An apprenticeship is a paid job that combines work, training and study. You can earn a wage while gaining qualifications and valuable work experience.
Most apprenticeships last between one and four years, depending on the qualification and level of study.
Care leaver apprenticeship bursary
If you are a care leaver and start an apprenticeship, you may be eligible for the Care Leaver Bursary.
The bursary is intended to help care leavers make the transition into employment and training.
Your apprenticeship training provider will confirm whether you are eligible and how the bursary will be paid.
Bursary payments
For apprentices who have started their apprenticeship before 31 July 2023, your apprenticeship training provider will receive £1,000 and for those after 1 August 2023, the bursary your apprenticeship training provider will receive is £3000.00 if you are still involved at 60, 120 and 300 days after you start.
Check your eligibility
Speak to your apprenticeship training provider and Personal Adviser to make sure they know you are a care leaver. They can help you access any support you are entitled to.
Find out more about the Care Leaver Bursary and eligibility requirements through the GOV.UK guidance.