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Good Spirit School Division Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards 2016 - 2017Table of ContentsSEPTEMBER…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4OCTOBER…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5NOVEMBER………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8DECEMEBER……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10JANUARY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12FEBRUARY……………………………..........................................................................................14MARCH……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16APRIL…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20MAY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24JUNE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32JULY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36AUGUST………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36RECOMMENDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES…………………………………………………..39GRADE 11 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES………………………………………………………….…….…40SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & AWARDSThis is a list of scholarships worth approximately $17 million that high school students can apply to. Students are encouraged to apply to as many scholarships that they qualify for with well put together applications. The scholarships here are always changing so be aware of dates, deadlines and check often. The scholarships listed here are not a comprehensive list so students and parents are encouraged to seek other scholarships. Other scholarships include new opportunities, post-secondary entrance awards and local community scholarships.SEPTEMBERThe Bun Allin Memorial Scholarship FundDue Date: Sept 1Amounts: $1,000Criteria:Open to either a Grade Twelve or post-secondary student who is a Saskatchewan resident and is attending and studying in a Saskatchewan education institution.Applicant must research and prepare an essay on a topic related to fire sciences (arson, chemistry of a fire, origin and causes of fires, fire prevention, fire suppression and juvenile fire setters). Essays must consist of at least 2,000 words.Details: Please see Student Services for applicationCanada – Grants, Scholarships and AwardsDue Date: VariesAmounts: $500 - $20,000Criteria:Must be members of a 4-H club or associationPost-secondaryPlease read as there are numerous grants, scholarships and awards availableDetails - 4H CanadaJames Lee Foundation ScholarshipDue Date: September 15Amounts: $5,000Criteria:Must submit a portfolio of up to 10 pieces of workOpen to emerging creative talent for the advertising industryOriginal thinking and craftsmanshipDetails - James Lee Foundation ScholarshipSarah Dunleavy Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: September 26Amounts: $1,000Criteria:Involvement with Student’s Against Drunk Driving (SADD)Two letters from teachersEnrollment into post-secondary for the first time in the FallDetails - SADDSGI Corporate Scholarship Due Date: September 30 Amounts: 4 x $2,500Criteria:Be a resident of SaskatchewanEnrolled full-time in post-secondary70% average with community involvement and extra-curricular activitiesDetails - SGI Corporate ScholarshipJunior Citizen of the Year – Sask Power, SWNA, Lieutenant Governor of SaskDue Date: September 30Amounts: 4 x $3,000Criteria:Positive lifestyle and inspires othersCares about community and schoolBetween ages 8-18Details - Junior Citizen of the YearCurlSask ScholarshipsDue Date: VariesAmounts: VariesCriteria: Please check website and visit your local guidance counsellorDetails - Curl SaskOCTOBERSaskTel Metis ScholarshipsDue Date: October 1Amounts: 8 x $2,000Criteria:Must be a Saskatchewan resident and self-declare as MetisEnroll in full-time studies in SaskatchewanDemonstrate financial needPursuing studies in information and communication technologyDetails - Sasktel Metis ScholarshipCanadian Western AgribitionDue Date: October 1Amounts: $1,500 Criteria:Canadian Western Agribition exhibitor or participantEnrollment in post-secondaryDetails - Canadian Western Agribition ScholarshipWilliam M. Farley Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: October 1Amounts: $1,500Criteria:Canadian Western Agribition exhibitor or participantEnrollment in post-secondaryDetails - William M. Farley Memorial ScholarshipGabriel Dumont Institute Scholarships and BursariesDue Date: October 1Amounts: LOTS & LOTSCriteria:Apply online for scholarshipsTranscripts are requiredMetis and resident of Saskatchewan with enrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Gabriel Dumont ScholarshipsAES Engineering ScholarshipDue Date: October 6Amounts: $500Criteria:500 – 1,000 word essay on selected topicEngineering programming not required to applyFuture leaders and good characterDetails - AES ScholarshipExcellence in Ag ScholarshipDue Date: October 15Amounts: $5,00 up to $20,000 Criteria:Maintain a 75% averageEnrollment into agriculture or business at post-secondary levelDetails - Excellence in Ag ScholarshipHoratio Alger Canadian ScholarshipDue Date: October 25Amounts: 5 x $10,000 and 80 x $5,000Criteria:Be enrolled full time in the terminal year of high school and taking classes through Spring 2017Progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a post-secondary institution no later than the fall following graduationExhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a degree at a postsecondary institutionDemonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or less annual net income per family is required)Be involved in co-curricular and community service activitiesDisplay integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversityMaintain a minimum grade percentage of 65Details - Horatio Alger Canadian ScholarshipLoran ScholarshipDue Date: October 26Amounts: 110 x $2,000 - $9,000Criteria:Applicants must be Grade 12 students planning to attend one of 25 Canadian partner universities next fall. Check the application for eligible universities. U. of S., U. of A., U. of C., U. of M. and U.B.C. are on the list of eligible universities.Applicants must be Canadian citizens or Permanent ResidentsAcademic excellence, character, community service and leadership are criteriaDetails - Loran ScholarshipNOVEMBERScotia Bank National ScholarshipDue Date: November 1Amounts: 12 x $2,500 Criteria:Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of CanadaEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Scotia Bank ScholarshipAll other Scotiabank Scholarships click hereSaskTel and Sask Indian Institute of Technology ScholarshipsDue Date: November 1 Amounts: 3 x $1,500 Criteria:Preference is given to Aboriginal students who pursue post-secondary education in fields directly related to telecommunications.Must have completed high school or AES.75% averageDetails - Sasktel Institute of Technology Scholarships Canadian Hospitality Foundation ScholarshipsDue Date: November 1 Amounts: $200,000 annually Criteria:Wishing to pursue a career in the hospitality, foodservice and tourism industryCanadian Citizens and Landed Immigrants onlyDetails - Canadian Hospitality ScholarshipsIndspire: Bursaries, Scholarships and AwardsDue Date: November 1 (variety of dates)Amounts: VariousCriteria:Open to Indigenous studentsOpen to post-secondary, apprenticeships and/or technology studiesMultiple scholarship opportunitiesDetails -Indspire ScholarshipVimy Pilgrimage AwardDue Date: November 11Amounts: 20 x All Expenses paid trip to France and BelgiumCriteria:Students aged 14-17Demonstrated exceptional service, positive contributions, notable deeds, bravery or leadership within their schools, communities, province or country.Winners will learn about Canada’s tremendous First World War effort.Details - Vimy Pilgrimage AwardTD Scholarships for Community LeadershipDue Date: November 18Amounts: 20 up to $70,000Criteria:Essay on community leadershipAcademic achievementPossible consideration to family, economic, or other extenuating circumstances Details: TD ScholarshipsCanadian Welding Association Foundation AwardsDue Date: November 28Amounts: 20-25 x $2,000 - $2,500Criteria:For students who are applying into a welding program and for students enrolled in the first period of a welding.Pre-employment and apprenticeship programs are eligiblePassion for welding and financial need will be taken into considerationDetails - Welding AwardsDECEMEBER10 Words or Less ScholarshipDue Date: December 1Amounts: $500Criteria:Must be between ages 14-25Entering post-secondary studiesWhy do you deserve the scholarship?Details- 10 Words or Less ScholarshipLives That Make a Difference Essay ContestDue Date: December 9Amounts: 4 x $1,000 - $3,000 Criteria:Open to students from grades 5-12Essay based on who made the biggest impact on Canadian societyDetails - Essay ContestJob Applications Working Parent ScholarshipDue Date: December 10Amounts: Various amount of winners x $1,000Criteria:Working parents that must be 18 years or olderAttending or attended post-secondary at accredited program of studyLegal resident of CanadaDetails - Working Parent ScholarshipUniversity of Alberta Scholastic Distinction ScholarshipDue Date: December 15Amounts: Value up to $50,000 payable over four yearsCriteria:Apply to an undergraduate degree program at the U of AComplete the online award application on Bear TracksHave an admission average of 95% or aboveDetails - U of A ScholarshipUniversity of Alberta Entrance Leadership Scholarship CompetitionDue Date: December 15Amounts: 100 scholarships availableCriteria:Apply to an undergraduate degree program at the U of APossess exceptional leadership qualities as demonstrated by community servicePresent a min. of 80% average and be admissible to your program of choiceDetails- U of A Entrance ScholarshipsBurger King ScholarshipAmounts: numerous x $1,000 - $50,000Due Date: December 15Criteria:strong academic recordPassionate about serving the communityDetails: Burger King Scholarship Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) ScholarshipsDue Date: December 15Amounts: 2 x $1,500Criteria:1000 word essay on rural agriculture safety or rural healthFarming background and pay taxes to a Rural MunicipalityEnrollment into post-secondary education from grade 12Details - Rural Municipalities ScholarshipsRBC Students Leading Change ScholarshipsDue Date: December Amounts: $10,000 Criteria:Currently enrolled in grade 12 and attending post-secondary70% averageLeadership qualities, commitment to making a difference in the worldDetails - RBC ScholarshipsLindsay Boyes Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: December 31Amounts: 1 X $750Criteria:Must be a graduating high school student from the Yorkton branch region who is successfully enrolled in the College of Agriculture Degree Program at the University of Saskatchewan.Details – Please see Student Services for applicationJANUARYJackie Mackay ScholarshipDue Date: N/AAmounts: 1 X $500Criteria:Essay to include the importance of the Humane Society. What you could do to improve animal welfare and promote education on the humane treatment of animals.Applicant must be going into Animal Care field such as: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology, Animal Sciences, Agriculture – Animal fieldDetails - This scholarship was established to raise awareness regarding animal welfare. This scholarship is awarded bi-annually to a YRHS graduate. Please see Student Services for more information.AFOA PotashCorp Aboriginal Youth Financial Management AwardsDue Date: January 10Amounts: 5 Year Scholarship packageCriteria:Aboriginal AncestryPursuing post-secondary education and demonstrates an interest and is considering a career in the areas of finance and/or management/commerce2 Letters of recommendationDetails - AFOA AwardsHerbert H. Carnegie Future Aces FoundationDue Date: January 15Amounts: N/ACriteria:Exhibit the qualities of the Future Aces Creed (Attitude, Ability, Action, Achievement, Co-operation, Courage, Confidence, Education, Empathy, Example, Service, Sportsmanship)Be in need of financial assistance to further their educational plans.Be 16-24 years of age.Details – Please see Student Services for an applicationThe Art Institute Culinary Scholarship: Best Teen ChefDue Date: January 23Amounts: 2 x $1,000 to $4,000Criteria: Must submit an essayMinimum high school GPA of 2.0Details - Culinary ScholarshipDick Martin Scholarship Due Date: January 31 Amounts: 2 x $3,000 Criteria:Enrolled in a occupational health and safety program1,000 – 2,000 word technical or prevention essayDetails - Dick Martin ScholarshipMensa Canada Scholarship ProgramDue Date: January 31Amounts: $1,000 – 3,000Criteria:Enrollment into a post-secondary school in CanadaDescription of your career goals and how you plan to achieve them1 page essayDetails - Mensa Canada Scholarship ProgramFEBRUARYTerry Fox Humanitarian Award ProgramDue Date: February 1 Amounts: 20 x $28,000 Criteria:3 references required for involvement in voluntary humanitarian activitiesMust be a Canadian Citizen or landed immigrantEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Terry Fox Award ProgramKin Canada Bursaries Due Date: February 1Amounts: 48 x $1,000 Criteria:Applications are evaluated on community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin CanadaEnrollment into post-secondary educationMust complete application and return to closest Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin ClubDetails - Kin Canada BursariesHerbert Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Scholarship ProgramDue Date: February 1Amounts: $1,000Criteria:Be between ages 16-24Exemplary citizenship with community and volunteer experiences.Financial need will be taken into considerationDetails - Herbert Scholarship ProgramSchulich Leader ScholarshipsDue Date: February 2Amounts: 50 - $60,000 - $80,000Criteria:STEM based post-secondary. Science, technology, engineering, mathOnly certain post-secondary schools qualify for applicationsGlobal pioneersDetails - Schulich ScholarshipsTop 20 Under 20Due Date: February 15Amounts: All expenses paid trip to TorontoCriteria:Demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and achievement, and who are making a difference in their community.Recognition as a top Canadian leaderDescribe three significant accomplishmentsDetails - Top 20 Under 20 ScholarshipColonel Douglas H. Gunter History AwardsDue Date: February 24Amounts: 5 x $1,000Criteria:Students must submit an original piece of work that explores the theme: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times. This work can be text, visual art, web design, or audio/video production.Original piece of work must be submitted to qualifyDetails - Gunter History AwardsRBC Aboriginal Student Awards ProgramDue Date: February 28Amounts: 10 x $4,000Criteria:For status and non-status Indians, Inuit or Métis pursuing post-secondary educationEnrollment into post-secondary education with financial needRelated or unrelated to financial servicesDetails - RBC Awards ProgramStacey Levitt Memorial AwardDue Date: February 28Amounts: $2,500Criteria:Applicants must submit a short essay on living life to the fullest, helping others, etc.Letter of recommendation requiredDetails - Stacey Levitt Memorial AwardMARCHCAA Scholarship ProgramDue Date: March 1 Amounts: 3 x $2,500 Criteria:Must be a CAA member or dependent of a memberMust be attending Sask Polytech, U of R or U of SAcademic excellence, financial need, community involvementDetails - CAA Scholarship ProgramSaskatchewan Agriculture Student ScholarshipDue Date: March 1Amounts: 1 x $4,000 and 3 x $2,000Criteria:Must be planning to take an agriculture related programMust submit a 3 minute video or 1,000 word essay that highlights agriculture’s stewardship story.Details - Sask Ag ScholarshipsQueen’s Diamond Jubilee ScholarshipDue Date: March 1Amounts: 6 x $1,000Criteria:For Grade 12 students who are at risk of not succeeding in their first post-secondary year due to financial burdens and vulnerable circumstancesOvercoming responsibilities outside of school, leadership and in need of financial aidDetails - Queen's Diamond Jubilee ScholarshipScotiabank – All About You ContestDue Date: March 8Amounts: $5,000Criteria:Must be a yconic member. Signing up is easy and is plete and submit the contest application formUp to 11 entries per person. Follow contest rulesDetails - All About You ContestRe/Max Quest for Excellence AwardDue Date: March 13Amounts: 16 x $1,000 Criteria:Demonstrate passion, dedication and leadership in the communityMust be a resident of Western CanadaEssay requiredDetails - Remax AwardLeonard Foundation Financial Assistance ProgramDue Date: March 15Amounts: 140 x $1,000 - $1,500Criteria:Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or college in CanadaPreference giving to education, clergy, engineering, mining and militaryFinancial need taken into consideration with proofDetails - Leonard FoundationJean Klymyshyn Meenaghan Entrance Bursary in NursingDue Date: March 15Amounts: Approximate value of tuition and fees for a full course load, renewable up to three timesCriteria:Have an entrance average of 80%.Be a graduate from a Saskatchewan high school and have attended high school in Saskatchewan for the majority of their high school education.Submit a letter (max one page) describing why they wish to choose nursing as a career.Provide evidence of financial need.Details: Usask Nursing Scholarship InfoBeth and Dennis Johnson BursaryDue Date: March 15Amounts: 1x $5000.00Criteria:Open to students who are graduating or have graduated from a Saskatchewan high school and are entering and/or continuing an undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan. In order to be eligible for an award, continuing students must have an academic average of at least 70% as determined by the Award Committee. Preference, if possible, may be given to students of Aboriginal ancestryDetails: Beth and Dennis Bursary Ken Dryden ScholarshipDue Date: March 25Amounts: 8 x $3,000 or 80% of tuitionCriteria:For students currently or formerly in the care of the Canadian Child Welfare systemEssays about achievements, aspirations and personal support are required along with 3 letters of reference.Details - Ken Dryden ScholarshipYorkton Curling Club ScholarshipDue Date: March 28Amounts: 1 x $500Criteria:The recipient must be an active junior member of the Yorkton Curling Club.The recipient must attend post-secondary training.Details – Please see Student Services for an applicationSaskTel Scholarships Due Date: March 31Amounts: 7 x $3,000 Criteria:Plans of a career directly related to telecommunications75% academic average at most recent place of studyEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Sasktel ScholarshipsSK Council for Exceptional Children Scholarship and Awards ProgramDue Date: March 31Amounts: 2 x $1,000Criteria:Working or pursuing a career in working with persons with exceptionalitiesThe Transition Award will be given to an individual who has overcome significant challenges due to a disability in order to achieve his/her goals.Details- SK Council Awards ProgramJohn Helou ScholarshipDue Date: March 31Amounts: 1 X $25,000Criteria:Have 85% average over the last three terms of available marks, be planning on enrolling full time in a Canadian, American or Foreign University, specifically in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) program.Be a high school senior or graduate who has MS or who have an immediate family member with MSWritten confirmation of the diagnosis from a healthcare professional is required, demonstration of leadership or community involvement through two letter of referencesDetails: MS Society Scholarship InformationRetail Council of Canada Scholarship ProgramDue Date: March 31 Amounts: 20 x $1,000 - $5,000Criteria:500-700 word essay on selected topics and reference letterPursuing a retail, business or marketing-related programCurrently working part-time or full-time within the retail industryEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Retail Council Scholarship ProgramJunior Citizen of the Year – SWNA, SaskPower and Lieutenant Governor of SaskDue Date: March 31Amounts: 4 x $3,000Criteria:Positive lifestyle, inspire others, dedicated to community and schoolOpen to students aged 8 - 18Must be nominated and complete and submit the nomination formDetails -SWNA Scholarship Union of National Employee’s High School ScholarshipsDue Date: March 31Amounts: 10 x $1,000Criteria:Grade 12 students about to pursue post-secondary education1200 to 1500-word essay detailing how the union movement has helped to build the social values that Canadians hold dear.Details -Union of National Employees Scholarship TESL Sask Student BursaryDue Date: March 31Amounts: $1,000Criteria:Letter outlining financial need and career goalsLetter from ESL instructor or counsellor and 2 other referencesMust be an immigrant or refugee and enrolled into post-secondary educationComplete and submit the application formDetails - TESL BursarySears DX High School Design CompetitionDue Date: March 31Amounts: $200 - $500 prizesCriteria:Open to all grade 9-12 studentsMust submit a design project in one of the following areas: Industrial, Fashion, Architecture/Landscape, Interior and/or Graphic Design.Prizes are awarded in five categoriesDetails: Sears DX Design CompetitionAPRILGrand Lodge of Saskatchewan and Constituent Lodges AwardsDue Date: April 1 is when information becomes available (check website)Amounts: 30+ x $500 - $6,000Criteria:Numerous scholarships, bursaries and awardsOpen to high school and post-secondary studentsAwards are numerous so read carefully and there are local lodge awards and booklet Details- Grand Lodge of SaskatchewanSask Youth Apprenticeship ScholarshipsDue Date: April 1Amounts: 100+ x $1,000Criteria:Contact your Career Counsellor to complete the SYA ProgramComplete the SYA ProgramScholarship nomination package and enrollment into the trades after graduationDetails - Sask Youth Apprenticeship Scholarships4H Saskatchewan ScholarshipsDue Date: April 1Amounts: 14 x $500 - $2,000Criteria:Numerous awardsCriteria is different for every awards so please read carefullyDetails - 4H SaskatchewanConexus Credit Union Youth Leadership AwardDue Date: April 14Amounts: 30 x $500Criteria:Graduate from a Saskatchewan high schoolMember of Conexus Credit Union (parent or student)For a grade 12 student who demonstrates cooperative spirit, community involvement and leadershipDetails - Conexus Credit Union Leadership AwardCornerstone Credit Union ScholarshipsDue Date: April 15Amounts: 3 x $1000.00Criteria:Student must be completing Grade 12 in the year the scholarship is applied for.Student must meet entrance qualifications of the institution he/she is planning to attend.Student must be furthering his/her education in a post-secondary institution. Preference given to those whose field of study is aimed towards a degree or diploma in: Applied Science and Technology or Business College.Qualify institutions are Canadian University, Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, and/or Business College (preference given to a student registering in Saskatchewan Institutions unless the course is not available in Saskatchewan.)Details - Cornerstone Credit Union ScholarshipsGaspard Keep Canada Green ScholarshipsDue Date: April 7Amounts: 11 x $1,000 - $2,500Criteria:One entry per personEnter online or by mail and answer a series of trivia questionsOpen to Canadian Citizens age 13 or older. Subject to Gaspard rental or purchaseDetails - Gaspard Keep Canada Green ScholarshipsYorkton Co-Operative Association – Jake Berg Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: April 8Amounts: 4 x $500Criteria:Graduating students from the Yorkton Regional High School, Sacred Heart High School, Kamsack Comprehensive Institute and Esterhazy High School are eligible to apply.Details – Please see Student Services for an applicationWayne Eger ESL Learner Scholarship FundDue Date: April 15Amounts: 2 x $1,000Criteria:Applicants must be a recent immigrant or refugee and a Saskatchewan residentMust demonstrate financial need.Details – Search Wayne Eger ESL Learner Scholarship Fund on HYPERLINK ""U of RAyn Rand Essay ContestsDue Date: April 19Amounts: 400 x $50 - $10,000Criteria:800-1,600 word essay on one of three pre-selected topics. One entrant per contestantEssays must be written in EnglishEntrants must be in grade 11 or 12 and enrolled in schoolDetails - Ayn Rand Essay ContestCommunications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of CanadaDue Date: April 19Amounts: 12 x $1,000Criteria:Available to members and children of members pursuing full time post-secondary education at a recognized institution such as university, college, CEGEP, technical or other schools.Children of CEP members in good standing.Children of CEP members who passed away in good standing.Details – Please see Student Services for an applicationGarry Voinoroksy Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: April 19Amounts: 2 X $500Criteria:You much have been involved in the Yorkton Minor Hockey Association as a player, official or coach. You must be graduating from the Yorkton Regional High School or Sacred Heart High School.You must plan to attend a recognized post-secondary educational institution.Details – Please see Student Services for an application Good Spirit Teachers Association ScholarshipDue Date: April 21Amounts: 6 x $750Criteria: The applicant must be a Grade 12 student presently attending a high school in the Good Spirit School Division.The applicant must be planning to enter the College of Faculty of Education (directly or indirectly) at a University, with intentions of working towards a Bachelor of Education Degree.The applicant must forward a Personal Data/Statement of Academic Standing Form, application, resume and an essay to the Scholarship Committee chairperson for the Good Spirit Teacher’s Association. (All pertinent details are on the application form)Details – Please see Student Services for an applicationMary Joyce Booth Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: April 28 Amounts: 2 x $1,500 Criteria:Available for French Second Language (FSL) students entering their first year of a postsecondary program in the French languageA letter outlining career goals, work, volunteer experience written in FrenchTranscripts, reference letters and enrolment into a post-secondary French programDetails - Mary Joyce Booth Scholarship J. Elton Davidge ScholarshipDue Date: April 28Amounts: N/ACriteria: The scholarship is currently awarded to a high school student who has career planned in the Human Services field.Applicant must have significant volunteer experience.Details – Please visit Student Services for application or call 306-783-9409Yorkton & District Band BoostersDue Date: April 30Amounts: 2 X $500Criteria:a) Students must have plants to further their education in music.Details – Please visit Student Services for applicationMAYCanadian Student Leadership AssociationDue Date: May 1 Amounts: 12 X $500Criteria:Must be enrolled in their senior year in a Canadian high school that is currently a member of CSLA. Have a minimum average of 70% in their graduation year.Plan to attend an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.Have made a superior contribution to Canadian students through membership in planning committees of major regional, provincial and or national student leadership initiatives recognized by CSLA.Have made a significant contribution to student leadership initiatives in their home community.Details: Canadian Student Leadership Association Scholarship InformationParkland Dance Festival Post-Secondary ScholarshipDue Date: May 1Amounts: N/ACriteria:The applicant must provide confirmation of acceptance into a Fine Arts program at a post-secondary institution with preference given to applicants pursing dance education. The applicant must have completed at least five consecutive years of dance education from Dance Innovations including their high school graduating year. If within five consecutive years of dance education with Dance Innovations there should be a break, not exceeding a year, a letter of explanation is required with the application.The applicant is to write on a one page essay on how dance and dance education has benefited them.Details – Please see Student Services for an applicationAlex Denesyk Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: May 1Amounts: N/ACriteria:This scholarship is presented to a student who will pursue a career in agriculture or agriculture related trades.Preference to students from the Theodore area.Details: Please see Student Services for an applicationSaskTel Metis ScholarshipDue Date: May 1Amounts: 8 x $2,000Criteria:For self-declared Métis students studying in a field directly related to telecommunications. Programs include engineering, business and computer scienceMust demonstrate financial need and submit a statement about leadership skills and community involvementEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Sasktel Metis ScholarshipPremier’s Centennial Arts ScholarshipDue Date: May 1 Amounts: $1,000 - $2,500 Criteria:For students undertaking training for a career as a professional artist in any fine arts disciplineA letter of support and samples of work are requiredEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Centennial Arts ScholarshipAccess Communications Centennial ScholarshipDue Date: May 1 Amounts: 230 x $200 Criteria:Academic achievement, community involvementSaskatchewan resident in community where access communication is locatedEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Access Communications ScholarshipGabriel Dumont Institute Scholarships and BursariesDue Date: May 1 Amounts: A wide variety of $$Criteria:Apply online for scholarshipsTranscripts are requiredMetis and resident of Saskatchewan with enrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Gabriel Dumont ScholarshipsCRI Canada Learning GrantDue Date: May 2Amounts: 2 x $1,000Criteria:Must be a member of a Saskatchewan Credit UnionTranscript and a letter of reference are requiredNeed to submit an essay of 500 words or less or a 3-5 minute video describing achievementsDetails - CRI Learning GrantParkland Mall Merchants Association Due Date: May 2Amounts: 1 x $500Criteria:All employees of the Parkland Mall and immediate family members employed at the Parkland Mall are eligible to apply.Applicant must be enrolled in or have been accepted in a certificate, diploma or degree program offered by an approved Canadian post-secondary institution.Details – If interested in applying, please contact the Parkland Mall Administration office for an application.Golf Saskatchewan Due Date: May 5Amounts: 11 x $1,000Criteria:Student candidates who have made major accomplishments in academics, includinggolf, in SaskatchewanIndividuals who have made significant contributions to amateur golf in the provinceAcademic record and a member of Golf Saskatchewan and Golf CanadaDetails - Golf Saskatchewan AwardsBayer CropScience ScholarshipsDue Date: May 2Amounts: 5 x $5,000 Criteria:Restricted to agriculture programs of studies as accepted by Bayer CropScienceApplicants must be entering the first year or currently enrolled full-time in an eligible agricultural bachelor degree programOnly 5 eligible institutionsDetails - Bayer CropScience ScholarshipsFarm Management Canada Excellence Award for Agriculture StudentsDue Date: May 5Amounts: 3 x up to $1,500Criteria:student must submit a multimedia presentation, a video, a Twitter chat, a blog or a WikiTopic is listed on website for studentsScholarship must be used towards agriculture educationDetails - Agriculture ScholarshipSask Pulse Growers ScholarshipsDue Date: May 6Amounts: 5 x $5,000Criteria:Student or student’s parent(s) must be registered Saskatchewan pulse growers.Must be accepted in a post-secondary program that is associated with the pulse industry or agriculture (example: agriculture, natural sciences, engineering, and nutrition)Maximum 500 word essay requiredDetails - Sask Pulse Growers ScholarshipBredenbury Lions Club ScholarshipDue Date: May 15Amounts: N/ACriteria:This scholarship is available to a student who attended Saltcoats School to complete grade eight. The student must be attending full time at the Y.R.H.S. and must be continuing with post-secondary education. Leadership and volunteerism are important criteria and students must apply for this scholarship.Details: Please see Student Services for applicationArmy, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada Ladies AuxiliaryDue Date: May 15Amounts: N/ACriteria:These scholarships are available to descendants of a war veteran (Boer War, W.W.I, W.W. II, Korean War, or Peacekeeping Missions).The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need. (Students must apply for this scholarship.)Details – See Student Services for applicationSK Institute of Agrologists Branch ScholarshipsDue Date: May 15 Amounts: 6 x $1,000Criteria:250-500 word essay on chosen topicsResume, including work and volunteer experiencesOpen to grade 12 students pursuing post-secondary studies in agricultureMust be attending a post-secondary institution is SaskatchewanDetails - SK Agrologists ScholarshipsYorkton Exhibition ScholarshipDue Date: May 19Amounts: $1,000Criteria:This scholarship is offered to a student pursuing post-secondary education in an area related to Agriculture. Community involvement is considered Students must apply for this scholarship.Details: Yorkton ExhibitionYorkton & District Swine Breeders AssociationDue Date: May 20Amounts: 1 x $1,000Criteria:Must be furthering education in the field of agriculture or an agriculture related field.Open to all students who are now in their final year of high school and who reside in the Parkland Region in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.Details – Please see Student Services for an applicationB. Davis ScholarshipDue Date: May 22Amounts: $1,000Criteria: There is no age restrictionBe sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and nextThis is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.Details - B. Davis ScholarshipOrville Erickson Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: May 25Amounts: varies x $500 - $4,000Criteria:For students entering a field related to conservation3 letters of reference are required (2 from teachers)Enrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Orville Memorial ScholarshipSidney Bloxom Scholarships Due Date: May 26Amounts: 2 x $500Criteria:Maximum 4 page essay in English on chosen topicEmphasis will be put on syntax, grammar and research on the topicOpen to all grade 9-12 students enrolled in a high school in SaskatchewanDetails - Sid Bloxom Scholarship InformationRight Labs Scholarship Due Date: May 31 Amounts: 2 x $500 Criteria:Students are encouraged to demonstrate community involvement by also including links to photos, videos, Facebook fan pages, twitter hashtagsLetter from supporting teacher and essay requiredHave enriched school culture through music, film or visual arts. Be creativeDetails - Right Labs ScholarshipPat Fletcher Golf Foundation ScholarshipsDue Date: May 31Amounts: Multiple up to $3,000Criteria:Deserving young Canadians who show an ability as golfersEmpower young golfers to become better people – champions of their generationIn need of financial assistance for the purpose of pursuing an education at the post secondary level.Details - Pat Fletcher Golf ScholarshipsLes Donnelly ScholarshipDue Date: May 31Amounts: $2,000Criteria:For a student who has contributed to health and safety in their communitySubmit a response to five pre-selected questionsTranscripts required for scholarship applicationDetails - Les Donnelly ScholarshipSaskatchewan Association of Student Council AdvisorsDue Date: May 31Amounts: $100 - $1,000Criteria:Applicants must submit a current high school transcript and an essay (up to 500 words) describing their school and community involvement as well as 2 letters of recommendationOutstanding student leadership qualitiesGrade 12 studentsDetails - Student Council AwardsSaskatchewan Drama Association Entrance ScholarshipDue Date: May 31Amounts: $1,000Criteria:Students must have a membership in the Sask. Drama Association for a minimum of one year, a 75% average, a letter of interest and two reference lettersEnrollment into post-secondary education in theatre/drama or theatre/drama educationDetails - Sask Drama Entrance ScholarshipMADD Youth Bursary Fund – Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership BursaryDue Date: May 31Amounts: 1 x $8,000 & $4,000Criteria:For students who have had a sibling, parent or caregiver killed in an impaired-related crash and are pursuing post-secondary educationComplete application form with all attachmentsFinancial need, extra-curricular and community involvementDetails - MADD BursaryLeavitt Machinery Scholarship ProgramDue Date: May 31Amounts: $500 Criteria:This scholarship requires applicants to write an essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injuryAcademic performance is taken into considerationEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Leavitt Machinery ScholarshipCanadian Federation of Independent GrocersDue Date: May 31Amounts: $2,000 - $10,000Criteria:Scholarship applications are evaluated based on an essay submission that demonstrates the students understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of the independent grocer in Canada, as well as academic and personal achievements.Each application must be sponsored by a CFIG or A.D.A. member grocery store, who will serve as a mentor in preparation of the student’s application. Details- CFIG Scholarship InformationJUNESaskatchewan Student Loans ProgramDue Date: June 1 (application available first week of June every year)Amounts: VariesCriteria:Must submit a student loan applicationNot all students that receive a student loan will qualify for grants and bursariesEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails -Sask Student Loans Program Nelson Civic Leadership ScholarshipDue Date: June 1Amounts: 3 x $5,000Criteria:500-1000 word essay on life reflectionDemonstrated academic success, personal strength, and determination in their commitment to civic engagement and leadership80% average, reference letter from teacher and current transcriptDetails - Nelson Civic Leadership ScholarshipGeneral Alexander Ross Branch #77Due Date: June 1Amounts: 3 X $500Criteria:Applicant must be a child/grandchild/great grandchild of a veteran, ex-service/still serving military or R.C.M.P. Personal.Official transcript must accompany application.Details – Please see Student Services for applicationCanadian Medical Hall of Fame ScholarshipDue Date: June 10Amounts: 4 x $4,000Criteria:For high school students who are aspiring to a career in medicine/health sciencesApplicants must have a min. 85% average, submit 3 letters of reference and an essay describing career goalsCompleted application form including leadership qualities, community involvementDetails - Canadian Medical ScholarshipAbbott & Fenner ScholarshipsDue Date: June 12Amount: $1,000Criteria:Write an essay describing your educational career and life goals.Details - Abbott & Fenner ScholarshipsLerif Patzer Practical & Applied Arts ScholarshipDetails - Please see Student Services for information and application formMonsanto Opportunity ScholarshipDue Date: June 15Amounts: varies x $1,500Criteria:300-500 word essay on pre-selected questionCompleted application form, references, two reference lettersEnrollment into post-secondary education in agriculture, culinary or food science programDetails - Monsanto Opportunity ScholarshipBeef is Your FutureDue Date: June 15Amounts: 2 x $1,500Criteria:Eligible candidates must be planning to enrol at a Canadian post-secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture or veterinary medical program with the intent to work in the beef industry upon completion.Please provide an Application Essay between 300-500 words for the Selection Committee. The essay can be typed into the application form or copy and pasted from a Word document. Do not exceed this word count.Details - Beef is Your FutureBigSun ScholarshipDue Date: June 19Amounts: $500Criteria: 500-1,000 essay on a pre-selected questionMust be a student athleteDetails - BigSun ScholarshipGeneral Proficiency AwardsDue Date: June 30Amounts: 500 x $400Criteria:Awarded to students across Saskatchewan who have the highest level of achievement in their school divisionEnrolled in high school in Saskatchewan, completed graduation requirements and have taken a minimum of six courses during the academic yearCollection of certain documents, forwarded and verified by Director of Education Details - General Proficiency AwardsLearning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan ScholarshipDue Date: June 30 Amounts: 2 x $1,500Criteria:Three reference letters are requiredDocumentation of disability along with answering questions providedEnrolled in a post-secondary institution in SaskatchewanDetails - IDA ScholarshipsBBG Communications ScholarshipDue Date: June 30Amounts: $1,000Criteria:Applicants must write answers to two essay questions are based on advances in information and communicationsFor students between the ages of 16-21Enrollment in post-secondary educationDetails -BBG ScholarshipsGolf Canada Foundation ScholarshipsDue Date: June 30Amounts: 14 x $1,500 - $7,500Criteria:Atleast one reference letter is requiredAcademics, golf achievements, extra-curricular, goals and career objectivesNumerous scholarships and awards available so please readDetails - Golf Canada ScholarshipsCanada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ ProgramDue Date: June 30Amounts: 2 x $1,000Criteria:Completed application form along with short essay on selected questionPursing post-secondary education within Canada in a field of agricultureDetails - Young Farmers Scholarship Saskatchewan Trucking Association ScholarshipsDue Date: June 30 Amounts: 7 x $1,000 Criteria:Completed application form along with a short essayAcademic performance, career plans along with extra-curricular activitesEnrollment into post-secondary education, transcripts requiredDetails -Sask Trucking Association ScholarshipsSaskatchewan Association of Agriculture Societies ScholarshipsDue Date: June 30Amounts: 4 x $1,000 - $1,500Criteria:Nominated by an agricultural society and going into their first year of schoolCommunity involvement, academic performance, future plans and reference lettersEnrollment into post-secondary education school in SaskatchewanDetails - SAAS ScholarshipsSaskatchewan Physical Education Association ScholarshipsDue Date: June 30Amounts: 2 x $700Criteria:Leadership qualities and community involvement70% average and must take two physical education classes in high schoolMust be enrolled into kinesiology, physical education or recreation post-secondary programs in SaskatchewanResume, personal statement and transcripts are requiredDetails - Saskatchewan Physical Education Association ScholarshipsJULYNational Union’s Scholarship ProgramDue Date: July 6 Amounts: 4 x $1,500Criteria:Open to National Union’s members and families750 – 1000 word essays required on selected topicsPlease read additional scholarship materials and formsDetails - National Union Scholarships Certified Management Accountants of Saskatchewan High School ScholarshipDue Date: July 31st of your graduating yearAmounts: 1 X $1,000Criteria:The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest GPA in Grade 12, and will be presented at the CMA annual convocation ceremony in November.Send a letter of application which includes an original high school transcript, your GPA, permission to confirm your GPA with the educational authorities along with a 250 word essay explaining why you have chosen to pursue a career in accounting.Details - Please see Student Services or call CMA Sask at 306-359-6461AUGUSTMurray Montague Memorial ScholarshipDue Date: August 8Amounts: 1 X $1,000Criteria:Must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year as required by the institution chosen.An official final transcript of Grade 12 marks issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Details - Sask Masons Scholarship InformationJack Moore Memorial Scholarship & Burgess BursaryDue Date: August 28Amounts: 10 Scholarship x $500, 10 Bursaries x $500Criteria:Be a resident of SaskatchewanBe a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a current or former-serving member of the Canadian Armed or Allied Forces or RCMPEntering your FIRST YEAR at one of the following schools: University; technical or trade school (minimum two-year course); or business college (a complete business course)Details: Sask LegionBill Kehler Memorial ScholarshipsDue Date: August 31Amounts: 4 x $2,500Criteria:Scholarships are distributed to students with academic interests in broadcasting or agricultureIndividuals in professional rodeo can also apply for a scholarship to support their post- secondary studiesEnrollment into post-secondary educationDetails - Bill Kehler ScholarshipsRoyal Canadian Legion Scholarships and BursariesDue Date: August 28Amounts: 20 x $300Criteria:Saskatchewan resident and family ties to military members or RCMPAcademic performance and financial needEnrollment into first year of post-secondary educationDetails - Royal Canadian Legion Scholarships Saskatchewan Hockey Association Awards & ScholarshipsDue Date: August 31Amounts: 11 x $1,000Criteria:Must be registered with SHA, in good standing and in grade 12Completion of application form and attend school within 4 years of grade 12Enrollment into post-secondary education in SaskatchewanDetails - SHA ScholarshipsSaskatchewan School Boards Education ScholarshipsDue Date: August 31Amounts: 2 x $2,500Criteria:500 word essay about the school system which is a SSBA questionDemonstrated good character, community leadership and financial needRemain at a post-secondary school in Sask for a degree or trades/technical programDetails - Saskatchewan School Boards Education ScholarshipsSaskatchewan Advantage ScholarshipsDue Date: August 31 (September 30)Amounts: $500 per year to a maximum of $2,000Criteria:New grade 12 graduates including Adult Basic Education and GED that are enrolled in a post-secondary institution in SaskatchewanApplied to tuition costs at the institutionThe post-secondary institution will apply for the scholarship on your behalf if you are eligible. Usually the $500 will be applied to your tuition 30 days after the first day of classesDetails - Saskatchewan Advantage ScholarshipsPUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITESRECOMMENDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITESWebsites - scholarships (all of these scholarships are due in May. There are quite a few of them for students entering the trades.) Details - Student can search for more scholarships using these websites to help guide them. They can create student accounts and the sites will email them scholarships based on the criteria of their account. GRADE 11 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSaskatchewan Lester B. Pearson ScholarshipDue Date: Feb. 15Amounts: $80,000 ScholarshipCriteria:Must apply while in grade 11Must be determined, curious, fearless, ambitious, open, bright, collaborative, disciplined, can-do, indefatigable, generous, kindsuccessful applicants should feel comfortable in an academic environmentDetails: Lester B Pearson ScholarshipBeaverbrook Vimy Prize - Summer ScholarshipDue Date: March 1 Amounts: Trip to Europe Criteria:Open to youth 15-17 years of age.Travel to Europe in August for 2 weeksawarded on the basis of essay submissions, reference letters, and motivation lettersDetails - Beaverbook Vimy PrizePrince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall ScholarshipDue Date: March 15Amounts: varies x $500 - $1,000Criteria:This scholarship is to assist grade 11 students in Community SchoolsNomination criteria include school based and community based leadership, financial need and academic performanceDetails - Prince of Wales ScholarshipJunior Citizen of the Year – SWNA, SaskPower and Lieutenant Governor of SaskDue Date: March 31 Amounts: 4 x $3,000 Criteria:Positive lifestyle, inspire others, dedicated to community and schoolOpen to students aged 8 - 18Must be nominated and complete and submit the nomination formDetails - Junior Citizen of the Year AwardsGovernment of Canada History AwardsDue Date: April 23Amounts: 225 x $1,000Criteria:Submit an essay of one of 5 selected topicsOpen to grade 10 and 11 studentsTop 2 essays get an all-expenses paid trip to the Governor General’s Award ceremony in OttawaDetails - Canada History AwardsAyn Rand Essay ContestsDue Date: April 29Amounts: 400 x $50 - $10,000Criteria:800-1,600 word essay on one of three pre-selected topics. One entrant per contestantEssays must be written in EnglishEntrants must be in grades 8 - 12 and enrolled in schoolDetails - Ayn Rand Essay ContestsGlobal Youth InstituteDue Date: May 29Amounts: 2 x All expenses paid tripCriteria:All expenses paid trip to the Global Youth Institute350 word essay on selected questionEntrants must be in grades 8 – 11 and have an interest in food securityDetails - Global Youth Institute University of Lethbridge Grade 11 Merit AwardDue Date: June 30Amounts: varies x $800Criteria:Must apply by June 30th of grade 11 year75% average is required classes are encouraged to applyComplete the application form along with a working email addressFinal grade 11 transcript must arrive at U of L Student Finance by September 15thDetails - U of L Merit Award ................
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