Promising students who want a future in nuclear will have the opportunity to kickstart their careers thanks to a new industry-backed initiative.
The Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme offers 50 students a series of summer placements after each year of their degree as well as funding worth £42,000 – £27,000 in university fees and a £15,000 subsistence bursary – £5,000 per year for three years.
The scheme is means-tested and aimed at increasing social mobility among young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
To be eligible, students must:
- be from a lower socio-economic background (criteria such as accessing free school meals or household income will be considered)
- be a UK, Commonwealth or EEA National with the right to live and work in the UK
- be able to begin university study in a STEM subject in September 2024
- be able to commit to completing a three-year undergraduate degree and subsequent employment;
- and be able to commute to West Cumbria for 45 days to attend a placement during the summer break.
The scheme is administered by Cogent Skills and applications for the coming academic year close on June 30 – for more information, click here or email [email protected].
