Bursaries
At Roedean, we are dedicated to widening access. Each year we offer financial support to parents of gifted pupils whose circumstances would otherwise put Roedean beyond their reach.
Eligibility
The Awards Committee has a specified sum available to award to pupils at their discretion each year. Meeting the baseline criteria for financial assistance is not the only prerequisite for receiving a bursary.
Applicants will be assessed on their academic performance, as demonstrated in the entrance assessment papers and their school report, in order to best direct funding decisions.
Levels of assistance
In order to give potential applicants an idea of the level of assistance that might be available, the Awards Committee have set a scale that could provide for up to:
- 90% assistance for assessable income of around £20,000
- 75% assistance for assessable income of around £30,000
- 50% assistance for assessable income of around £45,000
- 25% assistance for assessable income of around £55,000
- 20% assistance for assessable income of around £60,000
- 10% assistance for assessable income of around £70,000
Applicants should be aware that, even if a full bursary is awarded, they will be required to pay the £150 registration fee (non-refundable) and the £1500 deposit (refundable when your daughter leaves Roedean).
Applying for a bursary
Please contact Diana Banham, Registrar, (01273 667626) for a bursary application form. 2014 bursary forms will be available from Monday 7 October 2013.
Bursary applications for 2014 should be returned to Mr R Poffley, Director of Finance and Administration, by Friday 27 December 2013. Applications after this date cannot be considered.
Once received, the continuation of a bursary depends upon the pupil’s sustained academic achievement. Bursaries are subject to annual reassessment and must be reapplied for every year.
