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 for new pupils (into Years 6 and 7 only for existing pupils already attending Millfield Prep).

Millfield Prep scholarships offer a 5% fee reduction (outstanding pupils in multiple fields may be awarded up to 10%) and awards are usually increased to the maximum 10% on transition to Millfield, subject to a review of pupil’s behaviour and progression expectations associated with their award. Parents who do not require financial assistance are encouraged to accept their child's Scholarship on an honorary basis.

Additionally, our Millfield Prep Award recognises Prep pupils who are talented all-rounders (strong academics and talented in any two areas from Art, Drama, Music, Sport). Please note that this award is only for Years 6, 7 and 8 whilst at Millfield Prep School and will automatically end on transfer to Year 9. Pupils who hold a Millfield Prep Award may apply for a new Scholarship for entry into Year 9 and these are currently available for Academic, Co-curricular and Sport.

Parents in genuine financial need can apply to have a Scholarship augmented by a bursary, subject to a means test. 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. Application forms will be provided once the Senior Registration Form has been completed.

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 are encouraged to accept their child's Scholarship on an honorary basis. Parents in genuine financial need can apply to have a Scholarship augmented by a bursary, subject to a means test. 

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 2025 if they are applying for a Year 9 Scholarship for September 2026 entry.

 

Important information for bursary applicants:

Where a child is judged suitable to receive an award, the amount of any assistance in addition to a scholarship is assessed on a means-tested basis on the extent of need. Factors which the School may take into account include but are not limited to:

• The ability to improve the financial position or earning power of the family
• Opportunities to release any capital (including investments and significant equity value in houses)
• The costs of any siblings at the School
• In cases of divorce or separation, the contribution made by both parents (unless otherwise directed by a Court Order)
• Any contribution to fees or other household costs by other family members or other outside sources

All awards are subject to the School’s ability to fund them within the context of its overall budget and cannot therefore be guaranteed. The School seeks to support as many children as possible through its limited scholarship and bursary funds. In particular, the School’s ability to fund high value awards is limited and such awards are allocated to children with exceptional talent or potential where there is a genuine financial need. 

Scholarship dates for September 2026 applicants.

External Year 6, 7 and 8 Scholarships

Closing date for Year 6, 7 and 8 External Scholarship Applications - 1 December 2025

Scholarship assessment dates will held on the following dates.

Monday 8 December 2025 - remote, online entrance assessment (CAT4 test) for all applicants

Thursday 15 January 2026 - Academic

Thursday 15 January 2026 - Art, Drama and Music

Friday 16 January 2026 - Sport

 

Internal Scholarships – into Year 6 and Year 7

Closing date for Year 6 and 7 Internal Scholarship Applications - 1 December 2025

Scholarship assessment dates will be held on the following dates.

w/c 12 January 2026 - Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport

 

Year 9 Scholarships (13+) for 2026 entry

Please ensure you have completed a registration form for Year 9, September 2026 entry prior to completing the scholarship application form.

Year 9 Scholarship Applications

Closing date for September assessments - 15 September 2025

Closing date for January/February assessments - 1 December 2025

Scholarship assessments will be held on the following dates:

Tuesday 23 September 2025 - Dance, Drama and Sport

Monday 26 January 2026 - Music

Tuesday 27 January 2026 – Music, Dance, Drama and Sport

Wednesday 28 January 2026 – Art and Product Design

Thursday 29 January 2026 - Dance, Drama and Sport

Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 February 2026 - Academic

Sixth Form Scholarships (16+) for 2026 entry

Closing date for applications - 7 October 2025 

Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Academic

Thursday 6 November 2025 - Co-curricular and Sport

Friday 7 November 2025 - Sport