VHSS Guidance

Please see attached volunteer program:

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The Scholar’s Electives program is designed for high-achieving, self-directed students interested in pursuing a unique and rewarding university experience through an early exposure to active research, interdisciplinary studies, and other enriching leadership opportunities that challenge students outside of their academic pursuits.

The Application can be found at www.scholarselectives.uwo.ca

Online application is March 1st, 2010

To be admitted to the program, students must have a final admission average of 90 percent or higher, complete a supplemental application specific to the Scholar’s Electives Program and be admitted to one of the following faculties/programs on Western’s main campus: Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT), Science or Biological and Medical Sciences. 

Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services is offering a new Safety at Home Program for older adults living in our community. They are looking for Student Volunteers for the Snow Buddy Program, which offers snow removal for seniors in the community. See the Guidance Department for an application package. Attached a copy of the responsibilities and how the program operates.

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Attached is the presentation given by Tracey Davies of Fanshawe College at our session on Financing Your Post-Secondary Education.

Financial Aid Services presentation – TDavies

Earth Day Canada and Toyota Canada Inc. are proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding environmental contributions that youth in Canada are making to their communities.

The 2010 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program is an exciting opportunity for graduating high school students in Canada to earn a $5000 entrance scholarship towards their post-secondary education regardless of their chosen field of study. Twenty awards of $5000 each will be presented to graduating students who have achieved excellence in academic and extracurricular activities, and demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the environment. A national winner will also receive a Panasonic notebook computer and a National Award.

Information regarding the 2010 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship is now available in the Guidance Office. On their website www.earthday.ca/scholarship is the application along with online information. Deadline is February 28, 2010.

Blyth Academy offers Accredited International Summer and March Break Programs and Community-Service Projects. Join them in March, July or August.

This year’s program will involve about 1000 students and over 200 educators, managers, activity coordinators and tutors. They will travel on 27 programs visiting 28 countries on 6 continents and chose from more than 200 courses. All payments are fully refundable until January 1^st if you cancel for any reason.

In November, December and the New Year they will be holding presentations across the country. A list of times and places can be found at www.BlythEducation.com/infosession.htm

Allen Simpson Ed Fund Award

This post secondary award is for young people who are full orphans (both parents deceased).  Application forms are to be submitted no later than March 15th.

Conestoga College is holding an Open House at their Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener on Saturday, November 28^th, 2009 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Meet with their Faculty and Students and discover the opportunities. For more information go to: www.conestogac.on.ca

Nipissing University is pleased to announce their new Schulich Scholarship to support future math and science educators.

Schulicih Scholarships in Science and Education are presented to select students admitted to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at Nipissing University with a focus in education (BSc with Concurrent Education or Orientation to Teaching). 100 scholarships are available with a value of $5000 each. Recipients must have a minimum 75 per cent average in their best six 4U/4M final grades and demonstrate strong academic achievement, community volunteerism and financial need. An application is required.

For more information about the scholarships and how to apply, please visit www.nipissingu.ca/Schulich