Current undergraduates and recent graduates of universities in England, Scotland and Wales are invited to apply for a fully-funded online summer internship with a company in China through the Generation UK programme.

Whatever their ambitions for the future, an online internship with a company based in China can help students and graduates stand out from the crowd.  New industries and work opportunities in China are rising faster than the skyscrapers that accommodate them.  Companies across the world will value the international experience and increased cultural awareness Generation UK interns will obtain from the programme.  They’ll also benefit from access to online training courses, mentors and coaches to develop their business and cultural awareness, offering them valuable insight into the customs and traditions of China.
 

What do applicants get?

All successful applicants will get:

• an 8-week online internship with 20–30 hours working from the comfort of their own home
• the chance to develop their understanding of Chinese culture, history and language
• weekly virtual events aimed at improving employability, cultural fluency and digital skills
• dedicated support throughout the internship.

Please note that this is an online internship and no travel to China will be included.
 

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

• be at least 18 years old
• be currently enrolled at, or graduated in the last two years from, a university in England, Scotland or Wales
• have completed at least one academic year at university 
• be a UK passport holder if studying in England or Wales
• be a UK or EU passport holder if studying in Scotland
• have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree
• meet our student finance eligibility criteria which they'll find on our dedicated Generation UK webpage
• not be in receipt of any other Generation UK funding.

The programme is open to those who have not previously been on a Generation UK internship, or taken part in a Generation UK scholarship programme. 

Consideration will be given to applicants who received an offer for the Generation UK internship programme in 2019–20.  If applicants have any questions about their eligibility, they can contact us at gen.uk@britishcouncil.org.cn.
 

How can they apply?

Anyone who interested should apply through one of our delivery partners:

• Pagoda Projects — for applicants from Scottish universities only. Deadlines for applications is Friday 29 April 2022
   
• Virtual Internships — for applicants from universities in England, Scotland or Wales.  Deadlines for applications is Monday 9 May 2022