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Turing Scheme: Young People in Scotland

Wednesday 3 November 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The Turing scheme has provided funding for over 40,000 participants from educational institutions across the UK to study and work globally this academic year.
  • Education providers in Scotland have received more than 8.2 million in funding under the Turing scheme.
  • The scheme's organisers will continue to seek global opportunities for students, with 28 successful Scottish applicants receiving 7.9 million in funding this year.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ben Everitt
Education
Context

The Turing scheme provides funding for young people to study and work abroad. The question arises from an assessment of its effectiveness in Scotland.

Question

What assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the Turing scheme for young people in Scotland?

Answer from Iain Stewart

The Turing scheme has provided funding for more than 40,000 participants from schools, colleges and universities across the UK to study and work around the globe during this academic year. Education providers in Scotland have received more than £8.2 million in funding under the scheme.

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Q2 Ben Everitt
Education
Context

The MP is interested in ensuring global opportunities are available to students under the Turing scheme, with specific mention of Alan Turing's legacy and current projects.

Question

Can my hon. Friend confirm that the scheme's organisers will continue to seek global opportunities for our students? Will he also join me in welcoming 28 successful applicants for Scottish projects, receiving £7.9 million this year?

Answer from Iain Stewart

Absolutely agree with my hon. Friend; it is a matter of pride that the scheme is named after Alan Turing, fitting for its success beyond Erasmus. Confirming funds will be provided to deliver the scheme for another three years as announced by the Chancellor in his Budget last week.

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