Cowboy Poem – Mike Puhallo Memorial Scholarship

Posted on Thursday, December 3, 2020 by Admin C.L.

 

 

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SOURCE: https://www.bcchs.com/mike-puhallo-scholarship.html

Mike Puhallo Memorial Scholarships

Supported by the BC Cowboy Heritage Society
and Canadian Cowboy Country magazine

 

Rules for Scholarship contest. Please Read CarefullyELIGIBILITY
For US and Canadian Students
All entrants must be:

  • about to enter, or continue, a program of study at a post-secondary educational institution
  • not a previous winner of this Scholarship

AWARDS
Up to two awards may be made. Each award will be for $500.
The award must be used only for tuition fees and must be used within 12 months of being granted.
Payment will be made either:
– directly to the awardee on provision of a receipt from the institution, or
– to the awardee’s account at the institution if:

  • a) evidence of fees payment is provided, and
  • b) it states that the award is refundable only to the BCCHS if the award is not used.

BASIS of AWARDS
To enter applicants must provide:

  • an original piece of rhyming cowboy poetry (other poetry will not be accepted)
  • each entry should be accompanied by a completed, and signed entry form

From the entries the judges will select up to two poets to be awarded a one year, $500 scholarship.

SELECTION PROCESS AND ENTRY CRITERIA
There shall be three Judges.
The decision of the Judges will be final.
BCCHS, at its discretion, may decline to make an award if in the opinion of the Judges, no entry meets a minimum standard.

Poetry Criteria
Poems should be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or .txt.
Poems should have a title with the poem.
No graphics, picture, backgrounds, etc (judging is on the poetry not the appearance).
Poetry must depict the value of our ranching and cowboy heritage, ie:

  • Historical or contemporary ranching and stock-raising practices.
  • Figures involved in ranching and stock-raising practices.
    Poetry MUST Rhyme and should have good rhyme and meter.
    Spelling and punctuation will be among the criteria used in judging.
    Previously published poems will not be acceptable.
    Poems can not have the poet’s name on or with the poem (including the file name).Entry Instructions
    Entries should be sent by email to: cowboys@bcchs.com
    with Mike Puhallo Memorial Scholarship in the subject line.
    Entry forms may be: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, .txt, .jpg, or .png.
    The email must include the poet’s name, address and poem title.
    The email must have both the poem and the entry form attached (not embedded or linked) and both need to be attached to the same email.
    The email subject line must say “Mike Puhallo Memorial Scholarship” and nothing else.Entries WILL be DISGUARDED if any of the above criteria is not met.

    JUDGES
    Rod Miller, Dave Longworth, and Kathy Moss (judges are subject to change without notice)Entries will be received up to December 31st of each year. Entries received after December 31st will not be considered. Judging will take place during January.

    Awards will be announced in the Cowboy Times Newsletter, on this web site and in print, around mid February. They will also be announced at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival in March. If winners are present they will be acknowledged on main stage, and if time allows, will be given the opportunity to recite their poem. We would also encourage all entrants to take part in the Festival.

    In providing an entry you agree that BCCHS may use its content for display and promotional purposes without restriction.

    Print the attached form, SIGN it, scan it, and email it with your poem as per the above instructions, to: cowboys@bcchs.com

    Entry deadline December 31st Annually.

    Good luck. We look forward to getting your entry.

    Supported by the BC Cowboy Heritage Society and Canadian Cowboy Country magazine

 

 

Scholarship Application Form

 

 

 

 

7BinaryOptions.com Scholarship Essay Contest

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ScholarshipAll of us at 7BinaryOptions.com are dedicated to helping people succeed financially and we also know the importance of education. As part of that we want to help next generation students to be financially more independent as well. Understanding the importance of a quality education, 7BinaryOptions.com created a scholarship meant to enable students to better focus on their academic development and career goals during their studies.

Every student has now the opportunity to apply for the $3000 annual scholarship to be paid toward tuition for the upcoming semester by attending 7BinaryOptions.com Essay Contest.

UPDATE Jan 2. 2019: The winner of 2018 scholarship has been chosen and notified via email. Congratulations! You can now apply for the 2020 scholarship essay contest.

Who is Eligible?

All students who are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to apply for our scholarship essay contest. High school students, undergraduate students, master degree students and adult learners are all also encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Topic

To enter our 2020 scholarship, you will need to write an essay with the title: “The Goals I Will Achieve in 10 Years.”

The style does not necessarily need to be in an academic style – you can be creative and use your own style and imagination.

Essay Requirements:

– The essay length should be 700-1500 words
– Be concise and creative
– The essay must be original

Once awarded, a check will be written to the winner’s enrolled school and credited for academic expenses.

All applications must be sent to: scholarship ( at ) 7binaryoptions . com before December 15th, 2020 with the title “Scholarship Essay Contest”.

The winner will be selected during January 2020 and the winner will be notified personally via email.

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U of R Accelerated Program

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U of R Accelerated Program

  • The University of Regina’s Accelerated Program is a great opportunity for grade 12 students to take a university class such as English 100, Art 220 and Math 110, lessening their course load in their first year at university.
  • Course delivery can be in one of the regional colleges, online or on-campus. Contact Flexible Learning, 306.585.5807.
  • The application deadline is fast approaching, mid-December. Please see Ms. Lapointe if you would like to register.
  • https://www.uregina.ca/cce/flexible-learning/hsxl/index.html

Financial Literacy

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The Government of Canada’s Financial Literacy blog has put out a great post on A new financial
adventure: Managing money in college or university.

This entry includes tips on budgeting and includes a budgeting worksheet, budget calculator, credit card comparison tool, and information on various forms of educational funding in Canada.

Stacey Levitt Award

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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

Deadline: February 21, 2021

2021 Relevance Magazine

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The Relevance Magazine

  • Relevance is an annual magazine providing career and labour market information for Saskatchewan youth.
  • Great resources for high school students and parents.

Relevance Magazine

RDIEC – Career Spotlights

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Regina District Industry and Education Council (RDIEC) to provide numerous Career Spotlights. These run 30-60 minutes, usually over lunch hour, but they’re also archived on the RDIEC YouTube Channel.

Upcoming spotlights include a

  • Parents as Career Coaches-Funding Your Child’s Education (two-part series Nov. 30 and Dec. 1),
  • The Canadian Armed Forces (Dec. 2),
  • Lawyer (Dec. 3),
  • Veterinarian (Dec. 4),
  • Computer Applications Engineer (Dec. 11)
  • Entrepreneurship (Dec 15).

Main page – Scroll down for  access to all of the above events!

RDIEC – Airplane Pilot Virtual Career Spotlight

Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 by Admin C.L.

Wednesday, November 25 at 12:30 pm.

Featuring pilot and instructor Captain JT Marx. Learn what it takes to become a pilot and flight instructor for single adn twin engine planes.

Poster with link and QR code to access the presentation

USASK – Engineering Event (GREAT OPPORTUNITY)

Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2020 by Admin C.L.

USask Engineering is hosting a live virtual online event!
NOVEMBER 17, 20202 FROM 4-7 PM

What Is Engineering? is intended for students in grade 11 and 12 who are considering a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math). Because an engineering degree is so versatile, we encourage any student thinking about a career in a related field – health science, computer science, environmental protection or entrepreneurship – to come to What Is Engineering? to learn more about this profession.

RE-ENGINEERED – First year engineering program. Designed to give students a boarder, more effective foundation for the rest of their engineering degree, while holistically supporting their academic success and wellness.

RSVP ONLINE:  what-is-engineering.eventbrite.ca

POSTER: What is engineering November 17

A + E: Lives that Matter

Posted on Monday, November 9, 2020 by Admin C.L.

➢ Must write an essay based on someone you feel as made the biggest impact on Canadian society.
➢ Students in grades 5- 12 can apply.

Information:  https://www.facebook.com/LivesThatMakeADifference/ 

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