Saltire Scholars 2012

What is the issue?

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2.9%2.7%

2.4% 2.4% 2.3%2.0% 1.9%

30 Years of underperformanceAverage Annual GDP Growth (1977 to 2007)

ObservationsLeading GlobalScots believe human capital is the

key to Scotland’s future economic success

Marketing & Sales Capability Global Mindset Confident &

EntrepreneurialScotland’s Future Business Leaders

What have we done?Created The Saltire FoundationWe exist to find, fuel and spark Scotland’s human potential, in turn creating our next generation of business leaders.

Saltire Foundation Programmes

Saltire Scholars

Saltire Fellows

SaltireAlumni

Saltire ScholarsUnique opportunity to gain work experience in a leading global company or with a highly successful entrepreneur

8 week internship working on a project of commercial significance

Networking opportunities with senior level executives

Leadership training & development

Lifetime access to alumni network

Saltire Scholars

Engineering

Marketing

Science

Tourism & Hospitality

Arts Management

Accounting/Finance

Economics

International Relations

Law

Sample Host Companies 2011

Programme Details- Overseas & London

Travel & accommodationSome visa feesTravel insuranceStipend of £150/weekPre-departure help & 24/hour emergency contactLeadership development programme & inclusion in alumni network

Programme Details- Scotland

Stipend of £250/weekPre-internship help & 24/hour emergency contactNetworking events Leadership development programmeInclusion in alumni network

What We are Looking For

Professional Motivated ‘Can-do’ attitude Independent Up for a real challenge Ability to work under pressure Dedicated to alumni activities Ambitious

And who we’re not looking for…

X Those just seeking employment abroadX Those with no long-term commitment to Scotland or the Saltire FoundationX Anyone looking for a paid holiday

Eligibility CriteriaPenultimate year student at a Scottish university

No previous international business experience

Be passionate about representing Scotland and improving Scotland's business prospects

Application ProcessStage 1: Online ApplicationStage 2: Speed InterviewStage 3: Project SelectionStage 4: Host Company Telephone Interview

Timeline18-28 October – Online Applications Open7-8 November – Speed Interviews (Dundee)December 2011—February 2012– Host Company Interviews29 March 2012– Induction Day2 June 2012- Leadership Development Day11 June- 3 August– Internship

More Information

www.saltirefoundation.com Find us on Facebook & TwitterUndergraduate Blogs

More Information-The GlobalScot Network

The Saltire Foundation works in close partnership with the GlobalScot network.GlobalScots are a pool of talented individuals in senior positions around the globeMany of our host companies are associated with the GlobalScot networkGlobalScots are committed to pass on their skills and expertise to Scotland’s next generation of business leaderswww.globalscot.com