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Create a student paramedic bursary

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We will create a student paramedic bursary to help support the paramedics of the future during their training…

SNP Manifesto 2021, p.26

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In July 2021 the Scottish Government announced that it will provide all paramedic students with a bursary of £10,000 per year from September 2021 (£7,500 for fourth years). The money will be administered via the Student Awards Agency for Scotland and paid in 13 annual instalments.

New Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Bursary (SAAS)

“£10,000 bursary for paramedic students” (Scottish Government, 1st July 2021)