What is the Army FE Bursary?

The army has teamed up with Middlesbrough College to offer the Army FE Bursary Scheme. Subject to meeting Army medical and physical fitness requirements you get £1000 per year while you’re studying at college for up to 4 years of study (Level 2 to Level 3) then, progress onto Army Basic training after which you’ll qualify for a further £1000. After this you’ll train for a job and start a new and exciting career in the Army.

What courses are covered?

The Army is supporting the majority of Level 2 and 3 courses. Since these courses will give you a fully recognised qualification and the basics you need for a job in the Army. You could choose almost any full-time course at Level 2 or Level 3 offered by Middlesbrough College.

How can I find out more?

Speak to an Army Careers Adviser at:

The Armed Forces Careers Office
Middlesbrough
67 Borough Road
TS1 3AE
Tel: 01642 243413.
Visit: Army Jobs Website or call 08457 300 111 for more information.
Or speak to John Chance, the Army Bursary Coordinator for MIddlesbrough College.

How to apply

You must visit the Armed Forces Careers Office in Middlesbrough and fill in an expression of interest application for FE Bursary Form, identifying the course you are attending at MIddlesbrough College.

You will then participate in a number of assessments to check on your suitability for the army. If successful, you will become a member of the MIddlesbrough College Army Bursary Group.

What’s in it for me?

Support while you study from a dedicated Army contact and the opportunity to take part in activity weekends with the Army. £1000 - £4,000 while you are at college.
Guaranteed job offer on successful completion of your course.
Choice of a wide range of jobs.
Get paid from the day you start your Army training.
£1000 on completion of your Army Basic training.
Pension scheme, free health and dental care, and competitive rates of pay.
Opportunity in the Army to develop skills and progress your career, as well as the chance to go on adventurous training, travel all over the world and play sport.

If you successfully complete your college course and pass the Army selection tests you will be required to commit to four years with the Army as a soldier.