Palm Work-Study Program (PWSP)

Palm University offers part-time work opportunities to eligible students to work whilst in college. The Palm Work-Study Program (PWSP) provides on and off-campus part-time and (full-time; during semester breaks) jobs for continuing students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to finance their educational expenses.

Other benefits include:

  • Students acquire work experience
  • Encourages community service work
  • Harnesses the skill of multitasking in students
  • Prepares students for the job market after graduation.

To qualify, a student must:

  • be a full-time regular student.
  • attain a minimum CGPA of 3.2.
  • have an active bank account.
  • have the ability to multitask.
  • have excellent writing, speaking and facilitation skills
  • be able to work with and in teams

A student-worker is expected to spend no more than ten (10) working hours per week. Work schedules will rotate around class hours and academic progress. If a student slips below 3.2 Grade Point, he/she will not be allowed to go participate in the PWSP.

The PWSP student will be paid on an hourly basis. The earnings will be paid directly into the student’s bank account for other living expenses on a monthly basis.

Available Work-Study Jobs

  • Tutoring at the Learning Labs (Writing and Math Centre)
  • Research Assistance
  • Departmental Assistance (Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Department of Business, Leadership & Governance, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities and Graduate School)
  • Hall of Residence Assistance
  • Library Assistance

Application Process

  1. Students must complete an online application form.
  2. PWSP applications will be reviewed at the beginning of each semester. Applicants will be contacted by the Student Life and Career Services Department for an interview when there is a job opening that matches the skills of the applicant.
  3. Successful applicants will be selected for the job openings.
  4. Successful applicants will attend a PWSP orientation organized by the Student Life & Career Services Department:
    • Signing of Contract
    • Reporting Timelines
    • Timesheet