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EADS UK Technology Masters

With the UK Technology Masters (EADS TechMasters), EADS supports British students undertaking a one year fulltime Master of Science (MSc) programme in a field of direct relevance to the aerospace or defence industries. Currently six students from two universities - three from Cranfield University and three from the University of Liverpool - are awarded with the EADS TechMasters every year. The awards are endowed with £5000 each.

History and aims

The EADS UK TechMasters were initiated in 2004. The scheme was launched at the party to celebrate the opening of EADS' London office in May 2004 and was endorsed by the Former British Secretary of State for Defence, Geoff Hoon.
EADS is keen to demonstrate its commitment to the UK. And with the award EADS contributes to the development of UK engineering skills by investing in education and training.

Application Criteria

To be eligible to apply for an EADS UK Technology Masters Award, students must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must be British citizens.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum 2.1 grade or equivalent in her/his qualifying undergraduate degree.
Applicants must have received an offer of a place on the relevant MSc programme for relevant intake at the University and therefore meet the general selection criteria of the University.

During the year, students are obliged to undertake the following:

Applicants must make themselves available to attend at least two EADS UK events during the year of study. All costs for these are covered by EADS.
Applicants must undertake language training in French, German or Spanish during the year of study. Access to which will be provided by the participating University, and costs covered by EADS.

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