Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) From August 2025
DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION
The table below shows the deadlines set by the Scottish Government for submission of your application. Back payments will not be considered if the deadlines are missed
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Date of birth between |
1 March 2006 - 30 September 2009 |
1 October 2009 - 28 February 2010 |
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Eligible from |
August 2025 |
January 2026 |
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Submission deadlines |
30 September 2025 |
28 February 2026 |
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If submission date is missed |
Payment is made from date of submission only. |
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Final Submission date for applications |
31 Mar 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered. |
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Submission date for supporting evidence |
If we request further information from you to assess the application, this must be submitted within two weeks from the date of request. Failure to supply documents within this timescale may result in Education Services being unable to consider backdated awards. |
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There are no deadlines for submission of applications for young people applying for Activity Agreement.