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Cambridge Consultants Technology Scholarship Scheme (2027 start, gap year plus university bursary)

Cambridge Consultants offers technology scholarships to students planning to study a STEM subject at university. Scholars work as salaried employees for about 10 months between finishing school and starting university, then can apply for an annual bursary and guaranteed summer vacation work during their first degree.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Cambridge Consultants[1]
Who it’s for
Students who have, or expect to gain, qualification for entry to university to study a STEM related subject and have a keen interest in learning about technology. Aimed at sixth-formers finishing school in 2027 who take a gap year before university. Applicants include their GCSE and A Level (or equivalent) grades or predicted grades in their CV.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
About 10 months as a salaried employee between school and university, practical training, then the chance to apply for a generous annual bursary for the duration of the first degree and guaranteed summer vacation work with Cambridge Consultants.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 13
Where
England (Cambridge)
Format
In person
Dates
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. Cambridge Consultants

    Technology Scholarship Scheme (2027 start)

    We offer technology-focussed scholarships to enthusiastic students who are planning to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related subjects at university.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Cambridge Consultants

    Technology Scholarship Scheme (2027 start)

    You’ll need to have, or expect to gain, qualification for entry to university to study a STEM related subject

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Cambridge Consultants

    Technology Scholarship Scheme (2027 start)

    you’ll be eligible to receive a generous annual bursary for the duration of your first degree as well as guaranteed further employment with Cambridge Consultants during your university summer vacations.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Cambridge Consultants

    Technology Scholarship Scheme (2027 start)

    Your first working day will be Tuesday 7th September 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

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

Open now

First working day Tuesday 7 September 2027; no application deadline published[4]

Apply on cambridgeconsultants.com (opens in a new tab)

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