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Schroders: what the official sources say about selection

6 governed signals from 2 official source records, observed 16 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.

Markets recorded: Global; United Kingdom. Categories: Academic degree requirement; University grade requirement; Application limits; Eligibility; Application timing and deadlines.

LimitThe signals below are what Schroders published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.

Global

4 signals

SIG-847 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that for the majority of its graduate roles it welcomes applications regardless of degree subject.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor the majority of our graduate roles, we welcome applications regardless of the degree subject you've chosen to study. For more technical roles, such as our Quant Public Markets graduate programme, a STEM degree is preferred.

Global · Graduate programme · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-849 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that only one application at a time per candidate per region is accepted.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe can only accept one application at a time per candidate, per region. You may apply to more than one role if the programmes are located in different regions.

Global · Graduate programme · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-850 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that candidates are eligible for the graduate programme if they are in their final year of study or recently graduated and have the right to work in the programme's country without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you are in your final year of study (degree or masters qualifications) or recently graduated and have the relevant right to work in the country for the programme you're applying for without requiring sponsorship now or in the future, you are eligible for the graduate programme.

Global · Graduate programme · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-852 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that it recruits on a rolling basis with applications opening around August/September.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications open in approximately August/September each year. We recruit on a rolling basis, so you are advised to apply sooner rather than later.

Global · Graduate programme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

United Kingdom

2 signals

SIG-848 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official UK graduate programmes page states that applicants need to have or be on course to achieve a 2:1.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIn addition to the personal qualities, intellectual curiosity and appetite for challenge we look for, you'll need to have or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your studies.

United Kingdom · Graduate programmes (UK) · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-326 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-851 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official UK graduate programmes page states that applications open each September for a start the following September.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications open each September to start in September of the next year. So if you're still at university, you should apply at the beginning of your final year.

United Kingdom · Graduate programmes (UK) · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-326 (schroders.com) · source record

Official sources

Cite this object

Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Schroders selection evidence record, revised 16 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/institutions/schroders/

Preserve the institution, programme, geography, observation date and limitation. Do not generalise a single signal to an institution-wide or sector-wide rule.

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Evidence behind this page

6 governed signals, observed 16 September 2026

Every signal this page cites, with the observation as coded, the passage recorded against the official page, the observation date and the source. Follow a signal ID for its full record; follow the source for the live page.

SIG-847 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that for the majority of its graduate roles it welcomes applications regardless of degree subject.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor the majority of our graduate roles, we welcome applications regardless of the degree subject you've chosen to study. For more technical roles, such as our Quant Public Markets graduate programme, a STEM degree is preferred.

Global · Graduate programme · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-849 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that only one application at a time per candidate per region is accepted.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe can only accept one application at a time per candidate, per region. You may apply to more than one role if the programmes are located in different regions.

Global · Graduate programme · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-850 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that candidates are eligible for the graduate programme if they are in their final year of study or recently graduated and have the right to work in the programme's country without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you are in your final year of study (degree or masters qualifications) or recently graduated and have the relevant right to work in the country for the programme you're applying for without requiring sponsorship now or in the future, you are eligible for the graduate programme.

Global · Graduate programme · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-852 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official graduate FAQ states that it recruits on a rolling basis with applications opening around August/September.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications open in approximately August/September each year. We recruit on a rolling basis, so you are advised to apply sooner rather than later.

Global · Graduate programme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-325 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-848 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official UK graduate programmes page states that applicants need to have or be on course to achieve a 2:1.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIn addition to the personal qualities, intellectual curiosity and appetite for challenge we look for, you'll need to have or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your studies.

United Kingdom · Graduate programmes (UK) · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-326 (schroders.com) · source record

SIG-851 Official source Schroders

Schroders' current official UK graduate programmes page states that applications open each September for a start the following September.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications open each September to start in September of the next year. So if you're still at university, you should apply at the beginning of your final year.

United Kingdom · Graduate programmes (UK) · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-326 (schroders.com) · source record

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