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Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 3,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 27, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $3,000 to full-time students working in BC agriculture, food, beverage, seafood processing, fishing, or aquaculture during the summer. It supports seasonal work experience and youth employment, including eligible nursery work, with bursary amounts based on hours worked.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 27, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Summer seasonal work in primary agriculture
- Summer seasonal work in food, beverage, or seafood processing
- Summer seasonal work in fishing or aquaculture
- Work in large-scale or wholesale bedding plant nurseries
Documents Needed
- Completed online application
- Proof of full-time school enrollment
- Employment confirmation
- Employment details and estimated hours
- Bank account information for EFT payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time secondary students
- Full-time post-secondary students
- Students working in BC agriculture, food, beverage, seafood processing, fishing, aquaculture, or eligible nurseries
Who is not eligible
- Students under 16
- Part-time students and graduate or post-doctoral students
- Students working outside BC
- Students employed in farmer's markets, community gardens, hobby farms, or similar non-eligible settings
- Students employed by an organization based outside BC
Eligible expenses
- Bursary payments for summer work hours completed
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Job placements outside BC
- Work in non-eligible sectors or settings such as farmer's markets, community gardens, hobby farms, landscaping, research farms, or non-profit organizations
- Remote, office, retail, social media, events, or sales roles
- Applicants under 16, part-time students, or graduate/post-doctoral students
- Employment with an employer based outside BC
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis
- Applicants may be conditionally approved before employment is confirmed
- If approved, IAF sends the decision and terms and conditions
- The applicant enters into an agreement with IAF
- After the work season, hours must be reported and confirmed before payment
Additional information
- Applications are first-come, first-served.
- Funding is issued at the end of the work season, once hours are confirmed.
- Funding acknowledgment is required for public communications.
- Applicants can apply before employment is confirmed, but approval is conditional.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary. 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 Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary?
This program offers up to $3,000 to full-time students working in BC agriculture, food, beverage, seafood processing, fishing, or aquaculture during the summer. It supports seasonal work experience and youth employment, including eligible nursery work, with bursary amounts based on hours worked.
How much funding can be received?
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary program, you must:
Full-time student returning to school
Age 16+ and legally allowed to work in Canada
Employment in an eligible BC sector
What expenses are eligible under Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary?
Summer seasonal work in primary agriculture
Summer seasonal work in food, beverage, or seafood processing
Summer seasonal work in fishing or aquaculture
Work in large-scale or wholesale bedding plant nurseries
Who can I contact for more information about the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary?
You can contact Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) by email at ssb@iafbc.ca or by phone at 250-940-6150.
Where is the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary available?
The Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary is a Wage Subsidies And Interns