sackville High Guidance
News and Events for 2026-27
University of Guelph
$ 42,500.oo Scholarships
Canadian Applicants: (Apply by January 22, 2027)
President's Scholarships (7 awards)
Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships (2 awards)
International Applicants: (Apply by March 8, 2027)
Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino (2 Awards)
Carleton University
The university has one new degree and three new majors:
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEnt)
Sustainable Electrical Power Engineering (BEng)
Sustainable Energy Engineering (BEng)
Systems Security Engineering (BEng)
Loran Scholarship Update:
After my earlier post, here are updates you should be aware:
Deadline for applications is October 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm (AST) 12:00 pm (EST) Nova Scotia follows Atlantic Standard Time.
November 26-December 10, 2026: Online semi-final interviews for shortlisted applicants. Candidates will be invited at least one week before their interview day.
Week of December 14, 2026: Semi-Final results are shared with candidates. 90 finalists will be invited to the National Selections.
February 18-21, 2027: Finalists will attend National Selections in Toronto, with all travel and accommodation costs to attend covered by the Loran Scholars Foundation.
Instructions:
Review the information at loranscholar.ca/becoming-a-scholar
Complete the application at apply.loranscholar.ca. However, applicants without sufficient internet bandwidth may mail a hard-copy application. Contact info@loranscholar.ca or call 416-646-2120 extension 100 for more information
You need to determine and confirm who will serve as your referee. (teacher, community member, or someone else familiar with your activities. Cannot be a family member or friend. The referee form must be completed by the application deadline.
Please Note:
The university application process is the sole responsibility of each applicant and is therefore separate from the application to the Loran Scholars Foundation.
Acadia University
Applications Open September 21, 2026
If you plan to submit an application to Acadia University for a September 2027 start, you are reminded that the application period opens September 21st. If you require in-progress transcripts, please email Ms. Avery at
savery@hrce.ca Please be sure to provide the necessary information so she knows where to send the transcript.
Dalhousie University
Computer Science
Beginning Fall 2027, Dalhousie’s Bachelor of Computer Science will offer six new majors, giving students more opportunities to shape their studies around their interests and career goals:
Human-Computer Interaction — Design technology around the people who use it.
Cybersecurity — Protect the digital systems and information we depend on.
Artificial Intelligence — Build, train and deploy AI to tackle real-world challenges.
Algorithms & Scientific Computing — Use advanced computational thinking to solve complex scientific and global challenges.
Software Development — Build the systems and platforms that power the digital world.
Digital Innovation — Turn emerging technologies and ideas into meaningful change.
These majors reflect the growing role of computer science across industries—from healthcare, climate science and business to entertainment, cybersecurity and beyond.
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Open House
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
NSCAD's Open House is your chance to explore our programs, experience what campus life is like, and learn how to build a strong application.
Explore our Port Campus and connect with current studens through studio visits and pop-up booths, where you’ll see what they’ve been working on at NSCAD.
If you choose to participate in a portfolio review, you’ll meet one-on-one with a faculty member to receive helpful and encouraging feedback on your portfolio as you prepare your application. Whether you are applying for Fall 2027 and have a robust collection of artworks, or you are still a few years away and are just starting to build up a portfolio, our feedback can give you a gentle push in the right direction.
Workshops, presentations, and portfolio reviews are planned for prospective students and their families, with a full agenda and details to follow.
This is an in-person event taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia. If you cannot attend in-person, but you would like to speak with a Recruitment Officer about putting your application or study at NSCAD, please select this option in the registration form.
We hope to see you at NSCAD's Open House!
University of Toronto
National Book Award and National Scholarship Program
If you are interested in this Scholarship kindly see Mr. Trenholm no later than September 18th, 2026 for information on how to submit your application to be considered for nomination.
The National Book Award recognizes an outstanding Canadian high-school student who demonstrates strong academic achievement, original and creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and meaningful involvement in their school and community. Each Canadian secondary school may nominate one student per year. The award itself is non-monetary: the recipient receives a book presented through their school. Importantly, students do not need to attend U of T to receive the Book Award.
The National Scholarship is U of T’s flagship scholarship for exceptional Canadian secondary-school students. A Book Award nomination gives the student access to apply for the scholarship, provided they intend to attend U of T. Applicants are assessed on academic excellence, creativity, leadership, breadth of achievement, and community involvement.
Eligibility:Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in their final year of Canadian high school or first-year CEGEP.
School Nomination One student per Canadian secondary school can be nominated for the Book Award.
Scholarship Value: Covers tuition,incidental and residence fees for up to 4 years at U of T.
Selection: Approximately 25 students are normally selected as finalists, with roughly 15 becoming National Scholars; other finalists may receive Arbor Scholarships.
Schools nominate by October 9th, 2026 ; students must apply to U of T by October 16 and submit the National Scholarship application by October 30,2026 .
University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship
If you are interested in becoming sackville High School Nominee, please see Mr. Trenholm no later than September 18, 2026.
The Jefferson Scholarship is one of the University of Virginia’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships, awarded to exceptional high-school seniors who demonstrate .
Value: Covers the full cost of attendance at UVA—including tuition, room, board, books, and miscellaneous expenses—for four years/eight semesters .
Eligibility: Students must be in their graduating year of high school and be nominated by their school ; students cannot apply directly.
Selection: Nominees submit academic information, activities, awards, recommendations, and two essays. The process includes regional review/interviews followed by a final interview.
What UVA looks for: Strong academics, significant leadership, and meaningful contributions to school, community, or beyond. Financial need and demonstrated interest in UVA are selection criteria.
Additional opportunities: Scholars receive enrichment through international travel, leadership development, career networking, research opportunities, and access to the Foundation’s alumni and Scholar network.
2026–27 deadline: School and student nomination materials are due December 1st, 2026 .
Saint Francis Xavier University
STFX Application Period is now Open
StFX Applications are live! Your students can now apply for free using the waiver code (GOXGO2027) provided and this link:
https://stfx.my.site.com/apply/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fapply%2FTargetX_Portal__PB
Holland College: Open House
Prince Edward Island
As students start to explore their post-secondary options, our upcoming Fall Open House is a great opportunity to learn more about Holland College. The event will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Open House gives prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore our campuses, meet faculty and staff, learn about our programs, and discover the hands-on learning experiences available at Holland College.
I've attached a poster with additional details, and you can also find more information here: Holland College Fall Open House
Saint Francis Xavier University (STFX)
Admission Applications for the 2027-28 academic year open tomorrow (September 15th, 2026)
I am expecting an application code that can be used to waive your application fee. I will post it once received.
Five-year concurrent Education pathways — coming Fall 2027
StFX is preparing new five-year concurrent pathways allowing students to earn a:
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Education
or
Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Education
Explore Heath Programs: Click Here
Explore Climate and Environment
Explore COOP at STFX: Chick Here
Explore Research at STFX: Click Here
Explore Service Learning at STFX: Click Here
Explore Global Opportunities: Click here
Explore Scholarships:Click Here
Explore Financial Aid and Bursaries: Click Here
Mount Saint Vincent University
Important Updates: Admission Requirements
Several important updates that may impact students' admission planning and their engagement with MSVU's recruitment team this year.
What’s New at MSVU?
• Math at Work 12 now accepted (70% minimum) for select programs
• Two new Recruitment Officers supporting Nova Scotia schools
• Fall Open House on November 20
New Admission Requirement
Effective immediately, MSVU will accept Math at Work 12 with a minimum grade of 70% to satisfy the mathematics admission requirement for the following programs:
• Bachelor of Applied Arts in Child and Youth Study
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Family Science
• Bachelor of Arts in Aging
Please note that students using Math at Work 12 to meet the mathematics requirement must still present Academic English 12 and four additional academic Grade 12 courses for admission. A one-page admission requirements guide will be provided during school visits. You can also review our admission requirements online: NS Admission Requirements
AARAO
University Fair
Sackville High School
October 13th, 2026
On October 13th, Sackville High will be hosting a post-secondary fair the will be attended by many universities as well as other post-secondary institutions including private colleges and training programs such as the RCMP, The Canadian Armed Forces, and paramedics to name a few. It will be an opportunity to meet and learn about educational programs that align with your career goals.
To help students make the most of their time at the Fall AARAO fairs, students can create a voluntary Student Profile before attending.
The profile is entirely voluntary and requires only a few pieces of information:
• Name
• Date of Birth
• Email Address
• Current School
• Current Grade
Once completed, students will receive a unique QR code that can be stored on a mobile device or printed and brought to the event if phone use is not permitted. Please follow/click this link to set up your profile.
At the fair, students can simply share their QR code with representatives from institutions they are interested in learning more about. Rather than filling out contact cards at every booth, as is current practice, a quick scan allows students to join the prospective student mailing lists of institutions they choose to connect with.
Privacy and Choice
Participation is completely optional. Students decide whether to create a profile and which institutions they share their QR code with at the fair.
Institutions only receive information when a student chooses to share their QR code. Students are not automatically added to mailing lists and maintain control over which institutions they hear from.
Any communications received from participating colleges and universities will include the ability to unsubscribe at any time in accordance with Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation.
Loran Scholarship
Application deadline is October 15th, 2026
Offered in partnership with 25 Canadian universities, and renewable for up to four years, the Loran Award is valued at approximately $150,000 over four years of undergraduate study.
25 university partners signal their support for Loran Scholars and trust in our selection process by providing a full tuition waiver annually for each student, in addition to the stipends funded by our donors. These institutions provide Loran Scholars with access to the best academic programs across Canada and join us in stewarding scholars throughout their undergraduate studies. This partnership is unique in Canada.
Dalhousie University
Memorial University
Mount Allison University
University of King’s College
University of New BrunswickMcMaster University
Queen’s University
Toronto Metropolitan University
University of Guelph
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Western University
York University
McGill University
Université Laval
Université de Montréal
Université de SherbrookeUniversity of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Manitoba
University of SaskatchewanSimon Fraser University
University of British Columbia
University of Victoria
Eligibility Criteria:
a. Be graduating from high school in 2026. Entering university for the first time in September 2027.
b. Present a minimum cumulative average of 88%
c. Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
d. Be born between January 1, 2005 and September 1, 2011.
Find all information you need at loranscholar.ca
Scholarships Available
The scholarships below are accepting applications between September 15th, 2026 and November 15th, 2026. For more details about each scholarship and the eligibility requirements, read the details below carefully.
$250,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: September 15, 2026
$2,000 (4 Awards)
Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Deadline: September 15, 2026
$5,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: September 15, 2026
$1,000 (2 Awards)
Deadline: September 15, 2026
$1,000 (18 Awards)
UFCW Canada - BDM Scholarships
Deadline: September 30, 2026
$5,000 (13 Awards)
Writers of the Future Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2026
$1,500 (100 Awards)
Deadline: October 1, 2026
$10,000 (46 Awards)
Stantec Future Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: October 2, 2026
$1,500 (3 Awards)
CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship
Deadline: October 10, 2026
$2,500 (100 Awards)
Deadline: October 15, 2026
$1,500 (2 Awards)
Deadline: November 15, 2026
VIEW ALL SCHOLARSHIPS
