Parkland College Entrance Scholarships 2013 Application deadline is June 7, 2013 Apply for up to three scholarships Award availability subject to change Application form at http://bit.ly/JLo9oF o Include a 300-word letter of rationale about yourself and why you should receive this scholarship. Send us your transcripts - high school and/or post- secondary transcripts will be accepted o By fax 306.786.7866 o By email to [email protected] o By mail to Scholarship Committee, Parkland College, 200 Prystai Way, Yorkton, SK S3N 4G4 o In person to any college office . Yorkton . Melville . Fort Qu’Appelle . Kamsack . Canora . Esterhazy We appreciate all applications, but only successful applicants will be notified by July 12, 2013. Presentations will be made at the Entrance Scholarship Recognition Event in late September 2013. Parkland College Entrance Scholarships 2013 application form at http://bit.ly/JLo9oF Thank You to All of Our Scholarship Donors A+K Architects Melville Lions Club Boehmer Family Morris Industries Canadian Federation of University Mosaic Potash Esterhazy Women - Yorkton Myers & Associates Churchbridge Credit Union Painted Hand Casino City of Melville Painted Hand Community City of Yorkton Development Corporation Clay Serby ParkerQuine LLP Corey Fransishyn Parkland College Cornerstone Credit Union Parkland College Board of Governors CUPE 4980 Parkland College President Dr. Fay Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic Myers Donors Parkland College Staff & Students Drs. Cottenie and Bowtell Richardson Drs. Ron and Bree Rogoza Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Gardon Securities Foundation Gateway Co-operative Limited R.G. Combe V.C. Royal Canadian Good Spirit REDA Legion #61 Melville Grain Millers R H Electric GX94/Fox FM Royal Drug Mart Horizon Credit Union Saskatchewan Abilities Council Kahkewistahaw Gas and Sasktel Convenience Store SIAST Kardynal Transport Town of Canora LDM Foods Victory Safety LEON RAM Companies Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Logan Stevens Construction Ltd. Yorkton Lions Club Loucks Pharmacy Yorkton This Week Yorkton Rotary Club Ministry of Advanced Education for matching contributions Parkland College Entrance Scholarships 2013 application form at http://bit.ly/JLo9oF UNIVERSITY AT PARKLAND COLLEGE Quality education through face-to-face lectures, live televised or video conferenced classes from Regina and Saskatoon and online classes. Higher success rates, our students finish more classes (94% completion) and do better than their peers on the main campus’s Smaller class sizes allow you to get to know your professors. On the spot academic advising, tutorials, workshops and more. What better place to start your university education! USE IT Take advantage of the fully accredited, quality educational opportunities available at Parkland College. IT You can complete your first year for a huge range of degrees from University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan. The range is so wide that it is easier to tell you which degrees are difficult to start at Parkland College. Math, Physics and Engineering are all difficult to complete a full first year, although you can get partial first year at Parkland College. In the last few years students have completed a first year in the following subjects before going to the main campus: Arts/Humanities/ Social Sciences English Justice Studies History Anthropology Sociology Economics Psychology Geography Police Studies Archeology and many more Sciences/ Agriculture Biology Crop Science Biochemistry Agribusiness Chemistry Toxicology Psychology Anatomy and Cell Biology Agronomy Physiology Animal Science Environmental Science Computer Science Regional and Urban Planning and many more You can also now complete full four-year degrees in select programs including Nursing, Social Work, and Indigenous Education. For more information about the university program at Parkland College, call for an appointment with our academic advisor (306.783.6566) or drop us an email at [email protected] Parkland College Entrance Scholarships 2013 application form at http://bit.ly/JLo9oF SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS Parkland College delivers a broad range of training programs that provide individuals with the skills needed to become employed or to upgrade their technical skills. Programs are delivered in various locations throughout the Parkland region, and across categories such as health, trades, administration, technology, and emergency training. Needs of local employers and industry are a major consideration in the range of training programs offered. The program mix is reviewed annually to ensure that the training is current and relevant for the Parkland region. Courses are brokered from SIAST or from other credit training institutions. Students completing will receive transcripts and/or certificates from the appropriate credit-granting institute. Trades- related programs are also designed to meet Saskatchewan Apprenticeship requirements. In some cases, training is enhanced and customized to meet local needs. Work placement components are added to form a closer tie to the workplace, and to improve student employability. Both full-time and part-time training opportunities are available. 2013-2104 SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS Boom Truck, Crane & Hoist Operator Business Administration Certificate Level (SIIT) Business Year One Certificate Business Diploma – Accountancy & Human Resources Specialties Carpentry Applied Certificate Enhanced Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Emergency Medical Responder Entrepreneurship & Small Business Firefighter Professional Qualifications NFPA 1001 Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Hospitality & Tourism Career Training Industrial Mechanics Apprenticeship Multi-Mechanical Trades Enhanced Office Education Certificate Orientation to Child Daycare/Early Childhood Education Certificate Power Engineering Technician Certificate Power Engineering 3rd Class Practical Nursing Diploma Primary Care Paramedic Railway Conductor Truck Driver Training Welding – Applied Certificate Variety of part-time courses according to local demand NOTE: This is not a comprehensive list – additional programs will be delivered throughout the year. Contact us at 306.783.6566 or [email protected] to book an appointment with an academic advisor to help you decide which program will be best for you. Parkland College Entrance Scholarships 2013 application form at http://bit.ly/JLo9oF NEED TO KNOW Q. How do I APPLY? A. The application is online at http://bit.ly/JLo9oF or through our website at http://www.parklandcollege.sk.ca/admissions/scholarships (award availability is subject to change). Q. Do I need to submit a TRANSCRIPT for every scholarship I apply for? A. NO, only one copy is required. You need a transcript of either your Grade 12 final OR your Grade 12 first semester marks if you are graduating in June 2013. A High School transcript must be provided. NOTE: If you are selected to receive an award you must submit an original transcript and provide your Social Insurance Number. Q. What is a LETTER OF RATIONALE and what should it contain? A. A letter of rationale is a written statement that gives you the opportunity to explain, to the Selection Committee, why you are the best candidate for the scholarship. The letter of rationale is extremely important as it is part of the core information looked at when making selections. You are not required to write a separate letter of rationale for each scholarship you apply for, but you may do so if you wish to “customize” the letter for each application. Your letter of rationale should be short and concise (do not exceed 300 words). Q. How is ACADEMIC MERIT determined? A. 1) One Grade 12 English 2) One Grade 12 Math 3) A combination of three (3) Grade 12 subjects, only one of which can be Practical & Applied Arts or Fine Arts (i.e. Music/Band/Choral 30, Welding 30, Info Pro 30, etc.) Q. Where do I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION? A. Applications can be completed online, dropped off at any Parkland College location, or mailed to Parkland College, 200 Prystai Way, Yorkton, SK, S3N 4G4 Q. When is the entrance scholarship APPLICATION DEADLINE? A. All applications must be received by June 7, 2013. Late applications will not be considered. Q. HOW MANY entrance scholarships can I apply for? A. You can apply for a maximum of three (3) scholarships. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to limit the number of scholarships awarded per person. The Scholarship Committee also reserves the right to move an application to a different scholarship, if appropriate. Q. When will I receive my SCHOLARSHIP MONEY? A. University Entrance Scholarship awards will be awarded in late September, after proof of enrollment is received. Skills Training Related Entrance Scholarship awards will be applied directly to your tuition account, any remaining dollars will be paid out to the recipient one month into the program. Parkland College Entrance Scholarships 2013 application form at http://bit.ly/JLo9oF SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE What are the benefits Parkland College creates for the community? Your contribution will….. ► Help Parkland College maintain the ability to contribute to the education and training of residents of the Parkland area. ► Have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families and on communities and businesses within the Parkland Region. The Scholarship Committee invites others in the community to consider a donation or sponsorship of a scholarship award. All contributions are tax deductible. Purpose of the Initiative The