Scholarship Information
The University of Cumbria, in partnership with BAE Systems are offering a fantastic BAE Systems Scholarship, for UK nationals considering undergraduate studying on our qualifying courses in BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) and BSc Computer Science.
The BAE Systems Scholarship provides students with a non-repayable bursary through the full term of their undergraduate degree. Successful recipients of the scholarship will receive up to £8,000. The below table shows the scholarship breakdown by qualifying course:
| BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year | ||||
| Year 0 (Fd) | Year 1 | Year 2 | Summer Yr 2-3 | Year 3 |
| £3000 | £3000 | £1000 | Paid 12 Week Internship* | £1000 Guaranteed interview* with BAE Systems |
| *Subject to security clearance | ||||
| BSc (Hons) Computer Science | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Summer Yr2-3 | Year 3 |
| £3000 | £3000 | Paid 12 week Internship* | £1000 Guaranteed Interview* with BAE Systems |
| *Subject to security clearance | |||
The BAE Systems Scholarship provides recipients with the opportunity to complete a 12-week paid placement* (*subject to security clearance) with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. This placement allows students to work alongside industry experts, gaining hands-on experience in their field. Upon successful completion of the placement, recipients are also guaranteed an interview* with BAE Systems. This scholarship offers invaluable interview practice and an exceptional opportunity to kickstart a career in engineering after graduation.
How to apply
The BAE Systems Scholarship application process will become available upon receipt of an offer from the University of Cumbria for one of the qualifying courses. Information and an application form will be sent to you at this stage. After you have accepted your offer with UCAS, your application will be sent to the BAE Systems Scholarship team for consideration.
The scholarship will be processed across four key phases:
If you require further information or would like to discuss the process, please contact our friendly enquiries team enquiries@cumbria.ac.uk
