Work Study (Co-op/Internship)

Fall 2025

Sheridan offers financial support for Co-op/Internship student employment through its Work Study program, available to both domestic and international students who meet the eligibility requirements. Students must apply each term for consideration and can apply for one position per term.

If you are seeking a Co-op or Internship position with a Sheridan College employer, you may be required to apply and be eligible for Work Study. Please use this application to consider your eligibility for Co-op/Internship Work Study funding.

Eligibility Requirements
You must be registered in a Sheridan post-secondary program and demonstrate financial need.

You must meet the following enrolment criteria:

Domestic students: You must be scheduled to enrol in a co-op/internship work term and have academic enrolment in the semesters before and after the work term.
International students: You must be scheduled to enrol in a co-op/internship work term.

The deadline to submit your application is October 5, 2025, or once funding is exhausted for the term.

FAQ’s

When will I know the outcome of my application?
Applications will be reviewed within two weeks of submission.

Can an application be re-submitted?
If your Work Study application is denied, you may reply to the decision email and request an opportunity to review and update your application.

How do I complete the budget portion of this application?
You will need to download, save, and complete each section of the budget template that is hyperlinked within the applicable application question. If a section does not apply to you, enter “0”.
There are maximums in place for some categories. If you can provide evidence that your expenses exceed the maximum, please contact Melissa Thompson, Student Awards and Work Study Coordinator at workstudy@sheridancollege.ca

What are my next steps?
Visit Sheridan Works to get started applying for on-campus jobs. You will need to upload your Work Study Approved email as a supporting document along with your resume, cover letter, etc., to any position you are applying to.

If you require the Work Study application in an alternative format and/or require assistance completing your application, please e-mail workstudy@sheridancollege.ca from your Sheridan student e-mail account. Please ensure you include your student ID number in the subject line.