“Investing in the generation that will change the world, drive economic impact and challenge the status quo”.
About Us
Saltire Foundation Canada partners with Entrepreneurial Scotland to deliver the world-class Saltire Scholars Internship Program. The Saltire Scholar Program has over 19 years of proven experience globally. Originally founded and nurtured by the Global Scot network, the program engages with over 5,000 members globally and has grown to attract approximately 1,400 applicants annually. In 2025, the program worked with 120 leading and entrepreneurial host companies across 5 countries (Scotland, England, USA, Canada, and the Czech Republic). Since the program began, we’ve placed over 2,000 students in more than 500 companies globally.
The last Census Canada revealed there are approximately 4.4 million Canadians who self-identify as being of Scottish heritage, close to as many as there were Scots in Scotland that same year! The Saltire Scholars Program discovers and develops high calibre talent in Scotland while simultaneously benefiting Canadian companies by diversifying their human resources and giving them access to a talent pool beyond their geographic boundaries.