Post 16 Bursary
Sixth form students at Taverham High School can apply for financial assistance to support them in overcoming specific barriers to participation in education.
We are using the platform Applicaa to manage the bursary process. All students need to log in to Applicaa and complete an application form. Please contact the sixth form office for any questions.
What a bursary is for:
A bursary is money that students, can use to pay for things like:
- essential books, equipment or specialist clothing relevant to your course of study
- transport on days you study or train
- cost of attending industry placements, university interviews or open days
- UCAS application fees
- cost of attendance of essential field trips or support study program goals or course objectives
What you may be eligible for:
There are two types of 16 to 19 bursary:
Vulnerable student bursary
You may be eligible for up to £1,200 per year if at least one of the following applies:
You are
- in or recently left local authority care
- in receipt of Income Support, or Universal Credit because you are financially supporting yourself or financially supporting yourself and someone who is dependent on you and living with you such as a child or partner
- in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in your own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in your own right
If household income is below £30,000 students are able to apply for a discretionary bursary in addition to the vulnerable student bursary.
Discretionary bursary
You may be eligible for a discretionary bursary if you need financial help. If your household income is below £30,000 per year you will automatically qualify for a bursary. The level of funding allocated to each student will depend on individual family circumstances and will be allocated on completion of an application form together with proof of eligibility.
How to apply
Please follow the link for the application form. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please contact the sixth form office if you have any questions.