Schulich Scholarship DEADLINE Quickly Approaching!

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.

INDSPIRE

Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First
Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families
and communities, and Canada.

Our vision is to enrich Canada through Indigenous education and by inspiring achievement. In
partnership with Indigenous, private and public sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects
and invests in First Nations, Inuit and Métis people so they will achieve their highest
potential.

Learn more about Indspire:  https://indspire.ca/about/

Indigenous Student Resources

Here is a great resource for Indigenous students. On the website you will find the following:

• A program & services directory to help students succeed in their studies
• Scholarship opportunities: Find bursaries, scholarships and incentives with the Indigenous Bursary Search Tool.

For more information visit: https://www.universitystudy.ca/indigenous-students/

Disability Awards Canada

The Disability Awards website was composed by the National Educational Association for Disable Students (NEADS). This website was created to help post-secondary students search hundreds of scholarships available across Canada specifically for students with disabilities.

For more information please visit: http://new.disabilityawards.ca/about/

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Community heroes do good work because they are inspired to, not for the recognition.

TD is committed to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow, creating conditions so everyone has the chance to succeed in a changing world. Unique in Canada, the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are offered to students who, like TD, help support change, nurture progress and contribute to making the world a better place. Have you shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in your community? Then we want to hear from you, as you may qualify for one of our Community Scholarships. It’s not just about marks in the classroom, but rather the marks you have made on your community.

What is “community leadership”?

We’re interested in hearing from students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place. For example, you may be cleaning up the environment, promoting social justice, or fighting child poverty.

TD Scholarships Eligibility

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada who:

• Have demonstrated community leadership
• Are in the final year of high school (outside Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)
• Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year

What are the scholarships?

• Up to $10,000 for tuition, up to a maximum of 4 years
• $7,500 a year for living expenses, up to a maximum of 4 years
• Up to $70,000 value per scholarship awarded

For further details on how to apply visit:  https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-advice/how-to-apply-for-td-scholarships/

Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship

Provider: Burger King

Value: $1000

Deadline: December 14, 2020

Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $32 million in scholarships to more than 30,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2017 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.5 million to more than 3,200 students in North America.

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.

Eligibility

Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING^® brand co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING℠ McLamore Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education.

To Apply Visit: https://bk-scholars.com/

Providence University College Information Session

Are you interested in studying in a small (we have 252 students in total), rural (we are located in Otterburne, which is 40 minutes from Winnipeg, 25 minutes from Steinbach) Christian post-secondary institution, where you are known by name and you can be challenged and learn new perspectives? Join us as we talk about why consider Providence for your university education, get a glimpse of our campus, what student supports are available, what scholarships are available (and how to save beyond your first year), explore our programs, athletics, and the application process! You will have the opportunity to ask questions as well. If you are considering any of these programs, we hope you will be able to join us: Aviation, Business Administration, Communications & Media, General Biology, Health Sciences, Humanities, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).Registration is required. Once you register, you will get the link to the Zoom meeting with the option of adding the date on your personal calendar! Your parents are also welcome to join!

 

DECEMBER 1st (TUESDAY), 2020 AT 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Click on the link to register:  https://prov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodO6hrDspHNKg3dSznvWIVlBvKq39Xrzb

VIRTUAL MANITOBA CAREER FAIR

Manitoba Career Prospects will be hosting a VIRTUAL MANITOBA CAREER FAIR on January 20, 2021. The keynote speaker with be Ubisoft. So far there are 47 exhibitors in place. There will be live streams throughout the day from multiple industries and post-secondary institutions, all of which can be found on their website: http://www.manitobacareerfair.ca/

To register, please visit their website:  http://www.manitobacareerfair.ca/

Coming Together: Career & Post-Secondary Planning

Coming Together: Career & Post-Secondary Planning (Winnipeg PSE panel)

This virtual event is open to everyone and occurs on Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Are you interested in exploring post-secondary options?  Unsure about whether to attend college or university?  Not sure which programs to consider or choose?  Attend this panel session to learn about useful career planning resources and important post-secondary considerations. Ask questions and connect with representatives from:

• Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology,
• Red River College,
• University of Manitoba,
• Université de Saint-Boniface,
• The University of Winnipeg.

Register in advance on Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coming-together-career-post-secondary-planning-tickets-128060256675

A Zoom link to access the event will be sent to all Eventbrite registrants 24 hours prior to the session start time.

THE SENATE PAGE PROGRAM

The Senate is now recruiting pages for the academic year starting in September 2021!

Senate pages are responsible for providing a range of services to ensure the Upper Chamber and its committees operate effectively.

You are eligible to apply to the Senate Page Program if you’re:  

• a full-time student pursuing your first undergraduate degree, or a high school student starting undergraduate studies next year,

• willing to live in Ottawa or Gatineau for the duration of your contract while pursuing your studies at one of the region’s four universities,

• able to communicate in both official languages,

• a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with no previous experience as a page on Parliament Hill.

Learn more and apply here before January 17, 2021.

UWinnipeg Virtual Future Student Night 2020

Virtual Future Student Night 2020!

Tuesday November 24   4:00 - 8:00 pm

Virtual Future Student Night is a great opportunity to speak directly with professors and advisors, and get one-on-one answers from those who know it best.

When students log in to our virtual fair they will be able to visit booths for all of our academic programs and speak directly with faculty and staff with a video call or text chat. Also available:

• Faculty Presentations (Arts, Business, Education, Kinesiology and Science)
• Virtual Campus Tours
• Student Services Presentations
• Get Advice Directly from Students and Staff

You can learn more at:  uwinnipeg.ca/fsn

Ryerson University Webinar

Ryerson University, in Toronto, Ontario is at the intersection of mind and action. What our students learn in the classroom is enhanced by real-world knowledge and experience. We champion diversity, entrepreneurship and innovation. The university's history has always been rooted in innovative, career-driven education with the goal of addressing contemporary societal needs.

Join us on the afternoon of December 3 for a special presentation from a representative of Ryerson University, geared toward students, parents, and counsellors from Manitoba. We will discuss Ryerson’s community and identity, our location at the heart of Canada’s largest city, how to apply, our mandate for experiential learning, and our highly sought-after programs and schools such as the Ted Rogers School of Management, the RTA School of Media, the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, and more!

To register: https://ryerson.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bzFgD3nHSxuj1a6AsOso-g

Bursary Program for Current & Former Youth-in-Care

We are excited to announce our 2020-21 Online Tuition Waiver Info Sessions! This is an opportunity to learn all about our life-changing bursaries available to current youth in care pursuing post-secondary education in Manitoba.

Join us for a one-hour webinar where we will help you navigate various funding options available for post-secondary education.

• Learn more about the Tuition Waiver Program, Advancing Futures bursary, and other funding opportunities
• Find out about what supports Futures Forward offers
• Hear from a current student about their experience 
• Gain new resources and tips for your post-secondary planning.

Our information sessions are free to attend. They will take place on:

•  November 17, January 12, February 16 @ 2:00 p
• December 15 & January 26 @ 6:00 pm  
• To register visit:  https://www.futuresforward.ca/tuition-waivers 

UManitoba BMO Scholarship Deadline

The December 1, 2020 deadline for applications for the BMO Financial group Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarships valued at $16, 000 is quickly approaching. Scholarship applicants are also required to apply for admission to the University of Manitoba by this same date (Dec. 1, 2020).

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

Providence Univeristy College

Providence is a leading Canadian Christian University located just outside of Winnipeg. They welcome you to explore the different programs they have to offer.

Upcoming information sessions:

Topics in the general information session include why consider Providence, student supports, scholarships, programs, athletics, application & admission:

• November 12th from 6 - 7 pm CST:  https://prov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsf-GvrDIsHdPCPXUrPXExLjIw0LBwk9jE
  
  
• November 19th from 6 - 7 pm CST:  https://prov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ld-qsrzwsH9PYMhXvpgzT228BtYdjumo
  
  
• Business:  https://www.prov.ca/programs-courses/university-college/business/buller-school-of-business/
  
  
• Aviation:  https://www.prov.ca/programs-courses/university-college/professional-studies/aviation/
  
  
• Sports:  https://www.prov.ca/athletics/about/