Bursary
What is a bursary for?
The 16 – 19 Bursary Fund is a limited fund made available for supporting students to access equipment
and materials that are specifically for and essential to, the completion of their post-16 programme of
study. The 16 – 19 Bursary Fund, is intended to help students with the essential costs of participating
in their study programme it is not intended to support extra-curricular activities or provide learning
support – services that institutions give to students – such as counselling, mentoring or extra tutoring.
What is the bursary for?
CTK will typically use the 16 – 19 Bursary Fund for:
- Educational books
- Clothing which meets our Sixth Form Dress Code, such as suits, footwear and other suitable
garments - Educational equipment
- Curriculum trips and visits that are an essential part of a student’s programme of study
- UCAS Application
- Travel to or from Sixth Form, where the eligible student does not already receive free travel
- Work-related learning costs
- Authorised university visits (e.g. university interviews)
- Assistive technology such as laptop
- Ensuring all students have eaten a breakfast
Types of Bursary
There are 2 types of 16 to 19 Bursary:
- A bursary for students in vulnerable groups
- A discretionary bursary
Bursary for students in vulnerable groups
You could get a bursary worth up to £1,200, depending on your circumstances and benefits.
Who would be in the vulnerable group?
- Young people in care
- Care Leavers
- Young people in receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit allowance – supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them, such as a child
- Young people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independent Payment (PIP) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) in their own name
Discretionary Bursary
To qualify for the discretionary bursary, your total household income must not exceed £30,000 (subject to approval – see our policy).
Progressing Students
Students who have applied for one of the bursaries and are progressing to another year do not have to reapply. They do, however, need to complete a Self-Declaration Form to confirm the annual household income remains £30,000 or below.
Please click here for the Self-Declaration Form.
For more detailed information please refer to our 16-19 Bursary, Free Meals and Hardship Policy – 2024 / 2025
To apply for bursary at CTK Emmanuel, please click here
If you need any further information, please contact us on:
Email: emmanuelbursary@ctksfc.ac.uk
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Franklin EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*DD Progressed to: Kingston University Course: BTEC Engineering
“Being at Christ the King has been a great and immersive experience. CTK is a place for growth, discovery, and adapting to new challenges. I received a £15,000 Metric Capital scholarship to help me go on university to study Engineering.”
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Jorge EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*DD Progressed to: Brunel University Course: BTEC Sport Level 3
“I've had a great experience at CTK. I've met a lot of new people and gained knowledge that I will need in the future. I'm going to study Sport and Exercise Science at Brunel University. My teachers always went the extra mile to make sure I had all my work completed. I would recommend CTK because the knowledgeable and passionate teachers always help students to succeed.”
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Joy EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*D*D Progressed to: Kingston University Course: BTEC Applied Science
“CTK offers good opportunities and a wide range of courses that I was very interested in. I have learnt excellent time management and determination through the support and advice of my teachers, this is what helped me to achieve my grades. ”
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Chizoba EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*D*D* Progressed to: Aston University Course: BTEC Level 3 Business
“Studying at Christ The King has enabled me to become more independent as a person, as I was able to take on more responsibility for my own learning and acquire new skills such as my time management and organisational skills.”
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Klaudija EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*DD Progressed to: University of Greenwich Course: BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care
“The teachers at CTK are very talented, and they helped me to achieve my best. Everyone is always there to support you as a young individual in all possible areas. I recommend CTK because students always receive the support they need. There are many different activities and opportunities that students can get involved in and improve on a variety of skills.”
Belmont Grove
London SE13 5GE
emmanuel@ctksfc.ac.uk
