Posted: October 26, 2021
Are you interested in studying in Germany? Here is an opportunity! See the guidance counselor for more info, if interested.
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Posted: October 26, 2021
Message for potential grads and their guardian. Graduation is approaching. All your friends are choosing which college or university they want to apply to, but you don’t feel ready yet.
There ARE other pathways other than higher education that WILL support your future success.
Join our 45-minute Grad Stories panel on Tuesday, November 2nd to learn what is possible from your peers so you CAN choose the best path for you.
Register now at myfuture-monavenir.com
This information is also posted on the DRHS FB page.
Posted: October 15, 2021
Saint Mary's University will be hosting a Webinar next Wednesday, October 20th, starting at 7pm. It will be a general presentation on Saint Mary’s University that will last roughly 45 minutes to an hour, and the remainder of the time will be a Q&A.
Below is the link for students to register. They will also be providing a waiver code during the webinar so students can apply to Saint Mary's for free!
Why Saint Mary's University? A general presentation for New Brunswick Students on Oct 20, 2021 7:00 PM ADT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6626073102601557263
Posted: October 8, 2021
Schulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high school graduates enrolling in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) programs at Schulich's 20 Canadian partner universities.
If you are awarded a Schulich Leader Scholarship for Engineering the amount granted is $100,000 and for Science the award amount is $80,000.
If interested see the high school guidance counselor for more information.
For more information click on the Link below:
Creating the next generation of technology innovators | Schulich Leader Scholarships
Posted: October 8, 2021
A message from AARAO- Post Secondary Schools Virtual Fair!
We hope you have been exploring your post-secondary options since the EXPO Day last week.
This is a reminder of the Virtual Hangout Session TONIGHT Oct. 7th from 9-11PM. There will be reps available to answer all out-of-province questions. So, if you are thinking of going to a school outside of Atlantic Canada this would be an important session to attend.
PLEASE REMEMBER that ANY interested student from ANY region is welcomed to participate, so if you live in Atlantic Canada and want to join in - LET'S HANG!
The event will take place in the AARAO Kumospace Halls A - J. Each Hall has 5 post-secondary reps ordered alphabetically A-Z.
WHAT'S A KUMOSPACE?? Familiarize yourself by watching THIS VIDEO (What is Kumospace? - YouTube) and checking out THIS LINK (Getting Started with Kumospace) Our event will feel kind of like a video game where you get to journey through the virtual space collecting useful information to help you in making good decisions for your future. FUN!!
To access the event:
GO TO: https://aarao.vfairs.com
LOGIN – using the info you registered with (if you can’t remember, ‘Register Now’ again!)
Go to the ➡️Lobby and click ➡️Meet Us In KUMOSPACE
Sign-In to Kumospace using one of the available sign-in options OR continue as a guest (camera and microphone access will be required, but you can keep both off if you wish)
We encourage you to explore all Hall and communicate with reps using the 'CHAT' feature or by speaking directly with your mic.
We hope you make the best biggest decision of your life! Opportunities abound at the AARAO EXPO…
Posted: September 30, 2021
What a wonderful opportunity! Click on the link below for more information. See the guidance counselor, if interested.
Posted: September 29, 2021
WELCOME to Today's AARAO VIRTUAL EXPO FAIR
COOL. SO WHAT’S THE DEAL, THO?? (pssst, you can use your phone however a computer gives the best user experience.)
GO TO: https://aarao.vfairs.com anytime between 9AM-4PM and 6PM-9PM Atlantic Time
LOGIN – using the info you registered with (if can’t remember, ‘Register Now’ again!) to find:
- 50 Exhibitors! Colleges, Universities, Complimentary Educational Programs – CHECK THEM OUT and ‘Chat’ with reps in the ➡️Exhibit Hall
- VIDEOS from all Exhibitors are stored in the ➡️Video Vault
- Viewbooks, brochures, pamphlets, documents found in ➡️Resources
- Collect what you like along the way to save and download later in your ➡️Swag Bag
- See past presentations from AARAO members in the ➡️Auditorium
- Connect with fellow participants by ➡️Networking and get help at the ➡️Information Desk
- Plus find fun extras like the “Sounds of Atlantic Canada” Spotify playlist!
THAT WAS EASY. IS THAT IT??
For today, yes, but now that you’ve registered you can access this virtual space 24/7 to explore your options when it works for you – all the way until the end of February 2022! Come back anytime after the live EXPO Day today and for another live EXPO Day on December 2.
We also have four (4) upcoming virtual hangout sessions in our fun and interactive Kumospace Halls:
- October 7 – Non-Atlantic Student Night (9PM-11PM)
- October 20 – NS Student Night (7PM-9PM)
- November 2 – PE/NL Student Night (7PM-9PM)
- November 18 – NB Student Night (7PM-9PM)
(anyone is welcome to join any session if they are unable to make the session for their region – don’t be shy!)
Go to the ➡️Lobby and click ➡️Meet Us In KUMOSPACE and watch this helpful video in advance to learn how it works.
Now go make the best biggest decision of your life already! Opportunities abound at the AARAO EXPO…
Posted: September 27, 2021
- Virtual Booths + Live Events
AARAO will utilize the professional services of vFairs and Kumospace to deliver an innovative and engaging virtual experience for all participants. Our Virtual Post-Secondary Opportunities Expo will be available from September 29 2021 through February 28 2022 with 24/7 virtual information booth access of 50 representatives (universities, colleges, and other educational programs/resources), including two live *EXPO days and a series of **Virtual Hangout Sessions in our AARAO Kumospace on scheduled evenings throughout the fall. Full details and schedule of events is now available at www.aarao.ca/fairs. Click on register on the www.aarao.ca/fairs to access events.
*For the AARAO EXPO Days on September 29th and December 2nd, all 50 representatives will be present for IM and Video Chat from 9:00AM-4:00PM ADT and 6:00-9:00PM ADT.
**For the Virtual Hangout Sessions in Kumospace, all events are in the evening and students and guardians are welcome to participate in any session, however, we have one session on November 18th from 7:00-9:00PM ADT specifically for New Brunswick students that we encourage participation in.
If you have any questions, contact the schools guidance counsellor at 684-7500.
Posted: June 8, 2021
The RMC Liaison Office invites potential students in Grade 10 or above to join them for a 1-hour live Information Session with Q&A beginning at 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
RMC is different in that students interested in becoming a pilot or a military police officer will apply in mid-August following Grade 11.
To join, simply email liaison@rmc.ca and indicate which day and time you would like.
Posted: June 8, 2021
The 2021-2022 Application for Full-Time Student Financial Assistance (online and printable) is now available and it is posted on the Student Financial Services Website at www.studentaid.gnb.ca.
New for this academic year, the Information Guide has been replaced by two documents:
Student Financial Assistance Handbook which includes:
· a description of the loans, grants and bursaries available to eligible students,
· general information on the eligibility criteria for applying for full-time assistance
· information on the application process
· information on how assistance is calculated
Program Highlights and Funding Information Booklet provides the funding amounts for the loans, grants and bursaries and other loan year specific information
If students or parents/guardians have any questions regarding the application process, they can call the toll free number 1-800-667-5626 or to register for a virtual Question and Answer Session by visiting the Student Financial Services website.
Posted: June 3, 2021
Student Financial Assistance has launched a new video/presentation as well as virtual Question and Answer Sessions that students can register for if they have general questions regarding student financial assistance. Note that these are not intended for file specific questions. Individuals can register by visiting their website and following the relevant links. Prior to registering, student financial assistance is asking the individual to watch a 14-minute pre-recorded presentation titled Student Financial Assistance for Full-Time Post-Secondary Students.
This presentation is really well built. It explains the funding programs, eligibility, application and assessment process related to student financial services. A nice resource to share with your students.
English link: Student Financial Services - Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (gnb.ca)
French link: Services financiers pour étudiants - Éducation postsecondaire, Formation et Travail (gnb.ca)
Posted: June 3, 2021
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is offering a freesummer learningprogram for students entering grade 10, 11 or 12 in the upcoming school year, or those who will graduate in June 2021. To be eligible, you need to be registered in a New Brunswick High School, in June of this year, in one of the four Anglophone districts.Please note students entering Grade 10 are only eligible to take Number, Relations, and Functions 10.
This program will allow you to earn a mark that will be added to your regular school transcript. These are full courses and will take a sizable amount of time to complete (3-4 hours each day). If you want to improve a mark or get ahead in a course, and you have the time to commit, this program might be for you.
Key Dates Registration opens June 1st/ Last day to register June 25th
Courses begin June 30th/ Last day of courses July 29th
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Posted: June 1, 2021
Information on student loan and how to apply for a student loan is outlined on the attached document.
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Posted: May 27, 2021
6. Guitard – Babin Scholarship
No application required
Criteria:
Geared toward a student requiring financial support to attend post-secondary education.
Student must have strong and consistent academic standing.
Student must have participated in extracurricular activities ranging from athletic teams to academic organizations to school clubs and/or volunteering in their community.
Value: $500
Posted: May 25, 2021
Due to the covid-19 restrictions, the process of applying for the Dalhousie Youngtimers bursary is on the Rod Harquail Memorial website.
Applicants can input information and attach/copy and paste their application and essay on the website.
The application criteria and information is on the Rod Harquail website.
Link for the website:
Value: $500
Deadline: June 4, 2021