SSSC Bursary

Funding

There is a variety of support available for employers, employees and students working in social services. The funding you can apply for and the amount you are eligible for depends on your circumstances.

Funding for students and employees

FundingAmountMore information
ILA Scotland£200My World of Work website
(SSSC) Postgraduate BursariesRates are reviewed annually. Tuition fees per year £3,415 (maximum), approx. Maintenance grant per year £3,314 (maximum)Please contact your university for further information or email bursaries@sssc.uk.com
Part-time fee grantup to £1805Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) website

Funding for employers

FundingAmountMore information
European Structural Funds (ESF)varies on circumstancesScottish Government website
Flexible Training Opportunities 2013-14 (FTOs)£500 per courseOur Skillsforce website
Lloyds TSB Foundationbetween £1000 and £6000Lloyds TSB Foundation Scotland website
Scottish Local Authorities External Funding Officers GroupSmall to medium grants availableSLOG Funding contact information
Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) 2013-14Between £800 to £2000 per courseOctober 2013 update
The Robertson Trust£9000 per yearOctober 2013 update
The Tudor Trustbetween £5000 to £100,000October 2013 update
Innovation Voucher Scheme 2013 – 14between £1000 to £5000October 2013 update
Scottish Modern Apprenticeships 2013-14between £1000 and £6500October 2013 update
Big in ScotlandBetween £500 and £10000October 2013 update