The Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

New applicants may no longer register for The Educational Maintenance Allowance. The scheme is being terminated by the government.
This will not affect current recipients this academic year.

For further information, please refer to the official EMA website

The 16-19 Bursary Fund

The new 16-19 Bursary Fund is designed to help support those young people who face the greatest barriers to continuing in education or training post 16.   Bursary funds are to be used to help pay for the costs related to participation in full-time education, such as the costs of transport, books and equipment. 

Please Click Here to download the application form.

The Strode's Foundation Support Fund

Students experiencing extreme financial hardship can apply for the Foundation Support Fund.  The money is provided by the Trustees of the Strode's Foundation, which originates from the will of Henry Strode in 1704.

Application is by letter (usually from a parent/carer) to Tracy Oko Assistant Principal Student Services.  The letter should outline the particular difficulty, why the money is needed and what it would be used for.  Details of circumstances, such as the redundancy of a parent/carer, should be included.  Further evidence may be requested.

Please note that these funds are limited and any payment is at the College's discretion.  Students may also access the Bursary Fund (as outlined above) if they meet the eligibility criteria for this.