In short
The The Higgins Scholarship at The Pointer School is an academic scholarship.
Who can apply for the The Higgins Scholarship?
- Open to pupils entering Year 3 or above
- means-tested for families who could not otherwise afford private education, with a maximum family income.
What is the The Higgins Scholarship worth?
- Up to 100% of fees (The Higgins Scholarship) – means-tested
- other academic scholarships also available
How do you apply for the The Higgins Scholarship?
- Contact the admission team to be considered
- selection is by an academic test followed by an interview with the Head, usually in the Spring term before Easter.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not The Pointer School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the The Higgins Scholarship at The Pointer School worth?
Up to 100% of fees (The Higgins Scholarship) – means-tested; other academic scholarships also available.
Who can apply for the The Higgins Scholarship?
Open to pupils entering Year 3 or above; means-tested for families who could not otherwise afford private education, with a maximum family income.
How do you apply for the The Higgins Scholarship?
Contact the admission team to be considered; selection is by an academic test followed by an interview with the Head, usually in the Spring term before Easter.
Source: pointers.school, checked 4 Nov 2026