16-19 Bursary Fund
What is the 16 to 19 school bursary scheme?
16 to 19 bursary schemes were introduced to provide financial help to young people aged 16 to 19 who face financial barriers to participating in education or training, provided they meet agreed standards of attendance and behaviour.
Who is eligible for the bursary scheme?
The academy offers two types of bursary. You can only apply for one type, depending on your personal circumstances.
- The vulnerable bursary
To be eligible for the vulnerable bursary you must meet all four of the following conditions:
- attend Harris Clapham Sixth Form
- be starting Year 12, 13 or 14 in September 2021
- be aged between 16 and 18 on 31 August 2021
- belong to one of the following groups:
- young person in care, including unaccompanied asylum- seeking child
- young care leaver; or
- be receiving income support or universal credit in own right
- be receiving Employment Support Allowance and are also in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments.
- The discretionary bursary
To be eligible for the discretionary bursary you must meet four of the following conditions:
- attend Harris Clapham Sixth Form
- be starting Year 12, 13 or 14 in September 2021
- be aged between 16 and 18 on 31 August 2021
- living in a household with an annual income below £35,000 before tax and national insurance or received free school meals
- An accompanied asylum seeker.
The application for the bursary should be completed after enrolment but submitted before 30 September 2021. The application form can be accessed from the page document below.
