Support to Succeed and Progress

We offer resources that enable current students to access more opportunities and support them during key phases of their learning journey.

Peer Mentoring

We offer a trained mentor to first year students from Widening Participation backgrounds, to help settle in to university.

Insights Programme

Run by the Careers Service and Development & Alumni, the Insights Programme helps students from WP backgrounds develop the confidence, skills and connections to consider a range of careers through introductions to Edinburgh alumni working in an exciting range of sectors and environments. 

Edinburgh Cares Mentoring

The Edinburgh Cares Mentoring programme pairs care experienced and estranged students with a member of University staff who volunteers to mentor them throughout their studies.

Financial Support

The University offers financial support to eligible students to support their costs during their studies.