Bursaries
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for girls entering St George's at any level, worth up to 100% of tuition fees and possibly help with extras such as trips.
Who can apply
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Every applicant must meet the School’s admission criteria.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Parents must have registered their daughter and paid the registration fee.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two parents, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“the fi nancial circumstances of both parents’ households will be assessed unless there is su ffi cient evidence that it would not be reasonable to do so.”
How it works
Apply by 11 October in the year before entry. school's words
“The deadline for submission of the completed Bursary application form and supporting paperwork is 11 October in the year prior to anticipated entry.”
Late applications are not considered. school's words
“We regret that applications submitted after the published closing date will not be considered.”
The means test counts savings, investments and pensions and equity in your home. school's words
“The School would expect signi fi cant capital savings and”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“parents will be expected to make themselves available to see BAL at their home or online.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
“are required to undertake an assessment with Bursary Administration Limited (BAL)”
You hear at the same time as the offer of a place. school's words
“Parents are advised of the outcome of the assessment at the same time as the o ff er”
The award may also cover essential trips. school's words
“and may include help with extras such as school trips.”
Your checklist
- 1Contact the Bursar for an informal discussion and to request an application form.
- 2Register your daughter and pay the registration fee.
- 3Confirm to the Bursar that you wish to apply for financial assistance.By mid-October the year prior to the year of entry
- 4Complete the BAL form with all parents and arrange a home or online meeting with BAL.
- 5Await the Bursary Committee decision, given with the offer of a place.At the same time as the offer of a place
- 6Sign the letter of acceptance including bursary conditions and return it with the deposit.
Source: the school's bursary policy