SCC UK Scholarship Programme

We are proud to offer talented and creative young professionals the opportunity to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK and to gain international business experience through the SCC UK 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.

Launch your international career

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.

What we offer

The Chamber is now recruiting Scholars in partnership with our esteemed scholarship donors, offering a full-year role focusing on one or more key sector verticals. Scholars will take on both specific responsibilities within these sectors — such as leading sector-focused conferences and managing SME programmes — and support the broader team in achieving its strategic goals. As a Scholar, you’ll be an integral member of the Chamber, directly contributing to its daily operations and making a lasting impact across the Swedish-British business community.

Qualifications

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. 

Learn more about the internship

Application

This is a general application process — candidates don’t apply for a specific scholarship but will be matched with the most suitable opportunity once selections are finalised. To apply, send a cover letter and CV (in English) to Chief Executive Fredrik Warneryd at applications@scc.org.uk by 15 January 2025. Include “Scholarship Application 2025/26” in the subject line.

History

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.

Scholarships
Goodwille Scholarship

The Annika Åman-Goodwille Scholarship

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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Elof Hansson Foundation

Elof Hansson Foundation Scholarship

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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Gull Stellan Ljungbergs Stiftelse

Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship

Since 2019, Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation is offering a scholarship in partnership with the SCC. The scholarship offers an aspirin...

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Swedish Youth Abroad

Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad

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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Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn

Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn Scholarship

Since its foundation in 2010, Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn has actively supported development in the local community through generous grants. St...

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Savenfoundationscholarship

The Saven Foundation Scholarship

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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Learning about British business culture

"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

Would you like to become a donor?

The SCC UK 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 UK Scholarship Programme alive. 

Contact Fredrik Warneryd, Chief Executive, at fredrik.warneryd@scc.org.uk.

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