Welcome to our Opportunity Board.

This page is constantly updated with scholarships, internships, volunteer opportunities, external events, and much more!

General Opportunities

  • Seeking Somali Research Assistants

    - it is a Research Assistant position for Somalis specifically (students or non students)

    - the duties will be administering a questionnaire

    - contact the Supervisor Dr. Mensah directly @ jmensah@yorku.ca if interested

  • The Alliance Program

    The Alliance Program provides a unique opportunity for Black post-secondary students in Alberta who are committed to advancing the Black community and their professional development. Successful candidates will receive:

    A $2000 bursary

    Participation in a Mentorship Shadow Day at one of Deloitte’s locations in Edmonton or Calgary

    Access to mentors through the Crown Membership Foundation

    We believe this program offers valuable support and growth opportunities for students in our community.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyoGDiXEgPq3JVHpDKas3VR9afskzS9SSsj6syAHPSUbZ01w/viewform

  • UniSettle

    Check out UniSettle, a free mobile app created by UAlberta alum Iyinoluwa Adejumo to help students transition smoothly to life in Alberta. The app offers step-by-step guidance on essentials like applying for a SIN and Alberta ID, finding housing, setting up bank accounts and phone plans, and locating local services.

    IOS Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/unisettle/id6749332997

    Android Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rumzy.unisettle

  • ACC – Education Pathways

    Historical knowledge, legacies and Cultural Wealth for the future generations

    Community Development Initiatives Specializing In:

    Cultural Education Program, Planning & Teaching, Culture and Health -- Sickle Cell, Anemia Research and Education Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Methods Research, Preserving & Archiving, Community Documents

    Contact:

    Jean Walrond Ph. D. / 780-7225826/

    drjean.Walrond@gmail.com

    Author, Instructor, Museum Educator & Archivist

Internship Opprtunities

  • ELITE Program: Call for Host Projects

    The ELITE Program for Black Youth is offering paid internship opportunities in STEM and business with academic, industry, and government partners. Interns (ages 15–22) can work 23–35 hours per week for 8–16 weeks between May and August, while also taking part in entrepreneurship and wellness programming.

    https://www.eliteprogram.ca/

  • UASU Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF)

    UAIS recently helped create the UASU Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF) - a committee that brings together student leaders from across campus to guide how AI is used in learning and student life at UAlberta.

    They’re now recruiting up to six Students-at-Large for the 2025–26 year. The group will meet once or twice a month (hybrid) to discuss key issues, ethics, and student perspectives on AI.

    If you are passionate about AI, tech, or policy, they can learn more and apply here:

    👉 https://uasu.bamboohr.com/careers/500

    Deadline: Oct 17 at 11:59 PM

Scholarship/Grand Opprtunities

  • Sun Life 2026 Dean Connor Inclusion Scholarships for Black or Indigenous Students

    Sun Life is inviting Black and Indigenous students to apply for the Dean Connor Inclusion Scholarship and Internship (DCIS) by October 29, 2025.

    A $5000 scholarship for one academic year

    A 4-month paid internship in Summer 2026

    1-on-1 mentorship with a Sun Life leader

    Access to exclusive student programming (workshop, career prep, networking and more)

    https://www.sunlife.ca/en/careers/student-and-new-graduate-programs/scholarship-guidelines/

  • Women in STEM, Persons Case and Women in Technical and Applied Arts Scholarships

    Applications are now open for the Women in STEM, Persons Case, and Women in Technical and Applied Arts Scholarships. Each scholarship offers $2,500 awards to students advancing gender equality or pursuing fields where their gender is underrepresented.

    For eligibility details and application info, visit the scholarship webpages. Questions can be directed to CUL.sw-scholarships@gov.ab.ca.

    Intake period ends on  October 31, 2025