North Oxfordshire Academy Bursary 2026-27
The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to eligible sixth form students who need help with the costs of participating in education.
Support may be available for education-related expenses, including books, learning materials, equipment, course-related trips, university open days and university admissions tests. Eligibility and the level of support depend on individual circumstances and the academy's bursary arrangements.
Our bursary application is completed online HERE.
Students must be logged into their school email to complete the form and upload evidence.
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Students applying for a discretionary bursary must provide evidence to support their application.
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Applicants should select the appropriate bursary band and provide the supporting documents listed in the Bursary Guidance 2026–27.
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Applications must include the required evidence so that the academy can assess each student's financial circumstances and individual needs.
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Students applying for the vulnerable young person bursary must also provide supporting evidence. The academy and local authority can assist with obtaining this evidence.
Bursary support available in 2026–27
Vulnerable young person bursary
Up to £1,200 per year, depending on individual need.
Discretionary bursary – Band 1
For students with a household income of £16,190 or less per year. The amount awarded depends on the academy's bursary allocation and individual circumstances.
Discretionary bursary – Band 2
For students with a household income above £16,190 and up to £20,817 per year. The amount awarded depends on the academy's bursary allocation and individual circumstances.
Discretionary bursary – Band 3
For students with a household income above £20,817 but below £25,521 per year. Support is assessed according to individual circumstances and financial need.
In-kind bursary support
Support may be available for specific education-related costs, such as learning materials, course-related trips, university application fees and travel to university open days.
Bursary application dates
The autumn 2026 bursary application deadline was Friday 9 October 2026.
A further application window is scheduled for January 2027. Details of the January application deadline will be confirmed by the Sixth Form team.
Students who need financial support should contact the Sixth Form team for advice about applying.