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ScholarshipUniversity of Cumbria with BAE Systems, Submarines

Future Talent Award (University of Cumbria and BAE Systems, Submarines)

A scholarship for undergraduates on selected Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science degrees at the University of Cumbria, sponsored by BAE Systems, Submarines. It offers a non-repayable bursary of up to £8,000, a 12-week paid placement and a guaranteed interview, subject to eligibility, UK nationality and security clearance.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
University of Cumbria with BAE Systems, Submarines[1]
Who it’s for
Applicants holding an offer from the University of Cumbria for a qualifying degree, who must be UK nationals and pass security clearance[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Non-repayable bursary up to £8,000, a 12-week paid placement between Years 2 and 3, and a guaranteed interview[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 13
Where
UK-wide (Cumbria)
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. University of Cumbria

    Future Talent Award

    our sponsors BAE Systems, Submarines are offering a fantastic Scholarship for a selection of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science undergraduate degree programmes.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. University of Cumbria

    Future Talent Award

    You must be a UK national You must successfully complete security clearance

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. University of Cumbria

    Future Talent Award

    Non-repayable Bursary up to £8,000

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. University of Cumbria

    Future Talent Award

    The Future Talent Award application process will commence upon receipt of an offer from the University of Cumbria for one of the qualifying degree programmes.

    Checked 24 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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