16-19 Bursary Fund

The 16 to19 Bursary Fund is money the government has given to educational institutions to support students who need financial help to stay in education. Each school/college has a fixed budget which is predetermined by the DfE. With limited funds we have to target those most in need.

There are two types of bursaries, Vulnerable and Discretionary bursaries.  BUT students can only apply under one category, and only if they meet the eligibility criteria as detailed below:

Vulnerable Group Bursary (Level 1)

Students in the defined vulnerable groups are eligible for a bursary up to £1200 per year and should be in one of the following categories:-

• Young person in care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
• Young care leaver
• Young person getting Income Support or the equivalent Universal Credit (UC) in your own right
• Young person getting both Employment Support Allowance (ESA) (or Universal Credit )  AND Disability Living Allowance (DLA) (or Personal Independence Payments)  in your own name

Students who do not meet the nationally identified groups for the Vulnerable Group Bursary can apply for the Discretionary Bursary.

Discretionary Bursary (Level 2)

To qualify for a Discretionary Bursary, the combined family income must be less than £32,000 per annum. Documentary evidence is required (please see application form for different types of evidence)