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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
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
Careers Scotland
Advice and guidance on your own career plans, information about the labour market, learning and training opportunities, job vacancies.
Childcare Link
Information about childcare services throughout the United Kingdom.
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)
CSV works to reconnect people to their community through volunteering and training.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Eliminates discrimination against disabled people
Education Course Advisory Service
Assistance from academic advisers in identifying and choosing an educational course, programme of study or work-based qualification suited to your particular needs.
Educational Grants Advisory Service
Offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.
Hero
Links to UK universities, colleges and research organisations.
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.
InsightPlus
A scheme which seeks to increase student employability by aiding students' recognition of the skills they develop while undertaking part-time employment or voluntary work.
The 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 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
SQA
The national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees.
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.
Student Volunteering UK
Supporting, promoting and developing student volunteers.
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.