OpenFieldCoady Institute Community Leadership & Social Innovation Practicum
Hands-on experiential leadership placement embedded with non-profit community organizations, cooperative movements, and indigenous economic development bodies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrollment in StFX graduate programs or Coady Diploma with minimum 75% GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement demonstrating community development engagement
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or community reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $22/hour for 16-week community development fellowship
- Application fee
- Zero placement fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Integrated into accredited graduate studies curriculum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official St. Francis Xavier University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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