashion Institute in Calgary, AB (associated with Olds College) will offer guided tours,program information, application help, information on how to study, opportunities to talk to staff and students as well as career guidance.

Click HERE and scroll down for further information and online registration.

Olds College Open House and Preview Days

Friday, October 16

At this event, you can participate in guided tours, find out information about programs, discover how to apply and talk to students/staff while you explore career opportunities.

Various Fridays throughout the year:

Olds also offers various program preview days about equine, business, animal science, fashion, agriculture, land, trades and horticulture.

For further information and registration, click HERE and scroll down.

Try-A-Trade 2015 in North Battleford

Try-A-Trade 2015 will be held on Wednesday, November 18^th, 2015 at the Nations West Field House in North Battleford. Please save the date on your calendars. 

Updates from Great Plains College

Loran Scholars for 2016

Deadline: October 21 - for sponsored applicants

Loran Scholars are young people who deeply value integrity and honesty. They are curious by nature, and are interested in a wide range of subjects. Furthermore, they are willing to take meaningful risks and prioritize results over appearances. Each one has shown a sustained commitment to service in the community, has taken the initiative to create positive changes and is interested in working for a better world.

The Loran Award is valued at up to $100,000 over four years, including one-on-one mentorship and a summer program. We will also grant 40 provincial awards ($2,000 each) and 40 finalist awards ($3,000 each) to top students. Find out more about our university awards.

The deadline for sponsored applications is October 21, 2015. We have the earliest application deadlines for any major scholarship, and more than 80% of our applicants hear about the opportunity to apply through their school. You can help us discover and support Canada's most talented young leaders by nominating up to three students at your school.

The application process is entirely online and a link will be available atloranscholar.ca/apply after the Labour Day weekend. In the meantime, you maydownload an example of the application form.