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Student Payment and Funding Support

  • Compensation for internships is not required; however, employers who pay interns typically are more successful in recruiting students.
  • Compensation varies widely and can be hourly or in the form of a stipend

Funding for un/underpaid EDGC 398 internships:

Funding for post-EDGC 398 internships:

For all students requiring financial support during internship

1st STEP - Apply for government student assistance, which is typically available for students from North America and for semesters of full-time study. Once you see the maximum amount of aid you are eligible for...

2nd STEP - Apply for In-Course Financial Aid, which is a program of bursaries and interest-free loans to supplement existing financial resources including government aid and/or band funding, parental resources, and part-time work. Applying for this also lets the Scholarship and Student Aid Office know what you need and they will follow up with you to tailor a financial aid package that works best for you. If you can’t complete an application, your application will be flagged by SSAO and you will be asked to schedule an appointment. Just start the process!

Wage subsidy programs for students (Canadian/permanent residents/refugees):

1. Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)

Eligible for U2 students doing an unpaid internship in the Summer term. Employers are not able to apply for this funding.

*APPLY HERE between March 1st and June 1st*

Funding details:

  • $1800.00 CAD towards an unpaid internship

Eligible Students:
Students must meet ALL the following criteria:

  • Full-time or part-time (no age limit) registered students in the B.A.(Education) program,
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,
  • Are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
  • Must have secured an UNPAID internship. Underpaid internships are not eligible.

Eligible Employers:

  • Canadian community or industry partner in the private, non-profit or public sector,
  • If the partner is an international organization, they must have a Canadian office to be eligible,
  • The internship must take place in Canada.

Ineligible Employers:

  • Post-secondary institutions;
  • Federal, Provincial, Territorial and Municipal Government;
  • Members of the House of Commons and the Senate;
  • Organizations that engage in partisan political activities;
  • Financial sector employers with 500 or more employees (includes all branches);
  • Organizations for which you are paying for a service (i.e., software or training) are typically not considered as eligible partners.

Funding for U3s Doing Under/Unpaid Internships after completing EDGC 398

If you have successfully completed your EDGC 398 Internship and are trying to secure funding for another internship, then students can request an Endorsement Letter from the ISA Office which can be submitted to funding organizations within McGill (i.e. Enriched Educational Opportunity (EEO)) or external (i.e. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)) you are eligible for funding towards another under/unpaid internship you have secured.

The Internships and Student Affairs (ISA) Office will provide B.A.(Ed) students who have secured an internship with an Endorsement Letter with which they can apply for the EEO bursary.

Click here to learn more about eligibility requirements for the EEO Bursary →

Click here to request an Endorsement Letter from the ISA Office →

Wage subsidy programs for employers in Quebec and Canada:

1. QUEBEC: Accueillez un stagiaire Program

Funded by the Government of Canada as part of the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and in collaboration with the province's colleges and universities:

Application period for Employers:

  • Winter 2026: From January 12 to April 30, 2026
  • Summer 2026: From April 1 to August 31, 2026

Funding Details:

  • Up to 50% of the gross salary of each eligible trainee, to a maximum of $5,000 per student
  • Up to 70% of the gross salary for each first-year intern or an intern from a diverse background, for a maximum of $7,000 and benefit from personalised coaching offered to companies and trainees.

For more information and for employers to apply for the subsidy:

FRANÇAIS - https://pratiquesrh.com/services/accueillez-un-stagiaire

ENGLISH - https://pratiquesrh.com/en/services/accueillez-un-stagiaire

2. CANADA: Federal Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Organizations within Canada that offer full-time internship opportunities between 12–16 weeks for eligible Canadian post-secondary students can receive wage subsidies:

Funding Details:

  • up to 50% of the wage cost for the placement (up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement) per student, OR
  • up to 70% (up to a maximum of $7,000 per placement) for under-represented students including first-year students, women in STEAM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities and new Canadians.

Eligible Employers:

  • Must be a Canadian registered business or non-profit organization
  • Shall pay the student for the duration of the internship
  • Must comply with all federal, provincial, territorial laws and regulations on human rights, applicable labour standards as well as all occupational health and safety laws and regulations

Ineligible Employers:

  • Federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments
  • Organizations that are extensions of a federal, provincial, territorial or municipal government, such as Crown corporations or public educational institutions
  • Companies in the financial sector

3. CANADA: Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy

A program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). It helps youth aged 15 to 30 gain paid summer work experience and develop skills for the job market.

Application period for Employers:

  • Annually in early November to mid-December

Funding details:

  • Not-for-profits: Up to 100% of the minimum wage
  • Public and private sector: Up to 50% of the minimum wage

Job requirements:

  • Must be full-time (30-40 hours per week)
  • Must last 6-16 weeks

Eligible Employers:

  • Organizations must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and have a valid business number
  • Must have a CRA payroll deductions program account (RP) before hiring youth through the CSJ program.

 

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