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The ScotlandIS Scholarship
Empowering young people in shaping, changing and driving Scotland's digital economy.
There are three versions of the ScotlandIS Scholarship programme, all designed to help students with their SQA National Qualifications whilst supporting them towards a career in Scotland's digital sector:
- Programme 1: In-person support for Higher Maths students
- Programme 2: In-person support for N5 Maths students
- Programme 3: Online support for N5 Maths and Physics students
All of the above options are combined with engagements from leading inspirational figures from Scotland's digital sector including site visits and activities to build your knowledge of the countless study and career pathways there are in Scotland's digital sector.
“We are proud to have partnered with ScotlandIS and the Education Academy Scotland to fund these unique scholarships. Education has always been a key focus for us and initiatives like this are essential to building the foundation to a more inclusive and innovative future for Scottish tech. Already, the scholarship programme is proving pivotal to helping students across the country take their first step towards a career in STEM—we've seen fantastic engagement and feedback, and I'm looking forward to what the future holds.”
Steven Brown, Global Director of Business Applications at Telefónica Tech
"Partnering with the Education Academy on scholarships is about more than opportunity, it's about building the foundations of Scotland’s future tech talent. By investing in accessible education today, we ensure a thriving, diverse, and innovation-ready ecosystem for tomorrow."
Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS
"As we complete year two of this incredible programme, we are thrilled and excited to expand the offer, reaching even more people than before and encouraging more young people in Scotland to consider the digital sector for their future study and career.
With their incredible generosity and invaluable support, ScotlandIS and Telefonica Tech UK has demonstrated just how serious and dedicated they are in their mission to drive our digital economy forward, clearly identifying the huge need for young people to enter the sector, and with their support, they will help learners navigate the entry routes to a digital career whilst connecting them to the right people and positive role models who will support and inspire them.
As Scotland’s premier tutoring school and SQA Approved Centre, we are proud to be partnered with the sector leaders who sit at the heart of our digital economy, paving the way for Scotland’s young people to access the rich opportunities and potential that a career in the digital world offers them".
Graeme Rough
Owner and Director of The Education Academy Scotland
Application Information
By completing an application, you are accepting all of the following terms and conditions:
- Scholarships are awarded by a judging team and their decision is final
- Applicants must provide personal data which will be securely stored by TEAS and will be shared with ScotlandIS
- Successful applicant data will be stored for up to 12 months after the scholarship is complete, applicants not chosen for the scholarship will have their data deleted immediately
- Applicants must provide the email address for a suitable staff member in their school (likely to be a teacher) who will be asked to provide a reference on the suitability of the applicant for this programme; applicants must have the advance permission of this person to share their email address with us
- The parent/carer of the applicant will provide a supporting statement in the application
- Applications can not progress without a teacher reference and a supporting statement from the parent/carer
- Successful applicants will commit to attending all face-to-face classes (dates listed above) at The Education Academy Scotland, The Glasgow Academy
- Successful applicants will share their current and predicted working grades in Maths
- Successful applicants will provide their final SQA exam grades and permit their school to share this result with TEAS and ScotlandIS on their behalf if no pupil response is made on exam results day
- Successful applicants will take part in short surveys to evaluate the impact of the scholarship
- Successful applicants consent to in-class photography and its use to promote and celebrate the scholarship programme
- Applicants accept that completing the application process in no way guarantees their selection for the programme
Become an Education Funding Partner
Supporting a scholarship allows organisations to demonstrate and celebrate their commitment to supporting educational opportunities for young people and adults in Scotland; making it clear that these organisations recognise and value the talents and potential of people in their local or national community.
Our Education Funding Partners make up a growing and diverse group of companies who make success in education a reality for The Education Academy Scotland Scholars.