6. Other support for students

Sponsorship and scholarships

Some companies and government departments sponsor students on their courses.

Educational trusts and endowments

Some charitable trusts provide funds, usually small amounts, to students. For example, Family Action has an educational grants programme (family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/grants/educational-grants). The Student Awards Agency Scotland has a register of education endowments at saas.gov.uk/forms (under full-time undergraduate study)

, which lists Scottish trusts that may be able to help. Lead Scotland also has a list of trusts that provide educational grants at lead.org.uk/charitable-trusts-providing-educational-grants-for-individuals. Otherwise, check your local library for information.

SDS Individual Training Accounts

You can get £200 a year towards course fees from an approved learning provider. You can only do one course a year, which must be to help you get a job or progress in your career. See Appendix 2 for contact details.