International Baccalaureate Scholarships

You could join the cohort of successful applicants who have already been awarded one of our prestigious academic scholarships

We offer IB Diploma scholarships to students who contribute to our thriving learning community, academically and through experiences, achievements and interests. 

IB Diploma scholarships: key facts

Type of scholarship

Day places

Boarding places

Entry year

September 2020

September 2020

Application Deadline

14 October 2019

24 January 2020

Scholarship Testing Day

9 November 2019

29 February 2020

Availability of offering

Full and partial awards

Full and partial awards

 

Scholarships for the International Baccalaureate Diploma

Anne Dreydel Foundation Scholarship

A select number of our scholarship awards are designated as the ‘Anne Dreydel Foundation Scholarships’ our founder in 1953 and run for the full two years of the IB Diploma:

  • Day places: The maximum scholarship award covers the IB tuition fees.
  • Boarding places: The maximum scholarship award covers the IB tuition and residential fees.

Partial scholarship awards

We also offer partial awards which apply for the full two years of the IB Diploma:

  • Day places: The scholarship award covers a percentage of the IB tuition fees.
  • Boarding places: The scholarship award covers a percentage of the IB tuition and residential fees.

Am I eligible to apply for an academic scholarship?

We welcome IB Diploma scholarship applications from students in the UK and overseas.

How do I apply for an academic scholarship?

Please contact Chris Osbourn, Admissions Registrar, with any questions you may have about the application procedure.

What are the scholarship selection criteria?

  • You may be selected based your academic achievements, experiences and interests.
  • Our scholarships are means-tested, so if you apply, you must be willing to disclose and prove the full income and assets of the applicant’s parents.
  • All shortlisted applicants must attend our Scholarship Day.

What you can expect from our Scholarship Day?

Our Scholarships Day includes two written examinations, a group exercise and a series of short interviews. However, it’s more than just an assessment day. It’s an opportunity to meet new people, show us what motivates you, and highlight your passions a well as your future career goals.

What course costs are not covered by our scholarships?

Our scholarship awards do not cover additional costs such as books, exam fees and trips.

Would you like to apply for a Scholarship?

We offer academic scholarships to students who contribute to our learning community.

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