EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance)
A weekly payment for students aged 16 to 19 from lower-income households who stay in education in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Abolished in England.
- Stands for
- Education Maintenance Allowance
- Used in
- Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Topic
- Funding
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Related terms
- 16 to 19 Bursary Fund England
- Financial help for students aged 16 to 19 in England to cover costs such as travel, books and equipment.
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