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Eastbourne 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

Means-tested bursaries are only available to pupils who have secured a scholarship award. Families must reside in the UK and bursaries are not available to… Read more

Means-tested bursaries are only available to pupils who have secured a scholarship award. Families must reside in the UK and bursaries are not available to overseas pupils due to visa reasons. The College does not offer fully-funded places and families are expected to contribute meaningfully.

Source: eastbourne-college.co.uk, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries (for scholarship holders)

Means-tested bursaries for pupils who secure a scholarship and whose main family residence is in the UK, adding to the scholarship's fee remission.

Who can apply

  • Open at 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “applications welcomed from pupils looking to join Eastbourne College in Year 9 or Sixth Form.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Bursaries are available to pupils who successfully secure a scholarship and whose main family residence is in the UK.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Pupils must be registered with the College before a bursary application can be processed.”

How it works

  • Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
    “Financial assessments are carried out by our independent partner, Bursary Administration Limited, and include a home visit.”
  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
    “Financial assessments are carried out by our independent partner, Bursary Administration Limited, and include a home visit.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Register your child with the College.Before a bursary application can be processed
  2. 2Indicate that you want a bursary when applying for a scholarship.When applying for a scholarship
  3. 3Complete the financial assessment by Bursary Administration Limited, including a home visit.Alongside the scholarship assessment

Source: Scholarships at Eastbourne College

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
13+2027-28————

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Eastbourne College?

Means-tested bursaries are only available to pupils who have secured a scholarship award. Families must reside in the UK and bursaries are not available to overseas pupils due to visa reasons. The College does not offer fully-funded places and families are expected to contribute meaningfully.

How do I apply for a bursary at Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne College?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Eastbourne College lists 19 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.