Women in STEM

Women in STEM are hosting a webinar series that introduces young women in high school to career opportunities in STEM.

• One-hour webinars take place on November 17th & 21st.
• Inspiring speakers from industry and academia will share success stories, information and resources about careers in STEM.

To register:

• November 17th @ 4pm PT / 7pm ET:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-yrrDwoHtUNeo0vpjPPzLppsaoZ6EV-
  
  
• November 21st @ 10am PT / 1 pm ET:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwld-utrDIsGtCwrKd-O1SkUd4Uet16jtly

UManitoba Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship

• Automatically considered but, must apply for admission by March 1, 2021.
• Selected based on Final Semester 1 & Interim Semester 2 marks - NO adjustments for final marks.
• Minimum average of 85% over the best 5 courses from a pre-approved list: http://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/entrance-awards

                                                            Categories

                                                         95% + : $3000
                                                         90-94.9% : $2000
                                                         85-89.9% : $1000

For information and scholarship application form visit: http://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards

To access UManitoba's searchable Awards Database visit:
                                                                        https://ui-webapps.ad.umanitoba.ca/searchableAwards/

For indigenous students visit: http://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/indigenous

UWinnipeg Scholarships

2021 Special Entrance Scholarship

• Available for Grade 12 students.
• Automatically consideration if you apply by March 1, 2021.
• Eligibility: minimum of 85% Grade 12 award average (best 40s English, best 40s Math, one other 40s or 42s course) & must enroll in min. 12 credit hours for the fall.
• Have not received an award valued at more than $5,000 from another source.

                                                                Categories

                                                             95% + : $2,250
                                                             90-94.9% : $1,750
                                                             85-89.9% : $1,100

Application Based Scholarships (NOT automatic, you need to apply)

• Deadline February 1, 2021
• Ranges between $100-$40,000
• Application-Required awards. Some will require a nomination from CMMC.
• Both Entrance Award & Admissions Application must be completed by March 1, 2021.
• For more information visit: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/

Red River Scholarships

For a complete list of available awards go to: https://catalogue.rrc.ca/availableawards.aspx

Western University Virtual Fall Preview Day

Join us Sunday, November 15, 202 for our Virtual Fall Preview Day. You will have the opportunity to experience all that we have to offer from the comforts of home!
Virtually tour our campus & residences, learn more about our programs and services, and take part in live sessions with students, professors, and staff.

For more information & to register please visit: https://welcome.uwo.ca/november/

University of Winnipeg Virtual High School Presentations

UWinnipeg offers a variety of virtual presentations tailored for Manitoba high school students who are exploring their post-secondary options. The presentations will cover programs, admission requirements, the application, and so much more!

High School Student Presentations begin November 3, 2020.
For dates and more information please visit: https://uwinnipegca.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events

For PACE programs (Professional, Applied & Continuing Education), please go to the PACE website: https://pace.uwinnipegcourses.ca/

University of Winnipeg Open House

UWinnipeg's Open House 2020 will be held on Wednesday, February 19.

Day Session: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Evening Session: 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Location: Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium

Duckworth Centre (400 Spence St.)

The University of Winnipeg campus

At Open House you'll meet professors and current students at the Information Fair in Duckworth Centre. Attend Faculty Introductions and learn more about your areas of interest.

Campus tours are also available throughout the day, either of the main campus or for some of the other campus buildings. You can check out the state-of-the-art labs in the Science Complex, or visit the Axworthy Health and RecPlex to see the indoor soccer field and the other athletic facilities available.

Application Centre: At Open House you can apply for admission with the help of an Admissions Officer. Be sure to bring your MET number* along with a list of all of your grade 12 courses. The $100 application fee can be paid onsite either by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.

There are also many great prizes to be won, including the chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit just by filling out one of our UWinnipeg Contact Cards. There will also be giveaways and prizes handed out all day long, so you just might be a winner – if you attend Open House 2020!

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.