educational maintenance awards ed.

[LenaK1]

Пожалуйста, помогите перевести.

Выражение встречается в следующем контексте:
Despite this emphasis on individual responsibility, the government recognises that individuals in disadvantaged circumstances face difficulties, by introducing measures such as educational maintenance awards as a means of support to young people wishing to stay in initial education and training but experiencing difficult personal circumstances.

Заранее спасибо

[nattka]

м.б. "академический отпуск"?

[wonderboy2]

see educational maintenance allowance
предоставление гранта, пособия на образование