Scholarship & Bursaries
Millfield Prep
We award a number of Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sports Scholarships each year for entry into Years 6, 7 and 8 (internal into Years 6 and 7 only).
Additionally, our Millfield Prep Award launched last year, recognises Prep pupils who are talented all-rounders. Please note that this award is only for Years 6, 7 and 8 whilst at Millfield Prep School and will end on transfer to Year 9. Pupils who hold a Millfield Prep Award may apply for a Scholarship for entry into Year 9 and these are currently available for Academic, Co-curricular and Sport.
All Scholarships carry a maximum fee reduction of up to 10%. Parents can apply to have a Scholarship augmented by a bursary, subject to a means test. Alternatively, parents who do not require financial assistance may accept their child's Scholarship on an honorary basis.
Bursaries may be available for entry to Millfield Prep (Year 6 upwards) in cases where a pupil does not meet the requirements for a scholarship and where there is genuine financial need. Bursaries take the form of a fee reduction to a level dependent on the parents’ financial resources. Parents applying for a bursary will be asked to complete a confidential financial circumstances form, available from the Fees Department. All awards are subject to the school’s ability to fund them within the context of its overall budget, and therefore levels cannot be guaranteed.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Prep Admissions team on prepadmissions@millfieldschool.com should you have any queries. Pupils who live overseas should contact the Admissions department prior to submitting a scholarship application.
See Scholarship application dates below.
Millfield
Scholarships are available for entry into Year 9 or the Lower Sixth.
Academic, Art, Chess, Dance, Drama, Music, Product Design and Sport Scholarships are awarded annually to candidates who are exceptionally talented in any one or two of these disciplines.
Scholarships carry a maximum fee reduction of up to 10%. Parents can apply to have a Scholarship augmented by a bursary, subject to a means test. Alternatively, parents who do not require financial assistance may accept their child's Scholarship on an honorary basis.
Bursaries may be available for entry to Millfield in cases where a student does not meet the requirements for a scholarship and where there is genuine financial need. Bursaries take the form of a fee reduction (of up to 100% in exceptional circumstances) to a level dependent on the parents’ financial resources. Parents applying for a bursary will be asked to complete a confidential financial circumstances form, available from the Admissions Department. All awards are subject to the school’s ability to fund them within the context of its overall budget, and therefore levels cannot be guaranteed.
Scholarship assessments take place in the academic year preceding entry and are open to students who have an excellent school report and recommendation from their headteacher. Candidates should be under 13 years of age on the 1 September 2024 if they are applying for a Year 9 Scholarship for September 2025 entry.
See Scholarship application dates below.
Scholarship dates for September 2025 applicants
Year 6, 7 and 8 Scholarships
Year 6, 7 and 8 Scholarship Applications for 2024 entry have now closed.
This page will be updated with scholarship application information for 2025 entry shortly.
Year 9 Scholarships (13+)
Closing date for Year 9 Scholarship Applications: 1 December 2024
Scholarship assessments will be held on the following dates. Candidates will be notified which of the dates they will be required to attend upon receipt of your registration form and scholarship application.
Tuesday 24 September 2024 - Dance, Drama and Sport (closing date for applications for the September assessment is: 18 September 2024)
Monday 20 January 2025 - Music
Tuesday 21 January 2025 – Music, Dance, Drama and Sport
Wednesday 22 January 2025 – Art and Product Design
Thursday 23 January 2025 - Dance, Drama and Sport
Monday 17 - Wednesday 19 February 2025 – Academic Scholarships
Sixth Form Scholarships (16+)
Closing date for Sixth Form Scholarship Applications: 8 October 2024
Scholarship assessments will be held on the following dates. Candidates will be notified which of the dates they will be required to attend upon receipt of your registration form and scholarship application.
Wednesday 6 November 2024 –Academic
Thursday 7 November 2024 – Co-Curricular and Sport
Friday 8 November 2024 - Sport