Guidance on the 16-19 Bursary Fund
The 16-19 bursary fund is a scheme to help young people facing financial hardship to stay in full-time education.
How much will young people receive?
Those most in need will be eligible for a bursary of £1,200 a year. This includes young people in care and care leavers.
Who can get a bursary?
UTC Plymouth run a joint scheme with other schools & academies within the local area. This is made up of two parts:
Guaranteed Bursaries
This is for:
- Young people in care,
- Care leavers,
- Young people receiving Income Support or Universal Credit in their own name, and
- Disabled young people receiving both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance (or Personal Independence Payments) in their own name
Discretionary Bursaries
Other students who need support to help them to stay in education or training may also be able to receive funds. Bursaries are awarded to students in the following groups:
- Students claiming Free School meals
- Students living in Households with income below £28,000
How and when are payments made?
A simple application form will be available from the bottom of this page or from the Sixth Form Office. Bursaries are paid directly into your bank account over the school year depending on continued attendance and behaviour. If you do not attend or your behaviour is poor you may not receive all or any of that month’s bursary.
Details of this scheme are on the Plymouth City Council website. Similar schemes are being designed by the local FE Colleges. You can obtain details from City College Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth.
Downloadable forms:
Guidance for Learners CAT 1 2 2024 2025
Guidance for Learners CAT 3 2024 2025
Cat1 Bursary Application Form 2024 2025