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Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

Wage subsidies for environmental STEM graduate internships
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

Provides up to $25,000 in wage subsidies and up to $5,000 for skills development, training, and wrap-around services. It supports employers across Canada to hire recent post-secondary graduates for 6–12 month internships in environmental STEM roles and projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Hiring university, college, and polytechnic graduates for internships in environmental STEM fields
  • Offering 6 to 12 month internship opportunities that provide hands-on experience on environmental projects

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Employers across Canada

Eligible expenses

  • Wage subsidies for interns
  • Skills development costs
  • Training costs
  • Wrap-around services

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • Internships are expected to last 6 to 12 months.
  • Applications are submitted through one of six delivery organizations (BioTalent Canada, Clean Foundation, Colleges and Institutes Canada, ECO Canada, Electricity Human Resources Canada, UNA-Canada).
  • Intake appears to be ongoing (no fixed deadline provided).

Frequently Asked Questions about the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Science Horizons Youth Internship 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.

What is the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program?

Provides up to $25,000 in wage subsidies and up to $5,000 for skills development, training, and wrap-around services. It supports employers across Canada to hire recent post-secondary graduates for 6–12 month internships in environmental STEM roles and projects.

How much funding can be received?

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program program?

To be eligible for the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program program, you must: Eligible employers in Canada Hire recent post-secondary graduates Environmental STEM internship roles

What expenses are eligible under Science Horizons Youth Internship Program?

Hiring university, college, and polytechnic graduates for internships in environmental STEM fields Offering 6 to 12 month internship opportunities that provide hands-on experience on environmental projects

Who can I contact for more information about the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program?

You can contact Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

Where is the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program available?

The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is a Grant and Funding

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