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Charterhouse bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

For over 400 years, Charterhouse has provided financial support to talented pupils whose families may not otherwise be able to afford our fees. Pupils in… Read more

For over 400 years, Charterhouse has provided financial support to talented pupils whose families may not otherwise be able to afford our fees. Pupils in receipt of bursary support are valued members of our School community. All bursaries are means-tested and are subject to funds being available.

Source: charterhouse.org.uk, checked 14 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Charterhouse Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for academically able pupils joining or attending Charterhouse, covering up to 100% of fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Year 9 Entrance Bursaries are offered annually.”

How it works

  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “This may include a home visit by Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL), the School's agent.”
  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Ltd. school's words
    “This may include a home visit by Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL), the School's agent.”
  • You hear in Any award will be confirmed at the same time that an offer of a place at the School is made. school's words
    “any award will be confirmed at the same time that an offer of a place at the School is made.”
  • The award may also cover uniform, travel and essential trips. school's words
    “In some cases, additional support may also be available to assist with uniform, travel, or extracurricular costs.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Each award is reviewed annually for changes in parents' financial circumstances and may be adjusted as a result.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Request bursary support when registering, or contact Admissions to request a bursary application form.When registering
  2. 2Complete the bursary application with all required financial documentation.
  3. 3If eligible, attend an assessment and family interview, which may include a home visit.If invited
  4. 4Await notification; any award is confirmed with the offer of a place.With the offer of a place

Source: Assistance with Fees

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28————

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Charterhouse offer?

Bursaries at Charterhouse are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Charterhouse?

For over 400 years, Charterhouse has provided financial support to talented pupils whose families may not otherwise be able to afford our fees. Pupils in receipt of bursary support are valued members of our School community. All bursaries are means-tested and are subject to funds being available.

How do I apply for a bursary at Charterhouse?

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 Charterhouse?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Charterhouse lists 15 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.