CyberFirst is a student scheme inspired and led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which aims to support and prepare undergraduates for a career in cyber security. NCSC partners with other government departments and selected industry to offer students £4,000 per year and paid cyber skills training to help you kick start a career in cyber security.

You will need to have (or expect to have) 3 ‘A’ levels in any subject at Grade B or above (or equivalent) and have an offer (or be applying) to study an Undergraduate Degree or Integrated Masters in any subject at a UK University from September 2025.

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 2025 and have (or expect to have) attained a minimum 2:1 equivalent at the end of academic year 2024/25.

New for this year, if you are studying or plan to study one of the NCSC Certified undergraduate degrees or a NCSC Certified integrated masters you could have the opportunity to join our CyberFirst Summer Placement Development Scheme as part of the bursary recruitment process.