“Global trade skills deficit," reads the headline!

What a disconnect between reality and the sordid political discussions on the subject of world trade. Global trade seems to be the “bad guy” these days, even though it has brought tremendous prosperity to way more Americans than those who have unfortunately had their jobs shipped to China (and for sure, that has happened too).

Here is the fact, and the deal. If you are a student and want an interesting and well paying job, think about studying international trade. Not just the theory, but also the skills needed to facilitate business around the world.  And here is a scholarship opportunity for you.

Having been involved in world trade myself for 40+ years, I can highly recommend it, and despite what you might read, the future is STILL bright.

Get Ahead – Get a £500 / $700 International Trade Scholarship

If you are considering starting or mid-way through a degree related to economics, politics, international trade or trade finance and interested in raising your profile, trade knowledge and gaining some experience in the international markets, then this £500 / $700 scholarship may be for you.

Trade Finance Global Accelerate Scholarship

The TFG Accelerate Scholarship offers successful applicants a grant of £500 / $700 to contribute towards academic studies in a certain number of disciplines related to international trade.

The Scholarship also provides the chance of a 5 week Trade Finance e-learning programme, where students will gain access to our premium International Trade and Finance e-modules and a real experience of working in international trade. This will help improve their understanding of the complexities and structures of trade finance, and put them in good stead for a career in  the financial sector.

Further on in your career, our Accelerate Scholarships reward excellence and innovation, recognising the achievements of world-class international trade and shipping experts whose ideas and leadership are disrupting and innovating trade. Download the Accelerate Guide for details here.

About the Scheme

The Accelerate Scholarship is organised by Trade Finance Global (TFG) and was initiated in 2018 to address the trade finance gap, due to a lack of suitably skilled and qualified specialists in the sector – in a challenging time of reduced global trade, a significant shortfall in skilled entrants in the shipping and marine space, and general confusion around the trade finance market. The scheme aims to help motivated students get ahead in their career by placing them in good stead with employers. Download the TFG Accelerate Pack here to find out more.

Application Process

There is a two stage application process for the award. After the initial screening (to ensure you are an eligible applicant), TFG will ask applicants to write a report or article on a topic of their choice within the sector. It will be a review (literature review, short journal, or equivalent) on a subject matter that will be relevant for Accelerate TFG.

1. Initial Screening Application (to assess participant eligibility)

2. Invitation to Apply by submitting literature review / short journal

3. TFG Panel will screen successful applicants

4. Winner will be contacted and grant awarded

5. Winner will be published on the TFG website

Applications are assessed on merit.