Undergraduate Bursary

Always taking the first step. Making the tough calls. Keeping heads up and hope strong. Being a leader isn’t always easy, but at the British Army, it’s worth it. As an Army Officer, you’ll push yourself and your team further than you thought possible. At the centre of every unforgettable adventure, you’ll be there, building trust and inspiring achievement. Ready to take on the role of a lifetime?

Supported to succeed

Our Army Officer bursaries are there to support you throughout your undergraduate education, so there’s nothing standing in your way. We offer a number of different bursaries, each with different eligibility criteria. Depending on what you study, your performance, and which Corps you’re looking to join, we can provide you with the support you need to go far. If you’re applying to or currently at university, you could be eligible for a bursary of up to £42,750 (£75,000 for medical students).

When to apply

• If you’re applying for an Army Undergraduate Bursary (Technical, Enhanced or Standard), you must do so before the first Friday in December of your final year.
• To apply for the Enhanced Bursary, you must have at least two years left at university.
• To apply for the Army Medical Services Bursary, you must do so before February in your second year.

This is your opportunity to show the world what you’re made of. Find where you belong.

What we are looking for

To apply for any of our bursaries, you must be 18 or over, committed to joining the Army as a Regular Officer on graduating and meet the following academic requirements:

• You will need to have, or be predicted to achieve, at least 72 UCAS points.
• You must be capable of getting at least a 2:2 degree.
• You should be between 18 and 30.

Scholarship candidates

• Apply in Year 12 (Secondary 5 in Scotland, Lower Sixth in Northern Ireland), be aged 16 or 17.
• Have at least 40 ALIS points from GCSEs or 37 ALIS points from Scottish National Qualifications.
• Attend the Army Scholarship board in June or July before you turn 18.

Medical bursary candidates

• Apply for a Medical Bursary while you are still at university, before the end of January.
• You should apply not later than your second year to qualify for the full amount.
• You must pass the Army Officer Selection Board for professionally qualified officers and a specialist selection board.
• You should be aged between 18 and 39.
• You’ll also have to pass the Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) and join the University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) while at university.

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is where the next generation of officers learn the skills they need to help their teams take on any challenge. If you’re applying for a bursary, it’s important you check that you’re also eligible to enter Sandhurst.

If applying for a:

• Doctor or Dental Bursary, you must enter Sandhurst before your 39th birthday.
• Nursing Bursary, you must enter Sandhurst before your 34th birthday.
• Veterinary Bursary, you must enter Sandhurst before your 29th birthday.
• Any other bursary, you must enter Sandhurst before your 30th birthday.

Additional job details

• Location: UK wide
• Contract, dates and working times: Full-time

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 May 2025. Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a British Army Officer, and you’ll be doing something that really matters. Leading a team. Making a difference to the world.

It all starts at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You’ll learn the skills you need to become an Officer – from weapons handling to outdoor survival – to what it takes to lead your team in a range of hostile situations, anywhere in the world. Once you’ve commissioned, you’ll take charge of 30 soldiers. Then, you’ll begin the specialist training you need to be an expert in your chosen field, whether that’s engineering, intelligence gathering, or piloting an Apache helicopter. You’ll also take part in Adventurous Training around the world, from skiing in the Alps to white-water rafting in Colorado. All while you’re earning a starting salary of £33,183 while you’re in training, then £39,671 when your training is complete.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of benefits that come with Army life, from sports and state-of-the-art training facilities, to earning valuable professional qualifications. The rewards are exceptional, the challenge is incredible and there’s no single bigger adventure in life. To make a difference to the world. To make something more of yourself.