Engineering - Defence STEM Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

Tussell Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An extraordinary scholarship opportunity awaits aspiring engineers at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to national security. This unique program offers full tuition coverage, a generous bursary, and paid summer placements that promise hands-on experience in cutting-edge engineering. Students studying Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is not just about financial support; it’s a launchpad into a rewarding career where your contributions will help shape the future of nuclear technology and national safety. Don't miss this chance to elevate your university journey and make a real impact.

Benefits

Full tuition fee coverage

Yearly bursary

Paid summer placements

Fast-track to graduate role

Qualifications

• Studying an engineering discipline recognized by the Engineering Council.
• UK nationals with a UK passport and security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 9-week Summer Placement with hands-on experience.
• Explore engineering processes behind nuclear technologies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Manufacturing & Production Engineering

Education

Engineering discipline recognized by the Engineering Council

Job description

Engineering - Defence STEM Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

Ready to shape the future and make history? Join AWE.

We’re AWE, and we’re not your average workplace. Our team of visionaries are on a mission to safeguard the nation and shape the future with cutting-edge innovation. From delivering the UK’s next nuclear warhead to pioneering technologies that keep the world safe, our work is as impactful as it is exciting.

Your chance to shine: The Defence Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (DSUS)

We’re thrilled to introduce an opportunity like no other—our Defence Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. This is your chance to elevate your university journey with a scholarship program designed to set you up for success.

Here’s the deal:

• Full tuition fee coverage (up to £9,250/year).
• A yearly bursary (up to £5,000) to ease cost of living pressures.
• Paid summer placements—earn hands-on experience and £23,500 pro rata.
• Exclusive career prospects—fast-track your application to a permanent graduate role with AWE.

At AWE, we understand the challenges students face, so we’re here to give you the support you need to succeed academically and professionally.

What to expect? No Ordinary Scholarship.

Get ready to dive into immersive, hands-on placements that redefine learning as part of a 9-week Summer Placement. Forget the typical desk-job internships—our program is dynamic, interactive, and anything but predictable.

If successful, you can partake in a 9-week Summer Placement, where you’ll explore:

• How AWE fuels the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD).
• The engineering magic behind nuclear warheads.
• Building design, manufacturing processes, and cutting-edge facilities.
• The lifecycle of nuclear technologies and reducing nuclear threats.

Every day brings new challenges, opportunities to learn, and ways to leave your mark.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for students who dream big and think bigger. If you’re studying an engineering discipline (recognized by the Engineering Council), you’re already on our radar. We’re especially keen to hear from students in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Manufacturing & Production Engineering

Important: Applicants must be UK nationals with a UK passport (minimum 10 years living in the UK) and able to obtain security clearance.

Any

Additional job details

Location Reading

Contract, dates and working times

Full-time

How to apply

What’s next?

Applying is easy—whether you’re in your 1st, 2nd year of university or you are due to start this autumn, this opportunity is open to you.

If you are a final year student, please register your details for our Evolve programme here

Here’s the journey:

• Submit your application and complete online tests (with practice tests provided).
• Complete a final stage interview.

Why wait for the future? Create it with AWE.

This isn’t just a scholarship—it’s your launchpad to a career where your ideas, skills, and passion make a real impact. Questions? Reach out to the Early Careers Team .

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 1 June 2025

Don't forget to mention Prospects to employers when you contact them.

We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.

Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.

AWE’s support for the government’s strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.

Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.

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