We’re pleased to announce the launch of 100 new 12-week internship opportunities for 18–21-year-olds, as part of our Young Graduate Talent (YGT) programme. This offer is part of our commitment to helping young people build workplace confidence and skills through real-world experience — while supporting employers to take on new talent.

If you’ve taken part in the UKSPF 6-week internship programme, this new offer will feel familiar — but it’s designed specifically for younger candidates (aged 18–21). While the total bursary remains £600 per intern, the time commitment is extended to 12 weeks, offering greater opportunity for the intern to grow, contribute, and develop.

For employers, this is the same funding level, just over a longer placement.

• Duration: 12 weeks

• Funding model: 50% match-funded by the employer

• Intern bursary: £600 per placement (or £50/week if the internship finishes early)

• Eligibility: Interns must be aged 18–21 at the time of placement

• Employer location: Must be based within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region

Employers are expected to provide a quality internship experience that includes meaningful work, learning opportunities, and support throughout the placement.

We’re asking employers to complete a single Expression of Interest (EOI) form. From there, we’ll route you to the appropriate funding offer based on your responses.

You’ll be asked:

• Whether you’ve already identified your intern

• The age of the potential intern (if known)

• Whether you’d like help sourcing a candidate

If you haven’t yet recruited, we’ll issue an in-principle grant approval, and work with you to finalise funding once the intern’s age and start date are confirmed.