Winchester College bursaries.
Winchester College offers means-tested bursaries worth 5–100% of fees. Its published annual spend on fee support is £5m. The next bursary deadline is 16 Nov 2026 (13+ entry).
- 100%
- Maximum support
- —
- Awards made
- £5m
- Annual fee support
- 16 Nov
- Next deadline
Winchester
The bursary programme
- Support level
- 5–100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Annual spend
- £5m a year on fee support
- Eligibility
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Source: winchestercollege.org · checked 21 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13+2027-28 | — | 16 Nov 2026 | — | — |
| 13+2026-27 | — | — | — | — |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
- Paddy Dear Bursary Award20% of fees20-70% fee remission13+ entry
- Keniston-Cooper Maths Bursary Award5% of fees5-100% fee remission16+ entry
- Golf Bursary Award5% of fees5-100% fee remission13+ entry
- Northern Ireland Bursary Award5% of fees5-100% fee remission
- Means-Tested Bursary100% of feesWinchester has one of the most generous bursary programmes in the country. More than £5m total bursary support per annum. Bursaries range from 5-100% of fees. 74% average fee remission. 33 pupils currently pay no fees. Can also cover laptops, trips, and extra-curricular activities.13+ entry
- Wykeham Bursary Award5% of fees5-100% fee remission16+ entry
How bursary applications work
- Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
- Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
- Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
- The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
- Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.
Winchester College bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does Winchester College offer?
- Bursaries at Winchester College are worth 5–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- When is the Winchester College bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 16 Nov 2026 (applications close, 13+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at Winchester College?
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- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Winchester College?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Winchester College lists 14 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.