What is the “School Bursary Scheme”?
This scheme replaces the previous Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) set up by the government to fund students aged 16 to 19 who are in full time education but who could not continue to do so without financial support EMA ceased in 2012. This scheme has been devolved to school’s to run and administer for which each school receives funds to distribute to the neediest students.
About The Judd School 16-19 Bursary Scheme
The Judd School have decided awards will be made based on household income at the time of application. The funding will be targeted to young people who are facing a financial barrier to participation in full time education at The Judd School.
The funding award can be used to fund transport to school, trips, books, uniform, equipment and school provided meals only. Evidence of these costs will be necessary to apply for the funding.
Financial Eligibility
Only those students who have a household income which is sufficiently low enough to be in receipt of the following, will be able to apply:-
· Tax Credits
· Income Support
· Disability Allowance
· Job Seekers Allowance
· Guaranteed Pension Credits
· Self Employed Income below £30,000 per annum.
Evidence of such benefits/income will be required in order to claim for the School 16-19 Bursary Scheme. The “household income” will include all adults living within the dwelling and must be the legal address for the student per the school’s records on its SIMS system i.e. that which has been notified to the school. Where circumstances change it is the responsibility of the student/parent/ carer/guardian to advise the school. In some circumstances eligibility for the award may be withdrawn.
More details can be found on the school website www.judd.online/financial assistance