Sizewell C bursary fund

This Sizewell C bursary is open for applications from learners at Independent Training Providers (ITP).

The Sizewell C Skills Funds Bursary fund is aimed at supporting the removal of barriers to accessing training, support and employment pathways into Sizewell C and/or other local opportunities requiring similar skills for local people that have not reached the required entry level requirements or that need some support to successfully complete their course, particularly in areas of relative deprivation.

Learners who are training with an Independent Training Provider (ITP) and not one of Suffolk’s Further Education colleges (West Suffolk College, East Coast College or Suffolk New College) will be able to apply for a bursary of up to £1,000 to assist with accessing training. Students must have the support of their training provider.

The bursary fund for learners at Independent Training Providers will be administered by Suffolk County Council.

There is no minimum grant amount. The maximum grant amount per person is £2,000. Students who require grants of over £1,000 will need to apply via the Bursaries of Over £1,000 fund, directly to Suffolk County Council.

Bursaries available for learners

Total available: £15,000 annually for 10 years

Bursary amounts: No minimum, maximum £1,000 (bursaries of £1,000 or under).

Eligibility criteria

Applicants learning with a registered independent training provider must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a bursary award:

  • Studying, or due to study, at an approved education provider or independent training provider.
  • Enrolled on a course being supported by the ASEC fund, or a course linked to a regional need identified in the Annual Skills Implementation Plan, or accessing an employment outreach programme funded by the SZC Employment Outreach fund, or accessing short-term internships where travel costs are not provided.
  • A self-employed individual undertaking a short-term upskilling course as a self-employed learner at an Independent Training Provider.
  • Must be a resident of the UK for the previous 3 years and have permission to live and study in the UK (unless a refugee or an asylum seeker).
  • Must be a resident of Suffolk or be attending learning or training in Suffolk but live in an adjoining postcode area in Norfolk, Essex or Cambridgeshire.
  • Have a gross total household income of less than £35,000 per year.

Priority will be given to Suffolk-based providers or projects aligned with Sizewell C workforce needs and regional skills priorities.

Application process

Independent Training Providers should support applicants to the bursary fund to complete and submit an application form.

  1. The skills team at Suffolk County Council will assess your application.

  2. Suffolk County Council will tell you the outcome of your application.

  3. Depending on your application, your independent training provider or SCC will support you.

Applications should be submitted online using the bursary application for ITP learners form.

Examples of eligible costs that could be supported by the Bursary Fund

Below are some examples of how your training could be supported by the bursary:

  • Travel to and from education institutions, training providers, or work experience
  • Subsistence costs whilst attending education or training
  • Accommodation and subsistence for work experience
  • Childcare expenses necessary to access the education or training
  • Income support whilst attending education or training
  • Specialist equipment required for the course
  • Study materials that students would otherwise need to purchase
  • IT and accessibility equipment
  • Job role equipment e.g. PPE, uniform
  • Cost of non-government funded short upskilling courses essential to take next step or gain employment (e.g. CSCS card)

Queries regarding the Sizewell C bursary funds may be sent to SZCskillsfunds@suffolk.gov.uk