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CYBERFIRST STUDENT BURSARY AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

Department  
Cyber

Job description  

CyberFirst Student Bursary and Development Scheme

CyberFirst is a Student Bursary scheme inspired and led by the National Cyber
Security Centre (NCSC) which aims to help, support, and prepare undergraduates
for a career in cyber security. NCSC partner with other government departments
and selected industry members to offer students a comprehensive package of
financial assistance and cyber skills development opportunities whilst studying
for an undergraduate degree.





ABOUT US

As a part of GCHQ, the NCSC unlocks the complex world of communications to keep
our nation safe. We work closely with MI5 and MI6, our partners in the
intelligence community, alongside trusted industry experts to safeguard
Britain’s people, interests, and businesses from various threats.





THE ROLE

Our CyberFirst Student Bursary and Development Scheme is a unique opportunity to
join the CyberFirst student community that rewards you for your talent and
commitment whilst you study at University. Quite simply, this is a student
development opportunity like no other. Working with GCHQ, the NCSC, as well as
over 150 industry members and other government departments, you’ll gain
unrivalled insight into the constantly evolving world of cyber security, taking
on some seriously unique, real-world research tasks and projects. Think
cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. It’s challenging,
varied and meaningful development opportunity that you simply won’t find
anywhere else while gaining your degree of choice.

The programme could potentially lead to exciting roles within government and
industry, particularly in intelligence and national security organisations or
their industry partners, where you’ll help to shape and further advance our
technical capability, including our ability to tackle national security threats.

You’ll be working with some of the most advanced technology and will develop a
broad range of skills including teamwork, communication and leadership.
Throughout the scheme you’ll be part of a close-knit cohort, providing
opportunities for support and learning within this community. Ultimately, you’ll
be making a real contribution towards tackling threats to national security in
years to come.

During the years you study at University, you’ll receive a Bursary of £4,000 per
year, tax free*. Each summer, you’ll complete either training at a CyberFirst
Academy or an 8-week development placement with the NCSC, a government body or
one of our industry members. Wherever you are placed for the summer, you will
receive a summer placement payment equivalent to £2,000. In addition, you may
receive expenses towards accommodation and travel. There’s also the potential
for a year in industry placement, which we can help to facilitate, if this is
required by the university and course that you chose. If at the end of your
degree course, you would prefer to continue with academic study, we may be able
to facilitate post graduate research in cyber security with the possibility of
funding.

* The maximum bursary available during your studies is £16,000

Upon completion of your degree studies, we will assist you in finding a paid
cyber security role within UK national security, government, or industry with
the expectation that you would stay for a minimum of three years.





APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the CyberFirst Student Bursary and Development Scheme you must:

 * British citizenship or if you hold dual nationality, of which one component
   is British, you will nonetheless be considered.


 * Have (or expect to have) 3 ‘A’ levels in any subject at Grade B or above (or
   qualification equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff 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 2022

OR:

 * 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^ from September 2022 and have (or expect to have) attained a
   minimum 2:1 equivalent at the end of academic year 2021/22


*A list of equivalent qualifications can be found on the UCAS Tariff Calculator

^Please note that the two years can not contain overseas study or industry
placements. Study must be at the university you are studying at in the UK

You may choose any course you wish to study, although we recommend these NCSC
certified degrees which focus on cyber security.

We’re looking for motivated and committed individuals, from all backgrounds,
with an aspiration for a career in cyber security.   As part of the selection
process, you will be expected to demonstrate that you have the aptitude to
develop an understanding of computers, how they work and how to secure them.

If you’re excited about working with us and think you have some of what we’re
looking for but aren’t sure if you’re 100% there yet… why not just give it a go!

 

LOCATION

 * The UK University of your choice
 * Summer Cyber Security placements are in various locations across government
   or industry between years of study

 

SELECTION PROCESS

To apply for this opportunity, you must meet our nationality, residency, and
security requirements. You must be 18 years of age on or before 31st December
2022. You’ll find more details here

Applications will open on Monday 6th September 2021 and close on Monday 15th
November 2021.

Be prepared to dedicate 60-90 minutes to completing your application. We’re
conscious this might be more time than you expected, so our system will allow
you to save your application at any time and come back to it later. But remember
to submit your full application before the closing date.

Once we’ve established that you meet the eligibility criteria, the next steps of
the selection process are:

 * Online Exercise – Please note, the link to the online exercise platform will
   be emailed to you following confirmation of eligibility and will be available
   from 6th September 2021. This must be completed no later than 22nd November
   2021.
 * Competency sift
 * Assessment Centre*

*Assessment Centres/Interviews are likely to be held in January/February 2022
and will probably be held online.

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.


OFFER OF INTERVIEW

Disability Confident Statement:

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate
number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this opportunity
will be offered an interview. This is known as the Offer of Interview (OOI). To
secure an interview for this opportunity, candidates applying under this scheme
must meet the following minimum criteria:

 * Application form - you will be asked a series of eligibility questions and
   other questions relating to this vacancy. If you meet these criteria, you
   will be sent a link to the Online test.
 * Online test - you will be required to reach the pass mark set for the
   Immersive Labs Online Exercise.

On successful completion of the application form and the online test you will
then be invited to the assessment centre.


If successful, you’ll receive a CyberFirst Bursary and Development Scheme offer,
conditional upon exam results, university offer and you completing our Security
Check (SC) process which enables you to obtain the level of security clearance
required to undertake this offer.


Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for
this opportunity from the original closing date. Please be mindful of this and
submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

 

APPLY

To apply, please click here to be taken to the online application form for this
scheme. Please do NOT click on the submit button below. If you have any queries
please contact us at CyberFirstBursary@Penna.com.


 





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