
Post-Secondary Student Program
Last Update: July 22, 2025
PE, Canada
Wage subsidy to hire a student
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 4, 2023
- Closing date : April 15, 2023
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Closed
Overview
Gain access to a subsidy when hiring a post-secondary student for summer employment.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,750
Employ a student to update an organization's website and improve its user experience
$ 3,500
Hire a student to develop a community garden program for urban areas
$ 4,500
Employ a student to conduct market research for a new line of eco-friendly products
$ 5,000
Hire a post-secondary student to develop a new marketing campaign for social media platforms
$ 4,000
Employ a student to assist in organizing a community arts festival over the summer
Eligibility
Unfortunately, the eligibility criteria for this grant are not available at the moment.
Who is not eligible
There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant due to specific criteria. These include:
- Companies with a history of non-compliance
- Companies in industries deemed high-risk
- Companies with unresolved legal issues
How to apply
1
Fill out the grant application form
- Content: Information about the applicant, the project, and the budget
- Tasks: Complete the required fields, attach the requested documents
2
Submit the application online or by mail
- Content: Sending the form and supporting documents
- Tasks: Check that all items are complete, send before the deadline
3
Wait for the evaluation and decision of the selection committee
- Content: Evaluation of the project and selection criteria
- Tasks: Be patient and ready to respond to any requests for additional information
Frequently Asked Questions about the Post-Secondary Student Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Post-Secondary Student Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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