CUSA is proud to advertise external opportunities to undergraduate students. These opportunities can range from Carleton research opportunities, to community initiatives, scholarships & grants, and many more.
Please note: CUSA is not responsible for any opportunities on this board. Please contact each respective organization if you have issues with things such as payment, scheduling, etc.
If you are interested in posting on the opportunity hub, please email Artur Estrela da Silva with the subject line “Opportunity Hub”.
Volunteer/Internship Opportunities
| Organization | Role | Date | Location | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Leadership Canada | Municipal Climate Internship | January-July 2025 | United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Prince Edward County, or City of Kawartha Lakes | Learn more |
| Embassy of Mexico | Agricultural Trade Researcher | Winter 2025 | Embassy of Mexico (45 O'Connor St. Suite 10th) | Learn More |
| Global Shapers Ottawa Hub | Ottawa Global Shapers 2025: Become a Young Leader for Change | 2025 | Ottawa | Apply by February 16, 2025 |
| International Experience Canada | Experience working and travelling abroad! | 35+ countries and territories | Learn more |
Scholarships & Grants
| Organization | Title | Qualifications | Value | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laidlaw Foundation | Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) 2025 Grant | This call is open to Indigenous youth-led groups that are based in remote, rural and urban territories spanning Ontario. A youth-led group is a project that has been developed by and will be led by at least two Indigenous young people 35 years and under. We also welcome groups with adult allies, community members, elders or knowledge keepers playing supportive roles as long as young people, who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples, come up with the project idea and lead the project. Our grant is inclusive of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Afro-Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ and disabled young people. | Up to $30,000 for small-scale projects between 6 to 12 months. | IYCFF Guidelines |
Research Opportunities
| Organization | Topic | Type | Paid/Unpaid | Location | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USask Canadian Centre for Rural & Agricultural Health | Exploring Musculoskeletal Health After Gender-affirming Surgery | Survey | Unpaid | Virtual | Click here |
| UOttawa | Improving Music Performance and Managing Performance Anxiety | Questionnaire & performance | Chance to win 1 of 2 $50 gift cards | Click here | |
| Carleton University | Efficacy of a novel micronutrient-enriched powder for the treatment of iron deficiency in females between the ages of 18-35 years old | In-person and online meetings, blood work, questionnaires, etc | $50 gift card after each in-person visit | Carleton University | Click here |
| JUMP Math | Call for Post-Secondary Students Who Are Experienced Math Tutors: Join Our Discussion and get paid! | 60-90 minute virtual 1-on-1 discussion | $100 Amazon gift card | Click here | |
| Pooja Patel (Carleton Master's student in Human-Computer Interaction) | Looking for participants to share their thoughts on using AI tools to enhance web accessibility | Brief demographics questionnaire and 40-60 min Virtual Zoom Interview (audio-recorded) | A Steam Game key as a token of appreciation | Click here |
Mentorship Opportunities
| Organization | Opportunity | Date | Location | More Info |
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Community Initiatives
| Organization | Opportunity | Location | Date | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Eastern and North African Law Students’ Association (MENALSA), University of Ottawa | Law School Mentorship Event | Virtual (link to be emailed to registrants) | February 14th, 2025 from 11:00am-1:00pm | Learn more and Register |