UNDERGRADUATE SCHEME
We could provide a bursary of £ 5,000 per academic year and tuition fees currently up to £ 9250 , plus up to £ 1500 for 30 days of training . If you :
• have a GCSE at Grade C / 4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language
• are studying an accredited Bachelor ’ s or Master ’ s degree in an appropriate engineering subject ( AreoSystems ) or appropriate technology or scientific subject ( Cyberspace ). See RAF Careers website for further details on acceptable Engineer / Cyberspace .
• you could be applying as you start year 1 of university , for sponsorship to begin at the start of year 2 , or you could be applying during your penultimate year , for sponsorship in your final year ( including a Masters ).
In return , we expect you to :
• become a member of your nearest University Air Squadron if you haven ’ t already joined . Interested students are encouraged to apply to join their local UAS on arrival at university , as this should allow them to be fast-tracked through selection .
• spend 30 days a year on work and training experience with the RAF , including :
• adventurous training in the holidays .
• flying training opportunities .
• work placement opportunities at an RAF base in the summer holidays .
• join the RAF after you graduate from university on a 12-year initial commission ( although you can apply to leave the RAF 3 years after completing professional training if you so wish ).
• attend Initial Officer Training at RAF College Cranwell followed by Engineer / Cyberspace Specialist Training at RAF Cosford .
Bursaries may be suspended or terminated if the Bursar fails to make adequate academic progress , fails to participate on a regular basis , fails to respond to administrative or disciplinary actions issued by the RAF , becomes medically unfit for service or fails the RAFFT . A suspension for other than medical reasons will normally result in the Bursar repaying that which has been paid .
Applicants must ensure that they have alternative arrangements in place to pay their tuition fees at all times , in case the application is unsuccesful or if a Bursar needs to leave the scheme for whatever reason .
TO APPLY Apply on-line via the RAF Careers Website from the 1st of September . For sponsorship to start in the next academic year , the very latest date for applications is 31 March , but you are strongly encouraged to apply by the previous Christmas to give you the best chance of completing selection in time . We may ask for an academic reference and you ’ ll be interviewed on-line , before attending a medical with a contracted GP in your area and a Fitness Test at a local gym . Selection involves a full day of exercises and interview at the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre at the RAF College Cranwell
YOUR UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON Can offer you excitement , adventure , a great social life and free flying lessons . There ’ s a training session one evening a week and other RAF-led activities so you can familiarise yourself with life in the RAF . You won ’ t be expected to wear uniform in your day-to-day life as an undergraduate , but you will need to be able to manage your time to fit in both your academic studies and activities with the squadron .
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