If you are heading off to a technical school/college in the fall and are active in your community or school..............this is your scholarship!
There are 25 awards available in Canada - valued at over $50,000 each, including a tuition waver, an $8,000 annual stipend and summer opportunities.
The award is open to graduating high school students who will begin full time studies, pursuing a diploma or applied degree!
Visit: http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/
Deadline for Application: March 23, 2010
There is a wealth of information and opportunities for students! The purpose of this site is to share with students, parents and guardians, the multitude of exciting career, post-secondary, scholarships and opportunities that exist. Those opportunities are yours for the taking...........................Welcome back, Spartans, to a great new 2011-2012 school year!
Scholarship Sites (Go to the Scholarship Links at the following sites):
Career Exploration
Explore your best career options, plan for the future, courses, schools, career inventories, links to career information, post-secondary information and so much more.........................go to http://www.bridges.ca. In order to use Bridges, go to the top right hand corner - click on "site ID" and enter the following information!
ID:0064343
Password: kamsack (case sensitive)
GSSD has also provided students with access to Career Cruising... which is another great exploration tool. Go to:
www.careercruising.com.
ID: kamsack
Password: spartan
You will have to create a personal portfolios to save any information in either site.
Explore over 100 career videos, at: http://www.vector.cfee.org/!
This site provides information on career planning and exploration but the best feature is the video library of careers!
ID:0064343
Password: kamsack (case sensitive)
GSSD has also provided students with access to Career Cruising... which is another great exploration tool. Go to:
www.careercruising.com.
ID: kamsack
Password: spartan
You will have to create a personal portfolios to save any information in either site.
Explore over 100 career videos, at: http://www.vector.cfee.org/!
This site provides information on career planning and exploration but the best feature is the video library of careers!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation - Scholarships and Bursaries
The NAAF, working in partnership with Aboriginal, private and public sector stakeholders, is promoting and celebrating the achievement of Aboriginal peoples.
There is a huge variety of scholarships and awards in specific areas of study including:
fine arts, business, science, law, engineering, technical studies, computer science, education, social work, social sciences, graphic arts, pyschology, health sciences, oil and gas trades and technology, trades, and many more.
Students apply to post-secondary schooling of choice -then visit the NAAF site to find scholarships and bursaries that apply to them- and complete relevant forms.
There are many............ make sure to check this site out at:
http://www.naaf.ca
There is a huge variety of scholarships and awards in specific areas of study including:
fine arts, business, science, law, engineering, technical studies, computer science, education, social work, social sciences, graphic arts, pyschology, health sciences, oil and gas trades and technology, trades, and many more.
Students apply to post-secondary schooling of choice -then visit the NAAF site to find scholarships and bursaries that apply to them- and complete relevant forms.
There are many............ make sure to check this site out at:
http://www.naaf.ca
Monday, February 15, 2010
My Favorite Photo Contest
http://www.brickfish.com/lifestyles/myfavoritephoto
Are you are shutterbug? Enter the favorite photo that you have ever taken - by simply uploading a photo to the above site. You could wint $600!
Scholarship Value: $600
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: March 15, 2010
Are you are shutterbug? Enter the favorite photo that you have ever taken - by simply uploading a photo to the above site. You could wint $600!
Scholarship Value: $600
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: March 15, 2010
Fountainhead Essay Contest
Scholarship Value: $500 - $10,000
Awards Available: 236
Award Deadline: April 26, 2010
You must be in grade 11 or 12. Essay must be betwen 800 and 1600 words.
To find out about the essay topic go to:http://www.aynrandinstitute.ca/contests
Awards Available: 236
Award Deadline: April 26, 2010
You must be in grade 11 or 12. Essay must be betwen 800 and 1600 words.
To find out about the essay topic go to:http://www.aynrandinstitute.ca/contests
Voice for Animals High School Essay
Scholarship Value: $1000
Awards Available: 11
Deadline: March 31, 2010
If you are currently attending high school and are under 19 years of age - you are eligible to enter the contest.
For information about the essay, go to:http://www.hennet.org/contest.php
Awards Available: 11
Deadline: March 31, 2010
If you are currently attending high school and are under 19 years of age - you are eligible to enter the contest.
For information about the essay, go to:http://www.hennet.org/contest.php
Best Toy Ever Scholarship
Go to:http://www.brickfish.com/lifestyles/BestToyEver to find out about this scholarship!
From childhood teddy bears to board games to robots to video games...............what do you think is the best toy ever?
Submit a photo, video, or blog telling why it is the best toy ever and you could win $500!
Deadline: February 22, 2010
Awards Available: 3
From childhood teddy bears to board games to robots to video games...............what do you think is the best toy ever?
Submit a photo, video, or blog telling why it is the best toy ever and you could win $500!
Deadline: February 22, 2010
Awards Available: 3
Best Toy Ever Scholarship!
What do you think is the Best Toy Ever..............from teddy bears to robots to board games to video games...........
Submit a phot, video or blog telling why it is the best toy ever and you could win $500!
You may enter as many times as you wish!
Deadline: February 22, 2010
Awards Available: 3
Go to: www.brickfish.com/lifestyle/besttoyever/
for more information!
Submit a phot, video or blog telling why it is the best toy ever and you could win $500!
You may enter as many times as you wish!
Deadline: February 22, 2010
Awards Available: 3
Go to: www.brickfish.com/lifestyle/besttoyever/
for more information!
SCN Courses for High School Students
Distance Ed Courses via offered SCN include French 10, French 30, Math A30 and Creative Writing 20. Courses began for the first semester. The courses are being offered by Horizon School Division. (Viscount School)
KCI will be able to offer SCN courses in the near future.
Registration forms and information can be found at www.skdistancelearning.ca!
Distance education offers credits for high school students in three forms currently:
1. Print Form - YHRS!
2. Online courses - from a variety of school divisons
3. And............SCN!
Distance education provides more opportunities for our rural students.
KCI will be able to offer SCN courses in the near future.
Registration forms and information can be found at www.skdistancelearning.ca!
Distance education offers credits for high school students in three forms currently:
1. Print Form - YHRS!
2. Online courses - from a variety of school divisons
3. And............SCN!
Distance education provides more opportunities for our rural students.
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Public Post-Secondary Websites in Saskatchewan
Other Post-Secondary Education/Training in Saskatchewan
Go to www.sasknetwork.gov.sk.ca . Go to "learners" and then to "education and training". Go to "post-secondary". Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will find links to the universities, SIAST, Regional Colleges, Aboriginal Post-Secondary Schools, Private Vocational Schools, Religious Schools, Apprenticeship plus other educational and training opportunities!
Public Post-Sec. Websites Outside of Saskatchewan
Where do I find a particular program?
If you know what type of program you are interested in but don't know where you can find the school, go to:
http://www.schoolfinder.com/ You will be able to find out where a particular program is offered!
http://www.schoolfinder.com/ You will be able to find out where a particular program is offered!
Parents........
We aim to keep the lines of communication open. If you have any questions about the information on this blog, please feel free to contact me at the school at 542-2521.
Glenda Tulloch
Glenda Tulloch
Parents, are you looking for a good book about transitioning from high school to university?
If you are looking for some reading material for students entering university, or for university students at any level, you might want to check this site out:
www.universitymatters.ca
The site describes the book "University Matters" and has some downloadable resources you might want to explore!
www.universitymatters.ca
The site describes the book "University Matters" and has some downloadable resources you might want to explore!
STUDY SKILLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Need some help studying for finals? Here is one link that might help you get started:
www.geocities.com/Heartland/9120
www.geocities.com/Heartland/9120
Opportunities for Students
- AFS Interculture Canada
- Agriventure
- ASSE International Student Exchange
- Canada World Youth
- EF Student Exchanges
- Encounters with Canada
- Exchanges Canada
- International Agriculture Exchange Association
- International Youth Program, Canadian Crossroads and International Agri- Exchange Association Exchanges
- Katimavik
- Nacel Canada
- Projects Abroad - Volunteer or Intern Abroad
- Rotary Club Youth Exchange
- Saskatchewan Youth Parliament
- SEVEC
- Student Work Abroad Program
- Working Holiday Programs
- Youth Action Network