Scholarships Bursaries Grants And Awards

Want an independent school education but can’t afford the fees?

Don't get your hopes up. It is possible to get help with school fees in some circumstances, but funds are not overflowing and we would never profess that help is easily come by.

It takes determination and hard work on your part, and exceptional abilities on the part of your child, to have a good chance of securing a high-value bursary.

Means testing means most scholarships are of little monetary value - a few per cent off the fees for the sake of an accolade and possibly a programme of activities designed to stretch bright young things, but that doesn't mean the deserving but needy will miss out...

Following rulings from The Charities Commission, an increasing number of schools are proposing to allocate more funds to those who would otherwise be unable to pay the fees.

The key is finding out what funds are available and whether your child might qualify but how?

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School Fees Extras List

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Trusts And School Fees

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School Fees - Extras

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