Finding the right people is one of the biggest constraints on business growth.
Entrepreneurial Scotland helps organisations access pre-vetted, high-calibre undergraduate talent through 8-12 week summer internships, helping teams make progress on important work while building a pipeline of future hires.
Our 2026 programme is now underway. Organisations interested in hosting a Saltire Scholar Intern in 2027 can register their interest now to stay informed about next year's programme.
Access ambitious, high-calibre students from across Scotland’s 16 major universities through a structured internship programme that reduces recruitment effort and raises the standard of candidates you meet.
We attract. We assess. We develop. We shortlist.
You select the Saltire Scholar who joins your organisation.
By managing the process end-to-end, we help you:
✅ Access pre-graduate talent early - before they enter the wider graduate job market
✅ Level the playing field, giving organisations of all sizes access to university talent without a dedicated campus presence
✅ Save time and resource through a structured, supported internship pathway
Saltire Scholar internships are structured around meaningful work - not observation.
Whether supporting defined projects or strengthening day-to-day operations, Scholars contribute across areas such as engineering, finance, technology, marketing, operations and research.
Over an 8–12 week summer placement, interns can:
✅ Accelerate priority projects
✅ Introduce specialist or emerging skill sets
✅ Strengthen team capacity during peak periods
✅ Bring fresh perspective to established processes
Internships are designed to add value now, while giving you insight into future talent.
For many organisations, hosting a Saltire Scholar becomes more than a summer placement. It becomes a repeatable way to identify, evaluate and engage future hires before graduation.
Working with us allows you to:
✅ Try before you hire - assessing capability and cultural fit in a real working environment
✅ Build visibility with students annually, strengthening your employer brand over time
✅ Create a consistent pathway from internship to graduate employment
✅ Access a dedicated early-careers function externally, without expanding internal resource
By partnering with our team year after year, internships can evolve into a structured and sustainable approach to graduate recruitment.
The opportunity to Host an Intern through our 2026 Programme is now closed. If you would like to learn more about hosting in the summer of 2027, please register your interest below.