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16-19 Bursary

Bishop Stopford’s School 16-19 Discretionary Bursary Fund

What is the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund?

The Fund is a limited amount of money made available from the government through its funding body, the Education Funding Agency to provide assistance to students whose access to, or completion of education is inhibited by financial constraints or barriers.

Discretionary Bursary

A discretionary bursary is made by Bishop Stopford’s School to students studying within the sixth form who meet the Discretionary Bursary criteria. Bursary awards are targeted towards those young people who face the greatest financial barriers to participation. It is to support towards the following:

  • Transport to school
  • Lunch costs – provided by school canteen
  • Books or other equipment
  • Suitable clothes for school

The level of the award will be decided by the Bishop Stopford’s School Bursary Committee and will vary dependent upon individual circumstances. The method of distribution will vary dependant on the needs and circumstances of each individual student and receipts need to be submitted for all expenditure made.

To be eligible to receive a 16-19 bursary in the academic year 2023-24, applicants must:

  • Be aged over 16 and under 19 as at the 31stAugust 2023
  • Satisfy the government’s residency criteria

Who is eligible to apply for the 16-19 Discretionary Bursary?

  • Available to students in receipt of FSM
  • Low income families – total household income less than £26,000

Evidence required to support application

Below is a list of types of evidence that can be provided to support an application under low income families

  • Universal Credit – entitlement / award letter
  • Income Support – entitlement / award letter
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance – entitlement / award letter
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance – entitlement/ award letter
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit – paperwork detailing the amount paid
  • Child Tax Credit, - Child Tax Credit Award Notice marked for the current year. Must be for a full year and not partial awards
  • Working Tax Credit ‘- Working Tax Credit Award Notice marked for the current year. Must be for a full year and not partial awards
  • Annual Salary – P60 for the last tax year, or week 52 (last week in March) payslip or month 12 (March) payslip
  • Any other income – Relevant paperwork, e.g evidence of income from self employment

Additional Help

Under exceptional circumstances students who are not automatically eligible for an award can also apply for help with one off course related expenses (proof of income or hardship will be asked for). Applications for additional help will be considered on an individual basis and is dependent upon available funds. Applications for additional help should be made in writing to the Bursary Committee via the sixth form supervisor

Assessment of applications and allocation of 16-19 Bursary funding

Students should complete the bursary application form and e-mail it to lsolomon@bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk  along with the relevant proof of entitlement by Monday 14th October 2024

Students who are deemed eligible should be aware that to continue to receive their full allocation of bursary/funding throughout the year:

They must maintain a minimum of 95% attendance.

There must be no unauthorised absences during the school day or persistent lateness.

They must maintain acceptable levels of behaviour, as outlined in the Sixth Form Agreement.

Attendance Requirements

Students will only receive bursary funding if they have secured a minimum of 95% attendance at School including morning and afternoon registration. The only exceptions to this rule include the following:

  • Medical Procedure or illness supported by a Doctor’s Certificate, Hospital letter or letter from parents/carer. Hospital Appointment (a hospital documentation or note from parent in planner).
  • University Interview (if an authorised absence request has been received).
  • University Open Day (if an authorised absence request has been received).
  • School Trip Excursion.
  • Official School Closure i.e. snow day.
  • Official School Study Leave.

Students will NOT receive bursary funding if they use any of the following as verification of absence:

  • Hair appointment
  • Dentist appointment
  • Any other form of self-certification
  • School exclusion
  • Family holidays
  • Lateness to school affecting lesson attendance
  1. Bursary Application Form 2023

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