16-19 Bursary
What is a Bursary?
A bursary is money that you, or your education or training provider, can use to pay for things like:
- clothing, books and other equipment for your course
- transport and lunch on days you study or train
What Types of Bursary are there?
- Vulnerable Students (First Priority Group)
- Discretionary Bursary (Second Priority)
- Discretionary Bursary (Third Priority)
Eligibility
Vulnerable Students (First Priority)
- in care—being a looked after children in the care of the Local Authority or foster parents
- care leavers (after the age of 14)
- those young people who receive Universal Credit in their own right
- in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in their own right
Discretionary Bursary (Second Priority)
- those with a household income of less than £16,149
Discretionary Bursary (Third Priority)
- those with a household income of between £16,149 and £35,000
How to Apply
Click the link below and create an account with your school email address.
You must complete every part of the application form.
The bursary application deadline is 27th September 2024.
Bursary Application