The Bursary at SHC
Students aged 16–19 who are in care, care leavers, or receiving Income Support/Universal Credit in their own name, or both ESA and DLA or PIP in their own name, are eligible for a bursary of up to £1,200 to support them during their studies. Additionally, students eligible for free school meals, those from low-income households, or young carers may also be able to access financial support through the College’s Discretionary Bursary Fund.
Current students can apply online here.
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Free School Meals
Your family may qualify for free school meals. Use this eligibility checker to find out.
Need help with the bursary form? Check out the video below.
Contact
bursary@shc.ac.uk
0208 319 9767
Important Documents
Care to learn
The Care to Learn scheme helps young parents with childcare costs while studying at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College.
To be eligible, students must be under 20 years old at the start of their course in September 2024. You can receive up to £195 per week per child if you live in London.
For more information, please refer to the government guidance here: www.gov.uk/care-to-learn/eligibility.