Engineering Externship Program

The Externship Program is an opportunity for small and medium -sized enterprises to gain value from having a Schulich student assigned to a short-term project and provide the student with engineering industry experience. Students participating in the Externship Program are looking for entry-level opportunities and at any year of their undergraduate degree program or Master of Engineering program.

Funding is provided

Each participating student will receive a $3500 scholarship for completion of the program requirements. These scholarships are funded by Schulich gifts, so any additional funding industry participants provide is greatly appreciated and optional.

Externship project requirements

• Project duration takes place between July 25 to August 26, 2022
• Has a defined deliverable outcome and supports your organization's business needs in a meaningful manner
• Includes a time commitment of 150 hours (minimum) and 200 hours (maximum)
• Has a primary supervisor to provide students with direction, feedback, and support throughout the project
• Provides an opportunity for the student to develop in at least three of the following areas:
  • Professionalism
  • Critical thinking
  • Communications
  • Initiative
  • Engineering tools
• Is feasible for the student to complete remotely or within required public health measures
• Doesn't require the student to supply specialized technology for completion
• Provides resources to perform the work required (e.g. laptop, desk space for in-person work, etc.)

Timing

• Submit project details below before July 11th, 2022
• Receive resumes of students interested in your project(s) by July 15th, 2022
• Submit rankings of students based on resumes by July 19th, 2022
• Notification of match will be issued by July 21st, 2022