We are proud to offer talented and creative young professionals the opportunity to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and to gain international business experience through the SCC Scholarship Programme - all made possible through generous scholarships grants and donations. The Scholarship Programme lasts for 12 months and has served as a platform to launch many successful alumni careers over the years.
London and the UK has attracted Swedish talent for centuries, and with its vibrant atmosphere and diversity, London has a lot to offer both its residents and businesses. For many, making it in the UK is seen as the gateway to the rest of the world. This is probably one of the reasons for the 1,000+ Swedish businesses with a footprint here and the 100,000+ Swedes residing in the country. Applying to our scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK for a full year in London – the world’s leading financial centre, and Europe’s business capital.
The Chamber is recruiting for Scholars in partnership with its scholarship donors, and offers a full-year position within one of its departments: Business Services, Events and Programmes, Marketing and Communications, or Membership and Community. The roles include both department-specific duties as well as supporting the wider team and its ambitions. As a Scholar you will be an important part of the team at the Chamber and contribute to the everyday operations of the entire organisation.
The first formal scholarship programme was launched back in the early 1980s, through the Wall Foundation setup by Dr. Anders Wall. However, internships have been provided throughout the Chamber’s history, including to H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, back in 1972. Today, many of its alumni are business leaders at large multinational corporates, senior marketing directors or founders and entrepreneurs.
Most scholarships require applicants to be enrolled or to have recently completed their studies at a bachelor's or master's level at a Swedish university. If you don't fulfill these requirements, a 6 month internship could be an alternative route for you.
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To find out which scholarship you may qualify for and details for how to apply, please see the scholarships that are currently available below.
The Annika Åman-Goodwille Scholarship was setup to support the ongoing commitment by the Goodwille family to maintain and foster closer conn...
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The Elof Hansson Foundation is a long-term supporter of academic education and training in the commercial sector. As of 2021, it supports a...
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Since 2019, Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation is offering a scholarship in partnership with the SCC. The scholarship offers an aspirin...
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The Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad has been offering a scholarship since 2018 for young talents to gain international experience...
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Since its foundation in 2010, Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn has actively supported development in the local community through generous grants. St...
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The Saven Foundation Scholarship is made possible thanks to a contribution from Inger and Bjorn Saven. The scholarship is intended for young...
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Being a part of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK (SCC) has without a doubt been my greatest professional adventure. What made me thrive at the Chamber was the great combination of freedom and support where I gained great experience from taking lead on events and projects at the same time as I always felt supported by the Chamber team.
What strikes me the most when looking back at the year at the SCC is all the people, businesses and places I have come to know in the UK. I would highly recommend the SCC to anyone who is looking to broaden their international network and gain invaluable business experience while working together with an incredibly ambitious team.
André Viktorsson, The Sten A. Olsson Foundation for Research and Culture Scholar 18/19
Working a year at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK has really been an unforgettable journey. I’ve had the pleasure of working in a dynamic organisation, meeting people from all over the Swedish-British business community while working together with an amazing team.
Already from day one, you are given a lot of responsibility to lead your own projects, come up with new and creative solutions as well as implementing your own ideas. One thing that I truly appreciated with working at the Chamber was the continuous aspiration to striving towards improving all the processes and services at hand. I would recommend anyone who is interested in growing both professionally and personally to apply for either an internship or a scholarship at the Chamber. It is really a fantastic way to kick start your international career.
Linnéa Lindgren, Lund University Scholar 18/19
I only have positive things to share about my year at the Chamber. I especially enjoyed the responsibilities that came with the Scholar role, that I was encouraged to take initiatives early on, to lead my own projects and to come up with new solutions or approaches. You become a tight-knit team at the office, which is great as you always have someone to explore London with.
Over the course of the year I have gained a valuable network of business professionals in the Swedish-British community in the UK. I feel incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity at the Chamber, and I see it as a perfect stepping stone towards launching an international career.
Nathalie Thiel, Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad Scholar 18/19
I worked at the Events and Programmes team, together with two wonderful colleagues. When working at the Chamber, you get the opportunity to meet and interact with both great business leaders at large corporates, as well as entrepreneurs from small start-ups.
As a scholar, my work also included being partly responsible for the SCC Young Professionals community, including recruiting new members and hosting events aimed at young professionals in London. Moving to London has been such an adventure since I have never lived abroad before, and working at the Chamber is a great way to get to know new people. I encourage everyone to apply for the scholarships, they truly can lead to great career opportunities.
Martina Falkenberg, Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn Scholar 21/22
"My time at the chamber has not only taught me about how to manage a wide range of events, about British business culture and the trading relationship between Sweden and the UK, but also how to adapt in an ever-changing world and how to come out stronger."
Michelle Riedenfalk, Sten A. Olsson Foundation for Research and Culture Scholar 20/21
The SCC Scholarship Programme is made possible by generous scholarship grants and donations. Would you like to get involved and fund the launch of a young professional's international career through a donation? Get in touch with us - we would love to discuss new partnerships to keep the tradition of the SCC Scholarship Programme alive.
Contact Fredrik Warneryd, Chief Executive, at fredrik.warneryd@scc.org.uk.
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