Scotland’s 18 higher education institutions[1] have today (25 July) set out a new commitment that care experienced applicants[2] who meet minimum entry requirements will be guaranteed an offer of an undergraduate place at university. This bold, sector-wide move will be in place for the next admissions cycle, starting this autumn for people looking to start…
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Universities to offer guaranteed places to care leavers
Scottish universities will guarantee offers of university places to care experienced applicants who meet new minimum entry requirements.
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