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ScholarshipRoyal Air Force

RAF Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) for engineering students

Sponsorship for undergraduates studying an engineering or cyberspace course who plan to join the RAF as an Engineer or Cyberspace Officer. It pays £5,000 per academic year plus tuition fees up to the government national limit. Applications run from 1 September to 28 February each year.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Royal Air Force[1]
Who it’s for
Students who plan to join the RAF as an Engineer or Cyberspace Officer and are studying a suitable engineering or cyberspace degree. The page states no age limit or year of study.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
£5,000 per academic year, tuition fees (Government National Limit) and up to £55 per day for up to 30 days of training per year.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 13, Post-18
Where
UK-wide (UK-wide)
Format
Online
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. Royal Air Force

    RAF Recruitment | Sponsorship and Education | Royal Air Force

    the DSUS is for those who are studying engineering.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Royal Air Force

    RAF Recruitment | Sponsorship and Education | Royal Air Force

    For those who plan to join the RAF as an Engineer/ Cyberspace Officer

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Royal Air Force

    RAF Recruitment | Sponsorship and Education | Royal Air Force

    £5000 per academic year

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Royal Air Force

    RAF Recruitment | Sponsorship and Education | Royal Air Force

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

    Checked 24 October 2026

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

Apply by

Apply between 1 September and 28 February each year; the page advises applying by December[4]

Apply on recruitment.raf.mod.uk (opens in a new tab)

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Visit ice.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: ICE QUEST Technician Scholarship