Most education providers offer bursaries. A bursary is money pay from any educational institution or funding authority to students. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise.
What a bursary is for?
A bursary is money that you, or your education or training provider, can use to pay for things like:
clothing, books and other equipment for your course
transport and lunch on days you study or train.
If you’re aged 16 to 19
You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you:
study at a publicly funded school or college in England - not a university
are on a training course, including unpaid work experience
A publicly funded school is one that does not charge you for attending it.
What you'll get
There are two types of 16 to 19 bursary:
a bursary for students in vulnerable groups
Bursary for students in vulnerable groups
You could get a bursary worth up to £1,200, depending on your circumstances and benefits.
Discretionary bursary
You could get a discretionary bursary if you need financial help but do not qualify for a bursary for students in vulnerable groups. Your education or training provider decides how much you get and what it’s used for
How can I find further details?
Colleges and schools can provide advice on the process to apply for funding.
