Program Opportunities
Experience Three Months In The CBC Newsroom
Work With Some Of The Finest Journalists In The Country
Explore The Latest Integration In Television, Radio And The Web
The CBC News scholarship program is open to B.C. students enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a journalism program. The program aims to strengthen B.C. based talent and to open doors for a diversity of voices.
The opportunities are endless! The program lets you explore everything from television and radio producing and reporting to writing news for the web.
You will have the opportunity to work with Canada's top journalists which will give you an edge in getting your career off to a solid start.
How to Apply
Send us a letter introducing yourself, current resume, transcript of marks, a written or verbal recommendation from a professor, a journalism portfolio from any media and a 500-word essay on the following topic: Which Canadian journalist would you describe as a role model and why?
Deadline
Send us your application by February 14, 2014.
The successful canidates will work in the CBC Vancouver newsroom for 3 months this summer.
About CBC News
CBC News draws on the expertise of television and radio bureaus across Canada and a strong resource base of foreign bureaus.
About CBC
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is Canada's largest cultural institution and it belongs to all Canadians. We tell Canadian stories reflecting the reality and diversity of our country, inform Canadians about news and issues of relevance, and support Canadian arts and culture. We are the only broadcaster offering services to all Canadians in English and French across Canada.
Where to Send Submissions
By email:
vancouver.internships@cbc.ca
By mail:
CBC News Scholarship Program
Attention: Fiona Lam
P.O. Box 4600
Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 4A2
Past Interns
Susana da Silva, Reporter
"This is one of the BEST opportunities anywhere for young journalists. You get tremendous hands-on experience in all areas of the business from radio to TV, news to current affairs and you get it all. You are also working with some of the best people in the industry. It has been a far more valuable experience than I could have ever imagined."
Salma Nurmohamed, Senior Assignment Producer
"I was exposed to nearly all facets of television news and research, producing, special projects and on-air reporting. The program is excellent."
Calyn Shaw, Senior Writer with CBC News Network
"One of the most daunting tasks for any journalist is landing your first job. This program is an unparalleled opportunity to begin your career with one of the best news organizations in the world. You'll find out exactly what you love to do in the news room and where your skills are best applied."