Young Scot Services
How to apply for a Young Scot NEC if you don’t have identification
How to apply for a Young Scot NEC if you don’t have identification and what to do if you’ve moved…
Young Scot National Entitlement Card: Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about the Young Scot National Entitlement Card.
A Step by Step Guide on Signing Up for Young Scot Membership
Want a Young Scot Membership? Here’s how to sign up for an account!
Where to Find Support
What Support Can I Get as a Care Leaver or If I’m Care Experienced?
Benefits, support and places to go for help if you’ve been in care or are a care leaver in Scotland.
Find your local council in Scotland
Find the contact details and website for your local council in Scotland.
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland supports care experienced people to have their voice heard.
Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum)
Staf is Scotland’s national membership organisation for all of those involved in the lives of young people leaving care.
Propel – a further education guide by Become
Propel is brought to you by Become, the charity for children in care and young care leavers.
Watch or listen to our podcast episode with Duncan, who chats to us about how gaming helped him with his wellbeing and navigate the challenges he faced growing up.
Have Your Voice Heard
Join a Group – Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland local groups are a great way to get involved, have fun and meet other Care Experienced people.
Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ)
CYCJ works towards ensuring that Scotland’s approach to children and young people in conflict with the law is rights-respecting, contributing…
Financial Support
Financial Help if You’re a Young Person Leaving Care
Depending on your age and how long you were in care, you could get financial help from social work or…
Care leavers and council tax exemptions
Guidance on council tax exemptions for care leavers in Scotland.
What Benefits Can I Claim in Scotland?
Find out everything you need to know about what benefits are available in Scotland, whether you are eligible to receive…
Support for Students
Care Experienced Students Bursary
The Scottish Funding Council explain how to access the Care-Experienced Bursary for further education students in colleges across Scotland.
Support for Care Experienced Students
SAAS explain how you can apply for a Care Experienced Students’ Bursary.
The Unite Foundation Scholarship
With the Unite Foundation scholarship, you’ll have accommodation and bills covered for up to 3 years at university.
Useful Discounts and Rewards
10% off Shopping at the Co-op
Get money off food, groceries and more at your local Co-op.
65% off the first box, 30% off for 2 months at HelloFresh
Save on cooking and learn new recipe skills!
Employability
Education and Careers
Whether you’re at school, university, starting your first job or thinking about changing career – we’ve got lots of helpful…
4 Ways to Get Careers Advice in Scotland
Choosing the first or next steps in your career whether it’s after school, college, or university, or changing jobs or…
5 Top Tips to Prepare for an Interview
You’ve got yourself an interview but how do you prepare? Read this article for five top tips to help you…
Apprenticeships
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship. Find information on Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships. Search and apply for apprenticeships at…
Mental Health and Wellbeing
AyeFeel | Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…
This is How AyeFeel Podcast
This is How AyeFeel is our new Young Scot podcast. Our host Katy J chats with guests about life in…
Money and Finance
A Guide to Applying for Student Funding
Studying at college or university can be expensive, but SAAS are there to help. You just need to apply!
How to Apply for Universal Credit in Scotland
If you are out of work or are on a low income, you are entitled to make a claim for…
How to Open a Bank Account
Unsure how to open a bank account? We run through the basics to get started.
What Benefits Can I Claim in Scotland?
Find out everything you need to know about what benefits are available in Scotland, whether you are eligible to receive…