The annual Prairie Land Post Secondary Event is taking place at J.C. Charyk School in Hanna on March 19, 2024 for all Prairie Land students in grades 9-12. Approximately 16 post secondary institutions will be taking part in the event, with each giving two presentations and having a booth fair in the gym. Don't forget that students are required to keep their post secondary event passports for their grade 12 portfolios.

Institutions attending include: AU Arts, Lakeland College, Lethbridge College, MacEwan University, NAIT, Olds College, Red Deer Polytechnic, RCMP, SAIT, University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge, MC College, UofA Augustana, and Careers the Next Generation.

Enter to win some great prizes by attending sessions at the post secondary event. Prizes include Airpods, a jump starter with powerbank, a Starbuck gift pack and more!

It is never too early to start applying for scholarships and awards. There are several opportunities for students to potentially obtain free money.

Check out the Prairie Land Scholarships webpage.

Please be sure to talk with the Career Rep at your school for assistance.

Start on your Prairie Land fillable scholarship application today!

Be sure to apply to your Post Secondary Institutions scholarships and awards. You do not want to

miss out on free money. Take a few minutes to apply!

ScholarTree is a great way to find scholarships in Canada!

Grade 12 students be sure to check your post-secondary institution portal regularly so important information is not missed. Continue to search and apply for scholarships, grants, and bursaries and watch deadlines.

Familiarize yourself with the process of applying for loans and the Rutherford Scholarship.

Check out the ALIS website for a month by month planning schedule.

The ALIS website is a great tool for finding a career path and planning your post secondary education. Check out the links below.

If you love working outdoors this is a great opportunity for 16 - 18 year olds. The Junior Forest

Ranger Program can be checked out below. Be sure to apply before April 1, 2024.

The WISEST Summer Research Program encourages participants to explore a future in science, engineering, and technology fields. We encourage Gr. 11, female and/or non-binary students to check out the requirements. Apply before April 3, 2024.

The Alberta Innovates High School Youth Research Summer (HYRS) Program invites Gr. 11

students to explore biomedical and health research. Take a look at the requirements below. Apply

before March 15, 2024.

MyBlueprint is another great resource offered to Prairie Land students. You may already have an account set up through your school but if not click "sign up" at the link below. You'll need your student number to create your account, be sure to use your school email address and choose your school from the drop down menu when you sign up.

Semester 1 marks can be viewed on your detailed academic report accessible through myPass.

myPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students to:

Order high school transcripts in English and French

The Prairie Land website has helpful information for your grade 12 portfolio.

Altario & Consort - Hilary Leuschen - (403) 577-3654

hilary.leuschen@plrd.ab.ca

Hope Christian - Margaret Dart - (403) 899-3786

margaret.dart@hopechristianschool.ca

Delia, Morrin, JCC & Youngstown - Dana Forsyth - (403) 854-3642 ext. 6191

dana.forsyth@plrd.ab.ca

Berry Creek - Bea Bosch - (844) 566-3743

beatrice.bosch@plrd.ab.ca