1. POST-SECONDARY, SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADUATION INFORMATION EVENING
Wednesday, October 19
Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Catholic High School

2. POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

3. What should I do with my life???

4. Check out myblueprint.com
Talk to people in programs or careers that you may be interested in
Go to spend-a-days, career spotlights, open houses and information sessions
Meet with a school counselor to discuss options

10. Early Conditional Admission
Average calculated as follows:
One Course in ELA or Français (20 or 30 Level)
One Math Course from Category A (20 or 30 level)
One Course from List A (20 or 30 Level)
One Course from List B (20 or 30 Level)
5. One Further Elective from List A or B (20 or 30 level)

11. Final Admission
Final admission will be calculated using Faculty specific admission subjects.
Final, official high school transcripts should be submitted electronically to the Admissions office by August 1. Students must request these online from the Ministry website.
If the student’s final admission average does not meet University admission requirements, the applicant’s conditional admission will be revoked.

13. Sask Polytechnic Institute (formerly SIAST)
BScN Nursing Deadline February 15st (competitive entry)
High Demand Programs (Dental Hygiene, Psychiatric Nursing, Med Rad, etc.). Check their website for a full list of High Demand Programs.
Competitive Entry/High Demand Accepting applications: Oct 1 - Feb 15
All other programs are “First Qualified, First Admitted”

15. Application Process U of R
Apply online/or at one of their Admissions on the Spot
Request Ministry transcript be sent at the end of semester 1 and at the end of the year
Have counsellor school based transcript to the U of R as soon as you apply
U of S
Apply online
Request Ministry transcript to be sent now, at the end of semester 1 and at the end of the year
Have a counsellor the U of S your timetable for the year
Sask Poly
Request Ministry transcript be sent at the end of year
Have counsellor submit preliminary statement of high school standing to Sask Poly

17. Important Dates
December 1 - Early Conditional deadline for acceptance into some programs
February 15 - University of Saskatchewan Competitive Entrance Awards
February 15 - Deadline for U of R SCBScN (Nursing). More information at
March 1 - Deadline to apply to University of Regina for Education
March 15 - Deadline for Entrance Scholarships at U of R and Early Conditional Admission
May 1 - Deadline to apply to U of S
August 1 - Transcripts from Saskatchewan Learning due
See the Student Service’s website and the Grade 12 Student Handout for more information

18. Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Graduates
Our graduates can be found in a wide variety of Post-Secondary Institutions:
University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan
Sask Polytechnic
University of Oklahoma
University of Vermont
Mount Royal College (Calgary)
Canadian College of Performing Arts (Victoria)
Western College of Remedial Massage (Saskatoon)
Royal Military College

19. COST OF EDUCATION

20. University of Regina (Living at Home)
Application Fee: $100
Tuition Fee (30 credit hours): $6,779-$7,834
(tuition is assessed based on the faculty the student is enrolled in)
Books & Supplies: $1,000-$2,000
Food: $1,000
Miscellaneous: $2,000
(transportation, parking, personal, etc.)
TOTAL _$10,879 - $12,934

21. University of Saskatoon (Living in Residence)
Application Fee: $100
Tuition Fee (30 credit hours): $5,753-$7,830
(tuition is assessed based on the faculty the student is enrolled in)
Student Fees: $806
Books & Supplies: $1,000-$2,000
Residence Fees: (with meal plan) $7,607-$8,509
Miscellaneous: $2,000
(transportation, parking, personal, etc.)
TOTAL $17,266 - $21,245

22. Types of Funding
Award - An award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards may be in the form of books, plaques, subscriptions or money. A monetary award is usually called a scholarship or bursary.
Bursary - A non-repayable grant of money. Bursaries are awarded primarily based on financial need, but academic achievement is also considered. Usually, the applicant must provide detailed documentation describing their financial situation when applying for a bursary.
Scholarship - A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance further education. Most scholarships are based on merit in areas ranging from academic achievement to athletics. Usually, scholarships are not based on financial need.
Entrance Award/Scholarship - A scholarship or award given to a student entering his/her first year at a post-secondary institution.
Loan - The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan work together to provide student financial assistance for post-secondary students.
Line of Credit - Banks provide access to funds to those attending an accredited Canadian university or college to cover tuition, textbooks and other personal expenses.

23. Types of Scholarships and Bursaries
Leadership
Community Involvement
Academic
Sports
Financial Need
Essay
Special Groups
8. Blended

24. Funding For All THE “MIDDLE SIXTY”
Merit-based:
10%-20%
High marks & high achievers
Financial need-based:
10%-20%
All the rest
60%-80%
THE “MIDDLE SIXTY”
Parent income too high for needs-based
&
Marks too low for merit- based

25. Where to start?

26. Prepare an Activity Resume
Use only the last 4 years
Organize into categories
Education
Leadership Positions
Extra-curricular Clubs/Sports
Volunteer Activities
Community Activities
Employment
Accomplishments/Awards
Languages/Skills/Certifications
Future Plans

28. Begin the Search
Parents and Grandparents: ask your employer, union, professional organization, service club, parish council, and community association.
Students: ask your employer, search scholarship websites and Google.

30. Centennial Merit Scholarships – U of R
Average is calculated the same way as Early Conditional Acceptance
95.00% - 100% = $3000
90.00% % = $2000
A recalculation will be done automatically based on the student’s final, faculty specific admission average.

31. U of R Scholarships
Last year, the U of R awarded more than million dollars in scholarships and bursaries

35. Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship – U of S
Based either on your admission average or final average after graduation, whichever is higher.
95% or greater = $3000
93% % = $2000
90% % = $1000
85% % = $500
for more information

36. U of S Scholarships
10 million dollars available per year… 3.5 million dollars available to first year students

37. Additional Sources of Funding *some digging required*
Campus Financial Aid Officers are your friends!
“You can’t meet a deadline you don’t know exists!”
UNB has ONE application you can fill out to be considered for over 850 awards
85,543 awards worth
$193,531,556
including this one:
StuckAtProm.com

40. Contact References
Contact 3 references (2 teachers and 1 person from the community) at least three weeks prior to the first scholarship deadline
Give them your resume
Give them the scholarship criteria
Request future letters specific to new
scholarship criteria. If yes, ask them to
save the letter.
Send a thank you letter

41. Applications
Create a master list of all the awards and scholarships you are interested in applying for - and calendarize deadlines
Read the details - criteria, terms and conditions and note the deadline(s)
Apply for the awards best suited to your personal profile - and interests (they will be easier for you to complete because of your interest)
Re-visit the sites regularly to see what’s new

42. Applications
Be prepared to write paragraphs or essays, be interviewed or make a presentation
Complete applications accurately - read and follow directions carefully
Beat application dates by at least 3 days
Keep a binder of scholarship information, including copies of completed applications, reference letters and any written work