Scholarship & Bursaries
Millfield Prep
We award a number of Academic, Art, Music and Sports Scholarships each year for entry into Years 6, 7 and 8. We also welcome applications for scholarships from good all-rounders; boys and girls who have reached a good standard academically and show promise in specific areas such as Art, Music or Sport.
Scholarships may be honorary or carry a fee reduction of up to 10%. If a scholarship has been awarded, parents in genuine financial need can also apply for a means-tested bursary.
A small number of Headmistress' Scholarships may carry a further reduction in recognition of exceptional excellence in a particular area or areas, to include academic ability.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please complete and submit these online forms: Prep Registration Form and Prep Scholarship Application Form.
The closing date for 2022 entry Prep School Scholarship applications is 1 December 2021.
Millfield
Scholarships are available for entry into Year 9 or the Lower Sixth.
Academic, Art, Chess, Design and Innovation, Music, and Sport Scholarships are awarded annually to candidates who are exceptionally talented in any one of these disciplines. Drama Scholarships are also available for Lower Sixth entry only.
In addition, All-Rounder Scholarships are available to candidates who exhibit a sufficiently high standard in Art, Dance, Drama, Music or Sport, allied with good academic ability.
Scholarships may be honorary or carry a fee reduction of up to 10%. If a scholarship has been awarded, parents in genuine financial need can also apply for a means-tested bursary.
A small number of Headmaster Scholarships may carry a further reduction in recognition of exceptional excellence in a particular area or areas.
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 2020 if they are applying for a Year 9 Scholarship.
The closing date for Year 9 and Lower Sixth Scholarship applications is 1 January 2021.