Nobleman Scholar Program

Canada’s History invites qualified candidates at the graduate level to apply for a four- to six-month paid internship with Canada’s History, beginning in May of 2026. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this position is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where you will work alongside an experienced team of public historians, journalists, designers, web and social media experts, and not-for-profit professionals. This is a full-time internship (35 hours/week), with a salary of $14,000 – $21,000, depending upon the length of the internship and commensurate with experience. There is potential for a remote or hybrid arrangement, with a combination of remote work and travel to Winnipeg.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The 2026 Nobleman Scholar will be selected by Canada’s History according to the following criteria:

• Western University graduate students who are completing or who have completed, within the past two years, a Master’s degree in public history, history, or education. Preference will be given to public history students.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to sharing Canadian history with the public through a combination of work experience, volunteer experience, and scholarly pursuits.
• Canadian citizens with strong academic records at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and relevant participation in extracurricular or community activities that demonstrate potential to contribute to Canada’s History.

Internship Project

Students will develop an original project on an aspect of Canadian history that they will complete as part of their internship. This project could be a written article, a digital project, a webinar series, or the development of learning resources, for example. The successful candidate will develop their project proposal in more detail with Canada’s History if successful.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to submit the following material:

• A letter of application that outlines their interest within the organization and a proposed project idea
• A CV or resume describing relevant work, volunteer, or educational experience
• Contact information for two references

Applications should be sent with the subject line “Nobleman Scholar 2026” to:

Joanna Dawson
Director of Programs, Canada’s History
jdawson@canadashistory.ca

Application deadline: February 1, 2026

About Canada’s History Society

Established as a national charitable organization in 1994, Canada’s History Society strengthens understanding about the complex and diverse stories of Canada’s past.

The Society’s work includes Canada’s History magazine (formerly The Beaver), Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids / Navigue dans l’histoire du Canada, CanadasHistory.ca and HistoireCanada.ca. The Society oversees the Governor General’s History Awards, annually recognizing the outstanding work of teachers, academics, museums, community groups and popular storytellers. Our education and youth programs support teachers and students in the classroom.

About the Nobleman Scholars program

Established in 2017 by Dorothy Hollingsworth, alumna of Western University, to honour her husband, William (Bill) Nobleman, founding director of Canada’s National History Society (Canada’s History), the Nobleman Scholars program was created to provide internships at Canada’s History for students from Western University.

A proud Canadian, Bill Nobleman believed strongly in the importance of seeing Canada and knowing its history. He shared this passion throughout his career, first as a teacher and principal, then as publisher of two national magazines, Saturday Night and Monday Morning. His public service included roles as a school board trustee in Toronto, and several positions with the federal Progressive Conservative party, including Director of Policy and Research, and as Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Joe Clark. Later, as a co-founder and tour leader of Know the World Tour Organizers Inc., he regularly amazed clients with his vast knowledge of the interplay between world and Canadian history, especially military history. As a volunteer, he was a founder of Canada’s National History Society, where he served on the inaugural board of directors and was instrumental in establishing the first national award for history teachers.