Scheme eligibility and funding rules for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
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The Education Maintenance Allowance (Wales) Scheme 2026 to 2027 , file type: PDF, file size: 390 KB
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Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of £40 for eligible 16 to 18 year-olds. EMA helps with the costs of your further education if you continue learning at school or college. Find out whether you are eligible and how to apply on the Student Finance Wales website.