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Berkhamsted School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries to help with fees.

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Key facts

Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Bursaries available; refer to the Anniversary Fund for financial assistance to talented young people held back by circumstances.

Source: berkhamsted.com, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

From Berkhamsted School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Means-tested bursaries

Means-tested bursaries for pupils whose abilities would let them benefit from a place but whose means would otherwise make the school impossible; awarded alongside a Scholarship Award.

How it works

  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “which is carried out by an independent company and may include a visit to your home to ensure the information has been correctly interpreted”
  • Applications are assessed by independent company. school's words
    “which is carried out by an independent company and may include a visit to your home”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year and may be varied upwards or downwards depending on parental financial circumstances.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Tell the school early in your scholarship application that a bursary would be necessary, so they can issue the bursary application form.Early in your scholarship application

Source: Bursaries | Berkhamsted Private Schools

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
Year 72027-28————

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Berkhamsted School?

Bursaries available; refer to the Anniversary Fund for financial assistance to talented young people held back by circumstances.

How do I apply for a bursary at Berkhamsted School?

Register for a place, then return the school's financial form with P60s or tax returns and bank statements before the bursary deadline. Many schools make a home visit, and awards are reviewed each year.

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Berkhamsted School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Berkhamsted School lists 10 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.