Apply to this scholarship if you are in your penultimate year of university from any degree background.
This is a scholarship of at least £5000 towards the costs of living and study for one academic year (2023/24)
Earn while you learn
Gain ‘on-the-job’ experience, an insight into our role in the economy and valuable skills for the future
Tackle live projects, and make a valuable contribution to our work
We’ve designed this programme for ambitious students with a readiness to learn and get involved, we’re committed to providing high quality work experience to high achievers at various stages of academia.
About the Programme
Our sought-after internship programmes offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience and contribute to work directly impacting the UK’s economy.
You will experience excellent development opportunities – from a comprehensive induction to the Bank, through to a range of talks and networking events. Our supportive and inclusive work environment will offer lots of opportunities to develop your skills.
Are you who we’re looking for?
We’re looking for a student from a Black/Black Heritage (including mixed) background with a household income of less than £50,778 a year that will join us on a Future Talent Internship in 2023. If successful in receiving an offer to the Black Future Leaders Sponsorship Programme, you will follow our central internship programme at the Bank for 6 weeks for penultimate year (please see internship tab for more information) and be awarded with scholarship funding of at least £5000 towards the costs of living and study for one academic year (2023/24).
If you are eager to learn, share our purpose and genuinely motivated to work for us, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people who are collaborative, open to diverse ideas, quick learners and able to set their own targets.
We’re looking for students in their penultimate year at university and be working towards a 2:1 degree classification.
We anonymise applications so hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information such as name and address when reviewing your submission. There is some minimum eligibility criteria for this role and in order to be considered you will need to pass all the questions. Please complete the application form questions as requested because incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.
We continue to build an inclusive culture where everyone can be their whole selves and produce their best work. Our focus on inclusion is intended to build greater diversity in order to reflect the society we serve and be an employer of choice.
Application deadline is 11:59PM (GMT) on Tuesday 3rd January 2023
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the “Old Lady” of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694 with a founding charter that stated its purpose was to “promote the public good and benefit of our people”.
The Bank of England’s purpose today reflects that vision first articulated by our founders. Our mission: to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.
