16-19 Bursary Scheme

High priority group:  Students aged under 19 on the last day of August of the current academic year and who fall into one of the following categories:

•  Are currently in care (as defined by social services)

• Are leaving or have recently left care

• Are in receipt of Income Support in their own name.

• Are disabled and in receipt of both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance

Eligible students will be guaranteed a £1,200 bursary plus support for other costs such as transport, equipment etc.

Payments will be made on a termly basis (i.e. 3 times per year)

Medium priority group:   Students who fall into the following category:

• Have a gross annual household income of below £20,000.

Eligible students in this group, if they apply to the 16–19 Bursary Fund may be eligible for a contribution towards:

• The cost of transport, essential course equipment, trips, uniforms, materials, etc.

• A possible cash bursary, of at least £100, if aged under 19 on 31 August of the current academic year, dependent on meeting agreed attendance and behaviour criteria.  This will be subject to availability of funds.

• Financial support towards childcare costs and exam re-sit fees if aged 19 or under on 31 August of the current academic year.

Payments will be made on a termly basis (i.e. 3 times per year)