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16-19 Bursary Fund
If you are aged between 16 and 19 years and think you might struggle with the costs for full-time education, you may be eligible to receive a bursary.
The 16 - 19 Bursary Fund is made available from the government to provide assistance to students whose access to, or completion of, education is inhibited by financial constraints or barriers. There are two types of bursaries:
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Vulnerable bursary (of up to £1,200 a year): for a small group of the most vulnerable students.
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Discretionary bursary: distributed according to school policy to meet individual student’s needs.
Vulnerable Bursary
This group includes:
- Students in care
- Students leaving care
- Students receiving Income Support or Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves, or financially supporting themselves plus someone who is dependent on them and living with them, such as a child or partner
- Students receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in their own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right
Evidence of eligibility will be required for the vulnerable student bursary, for example, a letter detailing the entitlement benefits or written confirmation of current or previous looked after status.
Discretionary Bursary
Students facing genuine financial difficulties and who do not meet the criteria for a Vulnerable Bursary, may be awarded a Discretionary Bursary to help them with the cost of travel, books, equipment, school trips etc. The amount that can be awarded depends on each student’s individual circumstances, their actual level of financial need and how many students in total are claiming. The discretionary bursary will be assessed against household income and benefits received. A list of evidence required is detailed in the application form.
Payment of Bursaries
- Students eligible for the 16-19 Bursary must meet the criterion of 100% attendance unless the absence is authorised by the school. The school can withhold payment if this criterion is not met
- The bursary will be paid monthly
- Bursaries will be paid by bank transfer
- They can ONLY be made into an account held by the student. NO payments can be made into the accounts of parents / guardians
Application Procedure
Students who believe they are entitled to a bursary should complete the application form below and return it to the Sixth Form Office (marked Private and Confidential and addressed to the School Business Manager), providing evidence of the qualifying criteria. All applications are considered on an individual basis and will be confidential. Students will be notified in writing once their application has been given consideration. We will try to let all applicants know if they have been awarded a bursary as soon as possible.