Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad (www.projects-abroad.ca)

Since 1992, Projects Abroad has assisted over 60,000 people of all ages to volunteer and intern abroad throughout the developing world.  All coordination and support are provided directly by our staff in Canada and local staff in each volunteer destination.  Our job is to ensure our volunteers have a safe, enjoyable, and productive experience and encourage others to do so.  Our 2, 3, or 4 week long High School Special programs are specifically designed for volunteers between 15 and 19 and offer constant supervision and structure as well as a group oriented atmosphere.  Please check our website, we offer a variety of great programs for all!


Odenza Marketing Group Spring Award

(Note if you are not eligible for this scholarship, please visit this link for more scholarship opportunities: CLICK HERE)

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:

A) Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.
B) Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.
C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)
D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
E) Be a citizen of the United States or Canada

The scholarship winner will be announced roughly six weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on the day of the deadline. No late applications will be reviewed.
Read more about Eligibility: Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship by www.odenzascholarships.com

Website

Deadline:  March 30, 2017


Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

  • Student or student’s parent(s) must be registered Saskatchewan pulse growers (i.e. they have sold Saskatchewan-grown pulses in the last two years)
  • Student must not be an immediate family member of current SPG staff or Directors
  • Student must have a minimum average of 70% on five subject high school average
  • Student must be accepted as a full-time student this fall in a Saskatchewan-based, post-secondary program that is associated with the pulse industry or agriculture (example: agriculture, natural sciences, engineering, nutrition)

 

Letter to schools advising of scholarship

2017 Undergraduate Scholarship Criteria

2017 Application Form

Deadline:  May 5, 2017


Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship

Multiple awards of 1500 are available to students from a family farming operation with plans to enter their first year of post-secondary education at a Canadian educational institutional (diploma or degree) in a first-year agriculture program.

Website

Deadline:  unsure at this time, 2015 – March, 2016 – June


CHHA Scholarship

Criteria:  Awarded to full-time hard of hearing or deafened student, based on academic achievement, community involvement, and the determination to cope with hearing loss.

Value:  3 x $1000

Site

Deadline:  March 3, 2017


Stacey Levitt Memorial Award

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

Scholarship and Application Information

Deadline: March 1, 2017


Explore French Immersion Experience

Cost:  Explore participants are awarded a $2200 bursary (taxable income) that covers tuition fees for the course, instructional materials, meals, and accommodation.  Bursary does not cover travel expenses.

Explore is a five-week intensive French-Immersion bursary program that is offered during the spring or summer for people with any skill level in French.  participants will discover another region of Canada while learning French in classes adapted to their language level.  through classroom instructions, workshops, sociocultural activities, and field trips, participants will not only improve their language skills, but discover the culture of a new region as well, all while exploring,meeting new people from across the country and exchanging ideas in a stimulating environment perfect for learning the French language.

http://www.myexplore.ca/en

 


Oddfells and Rebekahs of Saskatchewan Bursary

Requirements:

  1. Official transcript (75% average)
  2. Letter indicating your financial need and your future plans.
  3. Participation in school, community, church, sports, etc.
  4. 2 letters of reference

Information and Application Form 

Deadline:  March 15 – unsure if this is still the correct deadline for 2017

Contact Information: karenkayerickson@shaw.ca or call 306-374-2065


Oddfelloss and Rebekahs of Saskatchewan – UN Pilgrimage to New York

All expenses paid:  Competitive Application (application deadline is January)

The program is made up of carefully selected high school students from around the work (must be 16 or 17 years old and in Grade 11 with one year left to compete secondary school after the annual July trip to New York).  An educational experience for youth interested in a better understanding of the work and International Affairs.

www.unpilgrimage.org


Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program

Join like-minded youth for a summer camp like none other.  Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to have the experience of a lifetime.  Gain the confidence and life skills needed to be a great leader and to reach your dreams, all for a better tomorrow.

For more information and application information visit:  http://youth.sask.coop