Bursaries
30–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries of 30% to 100% of fees for bright girls entering Year 7 or Year 12, awarded on academic performance and family finances.
Who can apply
Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Bursaries are offered for Year 7 and Year 12 entry.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“We offer bursaries to girls whose families are eligible and who also perform exceptionally well during our academic assessments.”
How it works
Apply by October in the year before entry. school's words
“applications must be made by the end of October of the previous year you are applying for (ie October 2026 for September 2027 entry).”
Applications are assessed by GDST. school's words
“The GDST will assess your eligibility for a bursary, and let us know whether you qualify, confirming the maximum amount of financial assistance we can offer.”
You hear in Year 7: offered at the same time as a place; Year 12: after GCSE results in August. school's words
“Offers of bursaries will only be made after the release of GCSE results in August.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“The awards are reassessed each year to confirm continued eligibility.”
Your checklist
- 1Complete the NGHS application form and indicate you wish to apply for a bursary.By the end of October of the previous year
- 2Complete the GDST bursary application and declare your income and financial assets.After indicating you wish to apply for a bursary
- 3Wait for the GDST to assess your financial eligibility and confirm the maximum assistance.
- 4Year 7: take the standard NGHS entrance assessment. Year 12: contact the school before applying.
- 5Receive confirmation of your award and its level.Year 7: at the same time as the offer of a place
Source: Bursaries | Help with fees | Nottingham Girls' High School