Apprentice Bursary Information Sheet

Wychavon District Council are funding support for more young people to complete an apprenticeship by providing a bursary scheme to support with associated travel, clothing and/or equipment and tool costs.

Travel Bursary - Maximum of £50 per month for up to 6 months
Clothing Bursary - One-off Grant payment, maximum value £75
Tools or Equipment Bursary  - One-off Grant payment, maximum value £100

You can apply for all three - Travel, Clothing and Tools/ Equipment

Apprentices will need to meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Be receiving an Apprentice salary of £175 or less per week (may be flexible dependant on individual circumstances)
• Aged 16 – 24 years
• The apprentice must reside within the District of Wychavon

Apprenticeship Criteria

• Must be an approved Apprenticeship standard or framework meeting the apprenticeship funding and guidance rules (all levels and sectors apply)
• The Training Organisation must be on the approved register to deliver the apprenticeship

The bursary is subject to a successful application to Wychavon District Council and the availability of funds.  Wychavon District Council reserves the right to award or reject bursary applications. The scheme will be run on a first come first served basis, with bursaries awarded only on successful approval of a bursary application.

• Please ensure you only submit one application form
• The application for funds must be submitted during the period of the Apprenticeship, applications received once the apprenticeship is complete will not be considered.

The bursary will be payable by Wychavon District Council direct to the Apprentice following the supply of evidence for costs to be incurred.

Evidence Requirements

• Fully completed application form
• Two validated Quotations for any costs to be incurred
• Receipts for any expenditure made

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