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Air Discount Scheme
Lower air fares for some residents from island and remote parts of Scotland.
Bank Account Advice
A very comprehensive public interest website focused on understanding bank accounts, cards, saving and borrowing
Brightside Trust
A student finance charity that help students cope with the financial hurdles to higher education. One of the ways in which they give practical support to students is through their Accommodation Bursary Scheme.
British Council Learning
Connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries.
British Library
Offers a range of facilities that could be useful for students at all levels of education.
CARA
The Council for Assisting Refugee Academics helps refugees with academic backgrounds. It runs a small grants programme and an information and advice service.
Careers Gateway
Helps students with course/career choices
Citizens Advice Bureau
Free, confidential and impartial
and independent
advice on a range of subjects, including debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, immigration and consumer issues.
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS)
The umbrella body for all Citizens Advice Bureau in Scotland.
Community Service Volunteers (CSV)
The UK's leading volunteering and training charity.
EasyRoommate
EasyRoommate are a leading resource for rooms to rent in the UK for students to use.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Eliminates discrimination against disabled people
Educational Grants Advisory Service
Offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.
Specialises in bringing trainee hairdressers and employers together.
Hotcourses
Provides information on higher education, further education and evening courses in the UK.
Indeed
In one search, Indeed provides free access to millions of jobs and internships from hundreds of job boards, newspaper classifieds, and company websites as well as access to e-mail job alerts and RSS feeds.
Industry Spotlight Series
Industry Spotlight is designed to highlight the exciting career opportunities available in the diverse industries that affect the UK economy.
Junction 49
A social networking site specifically designed for young people aged 16-25 who want to make a difference by volunteering.
Life Coach Directory
A site which can help individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will help those seeking a new direction in their life to find the encouragement they need.
National Library of Scotland
Offers a range of facilities that could be useful for students at all levels of education.
NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
Exists to advance the knowledge and develop the skills of all NHS staff.
NUS
Represents students across the UK, providing them with benefits and information.
Prospects
Get some help and advice about choosing your career, the graduate job market, work experience, working abroad and about resources available for further study.
Scholarship Finder
Free advice and related resources about International Scholarships and Grants.
Scholarship Search UK
Database of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship awards offered by academic institutions, commercial organisations and charitable trusts.
Scottish Enterprise
Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Its mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed.
Scottish Social Services Council
Promotes and develops education and training for the social services workforce in Scotland.
Shelter Scotland
Specialist advisers who can help you with your housing rights.
Skill
National Bureau for Students with Disabilities.
A national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training and employment.
Skills Develpoment Scotland
Advice and guidance on your own career plans, information about the labour market, learning and training opportunities, job vacancies.
SQA
The national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees.
StudentJob
An online job portal that specializes in providing students with work placements, internships and part time jobs. It is completely free for employers to place a vacancy with us.
Studentastic
Offers a unique reference point on how to survive as a student. Designed to guide students through the pitfalls of student life, from accommodation to exams.
thinkmoney
This site provides a large resource of free guides, articles and news pieces for people looking to improve their finances, from budgeting advice for students to Trust Deed FAQ's and student loan debt advice.
UKCISA
The Council for International Education provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK and to staff who work with them.
Volunteer Scotland
A volunteer centre network in Scotland designed for people who want to volunteer or find out more about volunteering.
Young Enterprise Scotland
''Enterprise and Education for Work'' delivery organisation in the 15-25 plus age group.
Youngscot
An interactive source of up-to-the-minute youth-related news and information, as well as entertainment features, competitions, special offers and discounts.
The RCN Margaret Parkinson Scholarships are aimed at graduates who would like to commence nurse training in 2012 but could do with some extra financial support.