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Career Boost Graduate & Law Program
Paid student jobs for eligible graduate and law students
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- Funding available
- $ 100 - $ 3,500
- Deadline
- January 29, 2027
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers paid jobs for eligible full-time graduate and law students at Toronto Metropolitan University. It supports student employment through approved on-campus work opportunities, with annual semester-based funding limits.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $3,500
- Minimum funding
- $100
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 4
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time graduate students at Toronto Metropolitan University
- Full-time Faculty of Law students at Toronto Metropolitan University
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Protected Persons
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not actively enrolled and attending classes in all relevant above-noted semesters.
- Students who will only be attending full-time graduate studies for one semester.
- Students graduating in October.
- Part-time students.
- Students in a Professional Master’s Diploma program (PMDip).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Toronto Metropolitan University
Activities funded
- Paid work placements for eligible graduate and law students.
- On-campus job opportunities within academic and administrative units at TMU.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program details
- Check the eligibility requirements for the relevant term.
- Confirm you are applying through AwardSpring.
- Step 2: Complete the AwardSpring application
- Log in to AwardSpring and open the Career Boost Graduate & Law follow-up.
- Answer the yes/no question to indicate you want to be considered.
- Submit the application so it is not marked incomplete.
- Step 3: Wait for a decision
- Allow up to five business days after submission.
- Check your institutional email for the approval notice.
- Step 4: Search and apply for jobs
- Use the Recruit Students Portal to view postings if approved.
- Apply and interview for positions separately from the approval process.
- Step 5: Start work after approval
- Bring a copy of your approval email to the interview if requested.
- Ensure approval is in place before your official start date.
Documents Needed
- Completed AwardSpring eligibility application
- Proof of funding source used for the semester
- Written explanation and budget form, if requested
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through AwardSpring.
- Applicants receive a decision within five business days.
- Approval is sent by email from Student Financial Assistance.
- Job postings become available on the Recruit Students Portal after approval.
- A job offer is conditional on receiving program approval before the start date.
Additional information
- Applications are made through AwardSpring, not the undergraduate Career Boost portal.
- The spring/summer and fall/winter applications are separate.
- Approval is required before the official start date of a job.
- Students may apply for jobs before approval, but offers remain conditional.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Career Boost Graduate & Law Program Program
What is the Career Boost Graduate & Law Program?
This program offers paid jobs for eligible full-time graduate and law students at Toronto Metropolitan University. It supports student employment through approved on-campus work opportunities, with annual semester-based funding limits.
How much funding can be received?
Career Boost Graduate & Law Program Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 29, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Career Boost Graduate & Law Program program?
To be eligible for the Career Boost Graduate & Law Program program, you must:
Full-time TMU graduate or law student
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person
Financial need and eligible funding source
Who can I contact for more information about the Career Boost Graduate & Law Program?
You can contact Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
Where is the Career Boost Graduate & Law Program available?
The Career Boost Graduate & Law Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Career Boost Graduate & Law Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Career Boost Graduate & Law Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns