Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University wants to ensure Manitoba students that they are working hard to support prospective students virtually. This makes it extremely convenient for students outside of BC as you can connect with them from anywhere. Here are some helpful online resources:

SFU Counsellor’s website:: http://www.sfu.ca/students/counsellors.html

SFU important dates and deadlines: https://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/students/counsellors/virtual-counsellors/CounsellorsPaper2020-21OOP.pdf

SFU Fall 2021 Viewbook: https://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/students/admission/resources/SFU_2021_View_Book.pdf

SFU Indigenous Viewbook:  https://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/students/admission/resources/SFU_Indigenous_Viewbook.pdf

Undergraduate admission Recruitment Resources: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/resources.html

Manitoba admission requirements: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements/canadian-highschool/manitoba.html

SFU Fall 2020 Viewbook Order: https://websurvey.sfu.ca/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WebSurvey.woa/wa/survey?381951708

 

NCAA Information Session for Canadian Student-Athletes

On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 3:30 pm ET / 12:30 pm PT EducationUSA hosts guest speaker Elizabeth Thompson, NCAA Associate Director of International Education and Outreach, as she will review the NCAA eligibility process for Canadian students (except Quebec, session on Nov 12). The session will be about 45 minutes with plenty of time for Q&A. 

EducationUSA information sessions are free of charge.

Register Here: https://www.bigmarker.com/educationusa-canada/NCAA-information-session-for-Canadian-student-athletes

University of Toronto Varisty Blues Prospect Series - Football

On Wednesday, Novermber 18th, 2020 at 8:00 pm until 9:30 pm EST, Bob Mullen, Defensive Coordinator, UofT Varisty Blues Football; Steve Manchur, Assitant Mangaer, Athlete Services, and Jan Braun, Recruitment Officer will be hosting a Virtual Event that will allow you to learn more about the UofT Varisty Football program, the services and supports for student athletes, and learn how to make an application to the Univeristy of Toronto.

To sign up for the event visit: https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/?id=7eb9a658-077a-4c00-b9fc-461c3a6b78ff

UWinnipeg Future Student Night

You are invited to attend the Univeristy of Winnipeg's Virtual Future Student Nigh 2020 on Tuesda, November 24, 2020 from 4:30 - 8:30 pm.

Join us for an opportunity to speak directly with deans, professors, current students and staff about your future at UWinnipeg. Learn more about our degree programs, course offerings and future opportunities.

Students can enter to winn a $5000 tuition credit or one of many other prizes.

For more information visit: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student-night/index.html

Université de Saint-Boniface Open House

USB invites all high school students looking to pursue postsecondary studies in French in Manitoba to its Open House taking place on Wednesday, November 24, 2020 - in a virtual format. 

Each year, USB opens its doors to potential students and their parents for an opportunity to meet professors, employees and actual students, and to learn about the various university and technical and professional programs. The event is also a great occasion to discover the campus, obtain information on scholarships and financial aid, as well as all services to help with academic achievement. It is the ideal moment to get the answers to all of your questions. Come discover USB! 

Open House sign-up: https://ustboniface.ca/en/openhouse

Virtual Information Sessions

Discover USB through one of the following categories:

• Nursing: Nov. 3, 2020 / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• Education: Nov. 4, 2020 / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• Sciences: Nov. 5, 2020 / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• College Studies: Nov. 7, 2020 / 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• University Studies: Nov. 7, 2020 / 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Information Sessions are a drop-in style. Sign in at any moment within the times indicated to speak one-on-one with a member of our team. To take part, please follow the link: https://ustboniface.ca/en/virtual-fairs

Join the UM Desautels Faculty of Music for its 2020 Open House

Are you ready to pursue a university education in music?

Every year, the University of Manitoba's Desautels Faculty of Music hosts an open house for high school students in grades 11 & 12. Here, students learn about the application & audition process, tour DFOM facilities, sit-in on classes that interest them, and meet with students, instructors, and faculty members!

Because of our commitment to public health efforts, the Desautels Faculty of Music will be offering its 2020 open house online over a period of 2 weeks (November 7-20, 2020). The silver lining is that this year, we are able to offer students previews of far more classes, and more meetings with professors and instructors!

Open house students will be able to choose the sessions they want to attend based on their interests, areas of study, and needs.

Here are a few helpful links:

• Overview of 2020 Open House: https://news.umanitoba.ca/2020-dfom-open-house/
• A detailed look at the schedule of events and to register: http://umanitoba.ca/music/open-house

Government Student Loans

If you are a full-time Canadian or permanent resident you can apply for student loans from the federal and provincial governments to support your studies.

Eligibility and application

You can apply for both federal and provincial assistance in one application. Repayments begin six months after your last day of full-time enrolment (this means the last day you attended class, not the date of your graduation).

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a protected person.
• Be a permanent resident of a province or territory that issues Canada Student Loans.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be enrolled in at least 60 per cent of a full course load per school term.
• Be enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program that runs for at least 12 weeks within a 15-week period and is offered by a designated post-secondary educational institution.
• Maintain satisfactory grades if you’ve already applied for and received a Canada Student Loan.

Student Loan Application Tips:

• Apply early
  Loan applications for the Fall/Winter Terms are usually available in early June. We suggest completing loan applications by June 30 (for Fall/Winter loans) or mid-November (for Winter Term only). If you apply later than this, the process at your provincial loan office may not be complete in time to meet the University’s fee deadlines. If you don’t apply until July or August, your loan money will most likely be late, so be prepared to possibly pay late fees on your tuition and perhaps find an alternate means to pay for rent, groceries, etc., if your loan is also covering living expenses. 
  Don’t wait until after you register for classes to apply for a loan! Your loan application is based on your proposed course load; actual course load isn’t required until the last stages of the application process.
• Apply online
  Paper applications take significantly longer and unless required by your specific program, they are not recommended. As well, online applications allow you to apply from anywhere in the world. Special consideration or deadline extensions will not be granted if you applied late because you were out of town.
• Register for both terms
  To qualify for a government loan, you must be a full-time student with at least 9 credit hours in each term, for a total of 18 credit hours (minimum). If you only register for the fall term, but your loan application is for fall and winter, you will not receive your loan until your actual course load matches your loan application. There is a common misconception that since the winter term is so far into the future, students can wait until later to add January courses. You should have your schedule from September to April complete when you register for classes in June/July. 
• Read everything
  Your provincial loan office may request signatures, supporting documents or other information mid-way through the loan process. For Manitoba students, this is in the Notice of Assistance you receive in the mail. If you do not provide these documents the whole process stops and your application will not proceed any further and no money will be issued. As well, be sure to note when supporting documents are required. Forms from employers aren’t usually required until after the Fall Term starts. Don’t delay sending in other documents if your employer forms aren’t ready.
• Keep copies of your paperwork
  It makes problems easier to solve if we can refer directly to the original paperwork and know where you are in the process.
• Ask for help!
  Most important of all, don’t hesitate to call the UM Financial Aid and Awards office to ask for help! A ten-minute phone call in the summer can save weeks of waiting in the fall, as well as saving you money in extra expenses (late fees, credit card interest, borrowing from family, etc.) if your loan is delayed. Even if you have previous student loan experience or have friends who “know all about student loans,” get advice from the experts and get it early!

Repaying your student loans:
You must begin repaying your government student loans six months after your last day of full time enrolment (this means the last day you attended class, not the date of graduation). When you are in school full time and have informed the government for that period of study, your full-time loans are not charged any interest. However, after your study period ends, interest begins accruing on your loan.

The government should mail you information regarding repayment one to two months before you are to begin your repayment. Do not ignore anything that the government sends to you regarding your student loans; failure to repay your loans in a timely manner could negatively affect your credit rating and follow you for years to come.

Applications will open in June, 2021

For more information visit: https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/

U of M International Baccalaureate Enhancement Scholarships

Students who have qualified for a University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarship and have also achieved excellent results in the International Baccalaureate (IB) higher level and standard level papers, may receive an additional award which is added to their entrance scholarship.

For each superior IB result, UM Entrance Scholarship recipients may have their awards increased by:

• $250 for each IB result of 7 on higher level papers
• $200 for each IB result of 6 on higher level papers and 7 on standard level papers
• $150 for each IB result of five on higher level papers

See the U of M Entrance Awards page for more details: http://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/entrance-awards

Candidates will require:

• To be nominated or selected for any University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarship; and
• AP or IB grades as listed above; and 
• Submission of final IB or AP results to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by September 1st.

2020-2021 Canadian Universities Virtual Fair for Manitoba High School Students

While we face national and provincial government restrictions, for the safety of all students, parents, university representatives, and schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the search for the "right fit" is still of the utmost importance.

 

This website provides information and links to virtual presentations for students and parents to carefully consider post-secondary institutions to which they are interested in applying.

 

Oh! The PLACES you'll go! 

Things to consider when choosing your "right fit"

P - Programs

L - Location

A - Admissions Requirements

C - Costs

E - Extracurricular Opportunities

S - Support Services

 

Though we cannot physically meet face-to-face, we can do so here!

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Post-secondary institutions, nationwide, once again, are making great efforts to reach students across the country to provide complete information and Q&A opportunities, so that students can be aware of the great range of higher education learning that is available in provinces across Canada!

 

On this site, you will find a list of participating institutions offering virtual presentations.

Additionally, there are links to their websites for your convenience.

 

Join us in welcoming all representatives into our homes and schools, virtually of course!
Thank you to all participating institutions!

For more information and to sign up for sessions go to:  https://www.canadauniversityfair.com/

Three Ways to Apply/Find Scholarships

 There are 3 mains ways that you can gain access to student scholarships:

1. Entrance Scholarships - When you apply to the University of Manitoba & the University of Winnipeg before March 1st you will be automatically considered for the Entrance Scholarship. This scholarship is based on your average starting at 85%.

For more details visit their website:

University of Manitoba
http://proxycheck.lib.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/school_entrance/1475.html

University of Winnipeg
(Go to #2 Special Entrance Scholarships)
https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/awards-bursaries-and-scholarships/entrance-awards.html

2. School Based Scholarships - These are scholarships that are given out by the school. At the beginning of 2nd semester you will receive an email from us that will provide you with a survey to complete. By completing & submitting the survey you will be considered.

3. Outside Scholarships - These are scholarships that are given out by the community and other organizations both locally and nationally.  Places to look:

• School Website: https://www.retsd.mb.ca/school/miles/Pages/default.aspx#/=
• Scroll down the page to: Helpful Links
• Find: Scholarships & Post Secondary Information
• MMC Scholarships Page - Scholarships will be posted as they are received by the school.
• If you sign up on the page by submitting your email address, you will be automatically notified when a new postings are added.
  
  
• Scholarship Database: https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
• By signing up you will automatically be sent scholarships that are best matched to your profile. 
  
  
•  Parents Workplace: Many businesses within Winnipeg offer scholarships. Check with a parent. Their workplace may offer a scholarship.

CMU Important Dates & Information

Students can apply for FREE before NOVEMBER 30^TH. The $80 fee is waived until then.

 

VIRTUAL:

Virtual Open House:

October 30^th, November 27^th, December 11^th

Virtual Visits

Students can book a virtual one-on- one appointment with this link!

Wednesday Webinars

Every Wednesday at 6pm.

We present a topic that helps students prepare for university and learn more about CMU.

 

IN-PERSON:

Campus visit days

October 23^rd, November 20^th & November 21^st

• Groups are capped at 6.
  
  

Personal Visits

Students can book an in-person appointment with this link!

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

 Save the date – our first-ever Virtual Open House will be offered on Wed. Oct. 28 from 2pm-8pm (Central Daylight Time).  This new, virtual event replaces our in-person Evening of Excellence and allows students, parents and supporters to connect with UM representatives in 1:1 text and video chats and attend presentations and virtual campus tours.  Browse the different booths, chat with representatives, and gather information about our programs, how to apply and important services.  Students who attend will automatically be entered into a draw for one of three $1,000 tuition prizes to put towards their 2021-22 UM tuition fees (some conditions apply). Register today to start exploring our virtual UM expo.

• Virtual Open House Information and Registration

 

BMO LEADER OF TOMORROW & INDIGENOUS LEADER OF TOMORROW ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

 Applications are now open for the BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarships.  Valued at $16,000 ($4,000 over 4 years), these scholarships are the University of Manitoba’s highest-value entrance awards and are intended for outstanding students who combine leadership potential with academic giftedness. Please review the scholarship application criteria and to apply today.  Scholarship applications and all supporting documentation must be received by December 1, 2020.  Scholarship applicants are also required to apply for admission to the University of Manitoba by this same date (Dec. 1, 2020). Please see below for more information .

• BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Application
• BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Application

Schulich Leader Scholarship

The Schulich Leader Scholarships recognize outstanding young Canadian high school students who have demonstrated: academic excellence, school and community leadership, and/or financial need.

For the 2020/2021 academic year, the University of Manitoba will award two annual Schulich Leader Scholarships. The first award will be presented to an Engineer-based Schulich Leader who will receive a $100,000 scholarship paid over a four-year period with annual awards of $25,000. The second Schulich Leader selected must be pursuing a Science degree. This Schulich Leader will receive a $80,000 scholarship paid over a four-year period with annual awards of $20,000.

Miles Mac Collegiate may nominate one graduating student.

Are you eligible?

• Graduate from high school.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at a partner university.
• Meet the following criteria:
1. Academic excellence
2. Leadership, charisma & creativity
• Strong consideration will be given to financial need (although not necessary)
• Be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas: technology, engineering, entrepreneurship & business enterprise, applied scientific research
• They are NOT considering students who:
• Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)
• Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
• Intend to become a Professor & conduct theoretical research

Read about previous Schulich Leaders: https://news.umanitoba.ca/tag/schulich-leader-scholarships/

Please visit the Schulich Leader Scholarship website to learn more about the scholarship.

If you would like to be considered for nomination please submit a short essay explaining why you should be considered for nomination. Here is an outline that will help you with the write up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WHeZnhKIwMvNoNuyKKlvkXPk3EXXMwU2/view?usp=sharing

DEADLINE: Please submit your paper application (essay) no later than December 18th, 2020 to Mrs. Morran or Mrs. Mathu in Student Services.

 

Ryerson University Virtual Info Session

On November 4th @ 5:30 pm CST Ryerson University will hold a webinar session dedicated to prospective students from Manitoba. The webinar will cover new updates to Ryerson's campus & programs as well as some elaboration on Ryerson's diverse community, life in Toronto, and the experiential learning opportunities that are central to Ryerson's identity.
Students can register at:  
https://ryerson.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UZDadNAzQkudumPG_U9lbQ .
You will receive an invitation & personalized Zoom link to join the event.