All of us at 7BinaryOptions.com are dedicated to helping people succeed financially and we also know the importance of education. As part of that we want to help next generation students to be financially more independent as well. Understanding the importance of a quality education, 7BinaryOptions.com created a scholarship meant to enable students to better focus on their academic development and career goals during their studies.

Every student has now the opportunity to apply for the $3000 annual scholarship to be paid toward tuition for the upcoming semester by attending 7BinaryOptions.com Essay Contest.

UPDATE Jan 2. 2019: The winner of 2018 scholarship has been chosen and notified via email. Congratulations! You can now apply for the 2020 scholarship essay contest.

Who is Eligible?

All students who are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to apply for our scholarship essay contest. High school students, undergraduate students, master degree students and adult learners are all also encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Topic

To enter our 2020 scholarship, you will need to write an essay with the title: “The Goals I Will Achieve in 10 Years.”

The style does not necessarily need to be in an academic style – you can be creative and use your own style and imagination.

Essay Requirements:

– The essay length should be 700-1500 words
– Be concise and creative
– The essay must be original

Once awarded, a check will be written to the winner’s enrolled school and credited for academic expenses.

All applications must be sent to: scholarship ( at ) 7binaryoptions . com before December 15th, 2020 with the title “Scholarship Essay Contest”.

The winner will be selected during January 2020 and the winner will be notified personally via email.

U of R Accelerated Program

• The University of Regina’s Accelerated Program is a great opportunity for grade 12 students to take a university class such as English 100, Art 220 and Math 110, lessening their course load in their first year at university.
• Course delivery can be in one of the regional colleges, online or on-campus. Contact Flexible Learning, 306.585.5807.
• The application deadline is fast approaching, mid-December. Please see Ms. Lapointe if you would like to register.
• https://www.uregina.ca/cce/flexible-learning/hsxl/index.html

The Government of Canada’s Financial Literacy blog has put out a great post on A new financial
adventure: Managing money in college or university.

This entry includes tips on budgeting and includes a budgeting worksheet, budget calculator, credit card comparison tool, and information on various forms of educational funding in Canada.

Living a Long Life to the Fullest
Stacey was a high school student in Toronto who was accidentally killed by a car while out jogging. In her memory, Stacey’s parents created an annual $2500 award for a student who emulates the spirit and ideals that their daughter had before her tragic passing.

Open: to anyone currently attending a Canadian secondary school

Process: application form, letter of recommendation and a short two page essay addressing specific questions

Ties into No Regrets! – Parachute

Website

Deadline: February 21, 2021

Regina District Industry and Education Council (RDIEC) to provide numerous Career Spotlights. These run 30-60 minutes, usually over lunch hour, but they’re also archived on the RDIEC YouTube Channel.

Upcoming spotlights include a

• Parents as Career Coaches-Funding Your Child’s Education (two-part series Nov. 30 and Dec. 1),
• The Canadian Armed Forces (Dec. 2),
• Lawyer (Dec. 3),
• Veterinarian (Dec. 4),
• Computer Applications Engineer (Dec. 11)
• Entrepreneurship (Dec 15).

Main page – Scroll down for  access to all of the above events!

Wednesday, November 25 at 12:30 pm.

Featuring pilot and instructor Captain JT Marx. Learn what it takes to become a pilot and flight instructor for single adn twin engine planes.

Poster with link and QR code to access the presentation

USask Engineering is hosting a live virtual online event!
NOVEMBER 17, 20202 FROM 4-7 PM

What Is Engineering? is intended for students in grade 11 and 12 who are considering a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math). Because an engineering degree is so versatile, we encourage any student thinking about a career in a related field – health science, computer science, environmental protection or entrepreneurship – to come to What Is Engineering? to learn more about this profession.

RE-ENGINEERED – First year engineering program. Designed to give students a boarder, more effective foundation for the rest of their engineering degree, while holistically supporting their academic success and wellness.

RSVP ONLINE:  what-is-engineering.eventbrite.ca

POSTER: What is engineering November 17

➢ Must write an essay based on someone you feel as made the biggest impact on Canadian society.
➢ Students in grades 5- 12 can apply.

Information:  https://www.facebook.com/LivesThatMakeADifference/ 

Eligibility

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be a full-time student in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution.
• Must complete the current application form and submit it to the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club closest to their permanent residence by February 1. Bursary winners are notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club.
• Must not have previouly been awarded a Kin Canada Bursary.
• Will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need.

Application Process

The bursary application deadline date is February 1 of each year. You must drop it off in January to a local Kinsmen Member. The earlier the better! They then follow their own process.

Application Tips

• Use this year’s revised application form
• Read and follow all instructions carefully
• Answer all questions
• Remember, scoring is based on both effort and content
• Ask for input from friends, parents, teachers, etc.
• Learn about Kin Canada from our website
• Research what the local or nearest Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club has done in your community
• Submit your application form to your local club by February 1 and only submit to one club

For more tips on increasing your chance of success with scholarships and bursaries, check out the Kin Blog.

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