Opportunity type
Funding
Internship
Training program
Recurring opportunity
Cause areas
Information security
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
Deadline
2025-11-11
Location
United Kingdom (various placements, including GCHQ and industry partners)
Description
The CyberFirst Student Bursary and Development Scheme offers UK undergraduates financial support and hands-on experience to prepare for a career in cyber security.
- Receive a tax-free bursary of £4,000 per year (up to 4 years) while studying at a UK university, plus paid summer placements and potential support for accommodation and travel.
- Gain real-world experience through 8-week summer placements or training with GCHQ, NCSC, government, or industry partners, working on projects involving advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing.
- Join a close-knit student community, develop technical and professional skills, and access pathways to roles in national security, government, or industry after graduation (minimum 3-year commitment expected).
- Open to British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship) meeting academic requirements; applicants must meet nationality, residency, and security clearance criteria.
If not selected for the bursary, eligible candidates may be considered for the CyberFirst Summer Placement Development Scheme.
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