Welcome to the Wolf Creek Career Centre Website
IMPORTANT Nursing Deadline Information:
Students applying should be aware of upcoming deadlines for Nursing Programs at the various post-secondary institutions. For September 2012, intake deadlines for Nursing tend to start in February. Please check with the institution you are planning to attend.
Calendar:
See the calendar (right click, open link) for a complete list of the following:
Open Houses - color coded in pink
First day of application - color coded in green
Last day of application - color coded in blue
Entrance Award Deadlines - color coded in orange
This calendar runs September 2011 through to August of 2012.
IMPORTANT Post-Secondary Open House Dates:
Please refer to the calendar (tab above) to check for any upcoming Open Houses that are being offered at any post secondary institution you are planning to attend.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:
January 31 |
Fred Row Journalism Bursary (Provincial) Masonic Higher Education Bursaries (Provincial) Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program (National) Young Women of Vision Bursary (Essay Awards)
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February 1 |
Lacombe Kinsmen 'Kin Canada Bursary' (LCHS) Terry Fox Humanitarian Program (National) |
February 15 |
RBC Royal Bank Scholarship Awards (National) U of A Entrance Leadership Scholastic Competition (University/College) U of A Entrance Scholarship Distinction Competition (University/College) |
February 28 |
Alberta Fish & Game Association Scholarship Program (Provincial) Canadian Hard of Hearing Scholarship Program (National) RBC Aboriginal Student Awards (National)
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March 1 |
Queen's Golden Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts (Provincial) |
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Queen's Golden Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts (Provincial) |
March 12 |
Re/Max "Quest for Excellence" School Bursary (National) |
March 15 |
Miller Thomson Foundation Alberta Scholarship (Provincial) |
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University of Lethbridge Leadership Awards (University/College) |
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Lacombe Rotary District #5360 Scholarship (ELCHS Scholarships) |
March 16 |
Encana High School Educatioanal Bursary Program (WCPS Scholarships) |
March 28 |
Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship for Colleges (National) |
March 30 |
Alberta Snowmobile Association Scholarship (Essay Awards) Educational Liaison Association of Alberta [ELAA] (Provincial) |
March 31 |
Agnes Jacks Scholarship Awards (National) Belcourt Brosseau Métis Award (National) Cara Brown Ringette Scholarship (National) Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship (Provincial) RDC 'Building on Excellence' Guaranteed $1000 Awards (University/College) [Limited awards available - first qualified, first awarded] RDC Central Alberta High School Award (University/College) RDC Entrance Scholarships (University/College) Red Deer
County Tuition Scholarship (University/College) |
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Career Paths
Not sure about your career path after high school? Go to Career Paths and follow the guidelines under [http://cc.wolfcreek.ab.ca/careerpaths] Finding Your Path. Discuss your results with the Career Counselor at your school.
A Quick Note on Post Secondary & Scholarship Deadlines/Applications
The Wolf Creek Career Centre website contains a variety of information and links to resources geared toward assisting grade 12 students as they explore their post grade 12 options. It is a starting point for students to begin researching career possibilities, post secondary schools and scholarships. We endeavor to keep the information current and complete, however, ultimately the grade 12 student is responsible to get involved in researching their options. Here are a couple of quick tips to help you in your search:
Post Secondary Institutions:
1. Check the University/College website often for program information applications & deadlines. Check out the [http://cc.wolfcreek.ab.ca/ABPostSecondary] Alberta Post Secondary link. Check the calendar for application acceptance dates for 2011-12. Most university applications are now completed on online. Deadline
dates for colleges and university applications will be posted on the calendar. For more information, go directly online to the Post Secondary Institution you are interested in attending.
2. Post Secondary Applications - You will be applying for most Alberta Post Secondary Institutions through ApplyAlberta. The website is www.applyalberta.ca.
Scholarships:
3. There are a PILE of scholarships out there. A great starting point is with the [http://cc.wolfcreek.ab.ca/ScholarshipResources] scholarship resources. Check out the scholarship links for your school as well as the broader area scholarship categories. Another great starting point is with the [http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships/main.asp] ALIS Website. Note that there are WAY too many scholarships for us to keep track of. Most applications are now online. Be sure to do your research!
4. If you need help filling out Post Secondary/Scholarship applications - go see the Career Counselor or Administrator in your school.
Residence:
5. Are you planning to live in residence? Do not wait for acceptance into a Post Secondary Institution. Once you apply to a Post Secondary Institution, you should also apply for residence.
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