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Bursary fund

The 16 to 19 Bursary is money the government has given to local authorities, schools, colleges and other education and training providers (institutions) to give to disadvantaged students. Its purpose is to provide financial support to help students overcome specific barriers to participation, so they can remain in education.

There are 2 types of 16 to 19 bursaries:

  • a vulnerable bursary of up to £1,200 a year for young people in one of the defined vulnerable groups.  This includes children in care or care leavers
  • discretionary bursaries that institutions award to meet individual needs. For example, transport, meals, books and equipment

Education institutions are responsible for managing both types of bursary. Students who want to apply for support from the bursary fund should contact their chosen post 16 provision as soon as possible to make an application. There should also be information about applying for the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund on schools/colleges and training provider websites.

Further information about the bursary fund can be found at the link below