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Cheltenham Ladies' College bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 1–100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
1–100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Beale Awards offer up to 100% fee remission for families who require financial assistance

Source: cheltladiescollege.org, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Beale Awards

1–100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries giving 1%-100% of fees support for day or boarding places at Year 7 and Year 12 entry.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “We are currently welcoming bursary applications for 2027 for LC1 (Year 7/11+) Day & Boarding and Sixth Form (16+) Day & Boarding .”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Awards granted consider both your financial circumstances and your daughter's performance in her written entrance tests and interviews.”
  • Register for a place first (£12 fee). school's words
    “After an initial conversation with our Admissions Team, families interested in applying for a Beale Award will be asked to complete our Beale Award Registration Form through our Admission Portal.”

How it works

  • Apply by Year 7: mid-September 2026; Year 12: end of September 2026.
  • You apply online through Admission Portal. school's words
    “through our Admission Portal”
  • You hear in January 2027. school's words
    “Final outcome will be communicated in January 2027”
  • The award may also cover uniform. school's words
    “All financial awards are means tested and include pro-rated assistance towards the additional costs of attending, including uniform and co-curricular activities.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “The percentage award your daughter has been offered will be reviewed annually as part of the College’s normal financial review processes”

Your checklist

  1. 1Complete the Beale Award Enquiry Form well in advance of joining.Year 5 for Year 7 entry; Year 10 for Year 12 entry
  2. 2Complete the Beale Award Registration Form via the Admission Portal and pay the registration fee.Mid-September 2026 (Year 7); end of September 2026 (Year 12)
  3. 3Sit the assessments.First two weeks of October 2026 (Year 7); early November 2026 (Year 12)
  4. 4Complete the financial review after assessment results.After the assessments
  5. 5Receive the final outcome.January 2027

Source: Bursaries | Cheltenham Ladies' College

Deadlines by entry point

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

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Cheltenham Ladies' College offer?

Bursaries at Cheltenham Ladies' College are worth 1–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Cheltenham Ladies' College?

Beale Awards offer up to 100% fee remission for families who require financial assistance

How do I apply for a bursary at Cheltenham Ladies' 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 Ladies' College?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Cheltenham Ladies' College lists 7 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.