Funding support
Explore funding, discounts and support available to help individuals and organisations access professional learning opportunities.
University of the West of Scotland is committed to making professional learning accessible through a range of funding, discounts and support opportunities where available.
As workforce needs continue to evolve, individuals and organisations increasingly require flexible opportunities to develop new knowledge, skills and professional capabilities. Through our portfolio of short courses, accredited modules and professional development programmes, we support lifelong learning across a range of sectors and disciplines.
We work closely with employers, professional bodies, public agencies and sector partners to identify emerging skills needs and, where possible, secure funding and support mechanisms that help widen access to professional learning opportunities.
Details of current funding opportunities, discounts and support schemes are provided below.
Alumni & Staff / Chambers of Commerce Discount
We are delighted to announce that we currently have an exclusive offer available to UWS alumni and staff, and members of the following Chambers of Commerce: Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, and Renfrewshire.
Note that UWS alumni comprises both previous university students and CPD delegates including our Help to Grow: Management participants.
UWS alumni and staff, and CoC members can benefit from a 20% discount off the course fee across the following CPD options:
Certified Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Certified Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) Foundation
IMPORTANT: When applying for your chosen CPD course from the above list, please include a note of your UWS student ID / UWS email address or reference your CoC membership, and state that you wish to be considered for the UWS Alumni / Staff / CoC Discount under the Additional information section of the online form.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk
Skills Scholarships
Skills Scholarships will no longer be available from Academic Year 2026/27.
Upskilling Fund
The Upskilling Fund will no longer be available from Academic Year 2024/25.