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Putney is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), where at any one time, 10% of pupils across the 22 fee-paying senior schools’ network are receiving a level of financial support.
At Putney, around one in five pupils receives a bursary or scholarship to help towards fees.
There are some simple steps to securing support for a GDST education for your daughter.
Please note the deadline for bursary applications is the same day as the application for the school.
If the applicant is awarded a bursary, it is expected that this will remain throughout their time at Putney High School from when they join us to the completion of their A-level studies in Year 13. The value of the award will be reviewed by the GDST annually around April and is dependent on continuing good progress and conduct.
The key difference is that a bursary is means-tested and a scholarship isn’t. We offer bursaries so that a GDST education is accessible to the best and the brightest girls, including those who are not in a position to pay full fees.
A bursary takes into account academic ability but its value is directly related to the income and financial resources of the pupil’s family.
Scholarships are awarded purely on academic (or sporting, or artistic, or musical) merit, as measured in a competitive entrance exam, and take no account of family income or resources.
Many of our bursaries and scholarships are funded via charitable partnerships and by donations and legacies from our former pupils, their parents, and other friends.
To assess who is eligible for a bursary we consider a range of objective criteria including the income and capital resources of the families applying.
For example:
Your child’s academic performance will be a key consideration when the school is deciding whether or not to award a bursary.
It is anticipated that bursary awards will last for the duration of the student’s time at school. We re-assess every year to take account of significant changes in family income and circumstances. A bursary may go up or down to reflect these. This ensures those most in need receive our support.
Bursaries range from 30% to 100% of fees; however, the amount of any bursary depends on local demand and the funding available. Sometimes awards of a lesser value may be offered. Pupils who get a full bursary may also get help to meet the cost of their uniforms, lunches and travel.
The values of scholarships vary, but are generally small and more about the honour of the award than the amount given. A scholarship may, however, be supplemented by a bursary.
Information on the criteria the GDST in their assessment for eligibility can be found here: www.gdst.net/schools/bursaries/
Removing obstacles to a fantastic education is fundamental to what we do. We want every girl to make her way in the world, equipped with the curiosity, confidence and love of learning that will help her to achieve her goals; we believe strongly that the ability to afford an education should never be an impediment to that.
Now working as a Senior Legal Counsel at Globeleq, alumna Isoken (Soké) Alli-Usman, please click the video to hear how a bursary at Putney impacted her career.
If educating girls matters to you, why not find out how your contribution can make a real difference to the lives of intelligent potential Putney students.
Applications for 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+ entry in September 2022 are now open.
To enquire about occasional vacancies in other years, please contact [email protected].
Putney is a proud member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, a family of 23 schools and two academies across the UK.
Learn more about our membership.