The Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarship Fund
- Submitted by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13228
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.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Christine Grahame, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Ash Regan, Emma Roddick, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Elena Whitham, Brian Whittle