CyberFirst Scholarship

CyberFirst is a government programme run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); part of GCHQ. Together with government and industry partners, CyberFirst are training the next generation of cyber security specialists.

What you’ll need

• At least 2 years left of your degree, studying any subject.

• You don’t need to be a coder, but you’ll need the drive to learn and the aptitude to protect our digital world.

• You must be a British Citizen. One of your parents must be a British Citizen or must have nationality or citizenship from NCSC’s approved list of countries.

Key Facts

• You don’t have to know coding: you’ll get foundation knowledge at our Academy.

• You get £4,000 per university year, tax free.

• It isn’t means tested: you can apply no matter your financial situation

• You’ll do an eight week summer placement to build your knowledge and experience at our CyberFirst Academy or with government or industry.

• You’ll receive £2,000 financial support for your summer placement, with discretionary contribution to your living costs too.

• Your placements mean the opportunity to work with over 100 organisations like GCHQ, Lloyds, BT, Thales and Airbus.

• We look to place you in degree-level cyber security job role in government or industry on graduation.

• You can be studying or applying for any degree course at any UK university.

To find out more and apply now visit CyberFirst – University Bursaries. Applications close on 15th November

For support with your application please book a one to one careers appointment using our online booking tool.