Red River Exhibition Foundation Inc Scholarhip

 Scholarships are available for:

• Aerospace
• Agriculture & Agrifood
• Creative Arts
• Business
• Tourism

Deadline: Second Friday in May

Apply Today: Scholarships | Red River EX! June 18-27, 2021

Indigenous Education Exploration Fair at RRC

Join us on Wednesday, March 17th to learn all about what Indigenous Education at Red River College has to offer! Connect with RRC instructors, staff and students, and explore programs and career paths - all virtually.

With over 20 booths you can visit and live panel discussions with current students, this event will help you learn about RRC and School of Indigenous Education programs, supports, campuses and campus living, and more.

This event is for future First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, their families, friends, and support networks, community organizations, and anyone who wants to learn more about Indigenous Education at RRC.

Register by Friday, March 5 to entered to win an Indigenous Education prize pack.

Date: Wednesday, March 17
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

To register visit:  Indigenous Education Exploration Fair (brazenconnect.com)

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AWARDS

 WHAT ARE THE AWARDS?
The Business Council of Manitoba represents the best of business leadership, working to make Manitoba an exciting place to live, work and invest. The Business Council recognizes the potential in our Indigenous community and offers financial support to Indigenous citizens who attend post-secondary institutions in our province through this award program. The Business Council offers awards to assist with the cost of tuition, books and supplies during the academic year. Each award is $3000 for university and $2000 for college students. All applicants are eligible to reapply each year of their studies but may only receive the award three times.

HOW ARE RECIPIENTS SELECTED?
All applicants are screened based on the combined criteria of personal achievement, academic standing and financial need.

WHO QUALIFIES?
If you are of Indigenous ancestry you are eligible to apply for a Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Award provided you meet the following criteria; • You are a citizen of Canada and permanent resident of Manitoba, having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months • You plan to attend one of the listed Manitoba post-secondary institutions in any discipline (trades, business, general studies, science, etc.) • You plan to maintain full time student status (at least a 60% course load) • You are in need of financial assistance If you are receiving funding from other sources, including band funding, you may still apply for this award to cover additional costs. We ask applicants to notify the Business Council when band funding has been approved.

HOW DO I APPLY?
If you are eligible to apply for a Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Award, please complete an application form and submit it to the financial services office at the post-secondary institution you will be attending. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31

For more information visit:  Indigenous Education Awards | Business Council of Manitoba

UManitoba Indigenous Community Engagement Listening Sessions

The Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) at the University of Manitoba is hosting a series of virtual Listening Sessions to learn about the priorities of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, organizations, communities and nations. Your input will help us gain a better understanding of how we can support Indigenous learners, community-led research, and community economic development goals.

 We will be hosting a session for Indigenous High School Students and Educators on:

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Zoom

 To register for this session and receive the Zoom log-in information, please reply to indigenous.engagement@umanitoba.ca and include the following information:

Your name:
Your role: (e.g. teacher, counsellor, student)
Your email address:

The Zoom log-in information will be sent to your email address.

 

Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarship

 The Nellie McClung Foundation presents the Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarships.

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These awards are for female students considering careers in the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), business, fine arts, or underrepresented trades. Careers in these areas offer excellent job opportunities, great earning potential and stimulating work environments.

Grade 12 students:

• Five awards of $1,000.00 will be granted to female students in grade 12 who have demonstrated an aptitude in an area of study that could lead to further education and/or careers in STEM, business, fine arts or underrepresented trades.

For more information visit:  Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarship | The Nellie McClung Foundation

MITT Virtual Open House

 Just a reminder that the 2021 MITT Virtual Open House is just one week away!

 Join us on Tuesday, February 23 between 4 pm and 8 pm for a fun, interactive online experience. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our programs, connect one-on-one with instructors and learn more about what it’s like to be a student at MITT.

 Whether you are a high school or post-secondary student, an adult learner, or immigrant to Canada, MITT’s industry-driven, student-focused approach to learning is your bridge from the classroom to the career you want. Start here to get there.

Visit:  MITT Open House 2021 (brazenconnect.com)

Brock University Information Sessions

You are invited take part in our Admissions and Next Steps Information Sessions. We are hosting virtual presentations for specific Canadian regions to discuss admissions information specific to your curriculum.

These sessions will highlight information for students who have not yet applied and are still looking at their university options, and for those who have already applied to Brock and are looking for information on their next steps (residence application, tuition fees, scholarships, etc.).

Please see the dates below for each scheduled session:

• West Coast Admissions and Next Steps
• Monday, February 22^nd (8:00 PM Eastern Time)
• Monday, March 29^th (8:00 PM Eastern Time)
• Prairie Provinces Admissions and Next Steps
• Monday, March 1^st (8:00 PM Eastern Time)
• Monday, April 5^th (8:00 PM Eastern Time)
• Quebec Admissions and Next Steps
• Wednesday, February 24^th (5:00 PM Eastern Time)
• Wednesday, March 31^st (5:00 PM Eastern Time)
• East Coast Admissions and Next Steps
• Wednesday, March 3^rd (5:00 PM Eastern Time)
• Wednesday, April 7^th (5:00 PM Eastern Time)

 

Students can sign up for an information session by visiting:  Experience Brock at an Information Session – Discover Brock University

In addition to our Admissions and Next Steps Information Sessions, we also encourage all students to check out our upcoming Choose Brock. Online Experience Series. which will be taking place during the month of March.  Visit:  Choose Brock. Online Experience Series – Discover Brock University

 

Mount Allison's Winter Open House

 On Thursday, February 25 to Saturday, February 27, Mount Allison University will be holding its annual Winter Open House for prospective students and their families. 

Benefits of Registering:

·       Chance to win a $5,000 Residence Award for the 2021-2022 Academic Year

·       Apply for free! Register for and attend Open House to receive a promo code to waive the $50 CAD application fee

·       Learn more about academic programs and student support services

·       Attend an Academic Fair to learn more about our 45+ programs

·       Get inside scoop on Financial Aid, Housing and Academic Advising

·       Events are very flexible and all will be documented at mta.ca/openhouse.    

 For further information & to register visit:  mta.ca/openhouse

MHSAA Scholarships

Now Accepting Scholarship Applications For:

• Alexander Josephson Memorial Scholarships (Hockey)
• A male & female hockey student-athlete will each receive a $2,000 scholarship
• To apply:  Alexander_Josephson_Scholarship_2021-2.pdf (mhsaa.ca)

• Garret Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship (Basketball)
• A male basketball student-athlete will receive a $750 scholarship
• To apply:  2021_Garett_Lee_Sidor_Memorial_Basketball_Scholarship-2.pdf (mhsaa.ca)

• Deadline for both: April 7th, 2021

CMU Upcoming Due Dates & Events

 NEW video featuring who CMU is and why CMU is an excellent fir for so many students: 

• To view the video visit:   Viewbook | Future Students | CMU

Scholarships & Awards

• Scholarship & award applications due February 28th. Students are encouraged to apply to CMU and then apply for scholarships & awards as soon as they have received admission at CMU.

Wednesday Webinars

• Year One; Exploring Your Options: Wednesday, February 17th @ 4:00 pm
• Register:  Year One: exploring your options (cmu.ca)
• Virtual Open House: Wednesday, February 24th @ 4:00 pm
• Register:  Virtual Open House (cmu.ca)
• Music at CMU: Wednesday, March 3rd @ 4:00 pm
• Register:  Music at CMU
• Pre-Professional Tracks at CMU: Wednesday, March 10th @ 4:00
• Register:  Pre-Professional Tracks at CMU

Red River College Upcoming Events

 Save the Date!  Here are a few of Red River College's upcoming events:

Virtual Open House on Wednesday, February 17th from 4-8 p.m.

• To Register Visit:  Red River College Virtual Open House (brazenconnect.com)

Creative Communications Live-streamed Information Night on Thursday, Feb. 23rd from 7-8 p.m.

• To Register Visit:  Events Calendar (rrc.ca)

Information Security & Data Science and Machine Learning program Information Session on Tuesday, February 23rd from 6-8 p.m.

• Learn about these 2 NEW programs, and then join us for a special presentation on: Introduction to Hacking & Malware Analysis

• To Register Visit: Information Evening: Info Security & Data Science and Machine Learning Tickets, Tue, 23 Feb 2021 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

UManitoba Virtual Open House

 University of Manitoba Virtual Open House: Thursday, February 18th.

You are invited to attend the upcoming Virtual Open House from 2:00-8:00 p.m.

* Win a $1,000 Tuition Prize by attending!

To Register visit:  University of Manitoba Virtual Open House (brazenconnect.com)

IMPORTANT GRADE 12 INFORMATION

 ADDITIONAL Grade 12 Post-Secondary Information 

University of Manitoba 

• Virtual Open House
    o Thursday, February 18th, 2021
    o 2:00-8:00 p.m.
    o Register online: umanitoba.ca/openhouse 

• Deadlines:
    o Entrance Scholarship consideration: March 1st, 2021
    o Direct Entrance Programs: March 1st, 2021

University of Winnipeg

• Virtual Open House
    o February 10th, 2021
    o 3:00-6:00 p.m.
    o Register online: uwinnipeg.ca/openhouse 

• Deadlines:
    o Entrance Scholarship consideration: March 1st, 2021
    o Some applied/joint programs: March 1st , 2021
    o Faculty of Education application: March 1st, 2021 

St. Boniface University 

• Program Information & Deadlines
    o Check website for program specific deadlines: ustboniface.ca/en/application-deadlines

CMU 

• Virtual Open House
    o Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
    o 4:00-5:00 p.m.
    o Register online: cmu.ca/future/experience/virtual-open-house 

• Deadlines:
    o Entrance scholarships & awards: February 28th, 2021 

Providence 

• Virtual Open House
    o Pre-recorded virtual campus tour: visit Providence website

• Deadlines:
    o Designated scholarships & bursaries: April 1st, 2021 

Red River College 

• 2021 Virtual Exhibitor Hall
    o Chat one-on-one with instructors & staff.
    o To connect visit: rrc.ca/student/openhouse/exhibitor 

• Virtual Open House
    o Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
    o 4:00-8:00 p.m.
    o Register online: www.rrc.ca/student 

• Deadlines:
    o Check RRC website for program specific dates 

Booth College 

• Virtual Open House
    o Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
    o 6:00-7:00 p.m.
    o Register online: boothuc.ca/admissions/campus-visit-days 

• Virtual Info Session
    o Thursday, March 11th, 2021
    o 6:00-7:00 p.m.
    o Register online: boothuc.ca/admissions/campus-visit-days 

• Deadlines:
    o Application deadline to be eligible for scholarship, awards & bursaries: March 31st, 2021 

MITT (Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology) 

• Virtual Open House
    o Tuesday, February 23, 2021
    o 4:00-8:00 p.m.
    o Register online: mitt.ca/openhouse 

• Deadlines:
    o Check website for program specific dates: mitt.ca 

CDI College (Business, Technology, Healthcare) 

• Check website for program specific deadlines
    o cdicollege.ca/Manitoba 

Robertson College 

• To view offered programs visit or to book a tour visit:
    o robertsoncollege.com/campuses/winnipeg 

Herzing College 

• To view offered programs visit or to book a tour visit:
    o herzing.ca/locations/Winnipeg 

Manitoba Emergency Services College (fire & paramedic), Brandon, MB 

• To view programs & dates visit:
    o firecomm.gov.mb.ca 

CritiCare (Paramedic Academy) 

• To view program & dates visit:
    o criticareems.com 

Aveda (Cosmetology) 

• Virtual Open House
    o Monday, February 15th, 2021
    o 6:00-7:00 p.m.
    o Register online: avedainstitutewinnipeg.ca/school 

Wellington College (Massage Therapy) 

• To view offered program visit:
    o wellingtoncollege.com 

• Deadlines:
    o Check website for specific dates:
        ▪ wellingtoncollege.com/admissions-process

Scotiabank myBlueprint Scholarship Program

 myBlueprint is excited to announce that they are collaborating with Scotiabank to bring 30k in scholarships to students. 

The Two Scholarships are:

• Financial Wellness Scholarship by Scotiabank
• STEM Scholarship by Scotiabank

They are easy to find. You can apply for these scholarships right from within your myBlueprint account.

Deadline: April 30th, 2021

For more details visit: summarized all the details for you here

UManitoba Virtual Open House

 Save the date!  Students are invited to the University of Manitoba Virtual Open House on Thursday, February 18th.

For more information & to register visit:  Virtual Open House | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca)

• EXPLORE: Browse for information in 30+ program and service booths in the UM Expo - access the expo anytime after registering, including before, on, or after live event hours.

• CONNECT: Chat with representatives from all UM programs (as well as Admissions, Financial Aid and Awards, and more) in 1:1 text, video or audio chats for answers to all of your questions.

• WATCH: Choose from 20+ live program presentations being offered in 4 different timeslots between 2-4:30pm (CST), as well as evening presentations for Indigenous students, financial planning, and University 1.  Start planning your Virtual Open House experience with our live presentation schedule.

WIN A $1,000 TUITION PRIZE: Grade 12 students who attend our Virtual Open House are automatically entered to win one of three $1,000 tuition prizes to be applied to your 2021-2022 UM tuition fees!