Bursary

If you are aged between 16 and 19 years and think you might struggle with the costs for education, you may be eligible for a bursary. 

Sixth Form Students in the following groups may receive a bursary of up to £1,200 a year: 

• Young people in care 
• Care leavers 
• Young people claiming income support in their own name 
• Disabled young people who receive both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance (or Personal Independence Payment) in their own name

In addition, some other students facing genuine financial difficulties may be awarded a bursary at the discretion of the school:

• Band 1: £1,200      
• Band 2: £1,050     
• Band 3: £750 
• Band 4: £500 
• Band 5: £400 

Applications must be returned to the Sixth Form Office by 13th September 2019. We will accept applications after this date by you may miss the first instalment. Please send completed applications to sgarner@bishopschester.co.uk