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Life After High School -- May 2014
Thursday 15 May 2014
Thursday 8 May 2014
Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE Scholarships
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) is a Canadian women's charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children, youth and those in need, through educations, social services and citizenship programs.
There are a number of financial award opportunities for post-secondary students being made available through the Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE, including:
Johanna Gudrun Skaptason Memorial Scholarship ($500) -- For a student who has successfully completed grade 12 and is accepted or registered in a first year programme at a Manitoba University.
Anna Skaptason Memorial Scholarship ($500) -- For a University of Manitoba student enrolled in the Integrated Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education, or Bachelor of Music Program.
Neil Bardal Scholarship ($500) -- For a post-secondary student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and has been involved in citizenship, in school and/or the community.
Candidates are selected on the basiss of academic excellence, good citizenship and leadership potential. If the students is of Icelandic decent, it should be included in the application. Note that Icelandic anscestry is not a criteria for eligibility.
Please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services if you are interested in looking at a comprehensive list of addition scholarships available, or if you are interested in obtaining instructions for applying for any of the above scholarships. The deadline to apply for these and other IODE scholarships is September 8th, 2013.
There are a number of financial award opportunities for post-secondary students being made available through the Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE, including:
Johanna Gudrun Skaptason Memorial Scholarship ($500) -- For a student who has successfully completed grade 12 and is accepted or registered in a first year programme at a Manitoba University.
Anna Skaptason Memorial Scholarship ($500) -- For a University of Manitoba student enrolled in the Integrated Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education, or Bachelor of Music Program.
Neil Bardal Scholarship ($500) -- For a post-secondary student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and has been involved in citizenship, in school and/or the community.
Candidates are selected on the basiss of academic excellence, good citizenship and leadership potential. If the students is of Icelandic decent, it should be included in the application. Note that Icelandic anscestry is not a criteria for eligibility.
Please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services if you are interested in looking at a comprehensive list of addition scholarships available, or if you are interested in obtaining instructions for applying for any of the above scholarships. The deadline to apply for these and other IODE scholarships is September 8th, 2013.
Aboriginal Student Scholarship
The City of Winnipeg's Aboriginal Youth Strategy and the Oshiki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak (OAN) are announcing the expansion of the Aboriginal Student Scholarship and Service Award Program to include all the school divisions within Winnipeg. OAN is implementing a newly enhanced Aboriginal Student Scholarship Program that fosters a rewarding opportunity for students in all grades that support educational success, mentorship and career opportunities within the City of Winnipeg. There will be general awards (from $250-$400) available for students in each of grades 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and post-secondary awards ($1000) available to one grade 12 student from each City School Division who is going on to further their education. In addition, 14 summer jobs will be provided for grade 12 students in various City of Winnipeg departments.
Eligibility
Students must be in Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 11 or 12.
Graduating students must be entering a post-secondary education program in the Fall of 2014.
Students must be nominated by a teacher or administrator who is familiar with the student's academic perfomance, family situation and extra-curricular activities.
Scholarship recipients will be selected by a City of Winnipeg panel on a competetive basis through an evaluation of their completed applications.
To apply, please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services for nomination paperwork and application instructions. Note that the deadline for applications is May 30th, 2014.
For more information about this program, please feel free to visit the Oshiki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak website with the City of Winnipeg.
Eligibility
Students must be in Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 11 or 12.
Graduating students must be entering a post-secondary education program in the Fall of 2014.
Students must be nominated by a teacher or administrator who is familiar with the student's academic perfomance, family situation and extra-curricular activities.
Scholarship recipients will be selected by a City of Winnipeg panel on a competetive basis through an evaluation of their completed applications.
To apply, please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services for nomination paperwork and application instructions. Note that the deadline for applications is May 30th, 2014.
For more information about this program, please feel free to visit the Oshiki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak website with the City of Winnipeg.
2014 Lehotsky Scholarship
Mayor Sam Katz of Winnipeg is inviting nominations for students for the 2014 Lehotsky Scholarships. The Lehotsky Scholarship Fund was created to award scholarships to inner-city youth in honour of Reverent Harry Lehotsky and his work in Winnipeg's WEst End.
Each year, a total of $5000 in scholarships is awarded to eligible recipients who have demonstrated significant and exceptional effort as an advocate for health and safety for the people of Winnipeg. The Scholarships are presented by Mayor Sam Katz at City Hall.
Eligibility:
Youth between the ages of 18-30 who are residents of Winnipeg;
Those entering or enrolled in post-secondary education;
Those who have made a significant contribution to Winnipeg;
Those who are advocates for health and safety of Winnipeg;
Those who have indicated their intention to apply their education in the inner0city upon graduation.
If you are a student who fits this description and are interested in this scholarshiop opportunity, please note that you MUST BE NOMINATED by another individual (non-related) who can attest to and provide good explanation of your work and achievements. In addition to the nomination application, nominators are required to provide a maximum of eight (8) pages of supplementary material which may include news clippings and/or letters of support.
All applications are to be submitted using the nomination form found at https://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/2014_Lehotsky_nomination.pdf. Nomination forms MUST be submitted to the address below by the deadline, June 13th, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.
Office of the Mayor
510 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1B9
Phone 204-986-8347
If you have any questions about this process, please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services.
Each year, a total of $5000 in scholarships is awarded to eligible recipients who have demonstrated significant and exceptional effort as an advocate for health and safety for the people of Winnipeg. The Scholarships are presented by Mayor Sam Katz at City Hall.
Eligibility:
Youth between the ages of 18-30 who are residents of Winnipeg;
Those entering or enrolled in post-secondary education;
Those who have made a significant contribution to Winnipeg;
Those who are advocates for health and safety of Winnipeg;
Those who have indicated their intention to apply their education in the inner0city upon graduation.
If you are a student who fits this description and are interested in this scholarshiop opportunity, please note that you MUST BE NOMINATED by another individual (non-related) who can attest to and provide good explanation of your work and achievements. In addition to the nomination application, nominators are required to provide a maximum of eight (8) pages of supplementary material which may include news clippings and/or letters of support.
All applications are to be submitted using the nomination form found at https://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/2014_Lehotsky_nomination.pdf. Nomination forms MUST be submitted to the address below by the deadline, June 13th, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.
Office of the Mayor
510 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1B9
Phone 204-986-8347
If you have any questions about this process, please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services.
Thursday 1 May 2014
Manitoba Beef Producers Bursary
The Manitoba Beef Producers is making available four $500.00 bursaries for Manitoba Beef Producer members or children of MBP members attending a univeristy, college or other post-secondary school in the fall or pursuing trades training.
To be eligible for the award, students must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2014, must be an active Mantioba beef producer, or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer, and must use the bursary within two years.
Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate in a field of study related to agriculture or a trade that would be benefitial to the rual community.
Requirements to apply for this bursary --
• must submit a typed 600 word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*
• must submit proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (e.g. transcript)
• must submit a list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.)
• post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration
• provide the names of three references, including their addresses and telephone numbers
** Please see Mrs. Moroz or Ms. Catalano in Student Services for a copy of the application.
A selection committee will review the submissions and notify the recipients by August 30th, 2014.
Submissions must be sent to MBP no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 to:
Manitoba Beef Producers
Bursary Committee
154 Paramount Road
Winnipeg MB R2X 2W3
Fax: (204) 774-3264 E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca
To be eligible for the award, students must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2014, must be an active Mantioba beef producer, or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer, and must use the bursary within two years.
Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate in a field of study related to agriculture or a trade that would be benefitial to the rual community.
Requirements to apply for this bursary --
• must submit a typed 600 word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*
• must submit proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (e.g. transcript)
• must submit a list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.)
• post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration
• provide the names of three references, including their addresses and telephone numbers
** Please see Mrs. Moroz or Ms. Catalano in Student Services for a copy of the application.
A selection committee will review the submissions and notify the recipients by August 30th, 2014.
Submissions must be sent to MBP no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 to:
Manitoba Beef Producers
Bursary Committee
154 Paramount Road
Winnipeg MB R2X 2W3
Fax: (204) 774-3264 E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca
Monday 28 April 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Najam Sahar Bridge Builders Award
The Canadian Federation of Bridge Builders (CFOBB) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious organization, dedicated to building bridges of understanding, harmony and respect among Canadians of all ethnic, cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Our high school Bridge Builders Awards program is designed to encourage and support the development of multicultural understanding and tolerance in our Canadian society. The long term goal of the Canadian Federation of Bridge Builders is to aspire to the future generations so that all Canadians, irrespective of their ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious, and racial background, are treated equally and with respect by their fellow Canadians. By making the Bridge Builders Awards available to every high school student in Canada, our future generations should have a high level of knowledge and awareness that should help eradicate fear, ignorance, and misunderstanding for years to come.
BRIDGE BUILDER AWARDS
A Bridge Builder Award is a prize of no less that $500 to be given annually to one graduating high school student in each School Division or Sub-Division in accordance with the criteria and procedures defined below.
INNOVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.
Students applying for this award must demonstrate a significant contribution towards improving relations between cultural groups in Canada. Accomplishments that will be considered include the following:
• Any work which contributes to the better understanding and appreciation of misunderstood cultural groups in Canada, an understanding which should contribute to a reduction in prejudices, racism, stereotyping and discrimination while promoting harmony among our Canadian mosaic.
• Making a recognized positive contribution to society through civic engagement and/or volunteering experience in multi-faith, multiracial or multicultural settings...
• Performing voluntary work consistent with the objectives of this award.
• Substantial contribution to building or mending broken multiethnic, multi-faith and multicultural bridges between Canadians.
• Liaison with new immigrants, helping to raise their awareness of Canadian modes of behaviour and appearance, to facilitate their rapid and comfortable integration in their new community as well as their acceptance in the culture of their new adopted country.
Any students who are interested in more information about this award, or who would like to consider being nominated for this award should see Ms. Catalano or Ms. Moroz in Student Services. The deadline to apply is May 8th, 2014.
Our high school Bridge Builders Awards program is designed to encourage and support the development of multicultural understanding and tolerance in our Canadian society. The long term goal of the Canadian Federation of Bridge Builders is to aspire to the future generations so that all Canadians, irrespective of their ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious, and racial background, are treated equally and with respect by their fellow Canadians. By making the Bridge Builders Awards available to every high school student in Canada, our future generations should have a high level of knowledge and awareness that should help eradicate fear, ignorance, and misunderstanding for years to come.
BRIDGE BUILDER AWARDS
A Bridge Builder Award is a prize of no less that $500 to be given annually to one graduating high school student in each School Division or Sub-Division in accordance with the criteria and procedures defined below.
INNOVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.
Students applying for this award must demonstrate a significant contribution towards improving relations between cultural groups in Canada. Accomplishments that will be considered include the following:
• Any work which contributes to the better understanding and appreciation of misunderstood cultural groups in Canada, an understanding which should contribute to a reduction in prejudices, racism, stereotyping and discrimination while promoting harmony among our Canadian mosaic.
• Making a recognized positive contribution to society through civic engagement and/or volunteering experience in multi-faith, multiracial or multicultural settings...
• Performing voluntary work consistent with the objectives of this award.
• Substantial contribution to building or mending broken multiethnic, multi-faith and multicultural bridges between Canadians.
• Liaison with new immigrants, helping to raise their awareness of Canadian modes of behaviour and appearance, to facilitate their rapid and comfortable integration in their new community as well as their acceptance in the culture of their new adopted country.
Any students who are interested in more information about this award, or who would like to consider being nominated for this award should see Ms. Catalano or Ms. Moroz in Student Services. The deadline to apply is May 8th, 2014.
Thursday 17 April 2014
Food Sciences Scholarship
A brand new scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing their studies in the Food Science program at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. These scholarships are supported from the Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) Legacy Fund, which was established to support scholarships and programs focused on the food production and processing industries. This year there are three scholarships to be awarded to students entering our Faculty, valued at up to $8,000 each.
The scholarships, valued at $4,000 each, will be offered to undergraduate students who:
-- have graduated from high school with a minimum average of 85% on those courses considered for admission to the University of Manitoba;
-- have met the entrance requirements for the Direct Entry Program Option of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba;
-- are enrolled full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the Bachelor of Science in Food Science degree program in the year in which the scholarship is tenable.
The scholarships are renewable at a value of $4,000 each for a maximum of one year provided the recipient:
-- enrolls full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the second year of study in the Bachelor of Science in Food Science degree program;
-- has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0.
If you have any students that are interested in studying food science and have applied to the University of Manitoba to be a direct entry student in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences this fall, please see Mrs. Moroz or Ms. Catalano in Student Services for an application.
The deadline for receipt of the application for this scholarship is Monday, May 5th. 2014.
The scholarships, valued at $4,000 each, will be offered to undergraduate students who:
-- have graduated from high school with a minimum average of 85% on those courses considered for admission to the University of Manitoba;
-- have met the entrance requirements for the Direct Entry Program Option of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba;
-- are enrolled full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the Bachelor of Science in Food Science degree program in the year in which the scholarship is tenable.
The scholarships are renewable at a value of $4,000 each for a maximum of one year provided the recipient:
-- enrolls full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the second year of study in the Bachelor of Science in Food Science degree program;
-- has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0.
If you have any students that are interested in studying food science and have applied to the University of Manitoba to be a direct entry student in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences this fall, please see Mrs. Moroz or Ms. Catalano in Student Services for an application.
The deadline for receipt of the application for this scholarship is Monday, May 5th. 2014.
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