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ScholarshipRoyal Air Force

RAF Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship

The RAF pays you through an engineering degree, with paid training in a University Air Squadron, in return for joining as an officer afterwards.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Royal Air Force[1]
Who it’s for
Students on an engineering or cyberspace degree who plan to become RAF Engineer or Cyberspace Officers
Worth
£5,000 a year plus tuition fees, and paid training[1]
Year groups
Year 13, Post-18
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

2 sources

  1. Royal Air Force

    Sponsorship

    For those who plan to join the RAF as an Engineer/ Cyberspace Officer £5000 per academic year Tuition fees (Government National Limit) Plus up to £55 per day for up to 30 days of training per year

    Live page blocks automated access; Internet Archive copy of 4 October 2026.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. Royal Air Force

    Sponsorship

    You must apply between 1 September and 28 February each year, but you’re strongly advised to apply by December.

    Internet Archive copy of 4 October 2026.

    Checked 14 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Who
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Deadline
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Visit theiet.org (opens in a new tab)Details: IET Power Academy