Announcements
Important Dates to Remember
UPEI Public Forum on: The Future of Professional Journalism and Public Broadcasting:
Place: UPEI Performing Arts Centre Date: Wednesday, February 5th 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Acadia University Winter Open House- February 7th, 2025. Registration is now open for the Open House. Prospective students who attend have a chance to win tuition credits! Visit https://connect.acadiau.ca/portal/acadia-events to register!
USA College Expo, Toronto ON -April 12, 2025 - USA College Expo - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x9kt5NrJLPqFhaEpFV6ZGb5lx-dkoyaaQAimvjnOntc/edit?usp=sharing
International scholarships opportunities for Canadians
NSCAD University Portfolio Day: Join us on Saturday, February 15th, for NSCAD University’s in-person Portfolio Day, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia! We encourage you to share this exciting opportunity with students interested in art and design. At this special event, your students will receive valuable, in-person feedback on their portfolios and learn about the application process at NSCAD University.
Free Portfolio Development Class: This completely free online class will help students strengthen their portfolios. This is a great opportunity for them to receive expert guidance and feedback as they prepare to study art and design. Your students can sign up for this class at this link.
Simon Fraser University
There will be a live Q & A session where attendees can have their questions answered. Students can register here.
Take a virtual campus tour led by an SFU student
We invite your students to get to know us better by joining our virtual campus tour led by an SFU student ambassador.
Here are some of our upcoming dates:
· Monday, January 20 | 9:00 AM PST | Register now
· Friday, January 24 | 7:00 PM PST | Register now
· Monday, January 27 | 7:30 AM PST | Register now
· Tuesday, January 28 | 4:00 PM PST | Register now
These tours provide a unique, firsthand perspective into campus life as our ambassadors share their personal experience and answer any questions your students may have.
We have multiple tour times available each week. You can also explore the virtual campus tour at your own pace and share with your students!
Deadlines for admission, Uggla Family scholarship and housing
There are several important application deadlines coming up for admission and scholarships:
The Fall 2025 Application Deadline – January 31: The deadline to apply for Fall 2025 admission is at the end of the month. Encourage your students to submit their applications before the deadline! All the details about how to apply are available on our website.
Uggla Family Scholarship – January 20: This full-coverage scholarship is available for exceptional Canadian students. It covers tuition, housing, materials, and includes a mentorship program to guide students throughout their studies. More information is available here.
Housing at SFU – Encourage your students to consider living on campus. SFU’s on-campus residences offer easy access to classes, private rooms, and a diverse and inclusive community. Please share this opportunity with your students and highlight the benefits of living in SFU Residence and Housing for a strong start to their university journey. Here is where they can apply now.
University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Nursing Introducing Rolling Admissions at their Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton campuses.: Link to more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oLn4mt5FDraK1p-L2Mtg6drZdY62oB1F50MCBvt7rpI/edit?usp=sharing
Rural Outreach & Mentorship Initiative - The Rural Outreach and Mentorship Initiative (ROMI) is a program run through the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada. This program provides mentorship to high school students from rural areas by connecting them with medical students across Canada. Through this mentorship, students can learn about the transition to post-secondary education and careers in medicine. Sign up form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa-LgipnNdeoUZr1uIO0Ku3mjfGPjUW4J9q_4vGgHun07T5g/viewform
February 15, 2025 GIRLS STEM UP - This organization is dedicated to enabling young women to pursue their interests in STEMP through our annual conference, this year set for February 15, 2025.
Link to more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2v6LL9t0fZuBlXRGAfZy1Jc721mL9TS53FHCAmJErw/edit?usp=sharing
Holland College Scholarship/Bursary Deadline is: March 31, 2025
Interested in a career in Acupuncture and TCM? CCATCM - Canadian College Acupuncture TCM - contact information www.ccatcm.ca or phone: 902-832-6628. Contact Lucy Griffiths, Dean of Acupuncture at: acupuncturedean@ccatcm.ca.
Application Deadlines for Dalhousie University - https://www.dal.ca/admissions/dates-and-deadlines.html
The Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design
Programs offered are Composite Boatbuilding, Marine Systems, Wooden Boatbuilding, Yacht Design. There will be several open houses in early 2025, please visit www.landingschool.edu or contact admissions@landingschool.edu
Youth Ambassadors Program
The Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada is a fully funded 2.5 week exchange program to the US, including a community homestay and a visit to Washington, D.C. This years program runs from July 15- July 31st 2025 for students ages 15-18. For more information please visit: Youth Ambassadors Program - World Learning.
Thinking about a future in medicine? Projects Abroad has a new project: Medicine Internship in Jamaica. Visit here to find out more: Medical Internship for Teenagers in Jamaica | Projects Abroad
University of Kings College - Halifax - The Joyce Family Foundation.
At King's, we know that supporting students through financial aid is crucial to a vibrant and healthy university environment. We are pleased to share that today, King’s announced a new bursary thanks to a generous $1-million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation.