OpenFieldDowntown Winnipeg Urban Governance & Housing Practicum
Four-month immersive experiential internship matching upper-level undergraduate and graduate urban studies scholars with community housing non-profits and Winnipeg municipal policy agencies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completion of 60 credit hours with minimum 3.0 GPA in Urban Studies.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English communication proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Cover letter, policy writing sample (3-5 pages), and current resume.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic faculty endorsement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $2,800 monthly practicum honorarium for 16-week placement
- Application fee
- CAD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Winnipeg - Manitoba Hall Academic Complex documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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