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Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship
Paid internships for Sheridan College students
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports paid student internships with participating Sheridan County non-profit organizations. It helps Sheridan College students gain field-related practicum experience while supporting nonprofit missions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paid internship placements with participating Sheridan County non-profit organizations.
- Practicum experience related to the student’s field of study.
Documents Needed
- Non-Profit Host Application
- Student Internship Program Student Application
- Student employment paperwork
- Manual timesheets for paid hours
- Student intern evaluation and thank-you note at semester end
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sheridan College students
- Participating Sheridan County non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not currently enrolled at Sheridan College
- Students not in good academic or conduct standing
- Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.0
- Organizations that are not non-profits
Eligible expenses
- Student internship wages
- Additional approved intern wages reimbursed to the non-profit
Eligible geographic areas
- Sheridan County, Wyoming
Selection criteria
- Eligibility of the organization and student
- Order of application submission
- Match between the organization’s needs and the student’s area of interest
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the host or student application
- Obtain the correct application from the Sheridan College Foundation office or website.
- Review the program guidelines and complete the required form.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to the Sheridan College Foundation by email or mail.
- Host applications are submitted to the Foundation office; student applications are submitted to Stephanie Ellis.
- Step 3: Complete follow-up requirements
- If selected, complete the required student employment paperwork.
- Host organizations may need to provide a job description and other internship details.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and approved one semester at a time.
- Host organizations are selected based on eligibility and application date order.
- Students are matched to host organizations based on organizational needs and student interests.
- Selected applicants must complete the required paperwork before starting.
- The Sheridan College Foundation notifies the host organization when the student may begin work.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed one semester at a time.
- Organizations may be limited to two years of internship eligibility.
- Students must complete required university employment paperwork before starting.
- Interns are paid through Sheridan College, which acts as employer of record.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship Program
What is the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship?
This program supports paid student internships with participating Sheridan County non-profit organizations. It helps Sheridan College students gain field-related practicum experience while supporting nonprofit missions.
Who is eligible for the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship program?
To be eligible for the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship program, you must:
Current Sheridan College student
Good standing and GPA 2.0+
Participating non-profit host
What expenses are eligible under Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship?
Paid internship placements with participating Sheridan County non-profit organizations.
Practicum experience related to the student’s field of study.
Who can I contact for more information about the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship?
You can contact Sheridan College Foundation by email at sellis@sheridan.edu or by phone at 307-675-0700.
Where is the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship available?
The Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship?
Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Student Internship is funded by Sheridan College Foundation