GOOD SPIRIT SCHOOL Teachers's Association SCHOLARSHIP 2010

The GSSD offers scholarships to students, encouraging them to enter the field of teaching! Each year 6 GSSD students are awarded a $750.00 scholarship. Students must be directly entering a faculty of Education or must intend on pursuing education at a post secondary insitute!

Applications are available now from Mrs. Tulloch.

Application deadline is April 30th, 2010.

Last year, KCI's Caitlyn Fedorak was a recipient of this scholarship!

The FORUM for Young Canadians

The FORUM experience brings students to Ottawa for a one week intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the exciting world of politics and public affairs. The program is a bilingual, nonpartisan leadership program where students learn about parliamentary democracy and how to make a difference!

WHO: students aged 15 - 19 - from across Canada. Only 125 students will be selected to attend.

WHERE: in Ottawa!

Time to apply is NOW! Space is limited.

Go to: www.forum.ca Applications are online!

Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan

Applicants must be Saskatchewan residents and a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of veterans, ex-service or still serving military or RCMP personnel. Must be entering 1st year of university, technical school or business college. Final Sask. Ministry of Education marks must be submitted with the application.
Criteria: academic standing and financial need

Scholarship Value: $300.00 - ten scholarships available in Saskatchewan

Applications are available in schools in spring of 2010!
See Mrs. Tulloch for an application.

International Student Exchange Programs

ASSE - international student exchange programs - has been offering exchanges since 1976.
You must be between 15 and 18 years of age and have an average of 75% or more, be in good health and ready to live in an experience, and be mature. You must be able to provide good references, as well!

ASSE offers summer programs and full year programs to Europe, America, Africa, Pacific/Asia....

For a pamphlt - see Mrs. Tulloch or visit...

http://www.asse.com

SHAD VALLEY SUMMER CAMP

SHAD VALLEY summer camps have existed for many years for students who are interested in an enriched academic experience, connecting with other high school students who are high achievers, and accessing exclusive university scholarships!

At SHAD VALLEY, you will pursue academic interests and develop new ones. It is a demanding program that pushes students to levels of challenge and achievement far beyond what most have experienced to date!

You must be a strong academic student who is curious, adventurous, innovative, and passionate about math, science and technology!

It is open to grade 10, 11 and 12 students.
Two application intakes for the summer of 2010: December 10, 2009 and January 20, 2010.

Check out:http://www.shad.ca

Toyota Earth Day Scholarships

Toyota Canada Inc. established a scholarship to cultivate and nurture environmental leadership. Tweny awards of $5000.00 are distributed each year to students who are in grade 11 or 12, who will be attending a post-secondary institute, demonstrates a high level of outstanding committment to environmental issues, community service and leadership. Academics are a consideration, as well.

Go to:http://www.earthday.ca/
Go to the "program" tab and find Toyota Earth Day Scholarships!

All applications must be postmarked - February 28th, 2010.

Earth Day is April 22, 2010.

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (S.A.R.M.) Scholarship

If you are enrolled in Grade 12, are planning to attend a post-secondary Saskatchewan school in the fall of 2010, (or outside of Sask. if the course is not offered in Sask.), have a farming background or your parents/guardians rent or own land and pay taxes to a rural municipality, this scholarship is for you!

S.A.R.M. offers a $1000.00 scholarship to the student submits the best farm safety essay accompanied by a completed application form.

Go to:http://www.sarm.ca/aboutsarm/member_services

Go to the bottom of the page where there is a link to the 90th Annual Student Scholarship. That link will take you to the application form!
Deadline: Friday, February 5, 2010

Canadian Charolais Association

The Canadian Charolais Youth Association National Board Annual Essay Competition is open to youth members. Essays must be recieved by June 1st, 2010. There are different categories for different age groups!

Go to:http://www.youth.charolais.com

FUTURE ACES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Future Aces Foundation offers scholarships to students from across Canada who exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities.

You must be a Canadian resident, be pursuing post-secondary education or training and be between the ages of 16 and 24.

For more information go to:

http://www.futureaces.org

Saskatchewan Physical Association Scholarship

The Saskatchewan Physical Education Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarships. Two awards of $700.00 will be presented annually.

The student must be actively involved in his/her school's physical education, intramural and extra-curricular program.
The student must have an average of at least 70% in subject areas required for minimum entrance requirements for his/her intended area of study.

Deadline is June 30th, 2010!

For more information:
http://www.speaonline.ca/
Go to the awards tab on the left and click on award - then click on SPEA Scholarship!

Sylvia Higgins Memorial Fund

There are 2 awards of $500.00! First category is open to Sask. residents who write an essay on an aspect of Lupuj Erythematosus - of general interest to the publeic.

Second category(medical) is available to all students enrolling in a Sask. medical program at the University of Saskatchewan or SIAST!

Deadline is: June 30th, 2010.

For more information:
http://www.sasklupus.com/essay.php

University of S "Experience Us" Event

FLS students may register for the event on Friday, October 16th by going to the following link:
http://explore.usask.ca/events/experience/

Once you get here - there is a box on the left hand side "REGISTER NOW".

It will prompt you to put in your user name and password. If you registered last year - your old username and password will exist. If you have forgotten it, or did not go last year, you need to creat a profile first. Complete the profile information and submit. Once you have done that you will be prompted to:
"now proceed to sign-up for Experience Us!

UR Connected Event - Links to Register

FLS students can register for this valuable opportunity to check out the University of Regina on Wednesday, October 21st.

To participate in this event, students have to pre-register at:
www.uregina.ca/newstudent/knowur/urconnected.shtml

Then simply click on the REGISTER ONLINE link! Simple!

Student Awards.com

Studentawards.com is an excellent scholarship resource. In addition to matching students to scholarships a new addition www.studentawards.com/report is a great source of information for parents and students - and answers questions such as "what is the difference between university and technical school?", or "is taking a year off after high school a good idea?"
Make sure to take a look at this - it is current!

Millennium Excellence Scholarships

The Millennnium Excellence Scholarships accepted its last applicants in December of 2008. The Foundation will cease to exist in 2010 and all monies will be turned over to Canada Student Loans and offered as: Canada Student Grants Program. If you have read the new Student Loans handbook posted on Sept. 8th, you will note that there have been some new , good, additions to the loans.

For more information go to the following site: http://www.millenniumscholarships.ca

Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship 2009

Wendy's Classic Achiever Scholarship 2009 - scholarships to high school students of up to $5000 are awarded every year to students who excel in, academics, extra-curricular activities and community service. As well, you could win many neat prizes or $1000 for your school!

Take a look at: http://www.wendysclassicachiever.ca/

Deadline is: November 2, 2009 at 11:59 p.m!!!!!

Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business Scholarship

Last year, $300,000 dollars worth of scholarships were given to 131 deserving aboriginal students.

Check out this site: http://www.ccab.com/faay/

Deadline for application: October 12, 2009!

TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership

If you have made a difference in your community - this might be the scholarship for you! The TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership rewards young people who have shown leadership in many areas including environmental cleanup, promotion of social justice, and the fight against child poverty, to name just a few.

Each scholarship is valued at $70,000 and includes - up to $10,000 for tuition per year and $7500 for living expenses, plus summer employment, and much more!

go to:http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/

Deadline: October 31, 2009

Looking ahead to post-secondary education - fall 2010!

The Student Loan Handbook for 2009 - 2010 had been posted! It is your guide to the loans process for the new school year. Get a head start by checking out:

http://www.student-loans.sk.ca/

Good news.....there have been some increases in the amounts dispersed by Student Loans and some considerations for special circumstances!

GSSD DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES:

The Good Spirit School Division will be delivering 14 courses in print form (with the exception of PAA Survey Course) to students across Saskatchewan. This is an excellent way to access courses students may need to complete requirements for graduation or just to take a course for interest or credit. This format is similiar to the old correspondence school courses in that courses are delivered to and from the school via mail - and there are teachers available via phone during the school day.

Students can register anytime from August 31st, 2009!

For further information and to register visit:
http://www.skdistancelearning.ca/good_spirit_school_division/
or call 306-786-5594

GSSD- STRONG FOUNDATIONS......BRIGHT FUTURES!

It's a New School Year and New Opportunities Are Everywhere!

Welcome back to a new year and a fresh start! Congratulations to all Spartans who were recognized at a Night of Spectacular Spartans on Sept. 3, 2009! What a great way to start the new school year!

The intent of this blog is to provide students and parents/guardians with a wealth of information of opportunities of all sorts - exchange programs, post-secondary information, career information, scholarships, career fairs, trips to post-secondary institutes, etc. I look forward to communicating with parents and guardians (of students from FLS and KCI!) this year and encourage you to email me at gtulloch@mail.gssd.ca. Home and school are important links. I especially look forward to communicating with parents/guardians of Grade 12 students. Grade 12 is an exciting year, but can be stressful for both parents and students. Please feel free to communicate by phoning the school or emailing me at the above address. I read emails everyday.

I look forward to communicating with you. Let's have a great year!

Glenda Tulloch

Saskatchewan School Boards Association Scholarships

Each year the Saskatchewan School Boards Association offers $1000.00 scholarships to students who must complete an essay question. If you like to write, this scholarship is a good one because most students chose not to write the essay scholarships! The scholarships also consider good character, leadership and financial need. The essay is only 500 words long!

Go to: http://www.saskschoolboards.ca/

Go to the about us link and click on awards!

The topic changes every year!
Deadline: August 31st, 2009

Affinity Credit Union Graduate Scholarships!

The Affinity Credit Union sponsors two scholarships for our two schools. KCI/Keesekoose First Nations/Cote First Nations schools grads are eligible for a $500.00 based on academics/extra-curricular involvement/and community involvement. Recipients must be attending post-secondary education in the fall.

Pelly grads are eligible for a $250.00 scholarship - following the same criteria.

Students have been given the application forms - extra-copies are available in the Guidance Office.

Deadline for submission to Mrs. Tulloch is Wednesday, June 3rd at 3:30. I will attach the transcript information and deliver the forms on Thursday.

Make sure to ask for reference letters in a timely matter so that your referee has time to write a good letter that best represents you! Nothing is worse than having a student ask for a reference letter the day of the deadline, folks!

Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan - Masonic Youth Trust Fund Scholarships

One scholarship of $1000.00 in each Masonic District is offered to Sask. High School Graduates who proceed to a post-secondary institution in Canada. Based on academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities, financial need, etc. Must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year at a post- sec. institution.

Go to: www.saskmasons.ca/youth/awards/php

Deadline: August 7th, 2009

Scholarship for Students Interested in Broadcasting, Agriculture and Rodeo Riding!

The Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy's Benevolent Fund and Northlands offer the Bill Kehler Memorial Awards for graduates who are pursuing broadcasting, agriculture or professional rodeo riding!

There are 4 awards of $2,500.00 each - to be awarded in November at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton.

Deadline is August 28, 2009!

Find the forms at http://www.canadianfinalsrodeo.com/
Go to the "In the Community" tab on the top of the page and click on the "Bill Kehler Scholarships" tab!

VIA Rail Canada Scholarships!

Check out via rails site for information regarding scholarships for participating in regional science fairs @
http://www.viaenviroexpo.ca

Sask. Association of Student Council Advisors Scholarship

Two $1000.00 SASCA Scholarships will be offered to students of schools who are SASCA members. The scholarships are based on academics PLUS leadership and involvement in school activities!

If you would like a scholarship form go to: http://www.sascaleadership.ca/

Deadline is May 31, 2009!

If your school attends the provincial student leadership conference, your school is a member of SASCA!

Student Loan Information

Student Financial Assistance Branch of Sask. Learning - will not have Student Loan forms for the fall of 2009 posted until June. When they are available - you can either print a paper copy or complete the form online!

Check the link on the left side of this blog to access the Loan Form!

Sask. Safety Council - Les Donnelly Scholarship

This is an annual scholarship of $2000.00 - offered to a Saskatchewan resident who is taking a college or university level safety program. Applicants must also submit responses to selected questions along with their application.

Applications can be found @ www.sasksafety.org. Go to the "About Us" tab and you will find a link to the Les Donnelly Scholarship!

Deadline is May 31, 2009!

Saskatchewan School Boards Assoc. Education Scholarships

Two $1000.00 scholarships for graduating students are available! There is one $1000.00 scholarship for a student entering university in Saskatchewan. One scholarship of $1000.00 is available to a student entering a recognized insitute of applied science and technology in Saskatchewan.

The scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need and a 500 word essay. The application deadline is August 31st, 2009.

The application form is available at the Association websit @http://www.saskschoolboards.ca!

Parkland College Scholarships

Parkland Regional College offers a wide range of entrance scholarships for students planning to attend in the fall of 2009! There are scholarships for university entrance as well as for skills training (SIAST, SIIT,etc.!)

Application packages are available at the Guidance Office or you request one on-line at:http://www.parklandcollege.sk.ca. (Choose Prospective Students and click on Scholarships)

The deadline for entrance scholarships for Parkland Regional College must be recieved by the college on or before May 14th, 2009.

Casino Regina Scholarship and Award Program

Sask. Gaming Commission offers scholarships to encourage Sask. residents to pursue full-time post-secondary education in the fields of business administration, hospitality management, culinary arts, electronics or computer technologies, and communications.

There are several scholarships and awards available. For universities there are entrance and undergraduate scholarships with a value of $1000. For technical institutes/colleges there are scholarships of $500 each. There is a community leadership award of $2500.
Deadline is May 31st, 2009.

Go to the following link for a PDF application form: www.casinoregina.com/scholarships.html

Good Spirit Teachers' Association Scholarship

The Good Spirit School Division Teachers' Assoiciation wishes to encourage students to enter the field of Education! Six scholarships of $750.00 each will be awarded to students applying either directly or indirectly to the College/Faculty of Education - with intentions of working toward an education degree.

Applications are available from Mrs. Tulloch at the Guidance Office!
You may go to the GSTA site and find the scholarship there as well@ www.gsta.ca - the scholarship link is on the main page!

Deadline: applications must be received by the scholarship committee by May 15, 2009!

GSSD Scholarships

The Good Spirit School Division Board of Education will once again this year be offering a $400 scholarship to the top graduating student in each of the Grade 12 classes throughout the division.
The top graduate will be determined using the criteria established by the Ministry of Education for General Proficiency Awards (which is by the way, the same criteria we use for our local scholarships)!

This scholarship is awarded at our annual Spectacular Spartans evening which has been held on the first Thursday evening of the new school year! Stay tuned for the official date!

Monsanto Canada Scholarship for Farm Families

The Monsanto Scholarship is available to high school students from family farms who are enrolled in their final year of high school as of May 15, 2009. Those eligible must be planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution in a first year agriculture or forestry program. Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $1500.00 based on academics, and leadership in the community.

Applications must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2009.

Pick up an application form from the Guidance Office or go to:
www.monsanto.ca

Yorkton & District Swine Breeders Association/Yorkton Exhibition Association Scholarship

The $1000.00 scholarship is awarded to a student furthering his/her education in the field of agriculture or agriculture related fields. It is open to all students who are in their final year of high school, and who reside in the Parkland Region in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The application forms are available in the Guidance Office or visit the website at:
http://www.yorktonexhibition.com/


Deadline: May 1, 2009

INFORMATION FOR 2009 - 2010 ENCOUNTERS PROGRAM IS IN!

Encounters Canada is the largest youth forum in Canada. It brings high school students (ages 14 - 17) from all across Canada, from different cultures and backgrounds together for a week of incredible discoveries in Ottawa. It is a citizenship and leadership program.

New print information is available in the Guidance Office - or check the link under "opportunities for students" near the bottom of this blog to view the information on line!

SHA Hockey Scholarships

Saskatchewan Hockey Association Education Assistance
August 31 Deadline - The SHA annually awards eleven $1000 scholarships to graduating high school students who have been members of the SHA and will be attending a post-secondary institution in the province. Eligible applicants must have either:-been regional (zone) members (player, coach or member of the referee division-been a Midget AAA registered player-been a female registered player-been a Junior A, B, Junior or Senior registered playerFor further information, see http://www.sha.sk.ca/

Look under the "forms" tab - it is the last form listed!

Saskatchewan Command Legion Awards

Legion Scholarships and Bursaries
The Saskatchewan Command, in cooperation with the Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion are offering 10 scholarships of $300.00 each (based on adacemic standing) and 10 bursaries of $300.00 each (based on academic standing and financial need). These are offered to students who have completed their grade 12 and are continuing their education at university, technical school, or business college. These scholarships are available to the sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters and great grandsons/great granddaughters of beterans, ex-service, or still serving military or R.C.M.P. personnel. See your guidance counsellor for application forms.

The applications are available now!

Royal Bank Lifeskills Scholarship

The Royal Bank offers 10 scholarships of $2009 to Canadian high school students who will be attending post-secondary education, full time - in the fall. You must have at least a 65% average and be able to identify 3 career goals or occupations and describe the steps you've taken or will take to achieve your goals!

The application deadline is May 8th, 2009!

Go to:http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills/pdf/rbc_application_english.pdf for an application form!

Travel To Ottawa - Encounters with Canada

Spend a week with Encounters with Canada- Canada's largest forum for youth! Every week of the year, 12- -138 teens from across the country (ages 14 - 17) come to Ottawa where they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian Institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career themes, develop civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 78,000 youth have lived the EWC experience so far!

For a list of frequently asked questions go to the link below for encounters Canada! (Opportunities for Students)

The cost to you is between $600.00 and $700.00 - which includes accomodations, travel, meals and transportation! Check it out!

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines............

Remax "Quest for Excellence" is due March 6th, 2009! Complete the online application by going to : http://www.remax-western.ca/. Go to the tab entitled "Community Care" and click on "Quest for Excellence"!

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has an annual scholarship for students whose parents/guardians own land in a "R.M."! An essay must be written. Forms were handed out to students but if you have lost your form or were absent go to this site to print a new form:
www.sarm.ca/aboutsarm/scholarship
Deadline is February 6th, 2009

SHOLARSHIP QUIZ - TALK ABOUT CANADA - The 7th Talk About Canada! Scholarship quiz is on the internet - January 19th - March 23rd, 2009. To win, students must correctly answer the fifty multiple choice questions about Canada. You can ask teachers, parents or surf the net for answers! You must be attending a post-secondary institute in September to qualify. Go to:
www.talkaboutcanada.ca You could win cash prizes!