16-19 Bursary
The 16-19 Bursary scheme provides financial support to help students overcome the specific financial barriers to participation they face so they can remain in education.
There are two types of 16 to 19 bursaries:
- bursaries for defined vulnerable groups
- discretionary bursaries which Wootton Park School awards, in line with funding rules
You may be able to get a vulnerable student bursary if at least one of the following applies:
- you’re in or you recently left local authority care
- you get Income Support or Universal Credit because you’re financially supporting yourself
- you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in your name and either Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit
- you get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in your name and either ESA or Universal Credit
The Discretionary Bursary is for students that do not qualify for a vulnerable student bursary, but that do require financial help (e.g. where a student is from a lower income household where support is necessary to overcome financial barriers and enable participation). This would typically include students from households in receipt of benefits OR students with an identifiable financial need.
Please read our full policy below and if you believe you may be eligible, complete and return the application form with the relevant evidence.
If you have any questions about the 16-19 Bursary or would like to speak to someone about your application, please contact the Sixth Form team on sixthform@woottonparkschool.org.uk, 01604 931139.