Edinburgh Napier Driving Academy Fund

This opportunity is designed to support 1st and 2nd year undergraduate Business School students who may not otherwise have the means to access driving lessons. Made possible by a grant from Enterprise Mobility, up to 10 successful students will be able to secure up to £1500 funding to be used towards driving lessons.

To be considered for this funding opportunity, you must already have a provisional driving license and be willing to undertake manual driving lessons only.

In order to match to this funding opportunity, you must first complete the questions listed within the General Application. If eligible you will automatically match to this fund and you will then see this appear as a “Recommended” opportunity. You will then be prompted to complete the supplemental questions.

Award
up to £1500
Deadline
28/11/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I accept that I have a provisional driving license and will use the fund to undertake manual driving lessons only.
  2. Please select which, if any, of the below barriers are impacting your ability to partake in driving lessons:
    • a. are a government-recognised refugee or have asylum status
    • b. are an unpaid carer
    • c. are a young person estranged from your family
    • d. are care experienced
    • e. are from an SIMD20* postcode
    • f. attended a National Schools Programme (NSP) such as LEAPS, LIFT OFF, Aspire North or Focus West
    • g. are students joining year 2 of a degree after completing an HNC or HND at a Scottish college
    • h. have completed a Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP) course
    • i. if you or a parent/guardian serve/has served in the armed forces
    • j. other (please provide details below)
    • k. none of the above
  3. In your own words, explain how this fund will have a positive impact on you and your future career. You will want to explain your circumstances and what undertaking driving lessons will support you to do.
  4. Please upload your student finance award letter for 25/26.
  5. Additional Information (this is for information only and will not impact your application)
    • Have you ever heard of Enterprise Mobility?
    • Have you passed your theory test?