Means-tested awards (bursaries)
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested awards of up to 100% of tuition fees for girls who meet the senior school's entrance criteria; not normally available for the prep school.
Who can apply
Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“for year 12 and year 9 candidates this is in early December and for year 7 candidates this is by mid-December.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Means-tested awards of up to 100% of tuition fees could be available for girls who meet the senior-school's entrance criteria.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“All candidates must first have registered for a place by completing the school application form.”
How it works
Apply by 30 September in the year before entry. school's words
“Means-tested award applications should be submitted by the 30th September in the year prior to entry.”
You hear in When offers are confirmed; early December for year 12 and year 9, mid-December for year 7. school's words
“Decisions regarding the allocation of MTA funds are made when offers are confirmed; for year 12 and year 9 candidates this is in early December and for year 7 candidates this is by mid-December.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“An award is subject to satisfactory educational progress and to an annual financial review.”
Your checklist
- 1Complete and submit the standard senior-school application form at the earliest opportunity to register for a place.At the earliest opportunity
- 2Contact the school office for a means-tested award (MTA) application form.
- 3Submit your means-tested award application.By 30 September in the year prior to entry
- 4Await the decision when offers are confirmed.Early December (years 9 and 12) or mid-December (year 7)
Source: Scholarships and Bursaries | Admissions | St Swithun’s School, Winchester