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Stowe School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Change 100 programme offers fully-funded bursaries; target 100 students; partial bursaries also available through scholarships programme

Source: stowe.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Change 100

Up to 100% of fees

Fully funded places for talented young people whose families need 100% or more remission of fees, assessed by means test.

Your checklist

  1. 1Email the admissions team telling them about the young person who wishes to apply.
  2. 2Complete and return the Change 100 application form.
  3. 3Provide detailed financial information and supporting documents for the means-tested assessment.
  4. 4Follow the admissions team's guidance on next steps, which may include a visit and the usual admissions assessments.

Source: Stowe School - Scholarships & Bursaries

Means-tested bursary supplementing Scholarships

Successful scholarship candidates with proven financial need may receive a means-tested bursary on top of their scholarship.

Who can apply

  • Open at 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Scholarships awards are given to external applicants each year in recognition of proven talent at Third Form and Sixth Form entry.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Please note all Scholarship applicants, including those submitting a bursary application will first need to register with Stowe and pay the registration fee.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Request a Financial Circumstances Form, or indicate the need on the Scholarship Application Form.
  2. 2Submit the Financial Circumstances Form before any Scholarship assessments.Prior to any Scholarship assessments

Source: Stowe School - Scholarships & Bursaries

Deadlines by entry point

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

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Stowe School offer?

Bursaries at Stowe School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Stowe School?

Change 100 programme offers fully-funded bursaries; target 100 students; partial bursaries also available through scholarships programme

How do I apply for a bursary at Stowe School?

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 Stowe School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Stowe School lists 11 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.