The Army is offering an exciting new incentive to work in partnership with local Colleges to support a one year programme for students wishing to join the Army.  To qualify you must be British, aged 16 - 32 years old, medically and physically fit and interested in joining the Army.  The Bursary is aimed at level two students but, both level one and three students will be considered providing you meet the criteria and are intending to have a career in the Army.

How will it benefit you?

It will financially reward you for achieving at college and prepare you a job at the end of it.  The Army will also give you a bonus for completing training when you join the Army at the end of your course.  So, £1000 at college and £1000 for completing the Army training.   What are you waiting for? 

The courses that qualify?

Health and Social Care, Public Services, Animal Care and Veterinary Services, Engineering, Transportation Operations and Maintenance, Building and Construction, ICT Practitioners, ICT for Users, Warehousing and Distribution, Hospitality and Catering, Sport, Leisure and Recreation, Media and Communication, Publishing and Information Services, Music, Other Languages, Literature and Culture, Administration and Business Management

What to do next?

Step 1 - Find out more - speak with your local Army Careers Adviser or Speak to the Student Services at your College.

Step 2 -  Show your interest  -  Apply to the Army Careers Adviser to join the Bursary Scheme before enrolment at College or Enrol on your college course and then apply to the Army Careers Adviser - don't worry, the Army Careers Adviser will be in contact with your college's Student Services to find out who is interested in joining the Army.

Step 3 - Apply - Your Army Careers Adviser will guide you through a simple process.  There are three parts:

a.     Complete either an Army Interest Form available from your local Army Careers Information Office or your Army Careers Adviser.
b.    Complete a medical declaration form.
c.     Have an interview with the Army Career Adviser to discuss options.

How to apply for the Army FE Bursary Scheme

Is your College participating, if so,  complete the Application Form, Fact Sheet and Medical Guide (these documents can be found on the right hand column)