Scholarship

BCS Computing Teacher Scholarships

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Original Source
Award

£31,000 - £31,000

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Due in 120 days
Location

England

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The BCS Computing teacher scholarship programme is a government funded financial incentive to train to teach computer science in England. For the academic year 2026-2027, a scholarship of £31,000, tax free, is available to support unsalaried trainee secondary school computer science teachers through their year of Initial Teacher Training (ITT). As well as funding, recipients receive support and guidance, high quality resources, a coaching programme, CPD opportunities, and access to an online scholars community through Computing at School. This scholarship is designed to attract talented individuals with strong academic backgrounds in computing to pursue teaching as a career and share their passion for the subject with the next generation.

Duration 12 - 13 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
England
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv

Review process

Two-stage process: Stage one involves completing a detailed application form with word-limited responses. Stage two requires successful applicants to submit a video presentation on an allocated topic within 10 days.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • training
  • networking

Restrictions

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