To celebrate its Centenary, the Officers Association Scotland is offering a Bursary Award to support currently serving or former officers in expanding their learning in order to enhance their employment opportunities. This grant is designed to enable self-development, to achieve and progress in that career you desire. It can be used for a specific training programme, Higher or Further Education. The scheme provides financial support in the form of a single payment per year direct to the learning institution. The length of Bursary support will be assessed at the application stage and then reviewed at the end of each year. Consideration may also be given to study costs such as learning materials and childcare; however this will be on a case by case basis. To be eligible to apply for this bursary you must: Have held a commission with any branch of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown, and allied nursing services, and who are resident or serving in Scotland. Planning to undertake training/education within a Scottish Institution if possible. Able to demonstrate that this learning will enhance your employment opportunities and is part of a plan ​ Please note we are unable to make any retrospective payments for course fees and study materials. This also includes self funded payments or loans that you may have taken out with a college or bank.

Officers' Assocation Scotland provide lifelong employment and welfare support to officers and their families throughout their transition and beyond. We provide personalised, practical and impartial employment support, training and resources with networking opportunities and employer events, complimented by a varied and current jobs board.