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The Crankstart Internship and Mentoring Programme

Crankstart supports Oxford students from lower-income UK households through bursaries, internships, volunteering opportunities and community events. As a Crankstart Scholar, you can access funding, advice and support to help you gain work experience during your vacations.

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The Crankstart Careers Mentoring Programme

The Crankstart Careers Mentoring Programme gives University of Oxford Crankstart Scholars the opportunity to gain insights into an industry or sector, reflect on their career goals, and build confidence with the support of an experienced professional acting as their mentor.

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Crankstart Career Development Programme

Open to University of Oxford Crankstart Scholars, the Crankstart Career Development Programme supports scholars to develop their career ideas proactively and with confidence, regardless of where they are in their career journey.

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Crankstart and Diversity Careers Fair 2027

Join the inclusive careers fair tailored for Oxford students from diverse backgrounds on 28 January 2027, 11:30 - 14:00, at Careers, 56 Banbury Rd. Meet employers committed to building inclusive workplaces and discover internships and graduate opportunities designed for you.

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Funding

Crankstart Scholars at the University of Oxford can apply for funding to support your internship. This can be for an internship that is advertised through the Crankstart Internship Programme, The Summer Internship Programme, the Micro-Internship Programme or for one which you secure yourself. Internships include both research and professional experiences and should provide training and support to aid your career development. Internships should offer an opportunity to work on a graduate-level, structured project or a defined set of tasks.

If you are applying for a Crankstart Internship Bursary please read the information on Funding on the About the Crankstart Internship Programme page carefully and complete the Crankstart Internship Bursary form.