Applications are now open for the School of Business and Economics Year Abroad Internship Scholarships 2026–2027, a prestigious, career-focused international internship opportunity designed for students who want to combine academic learning with real-world global business experience. This is a fully supported one-year overseas internship scholarship offered through the School of Economics and Business, placing selected candidates at Swedish Chambers of Commerce across major global cities for the 2026–2027 academic cohort.
This opportunity is ideal for internationally minded bachelor’s and master’s students in economics, business, and related disciplines who aim to build international careers, expand professional networks, and gain hands-on experience in global markets. The internships will run for one full year during the 2026/27 period, with placements beginning after selection.
What Type of Opportunity Is This?
This is a scholarship-supported international internship programme that allows selected students to work full-time for one year at Swedish Chambers of Commerce in key global business hubs. It is not a classroom-based exchange but a professional immersion experience combining policy exposure, business development, and market-facing roles.
Where Will the Internships Take Place?
Successful applicants will be placed at Swedish Chambers of Commerce in the following cities:
- New York
- London
- Amsterdam
- Hong Kong
- Washington DC
- Chicago
- San Francisco
Each location offers a distinct professional focus, ranging from finance and trade promotion to startup acceleration, policy insight, innovation, and international market expansion.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
The scholarship enables students to undertake a one-year paid internship with financial support from established foundations, including the Elof Hansson Foundation and the Gothenburg School of Economics Scholarship Foundation.
Key offerings include:
- A full-year international internship at a Swedish Chamber of Commerce
- Practical exposure to global business operations and international trade
- Hands-on roles in project management, marketing, finance, communications, and business development
- Opportunities to work with startups, SMEs, policy actors, and multinational stakeholders
- Access to high-level professional networks across Europe, North America, and Asia
- Career-defining international work experience in globally influential cities
What Will You Learn During the Internship?
Participants gain skills that are difficult to acquire through academic study alone. The internship focuses on:
- Managing real-world projects from planning to execution
- Budget handling and financial reporting
- Professional communication with senior decision-makers
- Market entry strategies and international business development
- Cross-cultural teamwork and global business etiquette
- Networking, problem-solving, and working in fast-paced environments
Eligibility Checks
To be considered for the School of Business and Economics Year Abroad Internship Scholarships 2026–2027, applicants must meet the following basic criteria:
- Have completed all required courses in a Bachelor of Economics programme (for New York and London placements), or
- Have completed another bachelor’s or master’s programme at the School of Economics and Business by the start of the internship
- Demonstrate strong motivation for international work and professional growth
- Meet any additional criteria specified in the individual scholarship announcements for each city.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the School of Business and Economics Year Abroad Internship Scholarships for the 2026–2027 cohort is January 15, 2026.