Future Talent Scholarship
Exclusive to the University of Cumbria, our sponsors BAE Systems, Submarines are offering a fantastic Scholarship for a selection of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science undergraduate degree programmes.
What the scholarship offers:
Non-repayable Bursary up to £,8,000
- Financial support during full duration of study
- Helps reduce money worries so students can focus on learning
12-week paid placement* (between Years 2 & 3)
- Hands-on professional experience
- Paid opportunity to apply skills and build confidence
- No obligation to work at BAE afterwards
Guaranteed interview*
- Authentic experience of a graduate recruitment process
- Builds interview confidence and employability skills
- Practice presenting knowledge and professionalism
*Dependent upon eligibility criteria and with no obligation.
Which Programmes are eligible for the Scholarship?
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
3 year degree programme
- Bursary: £5,000
- Placement
- Interview
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
3 year degree programme
- Bursary: £5,000
- Placement
- Interview
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
4 year degree programme
- Bursary: £8,000
- Placement
- Interview
(*Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants will be required to achieve a level of security vetting. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks)
(*Please note- should you not pass relevant security clearance you will not receive any future or subsequent payments following the first year)
How to apply
The Future Talent Scholarship application process will commence upon receipt of an offer from the University of Cumbria for one of the qualifying degree programmes. Information about the scholarship and how to apply will be sent to you at this stage.
After you have accepted your offer with UCAS, your application will be sent to the Future Talent Scholarship team for consideration.
If you require further information or would like to discuss the process, please contact our friendly enquiries team enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk
Eligibility criteria
- You must be a UK national
- You must successfully complete security clearance
The application process
- Accept your offer of a place from the University of Cumbria.
- Begin your scholarship application — this will also start your security clearance process sent to you via email.
- You will be assigned a dedicated contact who will guide you through the security clearance process.
- Once your security clearance is approved and your UK nationality confirmed, you will be informed of when you will receive the first instalment of your financial award.
