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Closing on 30 April, the studentship is worth £4,500 per year of study - that’s a 50% fee waiver at undergraduate level, presently £4,500 for each year of a three year course of study, and £4,500 in total at Masters level - as well as the chance of a rewarding career with the police service.

There are five studentships available to those undertaking either undergraduate or postgraduate study. They offer the opportunity to train as a Special Constable as well as taking on a work placement with the force during the course of a degree.

Running for the second year the studentships are available to all students who have a confirmed offers for the academic year 2016-2017, on a full time course, and who have been a resident of Bedfordshire since 1 May 2015.

Commenting on the success of the inaugural year of the scheme, Director of Innovation and Enterprise at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Dr Nick Lancaster, said: “The Bedfordshire Police Studentship is a great opportunity for our students.

"As well as the obvious financial benefits it will also boost students’ awareness of the requirements of the workplace and boost their employability post-study."

The five studentships will be broken down into four at undergraduate level, and one at Masters level.  Applications are welcomed from students studying in any of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s faculties, though applicants on a course relevant to policing will be favourably weighted.

Essential criteria:

• A confirmed offer to commence undergraduate studies in the academic year 2016-17 (those with a conditional offer may apply but the final award is dependant on confirmation of a place at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½). Or a First or Upper Second class degree if applying for Masters level study
• Must be a resident of Bedfordshire as of 1 May 2015
• Satisfy academic entry requirements – i.e. those studying for A Levels may apply but the final award depends on confirmation of those results and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ entrance.

Further guidance can found here