Costain wants to do everything possible to support you in your bid to gain professional status in the Construction Industry.

Starting at college with a 6th form scholarship awarded to students who have shown a proactive interest in what we do.

Then if you can convince us of your dedication to become a construction industry professional, we can offer you sponsorship for university.

Just think...cash for doing what you already enjoy!

CITY and Costain have a joint scholarship arrangement for candidates who meet both organisations criteria. for details about CITY click on the following link:

University Sponsorship

School Scholarship

Costain is proud to offer sponsorship to students who show a keen interest in pursuing a career in construction with us.

The following is a list of recommended courses. However, we will consider any Construction related degree.

Cardiff University

Civil Engineering

Loughborough University

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering Management

Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

Leeds University

Civil Engineering

Manchester University

Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

University of Southampton

Civil Engineering

University of Surrey

Civil Engineering

University of West of England

Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

In addition, we are also involved with or currently sponsor from the following universities:

University of Exeter

University of Birmingham

Bristol University

NTU

ICL

Kingston University

University of Nottingham

University of Sheffield

University of Salford

UEL

University of Bath

Northumbria University

University of Reading

Newcastle University

Queens Belfast University

To be selected you will probably be targeting 240 UCAS points at A level (or the equivalent) and you will need to achieve a minimum of 220 points. It may be helpful to have previously taken up Costain's offer of a Gap Year or Work Placements.

Sponsorship includes an annual bursary paid to the student throughout the period of their degree course in addition to the offer of vacation work and Industrial Placements if the course allows.

If you fulfil all the above criteria then write to us including a copy of your UCAS form and Personal Statement, we will then invite you for an interview.