Early engagement programs
Each year, bp opens its doors to a new generation of high achievers through our early engagement programs
Finance & risk virtual bootcamp
Are you a finance student interested in learning about a career in the energy industry? Our virtual finance and risk bootcamp is a perfect opportunity to learn about our various functions that support our supply, trading & shipping entity.
Highlights of the bootcamp include
- Real inside to life at bp through interactive presentations and discussions with leaders.
- Learn about commodity risk, market risk, accounting policy, structured trade finance, credit risk and commercial development.
- Case study competition where you’ll put what you’ll learn into action.
- Participants will be eligible to submit early applications to the intern program and potentially fast-track to a technical interview.
Programme dates
- Monday, 21 July - Wednesday, 23 July 2025
- 9:30am to 3:30pm CST each day
- Applications for this programme will open on 3 March 2025 and will close on 30 April 2025.
Future talent scholarship
At bp, we're delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow. To succeed, we need to inspire and support the next generation of industry innovators. This is what our future talent scholarship is all about.
Open to 2nd year university students, our scholarship is a fascinating introduction to the energy industry. It will support your undergraduate progress, while opening your eyes to the full range of opportunities that our business and sector offer. You’ll also gain skills and knowledge that’ll help you apply for one of our internships in the future.
Selected students will be awarded $3,500 toward their university studies. Winners will also have the opportunity to join a series of virtual summer events, as well as a trip to either our bp Houston or Chicago office, all designed to help prepare you for the internship application process.
Please note: apply to the scholarship program based on which location and date you are available for the in-person event. You may only apply to one, as a duplicate application will result in rejection from consideration.
bp bridge program
Transform your future. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future – and at bp, our bridge program can help transform it.
About the program
This engineering scholarship program aims to bridge the knowledge gap between K-12 education and university success, establishing a strong foundation throughout college. This program provides transferable skills development, experiential learning, an introduction to the energy industry and a mentoring offer. Here you will receive essential tools needed to transition to university and beyond.
Application timeline and process
- Complete your application by May 31, 2025.
- Upon application completion, candidates will be sent a link via email to complete an on-demand, Hirevue, interview.
- Selected applicants will be notified by 4 June 2025.
- Scholars are required to confirm their participation and acceptance of the award by 8 June 2025.
- Confirmed 2025 bridge scholars will join a virtual orientation session on 9 July 2025.
- Scholars must attend the in-person bridge program July 29-August 1, 2025 in Houston, TX.
- Scholars are awarded a $5,000 scholarship post in-person program participation.
- Following the 4-day in-person program, scholars begin monthly professional development, and mentorship calls (September 2025 – May 2026).
