Government of Saskatchewan – Ministry of Education/Community Education Scholarships

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarships

  • Up to 20 scholarships of $500.
  • Awarded annually to qualified nominees currently in Grade 11.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarships 

  • Up to six scholarships of $1000
  • Awarded annually to qualified nominees currently in Grade 12 and intending to attend a  post-secondary institution.

Scholarship Nomination Criteria – A selection committee will review all nominations received and will select qualified winners for both scholarships based on the following criteria:

  • Leadership
  • Responsibilities outside of school
  • Financial support needed
  • Academic performance

Scholarship Nomination Submission Requirements – Each scholarship applicant submission must be completeand include the following:

  • A completed nomination form
  • A letter of nomination from school leadership team
  • A student portfolio

 

Deadline:  March 15, 2016
Information Sheet
Nomination Forms:  http://www.communityeducation.ca/scholarships/
Website: http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/education-scholarships-fund


Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

Considering University in Ontario?
If yes, check out their site.


National Union of Public and General Employees

National Union of Public and General Employees (SGEU)

Four awards of $1,500 given each year to children of NUPGE members

Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education. Some scholarships may have additional requirements, as noted below. 
The Tommy Douglas Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2016 – 2017 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member.It will be awarded for the best 750 – 1,000 word essay on: How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.• Deadline: July 6, 2016
• The Tommy Douglas Scholarship pdf
• Tommy Douglas application form pdfThe Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students with disabilities who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 – 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a member of the NUPGE.

It will be awarded for the best 750 – 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.

• Deadline: July 6, 2016
• The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship pdf
• Terry Fox application form pdf

The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians for $1,500 is open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 – 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 – 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians.

• Deadline: July 6, 2016
• The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians pdf
• Aboriginal Canadians application form pdf

The Scholarship for Visible Minorities for $1,500 is open to all visible minority students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education full-time in 2015 – 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a National Union of Public and General Employees member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 – 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities.

• Deadline: July 6, 2016
• The Scholarship for Visible Minorities pdf
 Visible minorities application form pdf

More information:
• General information – NUPGE scholarships pdf
• For further information please phone (613) 228-9800 /  or e mail scholarship@nupge.ca


University of Toronto – Youth Summer Programs

Youth Summer Programs at the University of Toronto – Faculty of Law and Medicine

These programs offer high school students a glimpse into the life of a university student at Canada’s top Medical or Law schools.  The summer programs provide access to the University’s distinguished academic and research professionals who lead “hands-on” academic program.

For more information and to apply please visit their website at www.ysp.utoronto.ca.


New Scholarships from Scholarship Guidance

Source 

The 5 scholarships below all have deadlines within the next 30 days.  The combined value of the awards is more than one million dollars.  They are all currently accepting applications.

1. Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship – $5,000 – 5 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2016)

Student Eligibility:  Competition open to all high school seniors who are U. S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.
Applications can be found by going to: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_washington_crossing_foundation_scholarship_8963.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201601&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

 

2. Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards – $4,000 – 250 Awards (Deadline: January 29, 2016)

Student Eligibility:  For the 2016 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2013, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2013, is eligible to apply. The applicant must be a high school senior.
Applications can be found by going to: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_elks_national_foundation_legacy_awards_8964.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201601&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

 

3. Courageous Persuaders Scholarship – $3,000 – 14 Awards (Deadline: February 11, 2016)

Student Eligibility: Compete for scholarship dollars and a chance to air a commercial on TV. Create a 30-second commercial to warn middle school students about the dangers of underage drinking or the dangers of texting while driving. Students can enter separate videos in both categories. The competition is open to high school students in grades 9-12.
Applications can be found by going to: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_courageous_persuaders_scholarship_8965.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201601&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

 

4. January 2016 Scholarship Points Award – $10,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2016)

Student Eligibility:
A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Applications can be found by going to: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_january_2016_scholarship_points_award_8937.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201601&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

 

5. You Deserve It Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: February 15, 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://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_you_deserve_it_scholarship_8959.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201601&utm_content=e5d5617997ddf1be9ca759656a070420

 


January and February Scholarship Club Workshop Dates

January 8, 13, 20 at lunch in room 130.

February 4, 11, 22 at lunch in room 130.

Notes:

  • New scholarships will be presented.
  • Bring a laptop.
  • Bring scholarships you are currently working on.
  • Don’t forget to start collecting your letter of references.

Winter 2016 Newsletter Scholarship Updates

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Due Date

Scholarship

Amount

Criteria

January 29 10 Words or Less 1 x $1500 Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships. On the left hand side, click on “10 Words or Less Scholarship”. In the comment section answer in 10 words or less, why you deserve the $500 scholarship.
February 1 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program App. $28 000 over four years Good academic standing, involved in humanitarian activities, planning on going into their first year of study.
February 5 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2 x $1500 Parents must own/rent land and pay taxes to a Rural Municipality.  Essay is required.
February 20 Top 20 Under 20 Recognition as a top Canadian leader and a trip to Toronto. Must briefly describe your three most significant accomplishments and elaborate on the activity or project that you led, initiated, or founded that impacted a broader community.

Must include a letter of endorsement by a sponsor.

February 23 RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship 15 x $10 000 Minimum 70% average, must answer 2 essay questions on “leaders of change”, can also apply for a Me to We Trip.
February 29 Stacey Levitt Memorial Award 1 x $2500 Applicants must submit a short essay on living life to the fullest, helping others, etc.  Letter of recommendation required.
February 28 RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for Aboriginals 10 x $4000 For status and non-status Indians, Inuit or Metis pursuing post-secondary education
February 28 Canadian Welding Association Foundation Award 20-25 x $2000-$2500 For students who are applying into a welding program and for students enrolled in the first period of a welding program.
February 28 Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award 1 x $3000 Must display academic excellence, passion for welding and community involvement. Must be entering a full-time welding program.
March 1 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship 1 x $1000

3 x $2000

Must be planning to take an agriculture related program. Must submit a 3 minute video or 1,000 word essay that highlights agriculture’s stewardship story.
March 1 Canadian Association of Principals Student Leadership 12 x $750 One grade 12 student per school may be nominated by the school administrator.  Based on leadership activities in the school and community and on academic achievement. Each nominee must complete the questionnaire and essay.
March 15 Campion College – University of Regina Varies Campion College (Arts/Science Student) and University of Regina. Graduating grade 12 this year and plan on attending the U of R next year. There are over 15 scholarships you can apply.
March 15 Vanier Collegiate General Scholarship Application Form Varies YOUR MIDTERM MARKS COUNT!  The application will be handed out in Christian Ethics classes and will be available online once the 2016 form is updated.
April 8 Canadian Parents for French 2 x $1500 Available for French Second Language students entering their first year of post-secondary program in French language.
May 1 Moose Jaw Bursary Fund (PSSD and HTCSD)   Please scroll down to the bottom of the scholarship page and click on Vanier.  Read each scholarship description carefully.  Some you have to apply online and others are decided at the school level.
May Moose Jaw Co-op Student Scholarship 3 x $1000 Must have worked at the Moose Jaw Co-op for at least 6 months of his/her Grade 12 year, must have a personal Moose Jaw Co-op membership and must pursue some type of post-secondary education. Application must be made within one year of graduating grade 12.
June Marilyn McCrea Scholarship 2 x $500 To assist Moose Jaw and area female students in pursuit of a career in a field where women are under-represented.
Other Local Scholarships:

  • Leaders Post Foundation
  • SGEU
  • CUPE
  • St. Mary SCC Scholarship
  • Sacred Heart SCC Scholarship
  • The Rotary Club of Moose Jaw
  • La Bourse Arthur Landry Bursary
  • Conexus Community Youth Leadership Award
  • CWL

 

 

  • National Union of Public and General Employees
  • Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan
  • K of C
  • Larry Wilson
  • Rick Moore Memorial Scholarship
  • Friendly City Optimist Club Scholarship
  • Royal Canadian Legion Moose Jaw Awards

 


Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to graduating secondary level students and those currently studying towards a first university degree or diploma in a Canadian post-secondary institution. For students in Quebec, you must be entering 2nd year cégep or university.

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work.
  • Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
  • Undergraduates studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Canada.
  • Maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work.

Students are eligible to receive the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award until they have received their first university degree (for a maximum of four years), provided they have maintained a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.

Directly taken from http://terryfoxawards.ca/applicant-information/

Value:  $28 000 over four years

Deadline:  February 1, 2018


Canadian Parents for French

Up to two scholarships of $1,500 are available for French Second Language (FSL) students entering their first year of a post-secondary program in the French language.

Dr. Mary Joyce Booth was a devoted and enthusiastic educator, well known in Canadian Parents
for French circles for many years before her death on March 22, 2007. She was passionate about
promoting French-Second-Language (FSL) education. Dr. Booth was a professor of French in the
College of Education, Department of Curriculum Studies, at the University of Saskatchewan in
Saskatoon. She endlessly supported opportunities for young FSL students. She also provided
moral, professional, personal, and financial assistance to all levels of Canadian Parents for French over the years. Her interest in FSL initiatives started early; her passion for language was her life’s work. This award honours her memory.

Application Form
Site

Deadline:  April 8, 2016


Campion College – University of Regina

For the most up-to-date information go to directly to Campion College, since changes and updates do occur.

Points to consider:

  • Campion College (Arts/Science Student) and Univeristy of Regina
  • Graduating grade 12 this year and plan on attending the U of R next year.
  • There are over 15 scholarships you can apply

Application Form
Deadline:  March 15, 2016

Website