VHSS Guidance

Blyth Academy

vhssguid — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:35:44 +0000

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

Allan Simpson Educational Fund Awards

vhssguid — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:15:03 +0000

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 Fall Open House

vhssguid — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:48:39 +0000

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 Schulich Scholarship

vhssguid — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:21:19 +0000

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

US Scholarship Information Seminar

vhssguid — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:38:33 +0000

College Prospects of America will be holding its 6^th annual US Scholarship Information Seminar, Tuesday, November 10^th from 7:30 pm t o 8:30 pm at Assumption College, Room 1035, 257 Shellard Lane, Brantford. This Seminar is FREE and will deal with the do’s and don’ts of US and CDN Scholarship recruiting. Any questions or concerns, please call their London Office Toll Free number: 1-888-268-CPOA (2762), www.cpoaswontario.cpoa.us Or email at CPOASWOntario@aol.com.

How do you feel about your 40 hours?

vhssguid — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:35:23 +0000

Everyone feels different about their 40 hours. Maybe you want to change the world. Maybe you just want to get them out of the way. But the bottom line is, you need 40 hours to graduate. No matter how you feel, we’ve (Canadian Cancer Society) got opportunities for you. To figure out where you stand, check out www.my40hours.ca

House of Commons Page Program

vhssguid — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:55:53 +0000

Each year 40 students from High Schools across Canada are selected to come to Ottawa and work as Pages in the House of Commons. Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region. For more information, please see the Guidance Department of visit www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage .

Closing date: December 7, 2009

Flash Fiction Contest

vhssguid — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:04 +0000

The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is challenging students to use their creativity and writing skills to submit a flash fiction story that addresses the risks associated with teen gambling. Two scholarships will be awarded for the best flash fiction story – $1,00 for 1^st place and $500 for 2^nd place. The scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2010. Full eligibility criteria are posted on www.responsiblegambling.org

Maclean’s OnCampus Virtual Fair

vhssguid — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:59:37 +0000

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.

Shad Valley

vhssguid — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:17:36 +0000

Shad Valley is looking for students in Grade 10, 11 or 12 with:

- high overall academic achievement, with a passion for math & the sciences

- creative and entrepreneurial minds

- excellent communications and interpersonal skills

- leadership skills as well as the ability to work as a team leader

For details on Shad Valley campuses, post-secondary scholarships and alumni accomplishments, explore their website at www.shad.ca