Summer Stars Internship Programme
Are you a school leaver (18+), undergraduate or graduate looking for a paid summer internship & an opportunity to gain experience within PR & Public Affairs agencies or in-house communications teams? If the answer is yes, then the Summer Stars Internship Programme is for you!
About the Programme
The paid Summer Stars Internship Programme is designed to introduce ethnically diverse school leavers (18+), undergraduate students and graduates who are interested in the profession with an opportunity to gain valuable on-the-ground experience in collaboration with some of the industry’s most recognised organisations.
A few of our
annual Summer Stars Employers
Before starting an internship, individuals attend an intensive and immersive three-day Summer Stars Bootcamp (running from Monday June 22nd – Wednesday 24th 2026), learning all about the PR & Communications profession and the variety of sectors within the industry. You’ll get a chance to connect with your fellow interns in person, network with our hosts, and build your professional development skills before starting your internship in June/July 2026. Once the Bootcamp finishes, you’ll start your internship, which lasts for a minimum of four weeks and up to 12 months.
If you’re an employer interested in hosting an intern, please visit our employer information here.
Our Summer Stars Internship Programme has been designed to support an organisation’s early career DEIB talent attraction strategy, goals and objectives. As attracting diverse talent continues to remain competitive, our programme delivers success in our tailored and collaborative recruitment approach which meets your talent attraction goals, alongside introducing you to some of the best and brightest talent of the future. Our pastoral support for interns and employers throughout the process sets us apart when it comes to employers confidently securing, managing, retaining and converting diverse talent into permanent hires.
If you are interested in offering an internship through our Summer Stars Internship Programme, please contact summerstars@taylorbennettfoundation.org.
“Applying for the Summer Stars program was the best decision I made. There is so much support and the team will work endlessly in order to ensure you have an internship at the end of it. My internship provided me with so many hard skills and a glimpse into life with PR & Communications that you can only gain from a physical internship. I cannot thank the TBF team enough for the impact that the Summer Stars program made for my career development and I will definitely be recommending it to friends/ family”
Summer Stars Intern
Application Process
Summer Stars Internship applications are now open for our 2026 Summer Internships. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing process and applications will close on November 28th (11.59pm).
Step One: Submit Application Form
You will submit a short video and written application form that outlines your interest and motivations for completing an internship in PR & Communications and joining the programme.
Step Two: Candidate Briefing & Internship Selections
The team will review your application and if shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a virtual candidate briefing in early December and select the internships you would like to apply for.
Step Three: Internship Recruitment
You will submit a CV for your chosen internships, complete a group interview with the TBF team and finally, complete a final assessment with your internship host. You will receive pastoral support at all stages.
Step Four: Bootcamp & Your Internship Begins!
Once successfully placed, you will attend our hybrid Summer Stars Bootcamp to prepare you for your upcoming internship that starts in July 2026! We will also check-in regularly once you have started to ensure you are supported.
Programme Eligibility
- You must be from a Black, Asian and/ or minority ethnic background.
- You can be a school leaver (18+), undergraduate (any year) or graduate. We accept applications from students who have studied any subject.
- You must be strongly interested in exploring a career in PR & Communications.
- You must be a British national or have an immigration status that allows you to be employed full-time in the UK during the time of your internship.
- You must be able to attend our Summer Stars Bootcamp on June 22nd – June 24th 2026
Applications that do not meet our eligibility criteria will not be accepted
How do I apply?
Applications for our 2026 programme are now open! To apply for the programme, candidates will need to submit a video and complete a short written application. Click the ‘apply‘ button below to submit an application.
Applications will close on Friday November 28th 2025 (11.59pm).
