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Motion · S6M-13228 · 14 May 2024

The Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarship Fund

Lodged by Finlay Carson (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 38 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that applications for the Open University’s Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship Fund are now open for the academic year 2024-25; recognises that that the scholarships offer servicemen and women funding and support to pursue fulfilling careers outside the military; understands that 50 scholarships are awarded annually, with tuition fees being waived up to 120 credits per academic year, up to a maximum of 360 credits, which is equivalent to a full honours degree; notes that Steven Wilson, of the Galloway and West Dumfries constituency, is a former recipient of a scholarship, which allowed him to retrain in the health and social care sector; understands that Steven served as a private in the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment and was badly wounded while rescuing a peacekeeping force taken hostage in Sierra Leone, and wishes Steven and all the successful applicants all the very best for their studies and future careers.

Supporters (38)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.