CBC News Summer Scholarship

• Be a final-year college or university student graduating between fall 2026 and spring 2027. Finish all classes and assignments before the program starts on May 3rd, 2027.
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Be available for full-time, in-person work in Toronto for two months and at a regional station for two months, and able to work at CBC afterwards if an opportunity is offered.
• Have journalism skills and experience; formal journalism education is not required.
• Have a full, valid Canadian driver’s licence and a driving record that meets CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurer’s requirements.

Applications open October 14th, 2026 and close November 1st, 2026. Use CBC’s recruiting website when the posting becomes available. Applications outside that window, by email or on paper are not accepted.

• Upload one PDF containing a one-page cover letter, a resume of no more than two pages, and one page linking to three journalism samples.
• Include a timely and topical sample, show a range of media if relevant, and explain each sample in one sentence.
• Answer the eligibility and competency questions, provide a reference who knows your journalism work, and identify placement preferences.

• CBC reviews applications and requests recommendations for candidates who move forward.
• Shortlisted candidates take an individual journalism skills test without AI, specialized software or other tools. The panel assesses tests anonymously.
• The next stage is a 45-minute virtual panel interview. Candidates offered a scholarship undergo background checks at no charge.

CBC looks for original reporting ideas, sound judgement, clear communication, ethical journalism, community engagement, teamwork and willingness to learn across platforms and work flexible hours.

The program pays approximately $23/hour, includes benefits and accrues five vacation days by the end of the placement. CBC covers work-related travel. Scholars pay their own accommodation and living costs in both locations.