Apply on Line

EMA provides financial support to 16-19 year olds who want to continue learning. The EMA is a Scottish Government fund to support young people from lower income families to continue with their studies.  Around 33,000 students in Scotland receive the allowance.

You daughter/ son could be eligible if your family earns up to £24,421 a year, or £26,884, if you have siblings. The payment is based on excellent attendance and on your daughter/son fulfilling the Senior School Learning Agreement.

Renewals require a new application form and a school learning agreement to be completed each session.

To apply on-line go to:  https://www.mygov.scot/ema/

If you want to find out more information please contact Miss Pollock, DHT.

The Senior Phase Curriculum Evening for S3, S4 and S5 parents is on Thursday, 31, January. Please find the Senior Phase Handbook by following the link.

Senior Phase Transition 2019-2020