Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme
Take your next step to your dream career with over £50,000 of funding
Funding & experience, to kick start your dream career in nuclear
Are you ready to kickstart your career in the nuclear industry while securing funding for your university journey? The Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme focuses on enabling social mobility learners from a lower socio-economic background into the nuclear sector starting at university in September 2024. The scheme offers 50 places and provides full funding of tuition fees, a summer placement, and an additional bursary. The scheme will provide a guaranteed job upon completion of university, and individuals will be required to complete a minimum of three years employment within the sector.
Here's what this opportunity entails:
Summer Placements in the Nuclear Industry:
Get hands-on experience and insight into the dynamic world of nuclear through summer placements with leading industry employers. You will participate in three summer internships after each year of university, worth £4,000 each — it's a chance to immerse yourself in real projects, gain invaluable skills, and make meaningful contributions to the field. These placement opportunities will be for 45 days in summer and located in Yeovil, Bristol and West Cumbria so successful applicants must be able to commute to one of these locations during the 45 day summer placements.
Financial Support for University:
Worried about the costs of university? Funding is provided to help alleviate the burden of tuition fees and living expenses, ensuring you can focus on your studies without financial stress holding you back. This funding includes £27,000 in University fees and £15,000 Subsistence Bursary (£5,000 per year for 3 years).
Means-Tested:
Wondering if you qualify? Acceptance will be means-tested, ensuring that those who need support the most can benefit from this incredible opportunity. Don't let financial barriers stand in the way of your aspirations
To be eligible you must:
Summer Placements in the Nuclear Industry:
Get hands-on experience and insight into the dynamic world of nuclear through summer placements with leading industry employers. You will participate in three summer internships after each year of university, worth £4,000 each — it's a chance to immerse yourself in real projects, gain invaluable skills, and make meaningful contributions to the field. These placement opportunities will be for 45 days in summer and located in Yeovil, Bristol and West Cumbria so successful applicants must be able to commute to one of these locations during the 45 day summer placements.
Financial Support for University:
Worried about the costs of university? Funding is provided to help alleviate the burden of tuition fees and living expenses, ensuring you can focus on your studies without financial stress holding you back. This funding includes £27,000 in University fees and £15,000 Subsistence Bursary (£5,000 per year for 3 years).
Means-Tested:
Wondering if you qualify? Acceptance will be means-tested, ensuring that those who need support the most can benefit from this incredible opportunity. Don't let financial barriers stand in the way of your aspirations
To be eligible you must:
Be from a lower socio-economic background (criteria such as accessing free school meals or household income will be considered)
Must be British citizen with no dual nationality
Be able to commence university study in a STEM subject September 2024.
Must be able to commit to completing a 3-year undergraduate degree and subsequent employment
Be able to commute to Yeovil, Bristol or West Cumbria for 45 days to attend a placement during the summer break.
Must be completing a 3 year degree
As part of accepting any formal offer, students must recognise their commitment to pay back the sponsorship money in the event that they leave the sector outside of the pre-agreed timescales of the scheme.
Any successful applicant to the scheme who has not already received the offer of a university place will receive a conditional offer pending the formal offer of a university place.
There are just 50 places available in 2024 so don't miss out. Applications close 30 June or once all 50 places are allocated. Start your journey by completing the application form below. If you have any issues feel free to contact [email protected]
Apply Now Any successful applicant to the scheme who has not already received the offer of a university place will receive a conditional offer pending the formal offer of a university place.
There are just 50 places available in 2024 so don't miss out. Applications close 30 June or once all 50 places are allocated. Start your journey by completing the application form below. If you have any issues feel free to contact [email protected]
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