What is it?
The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial help to young people aged 16 to 19 who face financial barriers to participating in education or training, provided they meet agreed standards of attendance, behaviour and progress.
In North Tyneside, all secondary schools with a sixth form have agreed to a joint scheme called the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for North Tyneside Schools. The scheme is being administered on behalf of schools by North Tyneside Council and is dependent on funding received from the Government.
Other post-16 providers in North Tyneside and the surrounding area are operating their own bursary schemes and will be able to give you further information on their arrangements.
Receipt of bursary funding does not affect other means-tested benefits paid to families.