BCS computing teacher scholarships

For the academic year 2026-2027 a scholarship of £31,000, tax free, is available to support unsalaried trainee secondary school teachers through their year of Initial Teacher Training (ITT).

You’ll receive our support and guidance along the way, through accessing resources, free CPD webinars, a coaching programme and workshops.

You’ll enjoy two years’ free Professional (MBCS) membership.

Eligibility and entry requirements

The BCS Computing teacher training scholarships programme is a government funded financial incentive to train to teach in England. (If living in Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland at the time of application you must secure a teacher training place at an institution in England. This scholarship is not available to overseas students.)

Please note that you will need to apply for an initial teacher training (ITT) course with a training provider that leads to QTS in addition to applying for the teacher training scholarship with us. BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT does not offer ITT courses.

Applicants must meet the bursary eligibility criteria set out in the bursary guidance by the Department for Education:

• Intend to take up a training place on a fee based (non-salaried) secondary teaching course that leads to QTS (pre-16) in Computing / Computer Science starting in September 2026

• You’ll also need at least one of the following a bachelor’s degree class 2:1 (honours) or higher, a master’s degree, or a PhD.
  If you achieved a 2:2 in your degree, you may still be eligible if you can show you have enough relevant experience and subject knowledge. However, priority will be given to those with a 2:1 or higher and consideration will then be given to those who have achieved a 2:2 in their degree.

• Be entitled to support under the Student Finance England criteria.

View our appeals policy for applicants who have undertaken a BCS Scholarships assessment.