Technology Scholarship Scheme

Are you passionate about science, technology, or engineering? Would you like to take a gap year to gain valuable work experience before starting university?

 

Introduction 

We are dedicated to empowering young people by offering them opportunities to discover the transformative role of science and technology in today’s world. Each year, we award several Technology Scholarships to passionate students who are planning to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) degrees at university.

This is an exciting chance to immerse yourself in a dynamic and supportive work environment, where you can follow your interests while building valuable skills that will accelerate your future career. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a range of hands-on, cutting-edge projects that span various aspects of technology, engineering, and innovation.

This year we have opportunities within our mechanics and design, software and electronics teams.

 

Details of the Scheme

Your First Year

You’ll work at Cambridge Consultants as a salaried employee for approximately ten months between finishing school and starting university. You’ll join a team that aligns with your interests and career aspirations. During this time, you’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects and participate in the daily operations of the company alongside skilled professionals, complemented by practical training relevant to your chosen discipline.

As part of Cambridge Consultants, you’ll enjoy our wide range of benefits, including participation in the company bonus scheme, a 37-hour flexible working week, free breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments, plus 25 days of annual holiday (pro rata, excluding bank holidays).

 

Your Subsequent Years

At the end of your gap-year placement with Cambridge Consultants, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an annual bursary and summer vacation work. If successful, you’ll receive a  annual bursary during your first degree, along with guaranteed summer employment at Cambridge Consultants during your university vacations.

What You’ll Need

  • You should have, or expect to achieve, the necessary qualifications for university entry to study a STEM-related subject.
  • You’ll have a genuine interest in learning more about technology.
  • Please include which A Levels or equivalent you are studying on your CV. 
  • Please highlight in your application which STEM subject you’re most excited about studying at university and why.

 

Hear from our previous Tech Scholars

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/insights/opinion/tech-scholar-to-graduate 

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/insights/opinion/apprenticeships-at-cambridge-consultants

Future prospects

Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’ careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cambridge Consultants is a workplace where everyone is welcome. When the brightest minds come together and feel included, that’s when we develop the most important technology breakthroughs. We believe that diversity can only flourish when everyone feels involved and has a sense of belonging. We welcome and value all people regardless of their characteristics and encourage applications from all backgrounds and dimensions of society.

 

 

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