CBC News Summer Scholarship

CBC News Summer Scholarship

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

English

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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In memory of Joan Donaldson and Peter Gzowski CBC News is proud to offer its summer scholarship to aspiring journalists from across the country, a four-month, in-person program that provides valuable hands‑on experience in multiplatform news environments. The scholarship replaces and builds on the successes of two former CBC programs for emerging journalists – the Joan Donaldson Scholarship and the Peter Gzowski Internship – bringing them together in one program.

The program is designed to give high‑potential emerging journalists experience in both CBC News’ national programming units in Toronto, as well as regional newsrooms across the country, setting them up for potential employment at CBC in the long term. The 2027 program will run from May through August 2027. May and June will be spent in Toronto at the CBC Broadcast Centre;
July and August will be spent in a CBC regional station. CBC provides a robust training program and ongoing mentorship to ensure scholars are properly supported during the program.

• Graduating post‑secondary students (college or university) in their final year of study. (Applicants will be considered if they have graduated or will graduate between fall 2026 and spring 2027. Students must have finished all classes and assignments by the start of the program on May 3, 2027).
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Candidates must be able to work on a full‑time, in‑person basis during the program, the first two months in Toronto, and the subsequent two months in a regional station.
• Candidates must be able to work at CBC after the scholarship ends, should there be an opportunity to do so.
• Formal journalism education is not required, however candidates must demonstrate they have journalism skills and experience.
• Candidates must possess a full valid Canadian driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

• A strong potential for producing journalism marked by curiosity, critical thinking, command of facts, understanding of context and clarity of expression.
• The ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original, creative story ideas.
• A curiosity about the world and a strong connection to and engagement in local communities.
• A willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (digital, audio, video, social
• A commitment to upholding journalistic and ethical standards and to producing work that is fair, balanced, accurate and thoughtful.
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team‑first attitude.
• Genuine interest in the ideals and practice of public interest journalism at the CBC, including an understanding of the importance of broadening the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected in mainstream media.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of an inclusive and…