Apprenticeship, Bursary & Training Funds

To support the Strategic priority of 'More Younger People Wanting to Stay and/or Come Back to Shetland' SCBF are launching an Apprenticeship Support Scheme for small Businesses, a Bursary support scheme for young people studying locally and a training support fund. For the purposes of all funds, young people are categorised as those up to the age of 25.

Bursary Fund Information

The Bursary fund is open to any young person up to the age of 25 who lives in Shetland and is undertaking either, a college or university course at UHI Shetland or an apprenticeship in Shetland. Financial support will be available to support the following expenses,

  • Course fees
  • Travel costs
  • Accommodation when attending course/apprenticeship
  • Equipment required to study

The bursary fund is currently closed. Keep an eye out for further details.

Training Fund Information

The training fund is open to any young person, not in full time education, up to the age of 25 who lives in Shetland. Financial Support will be available to support the following expenses incurred as part of an accredited training course:

  • Course fees
  • Travel costs
  • Overnight accommodation when attending course
  • Equipment required for the course

On the first instant please contact us before booking any courses.

Apprenticeship Support for Businesses

Fund coming soon, due to launch early 2025. Keep an eye out for futher details.

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