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? 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).
Eligibility Criteria
- Have at least 72 UCAS points or be predicted to achieve 72 UCAS points
- Be capable of attaining at least a 2:2 degree
- Be between 18 and 30 years old
- Apply in Year 12 (Secondary 5 in Scotland, Lower Sixth in Northern Ireland) and 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; this qualifies you for a commission in the Army and allows you to apply for additional bursaries
- Apply for a Medical Bursary while still at university, before the end of January
- Apply no later than your second year to qualify for the full amount
- Pass the Army Officer Selection Board for professionally qualified officers and a specialist selection board
- Be between 18 and 39 years old
- Pass the Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) and join the University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) while at university
- After meeting the above, you must enter the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before certain age limits, depending on the bursary type:
- Doctor or Dental Bursary – before the 39th birthday
- Nursing Bursary – before the 34th birthday
- Veterinary Bursary – before the 29th birthday
- Any other bursary – before the 30th birthday
