2016 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan as well as many Lodges sponsor a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries. Information, including closing dates for applications, along with downloadable application forms are listed below.

GRAND LODGE AWARDS – Closing date for applications is August 8, 2016

EDGAR ALEXANDER GARTON SCHOLARSHIPS — 2 x $1000 (Application) Offered annually to undergraduate students who have completed one or more years of University, Sask. Polytechnic, or other post-secondary education. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of a Master Mason in good standing, a resident of Saskatchewan and attending a post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan. Selection will be based on academic achievements, sportsmanship and leadership. Must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year as required by the institution chosen.

ROBINSON MEMORIAL BURSARY — 2 x $500 (Application) Offered annually for one undergraduate from the University of Saskatchewan and one undergraduate from the University of Regina pursuing a course leading to an honours degree or a Master’s degree in English. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and leadership.

GRAND LODGE OF SASK. A.F. & A.M. POST SECONDARY EDUCATION BURSARY — 1 x $500 (Application) Offered annually to an undergraduate student at the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan who is a resident of Saskatchewan. Selection will be based upon academic achievement, sportsmanship and leadership.

MASONIC YOUTH TRUST AWARD 4 x $1,000 — (Application) Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

GILBERT AND GAY COOK MEMORIAL AWARD 1 x $1,000 — (Application) Offered annually to Saskatchewan high school graduates with preference to graduates who currently are or were members of the International Order of Job’s Daughters or the Order of DeMolay and who will be entering the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and a range of non-academic activities

MURRAY MONTAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — 1 x $1,000 (Application) Offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate who proceeds to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

OTHER MASONIC AWARDS

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ROBERT MORRISON AWARD — 2 x $1,000 (Application) Award #1 is offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate entering their first year of postsecondary study. Award #2 is offered annually to a University or Technical School Undergraduate entering their 2nd or subsequent year of post-secondary study. Selection is based upon academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Candidates may receive a Robert Morrison Award only once during their post-secondary career. Candidates must be closely related to a current member of a Saskatchewan Eastern Star Chapter (dues paying or life). Valid relationships include spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, niece or nephew (all biological, adopted or step), or be a member themselves. Applicants must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year.

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EXCELSIOR CHAPTER NO. 21 AWARD — 1 x $1,500 (Application) This award is offered annually to a Saskatchewan resident who is or will be attending a University or Technical Institute in Saskatchewan. Selection is based upon academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Candidates must be closely related to a current member of a Saskatchewan Eastern Star Chapter (dues paying or life). Valid relationships include spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, niece or nephew (all biological, adopted or step), or be a member themselves. If there is no OES connection then a Masonic relationship is required. Preference will be given to graduates who are closely related to a current member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Applicants must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year.

MORE INFORMATION

Many Lodges sponsor a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries, for information and details on ALL awards offered by the Grand Lodge and constituent Lodges click below:

Grand Lodge Awards and Bursaries Booklet

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The scholarships below have deadlines in May and June of 2016.  Please read the eligbility and application instructions on the website carefully.

1. Hayek Scholarship – $1,500 – 3 Awards (Deadline: May 31, 2016)

Student Eligibility:  The Hayek Essay Contest is open to all individuals 36 years old or younger.  Entrants should write a 5,000 word (maximum) essay. Essays are due on May 31, 2016 and the winners will be announced on July 15, 2016. The essays will be judged by an international panel of three members of the Society.

Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_hayek_essay_scholarship_8984.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

2. Mark A. Forester Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2016)

Student Eligibility:  Any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited American university or college, or will be enrolled for the Fall/Summer semester of 2016, can apply for the Mark A. Forester scholarship.

Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_mark_a_forester_scholarship_8985.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

3. Joseph Rumbaugh Historical Scholarship – $3,000 – 50 Awards (Deadline: June 8, 2016)

 Student Eligibility:  The contest is open to all students of the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes (Grades 9 – 12) in the public, parochial, private and home schools within the jurisdiction of the sponsoring state society or district.

Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_joseph_s_rumbaugh_historical_scholarship_8986.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

4. Internet and Education Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 14, 2016)

 Student Eligibility:

Incoming freshman: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016 and will be attending an accredited college or university by Fall semester 2016.

Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_internet_and_education_scholarship_8987.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Scholarship Points Award – $10,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: May 21, 2016)

 Student Eligibility:

A) Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2016 at the latest.
B) Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program that is at least two years in length.

Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_college_scholarship_for_high_school_and_college_8944.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

2. You Deserve it Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 29, 2016)

 Student Eligibility: 

A) You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
B) You must be 16 years of age or older
C) You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled iin a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.

 Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_you_deserve_it_scholarship_8959.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

3. VIP Scholarship – $5,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 29, 2016)

Student Eligibility:

A) Grade 12 and above are eligible.
B) Submit your entry by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline.

 Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_vip_scholarship_8981.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

4. ECM Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 30, 2016)

Student Eligibility:

A) Student must be currently enrolled in high school or college or plan to enroll in the next 12 months.
B) Student must submit application no later than May 30, 2016.

 Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_ecm_scholarship_8980.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

5. CollegeXpress Scholarship – $10,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 31, 2016)

Student Eligibility:

A) Must register on CollegeXpress.
B) Must be entering a member college for the first time or be accepted as a full-time transfer student or freshman for the fall term.

 Applications can be found by going to:

http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_collegexpress_scholarship_8983.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201605&utm_content=8796d8b784adbf7772a4e77ce28c2646

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Grade 11 Early Entrance Award – $1000, if you are interested in becoming an electrician, power engineer, practical nurse, welder, youth care worker and much more. Please consider applying for an early entrance award at Great Plains College before June 30.  If you are in grade 11 and have at least 70% average you might be eligible for $1000.

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Overview:

The Saskatchewan Green Certificate Farm Training Program is an apprenticeship-style, on-farm skill training program. The program provides a practical hands-on training curriculum for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the agricultural industry. Upon course completion, trainees are awarded a certificate of completion from the Ministry of Agriculture.

For more information, criteria, how to apply and much more go to the following site:  Saskatchewan – Green Certificate Farm Training Program

Contact Information:

• 306-787-3477
• greencertificate@gov.sk.ca

Information:

Sacred Heart School Community Council is awarding a deserving grade 12 student graduating from Vanier Collegiate with a cash scholarship. The student must have graduated from Sacred Heart School. The award is based on the student’s community and/or school contributions. The chosen student will be awarded $100.

• Online application form or print and submit on paper
• Don’t worry about the different year, the application and deadline are still the same.

Deadline:  May 31, 2016 by 5:00 pm

St. Mary’s SCC Bursary Application Form 2016

Deadline:  April 29, 2016

RICK MOORE SCHOLARSHIP COVER 2016

Deadline:  May 13, 2016

Deadline:  May 30, 2016

All grade 12 students will be required to complete and hand in the VCI General Scholarship Application Form to be considered for any and all scholarships that Vanier oversees.

2016 General Scholarship Application Form

Deadline:  April 11, 2016
Note:  Hand in to your CE teacher.

Great scholarship opportunity available to local Moose Jaw high school graduates.

2 x $500 (one male and one female scholarship)

2016 Moose Jaw Friend of Youth – Optimist Club

Deadline:  May 20 of each year

Rotary Clubs internationally believe in “Service Above Self;” and as such, The Rotary Club of Moose Jaw is offering Moose Jaw high school students an opportunity to apply for a scholarship to assist with post-secondary.

Details:

• Maximum of three, $1000 scholarships
• Application Form, Letters of Reference, 250 word essay, additional information section
• Deadline: June 1 (not confirmed at this time)
• ScholarshipApplicationForm 2016 Rotary Club of Moose Jaw