Scholarships and bursaries

For 16+ pupils

16+ Bursaries

A small number of means-tested bursaries are available for pupils whose academic ability is of scholarship standard.

For 13+ boys

Queen’s Scholarships

• Eight Queen’s Scholarships are awarded each year.
• Candidates for the scholarships must take The Challenge (scholarship examination) in the May preceding their entry to the School.
• Queen’s Scholars are required to board in College.
• The recipient of a Queen’s Scholarship pays half the current boarding fee. If required, a further bursary covering payment towards the full fee is available on a means-tested basis.
• Candidates who reach the standard of a Queen’s Scholarship but are not prepared to board are awarded an Honorary Scholarship.
• Five exhibitions (minor scholarships) are awarded to those who come. close to scholarship standard.

Music Scholarships

• Six music scholarships of 25% of the current boarding or day fee, including free tuition on two instruments, are available annually.
• Additional bursaries of up to 100% of the fees are available in cases of financial need.
• Auditions are held each January or February.
• Candidates should offer two instruments and will be expected to demonstrate general musicianship and potential for development.
• Before the scholarship auditions candidates can seek advice from the Director of Music and have an informal audition. Contact the Music Secretary on 020 7963 1017.
• Candidates must subsequently qualify academically for admission through the Challenge (scholarship examination) or the Common Entrance examination.

13+ Bursaries

A small number of means-tested bursaries are available for pupils whose academic ability is of scholarship standard.

For 11+ boys

11+ Bursaries

A small number of means-tested bursaries of up to full fees are available for pupils whose academic ability is of scholarship standard.