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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

On November 12^th, 2009, Maclean’s OnCampus Virtual Fair will be taking place. Canadian colleges and universities will be represented in their virtual convention hall, each with its own booth. Information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid will be available – virtually, from home or school, using a computer. Students will be able to talk directly with school representatives and have their questions answered , in real time.

The fair is live on November 12, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (ET). Registration is free. Students, parents, teachers and administrators can register at www.macleans.ca/oncampusfair . Students will also have the opportunity to win $5,000 just for registering.

If you miss the event on November 12, it will still be available on-demand, 24 hours a day, until mid-February 2010.

The deadline for the 2009 Garfield Weston Awards is approaching. These awards are open to students planning to enroll in college programs (or in a technical DEC at a CEGEP) in Fall 2009. University programs and university-transfer programs are not eligible.

Please note that the deadline for entrance applications to be received is 27 March 2009.

You may download the application form from our new web site:

http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca ]http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca

The new site features a map that shows the hometowns of past Garfield Weston scholars.

We are looking for a students who are:

    * passionate about their field of study, curious, and willing to try new things;

    * caring about their family, neighbourhood and community; and

    * truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society

Please forward this message on to anyone in your school — perhaps a shop, art or business teacher — or in your local community who knows students like the ones described above.

Up to 25 Entrance Garfield Weston Awards will be granted this year, each of which comprises a tuition waiver from a consortium college renewable for one or two additional years; an $8,000 annual stipend renewable for one or two additional years; a mentorship program; and access to summer program funding.

Check out these sites if you are planning to attend post-secondary school and need to plan financially!  You will find financial terms, advice, and FAQs on post-secondary expenses.

Globe Campus Money Finder

University 101