Get up to £500 towards the cost of learning

If you want to get a new job or move up the career ladder, getting the right qualification is definitely a smart move. But paying for the course isn’t quite so easy, and that’s where we can help. ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme offering you funding for a wide range of courses.

  • Anyone 16 or over, living in Scotland with a personal income of £22,000 a year or less, is eligible for funding.
  • Get up to £500, depending on the type of course you want to study and how you choose to study.
  • It’s not a loan, so you don’t have to pay any of it back.

Next steps

Read the descriptions shown on this page and choose the pack that’s right for you. Fill in your details and we’ll send you an application pack in the next few days.

Choose me if you’re thinking about improving your skills or learning new ones.

  • Get up to £200 towards learning new skills with any ILA Scotland approved learning provider.
  • Choose from a wide range of courses such as computing and presentation skills.
  • There’s a range of study options available, so if you don’t have much time you can still fit learning into your life.

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Choose me for part-time higher education or professional qualifications

  • Get up to £500 towards part-time qualifications such as HNCs, HNDs or degrees.
  • You must be studying 40 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) credits or more in an academic year.
  • Choose from approved courses at SCQF levels 7-11 including HNC/HND Accounting, Business Studies, Social Care and many more.

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