Device and connectivity
- What it removes
- No laptop or internet at home
- Eligibility
- ESOL and Digital Confidence learners without home technology access
A barrier shouldn’t stop you from learning.
The LfC Community Bursary removes the specific barriers – financial, practical, logistical – that stop people from accessing or completing a course.
How the bursary works
A bursary is not a discount or a voucher. It is targeted support that removes a specific barrier that would otherwise prevent you from learning. Bursaries are funded from a ring-fenced portion of our paid course income. Bursaries are assessed against financial need and a clear progression goal. They are awarded by the LfC team – not an external body. We make decisions quickly.
What a bursary can cover
Transport support
- What it removes
- Cost of getting to class
- Eligibility
- Any learner for whom travel cost is a documented barrier
Childcare support
- What it removes
- Cost of childcare while studying
- Eligibility
- Learners with dependent children; no free childcare available
Employment transition support
- What it removes
- First week of work costs: travel card, interview clothes, CV printing
- Eligibility
- Route A completers moving into employment
How to apply
Talk to us. We will guide you through the process step by step. All applications are assessed confidentially against financial need, progression case, and fund availability.