Means-tested bursaries worth 50–100% of fees.
Who qualifies
Published pupil/full-place data: Not published in source checked | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Boarding fees/fees; extras not clear in source checked | Eligibility: Means-tested; boarding school in Greater London | Confidence: Policy published
Source: harrowschool.org.uk, checked 20 May 2026
From Harrow School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.
Means-tested bursaries for boys applying to Harrow, covering up to 100% of school fees at Year 9 and Year 12 entry.
Source: Bursaries - Harrow School
Substantial support (95% or more) for boys from a state school background who would benefit from Harrow.
“to provide a substantial level of support (95% or more) to boys from a state school background”
Source: Bursaries - Harrow School
Year 9 award for very strong candidates who are sons of serving members of the British armed forces.
“The HJ Flower and H Gower Award, for very strong candidates who are the sons of serving members of the British armed forces; and”
“The HJ Flower and H Gower Award, for very strong candidates who are the sons of serving members of the British armed forces; and”
Source: Bursaries - Harrow School
Year 12 bursary funding up to 100% of fees for a candidate from the London Borough of Harrow.
“This is a specific Year 12 bursary which funds up to 100% of the School fees for a Year 12 candidate from the London Borough of Harrow.”
“This is a specific Year 12 bursary which funds up to 100% of the School fees for a Year 12 candidate from the London Borough of Harrow.”
Source: Bursaries - Harrow School
Year 9 awards for very strong candidates who are sons of Old Harrovians.
“The Derek Kelsey and Richard Lister-Buttle Awards, for very strong candidates who are the sons of Old Harrovians.”
“The Derek Kelsey and Richard Lister-Buttle Awards, for very strong candidates who are the sons of Old Harrovians.”
Source: Bursaries - Harrow School
For boys at their local primary school needing close to 100% fee support, covering prep school for Years 7 and 8 and Harrow Years 9 to 13.
“Boys at their local primary school are eligible to apply for a Year 7 Award.”
“We announce the results of our Year 7 awards in April of Year 6.”
Source: Bursaries - Harrow School
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13+2027-28 | — | — | — | — |
Bursaries at Harrow School are worth 50–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. It made 147 awards. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.
Published pupil/full-place data: Not published in source checked | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Boarding fees/fees; extras not clear in source checked | Eligibility: Means-tested; boarding school in Greater London | Confidence: Policy published
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.
Yes, the two are assessed separately: Harrow School lists 12 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.
