U of M CENTENNIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

 

The University of Manitoba and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development are offering 11 Centennial Entrance scholarships valued at $2,000 to high school students with an interest in pursuing a degree or diploma in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. You qualify if you: Apply for admission to the University of Manitoba; Complete courses required for admission into the University of Manitoba from a Manitoba high school; Provide a 1-2 page letter outlining how you demonstrate an interest and commitment to building a strong agriculture sector in the province along with a strong interest to pursue a career in the agri-food and agri-food processing industries This scholarship is open to both rural and urban students! Deadline to apply is April 8, 2022. For more information visit:  Awards

YOUTH UNITED - YOUTH LEASERS IN ACTION SCHOLARHSIP

The United Way Winnipeg Youth Leaders in Action (YLIA) Scholarship is overseen by the Youth United Council and celebrates the contributions of young community leaders who have made a difference in the lives of others. Four YLIA scholarships of $500 are granted each year to students in Winnipeg. Recipients will be students under 24 years of age who are connected with United Way Winnipeg-funded organization as participants, volunteers, or staff members, have demonstrated leadership and a need for financial support.

AWARD CRITERIA

CONNECTION WITH A UNITED WAY WINNIPEG-FUNDED ORGANIZATION
Awards are granted to students who have participated, volunteered, or worked with a Winnipeg-based United Way Winnipeg agency partner.
Please visit Community Investment Guide 2021  to view an agency partner list.

ACADEMIC POTENTIAL
Awards are given to full- or part-time students who have been accepted to or are attending a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during the current academic year and can demonstrate a commitment to their education. 

DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP
The Selection Committee will look for situations where students have challenged themselves to influence others and address local community issues that are important to them. 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Recipients will demonstrate genuine commitment and connection at a neighbourhood level. 

FINANCIAL NEED
The Selection Committee will make it a priority to select recipients who have demonstrated a need for financial support.

CLICK HERE FOR THE Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 4, 2022

FUTURES FORWARD TUITION WAIVER INFO SESSION

 Futures Forward is excited to announced our virtual Tuition Waiver Information Session for students who are currently or formerly been in the care of Child and Family Service (CFS).

Learn more about Futures Forward and what we do as an organization, and specific details on how to apply for the Tuition Waiver program. You will be introduced to the Futures Forward Education Team and ask questions live about the Tuition Waiver and any other education questions. This program does not have an age limit to apply so if you’re interested in going to university and are in care with CFS, please join us and learn more!

 

We will be holding information sessions on December 15th @ 6PM, January 15th @2PM, January 26th @6PM and February 16th @2PM.
These info sessions will be one hour long and include previous/current Tuition Waiver recipients, sharing their experience.

To Register visit futuresforward  and look out for an email from Futures Forward with the Zoom link

Email tuitionwaiver@yesmb.ca if you have any further questions

Burger King Scholars Program

Created in memory of BURGER KING Co-founder James "Jim" W. McLamore, the BURGER KING Scholars program has awarded $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 high school students, BK employees and their families since 2000. 
Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.

DEADLINE: December 15th, 2021

Scholarship Eligibility: 
Applicants must:

A) Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

B) Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico or Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

C) Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent

D) Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2022-23 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

Scholarship America hosts the Burger King scholarship. So, to apply, you must do so through its portal.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP

Every year HE Parts Express offers a scholarship to students.  To be eligible to apply, please read the eligibility guidelines below and then submit an application along with the essay, which can be found on the application page.

Eligibility:

A) Must currently be in high school, college, or university.

B) Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.

C) Must be a resident of the United States or Canada.

D) Must complete the application before 11:59 PM ET on April 1, 2022.

E) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page.

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.  The scholarship winner will be announced and contacted within 6 weeks of the deadline by email and/or phone.  If you are not selected, please feel free to return to the website where the winner will be posted roughly 1 week after the announcement (depending on the speed in which we receive confirmation from the applicant selected). 

TO APPLY VISIT: HE Parts Express Scholarship

ERA SCHOLARSHIP

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is excited to announce two new scholarship opportunities! The competition runs from January 1st, 2022 to September 1st, 2022 giving you plenty of time to see how many donated devices you can collect.

1. $1 Million Dollar scholarship – Collect 1 million laptops and smartphones (suitable for donation) Canada-wide, and win.
2. $100K Dollar scholarship for 100K approved devices

Rules and Guidelines

• The competition is open to students who reside within Canada.
• You may enter the competition on January 1st, 2022, and final results need to be in by September 1st, 2022.
• No purchase is necessary to enter the competition.
• ERA will announce the winners of this scholarship in October 2022 on our social media platforms and website (subject to change).
• ERA will contact the winners of this scholarship. If the winner does not answer within a week they will be disqualified.
• If you win the competition, you will be tagged in all communication related to the scholarship.
• If you enter, ERA will own the rights to all marketing material submitted and can use these marketing materials as they wish. This includes any social media accounts you create for the 2022 ERA scholarship competition. Passwords for these accounts must be turned over to ERA at the end of the competition or you will be disqualified.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: 2022 ERA Scholarship for $1 Million & $100K Dollars (electronicrecyclingassociation.ca)

Schulich Leader Scholarship

 Schulich Leader Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee is searching for outstanding grade 12 students who plan to enroll in a STEM program in university. 

Do you display the following qualities:

• Academic excellence
• Strong leadership, charisma & creativity
• Entrepreneurial-minded 
• Intend to pursue a career in technology, engineering, entrepreneurship & business enterprise, or applied scientific research
• Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need

You cannot:

• Focus on activism
• Intend to become a physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
• Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research

If you would like to be considered for nomination for this prestigious entrance scholarship, please email your name to Ms. Morran: smorran@retsd.mb.ca.

Please note that the Schulich Scholarship is a school nominated award. You will only be contacted if you are chosen to move onto the interview stage.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2021 @ 3:30 P.M.

  

FUTURES FORWARD TUITION WAIVER

Are you currently or have previously been in the care of Child and Family Services (CFS)?
Are you interested in attending university or college?
Do you want to learn more about post-secondary education and different funding options?

If the answer is yes to all the above questions, they you should definitely attend our upcoming information session.

Futures Forward is excited to announced our virtual Tuition Waiver Information Session for students who are currently or formerly been in the care of Child and Family Service (CFS). Learn about Futures Forward and what we do as an organization, and specific details on how to apply for the Tuition Waiver program. You will be introduced to the Futures Forward Education Team and ask questions live about the Tuition Waiver program or any education questions. This program does not have an age limit to apply so if you’re interested in going back to school and were in care with CFS, please join us and learn more!

 

We will be holding 5 information sessions on November 17th @2PM, December 15th @ 6PM, January 15th @2PM, January 26th @6PM and February 16th @2PM. These info sessions will be one hour long and include previous/current Tuition Waiver recipients, sharing their experience.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and look out for an email from Tuition Waivers with the Zoom link.

 

For more information on our services visit: https://www.futuresforward.ca/our-services

RRC Polytech Fall Information Session

 Please be aware of the upcoming Fall Information Session. RRC Polytech has recently added a number of new program specific information sessions. As well as several On-Demand session which include their General PResentation. 

What’s happening at RRC Polytech’s Virtual Open House?

·       Connect one-on-one with instructors, Regional Campuses, Student Supports and Academic Advisors in our Virtual Exhibitor Hall.

·       Take a self-guided virtual campus tour and visualize the spaces you could have access to when you join RRC Polytech.

·       Attend live video panel discussions with industry experts. Topics Include:

• Careers in Health
• Information Technology and the Digital Arts
• Discover The Trades
• Explore the future of Business and Management
• Indigenous Student Success- How RRC Polytech Can Help You Excel in your Studies

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

4:00-8:00 p.m. CST

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Valued at $28,000 The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is one of Canada's most established and prestigious awards.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.

To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

The Award is highly competitive, and we consider the most suitable candidates to be those who demonstrate the ideals of Terry Fox: 

• true humanitrairan
• compassionate 
• altruistic in their intention to improve the lives of others 
• 'does' with the ability to inspire and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
• have experienced and overcome an insurmountable obstacle, yet remained dedicated to helping others.
• demonstrated tenacity in the face of adversity

Value

The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, issued directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each.

Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships annually (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student’s awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the student’s Terry Fox Award.

If a student’s academic expenses are covered by another source, they may choose to decline acceptance of the financial portion of the award. They will still be granted the distinction of being a Terry Fox Scholar.

To apply, use the online application system. The application has 4 sections Referee, Personal Information, Essay and Transcript. For application details see   Instructions on How To Apply

Applications are submitted online and must be completed before the deadline of 11:59 pm PT on December 1st, 2021

Virtual Open House Schedule for Post-Secondary Institututions

U OF M Virtual Open House: October 26th from 2-8 pm 

Please visit: Virtual Open House | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca)

University Of Winnipeg Future Student Night: November 23rd from 4-8 pm

Please visit: Home | Future Student Night | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca)

Université de Saint-Boniface Virtual House: November 23rd from 5:30-7:30 pm 

Please visit: Open House - Université de Saint-Boniface (ustboniface.ca)

Canadian Mennonite University Virtual Open House: October 27th & November 24th 

Please visit: Virtual Open House | Experience Our Campus | CMU

Red River Polytech (New Name!) Virtual Open House:  November 17th 

Please visit: Virtual Open House : Red River College Polytechnic: Student Recruitment (rrc.ca)

2021-2022 Canadian Universities Virtual Fair for Manitoba High School Students

 

2021-2022 Canadian Universities Virtual Fair 
for Manitoba High School Students
November 4th, 2021

 

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

 

This website:  Canadian Virtual University Fair (canadauniversityfair.com)  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 yet physically meet face-to-face, we can do so here!

Please note: all presentation times are adjusted for your time zone.

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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!

Important Upcoming IN CLASS Post-Secondary Information Presentation Schedule

Good morning Grade 12s! Ms. Mathu will be coming to your classes to go over Post-Secondary Information and Mrs. Morran will be talking to you about scholarships and financing your education dream! LIVE presentations will begin on Oct 18th and will take at least one full period and perhaps may spill over into the next period as well.

COHORT RE AA: Your presentation is scheduled in PERIOD 3 on OCTOBER 18th. You don't have Gym this day but we are requesting that ALL STUDENTS from this cohort stay after your period 2 class in Room 5 (Mrs. Zubricki: Math Pre-Cal) for the presentation. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT! There will be no additional presentations about this in the future.

For the rest of the presentations, please see the schedule below for the date, period, and room location of your grouping presentation; DO NOT MISS CLASS THIS DAY!

Grouping	Date	Period	Teacher	Room
RE AB	Oct 18	1	Zubricki	2
RE AA	Oct 18	3	SPARE/option course	5
RE BA	Oct 19	1	Muggaberg-Scott	4
RE BB	Oct 19	3	Campbell	1
RE BC	Oct 20	2	Morin	14
IB AA	Oct 20	5	Shaddock	20
FI AA	Oct 21	1	Swanson	103
IB AB	Oct 21	5	Kowalyk	102
FI AB	Oct 25	1	Legoupil	101
FI BA	Oct 26	1	Kaminsky	6
FI BB	Oct 27	1	Washnuk	21
IB BB	Oct 27	3	Pellaers	24
IB BA	Oct 28	1	Johansson	23

BMO Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow

The BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow scholarship program highlights exceptional Indigenous high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. Each scholarship is valued at $16,000, allocated over four years of study.

Three awards will be given out to Indigenous students across Canada entering any of the direct-entry programs at the University of Manitoba.

BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:

1. are Indigenous (Status, Non-Status, Métis, Inuit); 
2. have achieved a high school average of at least 90 per cent calculated on the basis of results in (or equivalent courses across Canada):
   1. English 30S or Français 30S and Anglais 30S 
   2. Mathematics 30S (either pre-calculus 30S or applied 30S only) 
   3. the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30S, Geography 30S, Computer Science 30s, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for (1.1) above; 
3. have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential; 
4. have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills; 
5. have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community, city-wide, regional, national, international); 
6. have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary accomplishments); 
7. have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the December 1 deadline, including payment of application fee. 

Recipients will be required to present a minimum 90 per cent average based on those courses eligible for the University of Manitoba General Entrance Scholarships.

New application submission instructions for 2022/23:

• applicants must select which award they are applying for before submitting the application (i.e. BMO Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships or BMO Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships);
• references from the principal, counsellor/teacher and community member must be received by the December 1st deadline date.

For more details & to apply visit:  BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships

Deadline: December 1st. 

BMO Leader of Tomorrow

The BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship program highlights exceptional high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. Each scholarship is valued at $16,000, allocated over four years of study.

Awards will be given out to students entering any of the direct-entry programs at the University of Manitoba. 

BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:

1. have achieved a high school average of at least 90 per cent calculated on the basis of results in (or equivalent courses for Canadian students outside of Manitoba):
   1. English 30S or Français 30S and Anglais 30S 
   2. Mathematics 30S (either pre-calculus 30S or applied 30S only) 
   3. the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30F, Geography 30S, Computer Science 30s, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for (1.1) above; 
2. have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential; 
3. have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills; 
4. have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community city-wide, regional, national, international); 
5. have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary accomplishments); 
6. have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the December 1 deadline, including payment of application fee.

Recipients will be required to present a minimum 90 per cent average based on those courses eligible for the University of Manitoba General Entrance Scholarships.

New application submission instructions for 2022/23:

• applicants must select which award they are applying for before submitting the application (i.e. BMO Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships or BMO Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships);
• references from the principal, counsellor/teacher and community member must be received by the December 1st deadline date.

For more information & to apply visit:  BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships

Deadline: December 1st. 

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

 

What are the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership?

The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership awards students up to $70,000 for college or university (up to $10,000 for tuition per year, $7,500 a year for living expenses) for 4 years. It’s open to students across Canada who:

• Have demonstrated community leadership
• Are in final year of high school 
• Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year

That’s me! I want to apply!

1. Write a 600-word essay describing your community leadership experience.

• Why you got involved
• How your involvement shows initiative and innovation
• The ways your efforts have strengthened others
• How long you have been involved
• What you think the long-term impact will be
• How your community has affected you

2. Tell us about the other great things you’re doing. Include a brief description of the range of your other community activities with:

• A letter of recommendation from your school
• Two letters of support from community groups 
• Your academic transcript

3. If you’re really trying to impress, you also have the option of including:

• A 250-word essay describing your family and personal life, for example your family’s employment or economic situation
• A 250-word essay about your life experiences if you have taken a year or more away from high school or CEGEP

Application deadline: Monday, November 15th, 2021.

Apply Now:  Community Leadership Scholarships - TD Canada Trust