Bursary
16-19 Student Bursary Fund Policy (2026-27)
The 16-19 Student Bursary Fund is a cash-limited fund to support learners who would benefit from financial support to help overcome specific barriers to participation so they can remain in education. The award is dependent on DfE funds available to the Academy and individual students’ personal circumstances. The bursary is a separate payment from free school meals which you may be eligible for and can apply for directly through your local authority.
There are two elements to the Bursary Fund: Vulnerable Bursary and Discretionary Bursary. Students must be aged at least 16 and under 19 years of age on 31/08/26 to be considered for an award and must be studying a state funded full-time course at an academy within Redhill Academy Trust. In addition, students must meet the Government’s residency conditions.
The majority of students who apply for bursary will be applying for group 2- the discretionary bursary.
Group 1 - Vulnerable Bursary grant up to £1,200 per academic year Up to £1,200 per academic year is available in essential educational costs to students who are in care, a care leaver, receiving Universal Credit because they are supporting themselves, supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them such as a child or partner, receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independent Payments in their own right, as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right. This grant is only available for direct educational costs.
Group 2 - Students eligible for discretionary bursary based on low household income Students facing financial barriers to participation may be eligible for a discretionary bursary to help with education related costs such as cost of transport to school, equipment and books and meals. Applications are invited from students with a total annual household income of £32,000 or less.
Both elements have additional criteria, please read the Redhill Trust Bursary Guidelines below.
16-18 Student Bursary Fund (2026-27)
- Please click here information on the 16-18 Student Bursary Fund
- Please click here for the Student Bursary application form
If you feel your family is eligible for the Redhill Trust Bursary under either element, please complete the Trust Support Fund Application and return by email or post to Mr Cook, Sixth Form Administrator: c.cook@theacademycarlton.org
If you have any questions regarding Bursary funding, please contact the Sixth Form office directly on 0115 940 8399.