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Want a degree in construction but don't want the debt?

We're dedicated to ensuring that the construction industry has a talented, qualified workforce for the future.
 
And we can offer you a grant of up to £9,000 to support you during your university course. That way you can have more time to focus on achieving an outstanding and much sought after degree, with the opportunity to leave university almost debt free.

Every year, there are opportunities for 36,400 qualified professionals to join the construction industry and help to create skylines of the future.

If you’d like to be awarded for your dedication and ambition, whilst completing your degree, apply for one of ConstructionSkills’ Inspire Scholarships today. We offer a grant of up to £9,000 to support you during your university course with a 10-week work placement with a matched employer between the first and second year of university.

And you never know, you could be offered a job with your employer after completion of your degree.

Inspire Scholars William, Mark and Tom certainly found their Inspire Scholarships a great help in achieving their degrees and embarking on their careers in construction! Click on their names to hear their stories.

The Inspire Scholarship scheme also runs an annual competition giving successful applicants the opportunity to win extra funding during their studies. The prize is awarded to the best report submitted detailing their experiences and the most rewarding aspects of their work experience - as well their insights into what they feel are the challenges facing the modern construction industry and how their future job role MAY have an impact on this. Another opportunity to shine!

To secure your place for Autumn 2007, apply today. The deadline for applications is 30th April 2007.