Saltire Scholars 2021 — Applications Now Closed

The deadline for applying to the 2021 Saltire Scholars programme has now passed.

While the challenges of 2020 added an element of uncertainty, it’s clear to see that there’s no shortage of ambitious, high-calibre students at Scottish universities, regardless of whether they’re currently able to attend classes in person or not.

The classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 will have their university experiences shaped by the COVID-19 situation, but one of the many merits of the Saltire Scholars programme is that it reminds businesses — in Scotland and beyond — that there is a wealth of fresh, driven, digitally-native talent here who are ready for opportunities, learning and project-focused work to get their teeth into.

Fiona Hardie, Saltire Scholar Programme Executive: “The students applying to be a part of our Programme are incredibly motivated to gain paid internship experiences in 2021; the quality of online applications the Scholar Team saw this year was of an exceptional standard, with the progression rate to the next stage much higher than previous years. In addition, the variety of disciplines among applicants is to be noted: we have seen students studying subjects from Accountancy to Pharmacology to Theatre, showcasing the wealth of transferable skills available to potential Host Companies."

2021 Saltire Scholar Intern Programme Stats

With the next round of our thorough candidate assessment process — speed interviews — coming up in early 2021, here are the key facts and figures now that the Saltire Scholars application deadline has passed:

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Total Applications

To the 2021 paid Saltire Scholar Intern Programmes

0%
Females

Applied to the 2021 Saltire Scholar Programme

0%
Males

Applied to the 2021 Saltire Scholar Programme

0%
Non Binary

Applied to the 2021 Saltire Scholar Programme

0%
Transgender

Applied to the 2021 Saltire Scholar Programme

0
Applicants

Progressed to Speed Interviews

0%
Females

Progressed to Speed Interviews

0%
Males

Progressed to Speed Interviews

0%
Prefer Not To Say

Progressed to Speed Interviews

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Degree Subjects

Included Business, Engineering and Humanities & Social Sciences

"It is clear that, despite the difficulties that 2020 has brought, the talent we source across Scotland are no less eager to hone their entrepreneurial spirit, and here at Entrepreneurial Scotland we are very much looking forward to the opportunities that 2021 will bring.”

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Fiona Hardie
Saltire Scholar Programme Executive


Further updates will be provided on our candidate selection process in early 2021, as we look to establish the finalised Candidate Pool for this year’s Scholars cohort. Follow Entrepreneurial Scotland on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook for the latest news, events and opportunities.