Early Admission Days

Do you have students that missed our last Early Admission Days? Luckily, we have another event coming up November 25 – December 2, 2020!

Early Admission Days for High School Students (EA Days) is a special application period designed to help students fill out their University of Regina application. Students who send in their  transcript and application fee by December 2 will have their application processed within a week, and if admissible, will receive conditional acceptance. A few important things to note:

• Students will receive a reduced application fee of $50!
• Students must provide their unofficial high school transcripts by December 2, 2020 to be eligible.
• Students will be contacted to choose a virtual appointment time in order to ‘pick up’ their admission package and discuss their admission decision!

Register:  https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/eadays.ezc 

SHAD Canada is an amazing opportunity for Grade 10 and 11 students to challenge and expand themselves academically and socially. They offer a summer learning program for highly driven youth!

You should consider! It is a life changer!

Videos

Who can apply:

• Shad looks for diversity and well-roundedness in Shad participants with an over-arching commitment to excellence.
• Students with a strong academic foundation, who are natural go-getters, curious about the world, community-minded, creative and engaged are the type that excel at Shad.

Bursary Opportunity:

Information Sheet: Shad2021 One-pager

Website:  https://www.shad.ca/

Deadline to apply is December 7, 2020

Email kyle@shad.ca for more information!

• Guided campus tours to watch at your convenience, any time, anywhere
• Virtual Meet and Greet with program coordinators and faculty
• Live Q & A Panel to connect with current students to learn more about the MHC experience
• Becoming a Rattler Information Session
• Application Assistance Resources

REGISTER:  https://www.mhc.ab.ca/FutureStudents/OpenHouse

CAPSLE BURSARY 2020/21

Following the Annual General Meeting in 2016, the Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education (“CAPSLE”) established a bursary to provide financial assistance to students entering post-secondary Education and/or Law programs. One $1,000 bursary is available for the 2020/2021 academic year (the “Bursary”) on the terms set out below.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following are the eligibility criteria for the Bursary:

(a)               The applicant must have been accepted to a Canadian university program in a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Faculty of Law in the 2020/21 academic year;

(b)               Priority will be given to applicants who identify as a member of a group that is under-represented in Education and/or Law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1.                  The applicant must provide the following documents in support of a Bursary application:

• Documentary proof that the applicant is accepted to a program at a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Law at a Canadian university, or will be continuing in such program, in the 2020/2021 academic year;
• A short essay, up to 500 words, describing how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and why the applicant is studying Education and/or Law, including thoughtful commentary on the nexus between Education and Law; and
• Professionally formatted resume, including leadership experience applicable to intended area(s) of study.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all documents are consolidated into a single PDF file and e-mailed to info@capsle.ca no later than November 30, 2020.

2.                  CAPSLE’s Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, will evaluate the applications and select an applicant that best meets the eligibility criteria and terms of the Bursary.

3.                  The successful applicant will be advised of the CAPSLE Board’s decision with respect to the Bursary by no later than December 31, 2020.

4.                  The successful applicant will be provided with the Bursary funds on a date between December 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021, conditional upon providing proof of tuition paid equal to or greater than $1,000 by no later than December 31, 2020.  The successful applicant agrees to return the Bursary funds to CAPSLE if the applicant discontinues the intended course of study for any reason during the 2020/21 academic year.

5.                  By submitting an application, an applicant agrees to the terms of the Bursary, and consents to:

(a)               publication of his/her name and essay, or portions thereof, in CAPSLE publications, including CAPSLE’s website; and

(b)               receive information related to CAPSLE electronically, which consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting info@capsle.ca.

Document:  Bursary – 2020

PDF DOCUMENT FOR VCI STUDENTS – Schulich Leadership 2020 2021

WEBSITE:  https://www.schulichleaders.com/

To qualify, Nominees must:

• Graduate high school or Cégep in the 2020-2021 academic year
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Enroll at one of our partner universities
• Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of our partner universities.

Nominees must meet the following criteria

• Academic Excellence AND
• Leadership, charisma and creativity.
• Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.
• Be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship and business enterprise;
  • Applied scientific research.
• Schulich are NOT considering students who:
  • Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)
  • Intend to become a practicing physician and or medical research (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
  • Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research.

Package:

• Title Page
• Include a small paragraph listing the schools and programs you are applying to and your future career and professional goals.
• Essay – 600-word essay demonstrating why they would make a great Schulich Leader (research who Schulich was/did/etc.)
• Resume
• Transcript

Deadline:

Vanier Nomination Deadline:                                         Extended to January 20, 2021
Vanier Nominee will be informed:                                            Extended to January  20, 2021
Schulich School Nomination Deadline:                                    January 27, 2021
Student Nominee Deadline:                                                     February 17, 2021
Universities Make Offers                                                              March 1 – June 15, 2021                               

Other:

• Nominee, shot at $100 000 Schulich Leader Scholarship and/or 50 STEM scholarship

Nomination form includes:

• Name and contact information for your school
• Name and contact information for your Nominee
• Your Nominee will receive an email with a link to the Schulich Leader Scholarship Application. The rest is up to them!

Vanier Selected Nominee Application Requires:

1. Universities they wish to attend
2. List of their top three achievements (academic or other)
   – 50 words maximum per achievement
3. Essay describing why they should win
   – 600 words maximum
4. Optional essay to outline extenuating circumstances that put them at a financial disadvantage, or they feel are relevant to their application
   – 250 words maximum
5. Short answer to identify where they see themselves in 10 years and how they plan to get there
   – 50 words maximum
6. Two letters of reference, including referee contact information for verification
   – Save as Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG
7. Copy of up-to-date transcript, credit counsel summary or detailed academic report
   – Save as Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG
8. Headshot profile image for publicity
   – Save as JPEG (No PDF or Word documents)

Websites:

• Schulich Leader Scholarships – http://www.schulichleaders.com/
• Designated Universities – http://www.schulichleaders.com/universities
  • U of S, U of A, U of C, UBC, and many more

Students and Parents

• Please join the Career Information and Events Edsby Group and the Scholarship Information Edsby Group.
• There is a number of opportunities available to students! These opportunities will be distributed in the following ways:
  • EDSBY (most reliable source!)
  • Vanier Announcements
  • Pursueonline (you are here:-))
• SEE YOUR FUTURE
  • GRADE 10, 11 AND 12
  • November 3 – Southern part of Saskatchewan
  • 9:45-3:30
  • Amazing event with schools from all across Canada
  • Register, Planned Presentations, event day guide, Virtual Fair, and so much more!
  • Website: https://seeyourfuture.ca/
• Neat ongoing career opportunities through Regina District Industry Education Council (RDIEC)
  • GRADE 10, 11 AND 12
  • Horticulturalist Lunch and Learn Nov. 5
  • Medical Lab Lunch and Learn Nov. 12
  • Regina City Police Lunch and Learn – Nov. 19
  • Many more are being added!
• Vanier SUTIL Career Event
  • All
  • GRADE 10, 11 AND 12 Students will be participating in at least 2 of the 4 presentation times.
  • Times: TBD
  • Day:  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
  • More info coming soon.
• Ms. Lapointe will be available again for bookings starting in January. If you would like to book a time please CLICK HERE.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Virtual

See Your Future – Education & Career Fair 2020 allows students and parents 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

STUDENT AND PARENT RESOURCES AND REGISTRATION

Site: https://seeyourfuture.ca/