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ScholarshipGOV.UK (Department for Education)

16 to 19 Bursary Fund (England): help with course, travel and equipment costs

A bursary of up to £1,200 for students in vulnerable groups, or a discretionary bursary decided by your school or college, to help with education-related costs such as equipment, transport and books. You apply to your own school, college or training provider. It can help with the practical costs of an engineering course, including travel for study trips and university interviews at some providers.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
GOV.UK (Department for Education)[1][2]
Who it’s for
Students in England aged at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2026 at a publicly funded school or college (or on an unpaid training course) who meet the residency requirements[3]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Up to £1,200 for students in vulnerable groups; discretionary bursary amounts are set by your education or training provider.[4]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 12, Year 13
Where
England (England)
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. GOV.UK

    16 to 19 Bursary Fund: Overview

    You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. GOV.UK

    16 to 19 Bursary Fund: What you’ll get

    Some providers also offer one-off payments to cover study trips or travel for university interviews.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. GOV.UK

    16 to 19 Bursary Fund: Eligibility

    be at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2026

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. GOV.UK

    16 to 19 Bursary Fund: What you’ll get

    You could get a bursary worth up to £1,200, depending on your circumstances and benefits

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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For students at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2026; apply to your provider once you know where you will study

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