The Defence STEM Undergraduate Scheme is a chance for future Royal Navy Weapon, Marine and Aircraft Engineer Officers to have their university tuition fees paid (up to £9,535 per year) and receive a bursary of £5,000 annually, before being guaranteed a place in training for an exciting and varied career.
You can apply from your final year before University, up to the end of year 2 of a Bachelor's course. You need to hold the required GCSE/Nat 5 results, and be on track to achieve the appropriate UCAS points.
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What you’ll need
At least grade 6/B in Maths and English Language at GCSE or Nat 5. An additional 3 other GCSEs or Nat 5s at minimum grade 4/C
96 UCAS points
Ready to, or already commenced, study of an approved Bachelor's degree course at a UK university. Some approved subjects include Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Robotic Engineering.
What you’ll get
£5,000 per year bursary
University tuition fees paid up to a maximum of £9,535 per year
Opportunity to earn training pay as a member of the associated University Royal Naval Unit (URNU). This covers up to 45 days per year, which gives approximately £2,000
Guaranteed place on Royal Navy Initial Officer Training at Britannia Royal Naval College on completion of study
Chance to enjoy all aspects of university life whilst laying the foundations for a successful career as an engineering officer
Chance to enjoy all aspects of university life. While laying the foundations for a successful engineering career that makes use of your qualifications and skills
A fulfilling and challenging career as an Air, Marine or Weapon Engineer Officer working in the Fleet Air Arm, Surface Fleet or Submarine Service.
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