Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity (CVCA) Scholars

CVCA's verifiable early-talent program is the Diversity Internship Program, a paid summer placement pathway that introduces undergraduate and graduate students to Canada's private capital industry by placing them at participating venture capital and private equity firms. The program's current page says applications are open for Summer 2026 and that CVCA encourages submission by March 15, 2026 while continuing to accept applications until May 2026.

The program's direct thesis is talent-pipeline development rather than sector-specific investing. CVCA's public rationale is to widen access to venture capital and private equity careers and connect underrepresented students with Canadian private-capital member firms.

Designed for Students, Investors. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

The internship is for undergraduate and graduate students and early-talent candidates interested in venture capital and private equity. CVCA frames the program as a DEI initiative for women and people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color, and says the internship connects selected students with member firms for paid summer roles.

Students apply through the CVCA Diversity Internship Program page, and selected applicants are matched with participating CVCA member firms for paid summer internships. The current cycle encouraged applications by March 15, 2026 and said applications would be accepted until May 2026.

Participants get access to a paid summer internship at a CVCA member firm and exposure to Canada's private capital industry. CVCA says the program is designed to connect talented students with member firms and to improve representation in venture capital and private equity.

The CPCIS program has successfully developed graduating cohorts recognized as special alumni groups with career transitions into VC/PE roles.