Nuclear Bursary programme offers Awards up to £4,000
15 Sep 2008
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear in partnership with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and Serco are rolling out a second round of their Bursary award scheme.
The scheme is aimed at quality individuals on programmes of study relevant to the Nuclear industry, and includes Foundation Degrees, Honours Degrees and Masters Degrees. The programme provides financial support to students. It aims to attract a broader mix of new entrants into the Nuclear industry and into the wider Science and Technology agenda, leading to increased diversity and opportunity in the sector.
Twenty Six students across the UK were successful in their Bursary application in May of this year.
Andrew Doyle was
successful in his application and is currently
studying a Foundation Degree, at Lakes
College.
“Foremost the bursary is a massive help in securing my place on the 2nd
year of my University programme. As a mature student living alone the
financial demands upon me are great. I
am solely responsible for my rent and other household bills, which are steadily
increasing. The bursary is a massive help in ensuring my rent is paid and that
I am able to attend college every week by putting petrol in my car.
The bursary will also help
me purchase course equipment such as printer ink, stationary and computer
equipment to help me complete my course to the standards required. I can not
stress enough how the National
Skills Academy
for Nuclear, along with the NDA and Serco are helping me by providing me with
this bursary. The bursary means I can worry less about the financial
implications I have previously had being a student.”
The value of the award is determined by the
strength and relevance of the applicant in fulfilling the aims of the
programme. The awards given are in the
region of £500 - £4,000, and are dependant on effectively fulfilling the
application criteria
Decisions on applications will be made via a
panel which will include representatives from the National Skills
Academy for Nuclear, NDA,
Serco and Higher Education Institution representation.
Applications
will be accepted from individuals, these can be supported by employers and
Higher Education Institutions. The application form is available for download from the National Skills
Academy for Nuclear’s
website www.nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk.
All forms are to be received by
the Skills Academy no later than 5pm on the 17
October 2008. Applications are welcome
from both new students’ and students’ part way through their course.
Jean Llewellyn Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy
Nuclear said:
“I am
very pleased to be able to offer a second round of this bursary award Scheme. The applications received in the first round
were of very high quality, and highlighted the need for further roll out of
this much needed bursary scheme. The
scheme is funded by the NDA and Serco, demonstrating employer commitment to the
future needs and requirements of this industry.”
Nigel Couzens, National
Skills and Capabilities Manager at the NDA said:
“The NDA’s grant of £50,000
will enable a significant number of awards to be made. It is crucial to our
mission that we encourage and develop the right people and skills to meet the
future needs of our industry. The nuclear sector holds exciting challenges and
rewarding opportunities and support schemes like this will play an important
role in attracting quality individuals.”
Bob McGuiness, Chief Executive of Serco’s Defence
Science and Technology Division, said
“The nuclear industry in the UK is facing many challenges and
the availability of the right qualified people is vital for its future. Serco
is committed to investing in the skills the training and development of the
right people for the industry and are delighted to support the National Skills Academy
for Nuclear’s bursary award scheme.”
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