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Cheltenham College 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 are means-tested and available only in a minority of the most deserving cases. No assumptions should be made about availability.

Source: cheltenhamcollege.org, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries for children who meet the baseline entrance requirements, potentially available from Year 6 onwards.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries are potentially available from Year 6 onwards”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “any child who meets our baseline entrance requirements can apply.”

How it works

  • Apply by 31 January in the year of entry. school's words
    “Bursary applications for the September entry need to be received into College by 31 January of the same year.”
  • Late applications are not considered. school's words
    “Applications received after this date will not be considered.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Submit your bursary application to the College by 31 January of the year of entry.By 31 January of the same year

Source: Bursaries - Cheltenham College

Bursaries for HM Forces' Families

HM Forces families receiving CEA pay 10% of boarding fees; others serving may get military bursaries.

Who can apply

  • Only for armed forces families. school's words
    “For those pupils whose parents are serving in HM Forces but are not in receipt of the Continuing Education Allowance, we offer substantial military bursaries .”

Source: Bursaries - Cheltenham College

Deadlines by entry point

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

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Cheltenham College?

Bursaries are means-tested and available only in a minority of the most deserving cases. No assumptions should be made about availability.

How do I apply for a bursary at Cheltenham College?

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 Cheltenham College?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Cheltenham College lists 9 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.