SAS Scholarships
Scholarships are available to full-time students in the final year of a master’s or doctorate degree program in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. The scholarship program is administered by SAC (Speech-Language and Audiology Canada).
Through our partnership and letter of understanding, a total of 17 scholarships are awarded annually.
– The Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children Susan Lane Scholarship ($2,000) is awarded to a student based on general selection criteria plus involvement in one of the current Elks on-going clinical programs (BC Family Hearing Resource Centre, ISTAR, SPARC, etc.)
– The Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children Deborah Kully Scholarship ($2,000) is awarded to a student based on general selection criteria plus involvement in one of the current Elks on-going clinical programs (BC Family Hearing Resource Centre, ISTAR, SPARC, etc.)
– The Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children William J Blake Scholarship ($2,000) is awarded to a student based on general selection criteria plus who is a member (or relative) of the Elks of Canada.
– Fourteen Elks and Royal Purple Gordon Leslie Memorial Scholarships ($1,000 each) are awarded to students based on general selection criteria.
The Elks of Canada have long been associated with and recognized for their dedication and generous contributions in supporting communication-related professions.
Deadline: Typically October
2017 National Scholarship APPLY NOW!
NEW!!! DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR ENTRIES: JUNE 9, 2017
1. Applicants must be Canadian residents studying in Canada.
2. Applicants must be enrolled or expected to enroll in a post-secondary program of at least 2 years.
3. All Graduating High School Students
4. College/University students must be enrolled in at least one more year of study as of Spring 2016.
5. Applicants must be working for a current CFIG member (retail, associate, affiliate) or be a family member of an employee of a current CFIG member.
6. Only complete applications containing full and accurate information will be considered.
7. Plagiarism is an infringement of copyright laws. All essays must be properly referenced.
Scholarship Poster (Download here)
Student Award Program
SaskGaming offers a Student Award Program to encourage Saskatchewan residents to pursue full-time, post-secondary education in the fields of business administration, hospitality management, electronics or computer technologies, and public relations. Click here for available awards.
SaskGaming Dependent Award (Two awards valued at $1,500)
This award is designated for dependents of SaskGaming employees who are currently attending a post-secondary institution.
SaskGaming Dependent Award Criteria:
- will be presented to a student who meets the following criteria:
- Must be a dependent of an employee of SaskGaming as defined as the employees’ natural, legally adopted, step child, or ward of an employee who is unmarried and is directly dependent upon the employees’ financial care and support. The children of a common-law spouse may also be covered provided they are living in the same address as the employee. Note – this will not include contracted employees;
- Must be accepted as a full or part-time student at a recognized educational institution in the coming year and;
- Demonstrated financial need.
Applications are available at our Human Resources office at 2020 Saskatchewan Drive in Regina or by clicking here.
Deadline: September 30 of each year
Cameco Corporation Scholarship for First Nation and Métis Students
Cameco is proud to participate in this exciting partnership with Indspire, the largest supporter of Indigenous education outside the federal government. Indspire is a national charity that is dedicated to delivering programs and tools to help Indigenous peoples, especially youth, achieve their potential.
The Cameco Corporation Scholarship for First Nations and Metis Students, funded by Cameco and administered by Indspire, provides financial support for students from within Saskatchewan’s Northern Administration District (NAD).
Scholarships apply to all disciplines. The first deadline is June 1; the second application deadline is November 1st.
For more information and to apply:
Non-Aboriginal students from northern Saskatchewan will continue to be supported by a variety of Cameco-sponsored scholarships that will require direct application through the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. All students who are residents of Northern Saskatchewan will remain eligible for Cameco’s employee dependent scholarship program as well.
Cameco Mining and Mineral Process Engineering Scholarship
Cameco Corporation is committed to increasing opportunities in the mining, mineral process and nuclear energy industry. In order to promote employment growth in the identified industries, Cameco has a scholarship to encourage pursuit of select engineering disciplines.
Annually, up to three $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to second year mining and mineral process engineering students at select post-secondary institutions. Students pursuing mining or mineral process engineering at the following institutions in Canada are encouraged to apply:
- Dalhousie University – Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Université Laval – Québec, Québec
- Ecole Polytechnique – Montreal, Québec
- McGill University – Montreal, Québec
- Queen’s University – Kingston, Ontario
- University of Toronto – Toronto, Ontario
- Laurentian University – Sudbury, Ontario
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, Alberta
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, British Columbia
- University of Saskatchewan*
*See application for details.
Application deadline: October 31
2016 CIM Application form
Applications should be sent to:
Ashley Cates
Specialist, Workforce Planning and
Talent Acquisition, Human Resources
Cameco Corporation
2121 11th Street West,
Saskatoon, SK S7M 1J3, Canada
The Russell W. Thompkins Memorial Award in Mining Engineering (funding partner)
Established in memory of Russell W. Thompkins, distinguished and admired Emeritus Professor and former Chairman of the Department of Mining Engineering, in recognition of the valued contribution he made to the safety of the uranium mining industry. Awarded on the basis of financial need and overall academic accomplishment to a student in the fourth year of a Mining Engineering program. Preference will be given to students who have made a positive contribution to the Mining Engineering Department and to the University through extracurricular activities.
Cameco provides funding to support one scholar per academic year.
Please consult www.queensu.ca for award deadlines.
SASKATCHEWAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Bernard Michel Scholarship
The Bernard Michel Scholarship provides support for a Saskatchewan aboriginal student entering their second or third year of study within the College of Engineering or College of Arts & Science. Arts and Science students, to be eligible, must be pursuing the following degrees:
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Toxicology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Environmental Sciences
The total award value includes two $5,000 scholarships over a maximum of two years, renewable once for a total potential award of $10,000 per student. Renewal eligibility is based on successful academic promotion as determined by College regulations and maintaining full-time student status.
Applications for the upcoming academic year are available each March on the University of Saskatchewan website.
Application deadline: June 1
For more information, please contact: (306) 966-1212
Email: awards@usask.ca
Cameco Scholarship in Business
This scholarship is to recognize and promote academic excellence among students who have completed the second or third year of their program in pursuit of a bachelor of commerce (B.Comm) degree at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to residents of Saskatchewan’s Northern Administrative District. One annual scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded.
Application deadline: March 31st of each academic year
Please visit the University of Saskatchewan website for more information
For more information, please contact: (306) 966-4785
Email: undergrad@edwards.usask.ca
Cameco Corporation Scholarships in the Geological Sciences
This scholarship is to encourage students to pursue a career in the geological sciences and is open to students studying geological sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Two annual scholarships of $5,000 are available for students in their second or third year of study.
Students are advised to consult with the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan for further information and eligibility requirements.
Please visit the University of Saskatchewan website for more information.
Cameco Corporation Scholarship in Engineering
To recognize academic achievement of undergraduate students who are pursuing a bachelor of science (B.Sc.) degree in engineering with an interest in metallurgy and mineral processing in the mining industry.
Candidates must be pursuing a B.Sc. in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or geological engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and entering their third year of study. This scholarship consists of two annual awards of $5,000 each, renewable once students successfully register for fourth year of study for a total potential award of $10,000.
Preference will be given to chemical engineering students. Candidates must submit a letter outlining their interest in the mining industry, including any previous work experience.
Application deadline: end of September each academic year
Please visit the University of Saskatchewan website for more information
CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR UNITED STATES SCHOLARSHIPS
Cameco Employees’ Dependent Children Scholarship
Dependent children of Cameco employees who are either beginning their post-secondary studies in the fall of 2017 or are already enrolled in a post-secondary program are eligible for a scholarship of up to $2,500. Applicants are assessed based on evidence of community service, participation in extra-curricular activities and academic performance. Recipients are limited to a maximum of four annual Cameco awards.
Applicants must include all contact information on the application form and submit a copy of the application along with their most recent secondary or post-secondary transcripts by the application deadline. A reference is also required to complete a section of the application form.
Application deadline: June 1
Cameco Employees’ Dependent Children Scholarship
For more information, please contact: Human Resources at (306) 956-6370
Email: scholarship@cameco.com
Site: https://www.cameco.com/careers/students/scholarships
NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2017-2018, HOWEVER LOOK BACK IN THE FALL OF 2017
The Scholarship Funding
The scholarships are funded by Blyth Academy and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust. Sam Blyth was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and The University of Paris and is Chair of Blyth Education in Toronto. The company is the leading provider in Canada of international high school programs.
The Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust (the “Trust”) was created on August 1, 2013. The Trust was formed from the merger of the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust. These were both established as charities by the University of Cambridge in the 1980s in order to provide financial support to international students on degree courses at Cambridge.
About the Scholarships
The Blyth Cambridge Trust Scholarships are offered annually to Canadian high school graduates who wish to take their undergraduate degree at Cambridge University in England. The successful candidates will be granted admission to the College of their choice at Cambridge University, full tuition for three years of undergraduate study, travel costs and a full living allowance.
The scholarships are awarded to students who for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to attend the University. Students who do have financial means are still encouraged to apply to the University and College of their choice and good candidates will be invited to interview in Toronto in late November/early December.
Site: http://blythscholars.ca/about/about-the-scholarship/
Do you want to prepare yourself for a career in welding? This 20 week enhanced program is based on Level 1 Apprenticeship Training. Once you become an apprentice, graduates of the program can apply to the SK Apprenticeship and Trade Commission for credit for Level 1 Welding training.
Course Dates: Sept. 5, 2017 – February 2, 2018
Cost: $3036.00 +$750
Information Session:
- Thursday June 15, 2017
- 10:00 am
- Room 241
- Regina SK Poly
Contact Information:
- Amanda Rivney 306-775-7472, amanda rivney@saskpolytech.ca
- Gerry Rupchan 306-775-7486, gerry.rupchan@saskpolytech.ca
If you are a student living with a disability, about to begin your post-secondary studies at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Easy Start Transition Workshop will provide a head start towards your success. Wondering what to expect as a student living with a disability in a new learning environment?
The workshop provides information on:
- Academic accommodation
- Documentation requirements
- Financial assistance
- Assistive technology
- Exam booking process
- Other supports and resources
Workshop includes:
- Tips to prepare for post-secondary studies
- Discussion with experienced students eager to provide you with tips to make school life easier
- Tour of main campus
- Opportunity to meet other new students
| Date: |
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
1 – 4 p.m. |
| Location: |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw Campus
Saskatchewan Street East 6th Ave. NW
Please gather in the Macoun Meeting room off of the cafeteria. |
| Cost: |
Free, refreshments will be provided |
To register, please contact Student Services, Stacey Budd at 306-691-8311 stacey.budd@saskpolytech.ca or Ellen Leaman at 306-691-8310 ellen.leaman@saskpolytech.ca
Site: http://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/support/transition-workshop.aspx
