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Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

Q: 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.

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: 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

Q: 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

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

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

Q: Where is the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program available?

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

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

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Wage subsidies for environmental STEM graduate internships

Grant and Funding

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Environment and Climate Change Canada

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Reduce the ecological footprint

Develop employee 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

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.

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

The employer must be eligible to participate in the program.
The internship must be for a recent university, college, or polytechnic graduate.
The internship must be in environmental science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
The internship should provide hands-on experience on environmental projects.

Who is eligible?

Employers across Canada

Eligible expenses

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

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

How to apply

Step 1: Choose a delivery organization
- Select one of the six delivery organizations (BioTalent Canada, Clean Foundation, Colleges and Institutes Canada, ECO Canada, Electricity Human Resources Canada, UNA-Canada).
Step 2: Apply through the delivery organization
- Submit your application to the chosen delivery organization to confirm eligibility and request funding.

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).

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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.