Bursaries

Financial assistance to help with fees

Strongly embedded in the tradition of the School is the support of those who wish to attend BGS, but lack the necessary means to do so. We offer substantial financial assistance towards the fees of able pupils whose parents have only limited means.

Years 3-6: Peloquin Awards

Peloquin Awards are available to entrants to Years 3 and 4, offering financial assistance to girls and boys who show strong academic potential and whose parents are in need of such aid. The awards are means tested and the amount of assistance offered depends on your family income. Honorary scholarships (without any financial award) may be offered to children who achieve the high academic standards necessary but do not qualify under the requirements concerning parental income.

Parents wishing to be considered for a Peloquin Award are required to supply details of their means before the main test date. Please contact the Admissions Office for an application form and full terms and conditions of the awards.

The Peloquin Award scheme runs only for Years 3 to 6 and is separate from the School’s Assisted Places (SAP) scheme which operates from Year 7 onwards. A separate application is necessary to be considered for SAPS, please see below for details.

Years 7 to Sixth Form: School Assisted Places Scheme

Our School Assisted Places Scheme (SAPS) is a means tested scheme which offers considerable flexibility, and can provide totally free places for those on the lowest incomes. The Scheme is kept under regular review by the Governors.

Parents wishing to apply for a School Assisted Place are required to supply details of their means when applying for their children to take part in the Entrance Examination. The precise amount of assistance to be given to successful candidates will depend on gross family income, and is reviewed annually.

Please contact the Admissions Office for further information or an assessment form for this scheme.

Ogden Sixth Form Science Bursaries

Two Sixth-form Science Bursaries, worth up to 100% of fees, may be available to applicants from state schools for entry in September 2008. The bursaries are means-tested and students must apply to take Science / Mathematics at A level and intend to read for a science-related degree at university. If you would like further information or to apply for an Ogden Sixth Form Science Bursaries please contact the Admissions Office.

Education Maintenance Allowance

You may be aware of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) which came into effect in September 2004. The aim of the scheme is to improve recruitment and retention in post-GCSE studies. Under the scheme, up to £30.00 per week is paid to Sixth-form students from Government funds, provided they satisfy financial, attendance and progress criteria.

The scheme includes students at independent schools. To qualify financially, family income must be not more than £30,000 p.a. Between £23 and £30K, the allowance is £10.00 per week; between £19 and £23K it is £20 per week; and under £19K it is £30.00 per week. The money is paid directly into the student's bank account.