Sponsorship

If you're interested in a career as an Officer in the Royal Navy and want to achieve as much as you can, there are Sponsorship Schemes.  Giving you the chance to get financial assistance or earn a wage while you study.

A-Level Sponsorship Opportunities

Sixth Form Scholarship Scheme

If you are a student in Year 11 or 12 you can apply for one of our Sixth Form scholarships of £1,050 a year. You will also get the chance to experience Naval life before you start training, for example by sampling life at sea as the guest of the wardroom of a ship. If you are successful in gaining a scholarship you are also free to apply for University Sponsorship.

Welbeck College

Those with aspirations to join the Royal Navy as an Engineer could study at the Defence Sixth Form College (DSFC), Welbeck, near Loughborough. This is a purpose built sixth form college, with on-site, en suite boarding accommodation, and boasts some of the country's finest, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. You will study alongside other students pursuing careers in the Armed Forces and MOD Civil Service.

Degree Sponsorship Opportunities

If you're thinking of going to University or are already studying for a degree you could consider applying for one of the Royal Navy Degree Sponsorship Schemes. There are 3 Bursary Schemes available, the Standard Bursary, the Technical Bursary and the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme, or you might apply for a University Cadetship.

Bursary Schemes

As a Bursar you will remain a civilian while studying but will be expected to spend part of your vacations getting to know the Service. You can apply for a Bursary either before you start University or at any time during your course.

Standard and Technical Bursaries

Standard Bursaries are available to those wishing to join the Warfare, Logistics or Fleet Air Arm branches, to assist with the costs of studying any subject at any UK university. The Bursary is currently worth £1,500 per year. Technical Bursaries are available to those studying for an accredited Engineering Degree who wish to be an Engineer Officer on joining and is currently £4,000 per year.

Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)

This Scheme is also for those wishing the join the Royal Navy as Engineer Officers. Approximately 30 students each year are sponsored to read Accredited Engineering Degrees at the Universities of Southampton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aston, Loughborough and Northumbria. Financial support of £5,500 per year is available for members of the DTUS Scheme.