GCHQ Hiring for CyberFirst Student Bursary – Registration of Interest Job at Cheltenham, England , UK Full Time

We are looking for people with a desire to have an interesting and varied career in cyber security to join our CyberFirst Student Bursary scheme, which aims to help, support, and prepare undergraduates for a career in cyber security. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) lead the bursary, and work with over 150 other government departments and selected industry members to offer students an excellent development package whilst studying for an undergraduate degree. During the years you study at a UK university, you’ll receive a bursary of £4,000 per year, tax free. Each summer, you’ll either complete training at a CyberFirst Academy or an 8-week work placement with NCSC, a government body, or one of our industry members. You’ll receive a summer payment equivalent to £2000. In addition, you may receive a contribution to your accommodation costs.

You’ll need to have (or expect to have) 3 ‘A’ levels in any subject at Grade B or above (or equivalent to 120 UCAS points) and have an offer (or be applying) to study an Undergraduate degree or Integrated Masters in any subject at a UK University from September 2023.

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Already be studying an Undergraduate degree or Integrated Masters in any subject at a UK University, with a minimum of 2 years of full-time study remaining at the University from the start of your Bursary in September 2023 and be on track to attain a minimum 2:1 equivalent upon graduation.

For further information about the CyberFirst Bursary https://cyberfirstcareers.co.uk

Information on our nationality criteria can be found via: Home | CyberFirst Bursaries and Apprenticeships 2021-22 (gchq-careers.co.uk) and How to Apply | CyberFirst Bursaries and Apprenticeships 2021-22 (gchq-careers.co.uk)

As part of the process you will need to complete the online test – Immersive Labs. We would like to offer you the opportunity to try out the Immersive Labs before you submit your application, to find out more please click here

As part of the registration of interest, you will be invited to two online events prior to the campaign opening. There will be an Insight Event where you can find out more about the bursary through a Q&A session. We are also offering a Skills Event which will focus on employability skills and give you the confidence to showcase your talents throughout the recruitment process, whilst providing further insight into the transferable skills needed for a career in Cyber.

These events will run on:

Skills Event – Thursday 8th September 2022 at 1pm
Insight Event – Friday 9 September 2022 at 1pm

Both events will last for approximately 1 hour.

A registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor will such registration have any bearing upon the recruitment process itself.

Any individuals who register their interest and who decide subsequently to apply for the CyberFirst Student Bursary Scheme will need to complete an application form once the window for applications has opened.

Once the application window has opened, we will welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, disability and/or any other characteristic(s). All applications will be assessed solely on merit.

Register your interest here by clicking on the submit button.