Nuclear bursary offers study awards up to £3,000
14/08/2013
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear, in partnership with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), is rolling out an eighth round of its highly-successful Nuclear Bursary Award Scheme.The ONR Report on the ‘Japanese earthquake and tsunami – implications for the UK nuclear industry’ highlighted a number of recommendations for the nuclear industry in the UK. Of particular importance to the skills for the nuclear agenda is recommendation eleven, which focused on nuclear professionalism.
This round of the bursary scheme is aimed at quality individuals on programmes of study relevant to the nuclear industry, with a particular emphasis on nuclear professionalism or nuclear-related project and programme management courses. Relevant courses of study include Honours Degrees, Masters Degrees, Postgraduate and CPD qualifications, such as the Certificate of Nuclear Professionalism.
Through previous rounds, 219 students across the UK have successfully secured funding to help with their chosen courses of study.
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-£3,000, dependent on effectively fulfilling the application criteria.
- The bursary is only available to students studying with one of the Skills Academy’s High Quality Provider Network. A list of member providers can be found on the Skills Academy website.
All forms must be received by the Skills Academy no later than 4 pm on 31 August 2013. Applications are welcome from both new students and students part-way through their course.
Jean Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear, said: “I am very pleased to be able to offer an eighth round of this bursary award scheme. A well-qualified, skilled and professional workforce is essential to the success of the nuclear industry. I have been extremely impressed with the quality of previous applications, which really highlights the need for the continuation of the scheme. It is very pleasing to see that the NDA are once again supporting the scheme and demonstrating their support for the sector in developing the nuclear professionals of the future.”
Natasha Hanson, Head of People Relations for the NDA, said: “We remain committed to encouraging the development of skills and training within the nuclear sector. I am delighted to continue our contribution to this scheme, which has supported over two hundred people to date in their studies for a career in nuclear. The nuclear industry in the UK offers individuals exciting lifelong careers. The availability of qualified people is vital for our future.”
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