SCHOLARSHIPS:  NOTE DEADLINES! (These are general scholarships which many of our students can apply for. There are many other specialized scholarships which you may be able to apply for, depending on your circumstances.)

1.      Knights of Columbus Scholarships (Gr. 12 or 1^st year post-secondary within 2 years following graduation)

·        3 @ $500.00

·        For first year university, technical or other post-secondary program approved by the selection committee.

·        Based on school & community involvement, career goals, church involvement, and need. 

2.      Kelsey Trail Health Region (Grad or Past Grad)

·        2 @$1000.00

·        Will pay a maximum of $1000.00 towards tuition for 2 students who successfully complete a recognized health care program (medicine, nursing, LPN, Special Care Aid, Administration, Medical Records, CCT, Lab or X-Ray, etc.)

·        Based on community involvement, financial need, academic standing.

·        Must be a resident of Kelsey Trail Health Region.

·        There are also 2 Aboriginal Scholarships of $1000.00 each for applicants of aboriginal ancestry.

·        Application forms are available in the Health Region Office of Pineview Lodge, Nipawin.

·        Deadline:  Jan. 31^st

3.      Oddfellow & Rebekah Bursaries

·        6 @ $500.00 province wide.

·        Do not have to have a connection with Oddfellows or Rebekahs.

·        Must have at least 75% average.

·        Based on financial assistance and students deemed most worthy.

·        Must be used in year it is awarded.

·        Deadline: Feb. 28th.

4.      Masonic Youth Trust Award

·        $500.00

·        Must be going on to post-secondary anywhere in Canada

·        Based on academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities, special awards and need.

·        Obtain and e-mail application to glsask@accesscomm.ca

·        Deadline:  Aug. 7^th.

5.      Nipawin District Services to the Handicapped Bursary (Grads & Past Grads)

·        $250.00

·        Must be taking Rehabilitation Certificate or Diploma

·        Short essay, transcript, letter of recommendation required.

·        Deadline:  April 15^th

6.      Nipawin Funeral Home Co-operative Bursaries

·        2 @ $120.00

·        Must be going on to post-secondary.

·        Based on academic standing, financial need, and leadership qualities.

·        Applications must be submitted to the Guidance Counsellor by the deadline

·        Deadline:  May 31^st.

7.      Nipawin Health Care Auxiliary Bursaries (Grads & Past Grads)

·        2 @ $500.00

·        Must be entering a health related field (not Arts & Science) such as Medical Lab Tech., Medical Radiology Tech., Degree or Diploma Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Home Care/Special Care Aide, EMT or other medical course. If taking a year of Arts & Science first, may apply once you register in a health related field.

·        Based on references, extra-curricular involvement, and financial need.

·        Deadline:  April 30^th.

8.      Royal Canadian Legion Bursaries

·        12 bursaries @ $300.00 (Provincial level).

·        12 scholarships @ $300.00 (National level).

·        Scholarships based on academic standing.  Bursaries based on academic standing and financial need.

·        Must be going on to post-secondary.

·        Must be son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter or great grandson/great granddaughter of Veterans, Ex-Service or still serving Military or R.C.M.P. personnel.

·        Deadline:  Aug. 28^th.

9.      Royal Purple Bursaries

·        4 @ $500.00

·        Two for students attending a recognized university or technical program, one for an accredited Fine Arts Program and one for Nursing – RN or LPN

·        Based on marks, school participation, general deportment, and a written paragraph of plans for financing post-secondary education.

10.  Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Award

·        2 @ $500.00

·        Must be going on to post-secondary

·        Based on good sportsmanship and must be in good standing with the school & community.  Must be able to specify community, school and volunteer activities. 

·        Financial need may be considered.

·        Two letters of reference required

·        Deadline: May 31^st.

11.  Motorcycle Enthusiasts Scholarship

·        $250.00

·        Applicants must write an essay.

·        Deadline:  May 30^th.

12.  J. H. Brockelbank Memorial Scholarship Fund

·        $250.00

·        Based on leadership, marks, letters of reference, and essay

·        Must be going on to post-secondary.

·        Deadline May 30^th.

13.  Saskatchewan Health Bursaries

·        For students studying health professions that are in short supply, such as Nurses, Pharmacists, Audiologists, Public Health Inspectors, Physical, Occupational and Respiratory Therapists, etc.

·        In exchange, students agree to work in Saskatchewan’s publicly funded health system after graduation.

·        Applications available by e-mailing:  bursary@health.gov.sk.ca

·        Deadline:  May 6^th.

14.  SaskTel Scholarship

·        11 @ $3000.00

·        Must be taking a degree, diploma or certificate program directly related to telecommunications.  This includes Engineering, Computer Science, Business/Administration/Commerce.

·        Minimum 75% average, resume, and covering letter.

·        Deadline:  Sept. 1^st

15.  SGI Corporate Scholarship Program

·        2 @ $2500.00

·        One to student in university and one to technical institute.

·        Must be enrolled in a program related to the business needs of SGI (Accounting, Auto Trades, Business, Commerce, Info. Tech., Nursing, Office Admin., Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.)

·        Based on contributions to community, extra-curricular activities or commitments made in balancing work, education and home.

·        Must not have received any other scholarships.

·        Applications available at www.sgi.sk.ca under the scholarship link.

·        Deadline:  Sept. 30^th

16.  Saskatchewan Golf Association

·        6 available

·        Must be a member of Sask. Golf Assoc., be going on to post-secondary and have a minimum 80% average.

·        Based on academic record and golf achievements and abilities.

·        Deadline:  April 1^st. (must be received by then).

17.  Curl Saskatchewan

·        2 @ $500.00

·        Must be going on to post-secondary and provide confirmation from their curling club or high school that they have curled and/or coached in a junior, high school, or adult curling program in the previous 24 months.

·        Must have a minimum 65% average.

·        Apply to http://www.saskcurl.com/curlsaskatoon/bursary.htm

·        Deadline:  March 31^st.

18.  Millennium Excellence Award

·        711 Local @ $4000, 241 Provincial @ $16000 & 100 National at $20000.

·        Must be going on to post-secondary

·        Based on academic achievement, positive and verifiable service to the community, demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate others, demonstrated interest in innovation.

·        Deadline:  Jan. 20^th.

             19.  “Quest of Excellence” 2006 School Bursary Program

·        24 @ $500.00 (Western Canada)

·        Students must write an essay on a selected subject.

·        Application form available at www.remax-western.ca

·        Deadline:  March 10^th.   

             20.  Saskatchewan Hockey Association Scholarship

·        11 @ $1000.00

·        See www.sha.sk.ca for criteria and to apply.

·        Deadline:  Aug. 31^st.

21.      Forest Hetland Award in Business

·        $2500.00

·        Must be pursuing post secondary education in the area of business.  The award is given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in business/marketing/international commerce.

·        Requires 2 letters of reference.

·        Deadline:  May 8th

22.    Sask. Assoc. of Student Council Advisors Scholarship for Outstanding Student Leadership.

·         $1000.00

·        Must be going on to post secondary education.

·        500 word essay on your school & community involvement, plus 2 letters of recommendation and transcript.

·        Deadline:  May 1^st.

23.      Agricore United Scholarship

·        12 @ $2400 ($600/yr. for 4 years)

·        Parents must be an Agricore member, must be going on to post-secondary.

·        Chosen by a random draw.

·        Deadline:  July 1st

24.      Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship

·        $1500.00

·        Must be from an agricultural or forestry family and going on to post-secondary in one of these areas.

·        2 letters of reference and an Application Essay, based on Academic Achievements, Community Involvement and Future Vision.

·        Deadline:  July 14^th 

25.      Bill Kehler Memorial Awards

·        4 @ $2500.00

·        Must be going on to post-secondary in Broadcasting or Agriculture.

·        Requires 2 letters of reference and a 700 word essay.

·        Deadline:  August 1st 

26.      Diamond North Credit Union Scholarship

·        1 @ $500.00

·        Must be a current Gr. 12 student at CRHS and going on to post-secondary education.  Award may be claimed up to 16 months from the date the scholarship is announced.

·        Based on Scholastic Achievement, School and Community Involvement and Leadership, and Involvement in a Family Business/Agriculture related field.

·        Requires one letter of reference and a 500 word essay.

·        Deadline:  June 1^st 

27.      A. E. Blakeney SaskTel Bursary

·        1 @ $40000 ($10000/year for 4 years)

·        Must be in need of financial assistance, have a graduating average of 80% or greater, and be going on to post-secondary education at the U of R, U of S, or First Nations University of Canada.

·          Preference given to those enrolled in Business/Commerce/Administration with major in Marketing or Accounting, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

·        Preference to visible minorities, women in non-traditional roles, people with disabilities or Aboriginal people.

·        Must apply on-line at www.sasktel.com.  Go to Community Involvment and then Scholarships & Bursaries links.

·        Deadline:  June 23 

28.        Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation Scholarships

·        10 @ $1000 (5 for first year students and 5 for continuing students)

·        Must be the dependent of a member of the STF (actively teaching or retired)

·        Chosen by random draw.

·        Deadline:  March 31 (must arrive by mail by then).  

 AUTOMATIC AWARDS:  Students do not apply for these awards.  They are determined by marks or by nominations from staff and are presented at Graduation.

1.  Academic Proficiency Awards for 30-Level Subjects

• $250.00 each

• Given in Math, History, French, English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Law (every other year) and Work Experience (2).
• Must have been a student at CRHS for at least two years.
• Must have taken the subject at each level available in Division IV.
• Must have the highest average in that subject currently.

2.  Carrot River Young Women’s Club Scholarship

• $300.00
• Presented to the female graduate with the highest graduation average
• Must be going on to post-secondary education.

3.  Dean Anderson Memorial Lion’s Club Scholarship

• $300.00
• Presented to the male graduate with the highest graduation average.
• Must be going on to post-secondary education.

4.  Jordan River Ladies Community Club Scholarship

• $100.00
• Presented to a “deserving Gr. 12 graduate going on to further education in the technical or vocational field. 

5.  W. A. Gulka Scholarship

• $100.00
• Presented to a graduate going on to further their education in the field of teaching.

6.  Town of Carrot River Citizenship Scholarship

• $400.00
• Must have taken their entire Gr. 12 year at CRHS
• Must have made a meaningful contribution to the school (Student government, yearbook, drama, volunteer work, etc.)
• Must have participated in some school or community event.
• Must be courteous, sportsmanlike, and receptive to discipline.
• Must enjoy a sound reputation with classmates, teachers, and community.
• Must be in the top 60% of their class, academically.
• The selection Committee shall be composed of the Administrators of CRHS and the Guidance Counselor, in consultation with the Div. IV Staff.
  

7.  Ag Vision Scholarships

• 2 @ $1000.00
• Presented to students going on to further their education in Agriculture.
• If no students meet this criterion, the scholarships will go to students who come from an agricultural background, have a positive attitude, have made some contribution to their high school, are in the top 25% of their class academically and are going on to post-secondary education next year.

8.  Sask. Government General Proficiency Award

• 5 at $400.00
• Presented to the 5 students from L. P. Miller, William Mason and Carrot River High Schools who have the highest graduating averages that year.