The Royal Air Force is offering eligible engineering and cyberspace students up to £9,535 towards tuition fees plus £5,000 per year for living costs through the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship Scheme. In return, students commit to joining the RAF as an Engineer Officer after graduation.

Applications for the 2026/27 academic year are open until 31 March 2026.

Students in their second or third year on suitable courses are encouraged to check the full eligibility criteria and apply via the scheme’s webpage. https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/sponsorship