Awards For Young People
Youth awards will get you on your path to success.
Throw out any old ideas that learning starts and stops in the school classroom. Get involved in new adventures, having fun and finding out about the talents you never knew you had. Come follow your passions and live your dreams.
Use the Awards Finder to choose the right award for you.
Provider: Girlguiding Scotland
The Ranger Gold Award is a special achievement and gives each participant the opportunity to put everything they’ve learned through the Ranger… more
Provider: SQA
The Employability Award is an introduction to the world of work for those who are unsure about how to gain and sustain employment. It is available at SCQF level… more
Provider: TSIs - Scotland’s Third Sector Interfaces
Saltire Awards is the Scottish Governments national youth volunteer awards. They celebrate and recognise the commitment, contribution and achievements of young… more
Provider: Ramblers Scotland
The free Out There Award is a development programme for 18-26 year olds that teaches basic skills to enable them to enjoy the outdoors and introduces… more
A Directory of Youth Awards in Scotland.
Download a copy of ‘Get Ahead – Scouting and employability’ – an example of how to identify transferrable skills gained through youth work experiences.
How to write a UCAS Undergraduate personal statement
Tips on CVs and applications and access to the MyWorldofWork CV builder.
A quick guide to Apprenticeships in Scotland.
A sample of quotes from employers, and case studies.