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Application Deadlines: 2026 Graduate Schemes in Public Sector & Charity

Wondering when to apply for 2026 public sector and charity graduate schemes? You're in the right place with our application deadline list. Use this page to keep an eye on key application dates and get ahead of the competition by applying early. Don't risk missing out on your dream graduate job in charity work because an employer closed an application window early! Get in there and apply as soon as you're ready. We've also included charity and public sector graduate schemes with rolling deadlines.

Track application deadlines for public sector and charity graduate schemes

Our application deadline list for charity and public sector graduate schemes covers lots of exciting opportunities. Want to focus on your favourites? Use your personal tracker. Just press the save icon next to a grad scheme and we'll remind you when the deadline's coming up. Can't find the right charity, public sector or non-profit graduate scheme? Keep checking back. Our 2026 grad scheme deadline list updates whenever a relevant programme is uploaded to our site. For more roles from our 300+ employer partners, view our graduate job and internship listings.

Key application deadline dates for 2026 Public Sector & Charity Graduate Schemes

16th Jun 2026

28th Jun 2026

29th Jun 2026

30th Jun 2026

1st Jul 2026

3rd Jul 2026

6th Jul 2026

Rolling Deadlines

Many more roles listed under Graduate Schemes 2026

Unsure what type of role you'd enjoy most in the public sector or as part of a charity? Maybe you're considering a non-profit graduate scheme, or perhaps you're exploring non-governmental organisation (NGO) graduate jobs or want to train as a teacher. To find out more about the types of roles available in the public sector, charity and beyond, visit our Career Path Guides.

Need help with your applications for public sector and charity graduate schemes?

Once you've found a charity or public sector grad scheme you'd like to apply for, it's time to work on your application. When applying for a graduate scheme in any sector, you'll usually need to send a copy of your CV, so read our CV tips before you submit anything. Next, you may be invited to an interview or an assessment centre. For help here, check out our job interview guidance and assessment centre advice. We've also put together a guide on psychometric tests.