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ELIGIBILITY
Bursaries are open to students who will join the Army as a
regular Officer after graduation. Candidates must meet all
basic British Army eligibility requirements and:
• I f you have taken GCSEs: have 35 ALIS points from 7
subjects with at least Grade C/4 in English Language,
Mathematics and either a science or foreign language.
• I f you have taken SNQs: have 34 ALIS points from 7
subjects with at least Grade C at SNQ level 5 or grade 2 at
Scottish Standard Grade in English Language,
Mathematics and either a science or foreign language.
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• H
 ave 72(+) UCAS points from three subjects (four for
Scottish Highers). At least two subjects must be National
Level 3, not including AS Levels or General Studies.
• Pass the Army Officer Selection Board.
• You must be 18 to apply; and enter Sandhurst not later than: FIND WHERE YOU BELONG
•D  octor & Dental bursaries: before your 39th birthday.
• Nursing bursaries: before your 34th birthday.
• Veterinary bursaries: before your 29th birthday.
• A ll others: before your 30th birthday.
• Join the University Officer Training Corps while at university.

A P P L I C AT I O N
Apply for Army Medical Services Bursaries before February
in your second year. You may still apply up to your final year, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FUTURE LEADERS
but annual instalments may not be backdated. ARMY BURSARIES
Apply for Army Undergraduate Bursaries (Technical,
Enhanced and Standard) before the first Friday in December
of your final year. You must have at least 2 years left at
university to qualify for the full Enhanced Bursary.
You will have to pass the Army Officer Selection Board and
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may need to attend additional bursary interview boards.
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WHERE LEADERS BELONG
Leading from the front. Putting your team first.
Doing something that really matters. For everyone
that knows they want more from their career than
the standard nine-to-five, there is another option:
becoming a British Army Officer. If you’re searching
for memorable stories, unforgettable adventures and
the opportunity to become a brilliant leader, we can
support you on your journey to becoming an Army
Officer. It’s time to find where you belong.
We’re searching for the next generation of Army
Officers to lead the future of the British Army.
If you’re interested in making an impact on the world,
you could receive an Army bursary to support you
throughout your undergraduate education. There’s a
variety of bursaries available and eligibility for each
is dependent on what you study, how you expect to
perform, and which Corps you wish to join.
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ARMY BURSARY OPTIONS
TECHNICAL BURSARY – UP TO £25,000 STANDARD BURSARY – UP TO £7,000
Technical Bursaries are open to Army Officer candidates Standard Bursaries are £6,000 paid over a 3-year degree or
who will graduate with an endorsed STEM degree and join £7,000 for a four-year degree. They are usually paid in annual
the Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, Royal Electrical and increments during each year of university study.
Mechanical Engineers or Royal Logistic Corps. Apply for a Standard Bursary before the first Friday in
It is a payment of £25,000, divided across your remaining
years of university study. If you apply in your final year, you
December of your final year. If you are already an Army Scholar
you will automatically be awarded a Standard Bursary when
will receive a lump sum of £25,000. you attend university.
Apply for a Technical Bursary before the first Friday in
YEAR OF APPLICATION PAYMENTS RECEIVED
December of your final year. You may apply even if you
APPLY IN FIRST YEAR OF UNIVERSITY £2,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS*
already hold another Army bursary.
APPLY IN SECOND YEAR OF UNIVERSITY £3,000 PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS*
ENHANCED BURSARY – UP TO £24,000 APPLY IN THIRD YEAR OF UNIVERSITY £6,000 LUMP SUM PAYMENT*
APPLY IN FOURTH YEAR OF UNIVERSITY £7,000 LUMP SUM PAYMENT
Enhanced Bursaries are open to Army Officer candidates who
hold at least ABB at A-Level and are on track for a 2:1 degree *You will also receive £1,000 in the final year of a four-year degree.
or better.
It is a payment of up to £24,000, with up to £18,000 paid
during your studies and £6,000 paid on successful graduation ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES BURSARY SCHEME
at 2:1 or better. If you apply in your final year you will
CLINICAL PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED OFFICERS
received £9,000 and then £6,000 on graduation.
Army Medical Services bursaries are available to selected
Apply for an Enhanced Bursary before the first Friday in
December of your final year. To qualify for the full award you Officer candidates studying for a recognised degree leading
to professional qualification as a doctor, dentist, nurse or
must have at least 2 years left at university. You may apply
even if you already hold another Army bursary. veterinary surgeon. The bursary is paid in instalments
during your final three years of study, with another lump
YEAR OF APPLICATION PAYMENTS RECEIVED sum paid on successful completion of your Officer training.
APPLY IN FIRST YEAR OF UNIVERSITY UP TO £6,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE Foundation years are also fully financed by the Army.
YEARS, PLUS £6,000 ON 2:1 DEGREE
ATTAINMENT DEGREE ANNUAL INSTALMENTS FINAL LUMP SUM
APPLY IN SECOND YEAR OF UP TO £9,000 PER YEAR FOR MEDICAL £10,000 p.a. £45,000
UNIVERSITY TWO YEARS, PLUS £6,000 ON 2:1 DENTAL £10,000 p.a. £45,000
DEGREE ATTAINMENT
VETERINARY £5,000 p.a. £45,000
APPLY IN FINAL YEAR OF UNIVERSITY UP TO £9,000 PLUS £6,000 ON 2:1
DEGREE ATTAINMENT NURSING £5,000 p.a. £27,000
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