Additional funding can be accessed by sixth form students at St Mary’s. Please see the information published with each of the following funding opportunities for more details.Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
The Governors recognise that Sixth Form study can bring additional expense for students and their families with funding of travel and equipment that is required to access high quality study. There are also additional costs whilst studying in the sixth form related to university visits, costs of travel for course research/study and for attendance at conferences and school related enrichment visits.
What is this? This is a package that supports study and learning in the sixth form. It comprises of the following: Who is eligible? All students on the roll of St Mary’s Sixth Form will receive a Sixth Form Package. *More details about the Sixth Form Package will be provided to students. What is this? This is a grant that can be used to pay for any item that supports study and future learning pathways. For example, study books and/or equipment, professional clothing or travel to support learning. It is provided specifically to support students for whom there may be financial barriers that could prevent them from participating in education after the age of 16. This could equate to between £500 and £1000 per year for eligible students. The Bursary Grant is managed according to the School’s 16 – 19 Bursary Fund Policy. Who is eligible? This grant is available to students who are either currently eligible to have free school meals or who have had free school meals at any point during their time in secondary school. Eligibility for a Bursary Grant will be determined after autumn half term of Year 12/Year 13 when students will be advised by the School of their eligibility.Sixth Form Student Package*
Bursary Grant
