Funding opportunities
Our partnerships with funding providers enable us to provide bursaries for short-term internships and graduate roles at certain times of the year.
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→ SME Ambition Internship Programme
The SME Ambition Internship Programme offers SMEs and charities the chance to apply for a grant of £1000 to host a 70 hour internship.
The Scheme is open to employers:
- with 250 employees or less, and an annual turnover of less than £50 million
- that are a UK company, sole trader, partnership or charity ideally based in Sheffield and the surrounding area
The Employer Guide tells you all you need to know about the Programme.
To apply, please complete the Application form.
Apply now
Deadline for applications: 23rd September 2026
Hear from employers that have taken part previously:
Watch our video on the student experience of the programme.
You can reach us on employabilityprogrammes@sheffield.ac.uk with any questions.