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.
Disabled Students’ Allowance
The Disabled Students’ Allowance gives someone in higher education a small bursary to help support them financially through their time…
Can I Get Support With Housing?
The results of our BIG Survey highlighted that young people have concerns about housing. Here is some info and support…
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland supports care experienced people to have their voice heard.
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.
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…
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.
Find your local council in Scotland
Find the contact details and website for your local council in Scotland.
Propel – a further education guide by Become
Propel is brought to you by Become, the charity for children in care and young care leavers.
The Unite Foundation Scholarship
With the Unite Foundation scholarship, you’ll have accommodation and bills covered for up to 3 years at university.
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…
Climate and Nature
We’ve put together information on how you can get more involved in nature and what you can do if you’re…
Voting
Can I vote? How do I register to vote? And how do I vote? We explain everything related to voting…
LGBTQI+
Here’s where you’ll find our info on coming out, questions you might have and more!
Money and Finance
On our money and finance page we have lots of information from ‘How to manage your money in the Cost…
Rights and Identity
Find out how to vote, support you can access if you’re a young carer, and other information to support your…
Education and Careers
Whether you’re at school, university, starting your first job or thinking about changing career – we’ve got lots of helpful…
Gaelic | Gàidhlig
Gaelic information, learning resources, opportunities and more!
#KnowTheCode
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is all about your rights and responsibilities when you’re making the most of Scotland’s great…
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…
Meet the Creator Collective
Find out more about our Creator Collective and how to get involved.
Let's Talk Endometriosis
We’ve put together some helpful resources to inform you on all things endometriosis related.
The Cost Crisis
You may have heard a lot recently about the ‘Cost Crisis’ or ‘Cost of Living Crisis’. With inflation in the…
OPPORTUNITY: Join our Young Scot Board
We’re looking for enthusiastic young people from various backgrounds with varying skills and experiences to join our Board.
Feature in the next YS Magazine!
Are you aged 12-13? Would you like to be part of the next issue of our new magazine?
Call for past participants of the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services and those interested in mental health policy
This Commission, developed in partnership with Young Scot, SAMH (then the Scottish Association for Mental Health, now Scottish Action for…
SURVEY: Tell Us About Your Podcast Listening Habits
Complete this short survey and tell us all about your podcast listening habits. You’ll also get the chance to tell…
Brush Up on Your Cyber Skills With These Online Opportunities
Three exciting digital opportunities to brush up on your cyber security knowledge and build new skills.
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!
Enter to Win Two Tickets to See Heartstopper Author, Alice Oseman, in Conversation with Lauren James
Tell the National Library of Scotland About the Books That Have Inspired You
Get concession price entry to ‘An Irish Impressionist: Lavery on Location’ Exhibition in Edinburgh
Life With Endometriosis
Dionne shares how it feels to be diagnosed and live with Endometriosis, a health condition which affects about 1.5 million…
My Journey With Endometriosis
Dionne shares with us her experience of being diagnosed with endometriosis and where she has found support.
"Endometriosis is more than painful periods!" by Katy Johnston
March is Endometriosis Month. Katy Johnston, presenter on Capital Scotland shares her experience of living with Endometriosis.
#VolunteeringMakesMe: Hear From the Volunteers Making a Difference
#VolunteeringMakesMe is a campaign developed by young people to celebrate the skills and experience young people achieve through volunteering. Have you…
10 Things People With Depression Want You to Know
Young Scot, Dionne McFarlane, shares her experiences of living with depression.
Peace on... Finding Unity After Experiencing Racism
Peace shares a powerful personal story about her experiences of racisim and discrimination, and embracing her culture.
Essay on... Youth Loneliness by Tafadzwa Ashely
This is a short essay on loneliness written by published Author, Environmentalist and ARTivist, Tafadzwa Ashely.
Mehr-un-Nisa on... Loneliness doesn't have to be permanent.
Mehr-un-Nisa shares her story of how writing has helped with overcoming feelings of loneliness.
Hannah on... Lessons I've Learnt About Misinformation
Inspired by ‘Navigating Modern Life’, a short film series by the BBC and the Open University, Hannah shares some key…
Ashely On... The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely explains how some people may feel isolated due to the colour of their skin, and why that makes Black…
Maria On… Culture, Identity and Loneliness
Maria shares her journey with loneliness and how it made her distance herself from her culture.
Kira on… Balancing Responsibilities with Sport
Kira shares her experience as a young carer and how focusing on sport helped her balance responsibilities and combat loneliness.