National Student Paper Competition Canadian School of Public Service Deadline January 30, 2026

Are you looking for a membership opportunity? Are you interested in getting involved in the Government of Canada? This may be the opportunity for you!

• Application period: October 8, 2025, to January 30, 2026
• How to apply: Contact a professor or supervisor in your Canadian university department, program or faculty to seek support. Submit the 1500-word paper analyzing current Government of Canada priorities to the professor or supervisor, who should then complete the online application form and submit three versions of the paper.
• Hosted by: Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)  
• Purpose: Recognize and amplify significant public administration-relevant work by Canadian graduate students.
• Partnerships: Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) & Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) 

if you have any questions, please contact NSPC webpage for detailed information and the NSPC contact us page.