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Apply to My Digital Future

Applications are currently closed. Limited spaces will be advertised here when available.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please email bursary@bcs.uk.

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If you're a young person at the start of your digital journey, you could benefit from the opportunities My Digital Future offers. From funding to industry connections, there are lots of resources to help you on your way to an exciting and rewarding career in tech.

Receiving the bursary means you’ll receive tailored support to suit your needs for 3 years including:

COACHING
FINANCIAL-AID
PLACEMENTS-MENTORING
COMMUNITY

One-to-one and group coaching

Financial support for IT equipment, materials or training

Work placement and mentoring opportunities

Access to the BCS professional community

Is it for me?

We're offering online sessions to inspire and support any young people aiming for a career in IT.

To apply for a funded place you'll need to meet the criteria below.

Are you eligible?

When you apply you need to be

  • Aged between 16 - 24

  • About to study or studying a digital or IT-related subject

  • A UK resident

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Fit into one or more of these criteria groups

  • You are in the care system or have recently left the care system

  • You are a refugee

  • From a BIPOC/BAME* or marginalised community

  • You are currently or were eligible to get free school meals

  • You are a primary caregiver

  • You or your parents receive income support, income-based job seekers allowance or income related support allowance, universal credit

  • Your parent/s did not go to university

  • You are a recent (last two years) immigrant

  • Your parents/carers are refugees

* Black, indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) or black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME)

You may need to demonstrate that you genuinely meet the eligibility criteria.

Get in touch

Not sure if you’re eligible? Want to ask us something?

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