Opportunity type
Funding
Training program
Internship
Cause areas
Information security
AI safety & policy
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Skill set
Information security
Software engineering
Political & bureaucratic
Description
The GCHQ CyberFirst University Bursary offers financial support and career development opportunities for students with at least two years of full-time study remaining from September 2026.
- Receive a tax-free bursary of £4,000 per year, regardless of your financial situation or degree subject.
- Participate each summer in either a CyberFirst Academy training or an eight-week paid placement with the NCSC or industry partners, earning at least £2,000 plus a discretionary living cost contribution.
- No prior coding or technical expertise required—curiosity and a willingness to learn are valued.
- Graduate-level tech roles in government or industry are available upon successful completion of your degree.
For more details, visit the CyberFirst pages.
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