Financial Support
All students are encouraged to check their eligibility for the following financial support; any student who believes they qualify should make an application. Not only will this support you in overcoming any financial barriers to studying at Durham Johnston, it could also open opportunities that may help you progress to university and beyond.
For more help or information about any of the details below, please contact the Sixth Form Office.
Financial Support administered by the school
To support with education related expenses such as school meals, travel for education, uniform, study visits, exam resits and university applications.
1.The Independent Bursary
Available to students who are in care; care leavers; those in receipt of income support; and disabled young people in receipt of both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.
2. The Discretionary Bursary
Available to students who live in a household with a gross annual income of less than or equal to £40,000 or are in a situation where you are unable to meet your basic needs.
For further information and an application form for the Independent or Discretionary Bursary please follow the link below.
The Independent and Discretionary Bursary Application Form
Financial Support administered by the Local Authority or external agencies
1. Free School Meals
Sixth Form Students may also be eligible for Free School Meals. Here that would simply mean that your account was automatically and confidentially topped up. To find out if you qualify, please follow the link below.
Free school meals information.
2. Transport
Transport to school for Sixth Formers comes under the jurisdiction of the Local Authority. You can find out more at the link below.
Post-16 Transport to Education and Training
3. Education and Skills Bursary Fund Durham City Supported by The Durham Johnston Educational Fund
Available to any student or ex student of Durham Johnston aged 24 years or under who has been resident in Durham City for a period of two or more years. To find out more, please follow the link below.
Education and Skills Bursary Fund Durham City Supported by The Durham Johnston Educational Fund