The CyberFirst Bursary Programme is returning, and expanding, for the 2026 academic year!

Applications open in September 2025 – students from all backgrounds, with an interest in technology and cyber, are encouraged to apply.

  • £4,000 per year tax-free
  • 8+ weeks of paid summer placements in government and industry
  • A direct path into the UK’s cyber security ecosystem

This is a popular programme and the application window will be short. To find out more and to apply when the registration opens, visi the National Cyber Security Centre website HERE.