So I'm now involved in the "scam" now am I? Unbelievable!
The Herald link you have is from last year, when the scheme WAS cancelled and everyone on here who had applied received their money back.
I say "our courses" because I've been offered a place. Thought that one was obvious.
Several enterprise companies work on a "you pay half, we pay half" basis. It all depends on the circumstances of the business involved.
You haven't one fact that proves this is a scam. Neither have I.
I can see some folk will never believe this is real, so I guess we'll just have to wait until Christmas next year when our courses are due to finish. I'll post a copy of my license as proof if you wish. Providing I pass of course.
Cheerio.