The Sixth Form bursary is financial support to help students continue in education when money may otherwise be a barrier. The bursary is designed to support students with essential costs linked to their study programme so they can focus on learning and achieving their goals.

If you think finances may make it difficult to stay in education, we encourage you to explore whether the bursary could support you.

What is the bursary

The bursary is government funded support available to eligible Sixth Form students. It helps with essential education related costs and is intended to remove financial barriers that could affect attendance, participation or progress.

The bursary is not a guaranteed payment and is awarded based on eligibility, evidence and available funding.

What can the bursary help with

The bursary can support a range of essential costs, including

• Travel to and from school or college
• Books, stationery and essential equipment
• School dress code items required for learning
• Study visits, interviews and university visits
• UCAS related costs where applicable
• Meals in school where appropriate

Support is focused on costs that are directly linked to education.

Benefits of the bursary

For students

• Helps remove financial barriers to education
• Supports regular attendance and participation
• Reduces stress linked to essential costs
• Allows greater focus on learning and achievement

For parents and carers

• Helps with the cost of education related expenses
• Provides reassurance that students have what they need
• Supports continued engagement in Sixth Form education

Watch our bursary video

We have created a short video explaining what the bursary is, who it is for and how it can help.

This video gives a quick overview and is a good starting point if you are unsure whether to apply.

Bursary policy

Full details about eligibility, evidence requirements, payments and conditions can be found in our bursary policy.

How to apply

To apply for the bursary, please complete the application form and provide the required evidence.

Applications are assessed in line with the bursary policy and available funding.

If you have any questions or need support with your application, please contact the Sixth Form team who will be happy to help.