Bursaries
10–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for children from households with modest assets and incomes, mainly from state schools, entering Year 3 or 4, covering roughly 10% to 100% of fees.
Who can apply
Open at 7+ and 8+ entry. school's words
“the child must apply for Year 3 or 4 entry and will be subject to an academic assessment to identify their potential.”
No award above a household income of £100,000. school's words
“Any family with a gross income of more than £100,000 pa is unlikely to receive any bursary funding.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“the child must apply for Year 3 or 4 entry and will be subject to an academic assessment to identify their potential.”
Register for a place first (£75 fee, which the school may waive). school's words
“Prospective pupils should be registered with Kew College Prep before an application for a bursary is made.”
How it works
- Apply by before the end of the Spring Term of the preceding academic year.
The award may also cover essential trips. school's words
“Residential School trips and Additional Learning Support may be paid for as part of the bursary programme.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Any bursary awarded will be means-tested each year.”
Your checklist
- 1Email the Registrar to say you wish to apply for a bursary.
- 2Register your child with the school before applying for a bursary.Before the bursary application
- 3Complete the academic application form so your child's assessment can begin.
- 4Complete the confidential financial circumstances form when the Bursar asks, after a successful assessment.After successful academic assessment
Source: Bursaries | Private School Richmond | Kew College Prep