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YVR Art Foundation

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
2017 ART SCHOLARSHIPS
The YVR ART FOUNDATION is pleased to announce a Call for Applications from BC and Yukon First Nations artists interested in applying for Youth or Mid-Career Artist Scholarships.
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The YVR Art Foundation is now accepting applications for the
2017 Youth Scholarship and Mid-Career Artist Scholarship awards for
BC and Yukon First Nations artists.

Each award is valued at $5,000. Up to seven YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarships and up to two Mid-Career Artist Scholarships will be awarded. Youth Scholarship recipients will be brought to Vancouver for an awards ceremony and their art work will be exhibited at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for one year.

The deadline for applications is Friday, January 27, 2017.

Eligibility and criteria for the two scholarships include:

YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship
Eligible Applicants:

  • Are of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry
  • Reside in BC or Yukon
  • Be between the ages of 16 and 26
  • Are emerging artists who create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations’ culture
  • Have the goal of becoming a professional artist
  • Are accepted to study with a mentor or at a formal institution of learning
  • Commit to attend the Scholarship Award ceremony in Vancouver on May 26, 2017 and the ceremony in recognition of the completed work, one year later, on May 25, 2018

YVR Art Foundation Mid-Career Scholarship
Eligible Applicants:

  • Are of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry
  • Reside in BC or Yukon
  • Be age 27 or older
  • Create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations’ culture
  • Wish to further their art careers and/or extend their work into a new scale or medium
  • Have completed basic art training
  • Have achieved local and/or provincial recognition through public presentation of their artwork
  • Are accepted to study/work with an master artist; at a formal institution of learning; or on a special project that is of cultural significance to the artist’s community
  • Are able to submit a portfolio of artwork that demonstrates the artist’s commitment to their practice

For more information on the YVR Art Foundation and to apply for the scholarships go to the Foundation website: www.yvraf.com/programs.

Prestige Awards – University of Calgary

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Did you know that early admission applicants are the first to receive their admission letters? It’s true! The early admission deadline is Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 so you still have a few days to finalize and submit your application.
Aside from the bragging rights you’ll have if you receive early admission, it can also literally pay to apply early. That’s because the deadline to apply for our high-value Prestige Awards is also Dec. 15, 2016. As soon as you’ve applied for admission, you’ll be eligible to apply for our awards and scholarships.
So what are you waiting for? Apply for both admission and our Prestige Awards today!
Prestige Awards Deadline – Dec. 15 
If you’ve submitted a fall 2017 admission application, you should also apply for scholarships and awards. Keep in mind that you’re able to apply for awards and scholarships even before you’ve received an offer of admission.
The deadline for our Prestige Awards is Thursday, Dec. 15 so you still have a few days to apply! By completing one online award application you’ll be eligible for:
  • Prestige Awards – valued at up to $61,800
  • President’s Admission Scholarships – valued at $5,000
  • High School Awards and Bursaries – valued at $8,500
Visit the Office of the Registrar website for more information on our entrance awards.
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University of Calgary Online Information Sessions

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You’re invited to join UCalgary for an online information session this month!

The event will take place online on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 a.m. PST / 9 a.m. MST / 11 a.m. EST, and Thursday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. PST / 4 p.m. MST / 6 p.m. EST will last approximately one hour.

During the online information session, you’ll learn about our:

  • World-class undergraduate programs
  • Admission requirements and deadlines
  • Scholarships, awards, and financial aid programs
  • Hands-on learning opportunities
  • Residence community (and multi-year guarantee)

You’ll also learn more about what campus life is really like, and we’ll have an international student advisor available to answer any questions. Please note that this event is aimed at students who haven’t yet attended a UCalgary recruitment presentation.

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Dalhousie University – Information Session in Vancouver

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Dalhousie University is Applications on the spot!

Vancouver Convention Centre NOVEMBER 23, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Learn all you need to know about becoming a citizen of Dalhousie at a Dal 101 Information Session and submit your application on-site if you’re ready.

Bring your family and friends to learn more about choosing the right program, admission requirements and the application process, the costs of attending university, our scholarship program and more. Assistant Registrar’s will be available to answer your questions and make sure that you have all of the information you need to take your next step towards joining the Dal community!

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Jane Goodall Institute Grants for Student Projects

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DEADLINE APPROACHING

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has Roots & Shoots Grants available. Grants are up to $500 for community action projects that tackle issues related to people, animals and our environment. Those that will honour Indigenous ways of knowing are given special consideration. 

The deadline to apply is November 15. More info here: http://janegoodall.ca/get-involved/grants/ 

Ryerson Scholarship Update

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SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE 

President’s Scholarships

Ryerson is pleased to continue offering our prestigious President’s Scholarships, valued at $40,000 CDN (Total) | $10,000 CDN (Annual Amount). These awards for domestic and international students have a February 1, 2017 deadline. Additional details are available here. 

Guaranteed and Renewable Scholarships

Ryerson continues to offer guaranteed and renewable scholarships to students studying full-time in a Canadian secondary school who present a final average of 80% or higher in six 4U/M courses (or equivalent). Scholarship amounts and complete details are available here. 

Our Ryerson Info Page 

Introducing #3J’s Quick Fact Sheets (Coming Soon)

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#3Js Quick Fact Sheets – Jackie, Joey & Johnny’s Quick Fact Sheets for several Canadian Universities will soon be available for download and quick view.  This is perfect for students to print or save to their phone — links and information they need to apply for scholarships, undergrad admissions and more…Watch for them in the coming weeks.