Saltire Scholars 2021 — Applications Now Closed

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:

To the 2021 paid Saltire Scholar Intern Programmes

Applied to the 2021 Saltire Scholar Programme

Progressed to Speed Interviews

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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.”

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.

For businesses looking for more information on hosting Saltire Scholar interns in 2021, click here.

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