Bursary
At Dereham Sixth Form College our policy is to target the 16–19 Bursary to ensure that it reaches students who face significant barriers to participating in education and we target funds to help the students in greatest need. In doing so we ensure that the money is spent in ways which helps to break down the barriers and deals with the costs of being in education. This currently includes all Bursary students being provided with a laptop computer on which to complete their College research and work for the duration of their course.
All payments are subject to students meeting the agreed standards and targets expected from all students. These include high levels of attendance, good behaviour, high levels of effort and organisation of work. Failure to meet the targets may result in payments being withheld.
Application Process and Payments
Students are emailed the application form for the 16-19 Bursary at the beginning of the academic year. For students entering year 12 these forms are included in the information pack sent to all enrolling students. Students can also apply for a bursary at other times, for example if the household circumstances change during the academic year, by obtaining a 16-19 Bursary Fund Application Form from Reception.
Types of Bursary
All Bursary payments are made directly to the student.
Nominated Bursary – £1,200 per year
This Bursary is available to those students who are living in care, a care leaver, in receipt of a Universal Credit Payment or Income Support in your own name or in receipt of a Disability Living Allowance or a Personal Independence Payment in your own name as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit.
Discretionary Bursary (Type 1)
This Bursary is available to students who permanently live in a household whose parents/carers receive either Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance or Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act, and/or your total yearly household income does not exceed £25,000.
Discretionary Bursary (Type 2)
Students who are not eligible to apply for a Discretionary Bursary (Type 1) can make an application during the year for a one-off assistance allowance to help with transport costs, equipment and other college related expenses.
Other Funding Opportunities
The Hamond Education Trust provides grants to young people under 21 for various things including books and equipment. The Trust exists to help promote the education of those living within the Breckland council area. Full details and the application form can be found here.