Financial Assistance
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES AT 11+ & 13+
Durham High School for Girls seeks to attract bright, enthusiastic and gifted pupils who can make a real impact on the life of the School. For this reason, various Scholarships and Bursaries are available.
Governors’ Scholarship
One Governors’ Scholarship, worth 100% of fees per annum, i.e. an entirely free place at the High School, is awarded for seven years to an able girl joining Year 7 whose parents could not otherwise afford tuition fees.
Academic Scholarships
There are a number of Academic Scholarships worth up to 40% of fees per annum. These are awarded to the girls who perform best in the Entrance Examination, which is held in January. These scholarships are awarded for seven years (11+) or five years (13+) and may be supplemented in appropriate cases by a Governors' Bursary (see below), up to a usual maximum of 50% fee remission.
Music Scholarships
Music Scholarships and Exhibitions are offered to suitable 11+ and 13+ applicants. At 11+ girls should be Grade 3 standard, or higher, on at least one instrument or voice. At 13+ girls should be Grade 5 standard, or higher. Auditions take place shortly after the day of the Entrance Examination. Music Scholarships are worth up to 25% of fees and may be supplemented, in appropriate cases, up to 50% of fees by a Governors’ Bursary (see below).
Performing Arts Scholarships
These Scholarships and Exhibitions are offered to suitable 11+ and 13+ applicants. Applicants should have substantial performing experience, either in or out of school, in drama and/or dance and/or singing. Auditions take place shortly after the day of the Entrance Examination. The awards are worth not less than £500 per annum.
Sports Scholarships
These Scholarships are awarded to girls through evaluation of sporting performance. Applicants should be competing to a high standard both in and outside of school. Physical ability, enthusiasm, leadership, teamwork skills and potential are taken into consideration. The awards are worth not less than £500 per annum.
Governors' Bursaries
A significant number of Governors' Bursaries are available at 11+ and 13+. Bursaries are worth up to 50% of the current fees. These are based on a means tested form and awarded to parents of girls who are roughly in the top half of the ability range but cannot afford full fees. Bursaries are reviewed annually, but may be awarded each year for seven years (11+) or five years (13+).
Barbara Priestman Scholarship
The Barbara Priestman Scholarship, worth £600 per annum for seven years, is awarded annually at 11+ from the Sir John Priestman Charitable Trust. These scholarships are intended for daughters of practising Christians of any denomination. Candidates for this scholarship sit a Religious Studies test on the same day as the Entrance Examination. The awards may be supplemented in appropriate cases by a Governors' Bursary.
Clerical Bursaries
Daughters of clergy receive an automatic 10% fee remission and are eligible for means tested bursary funding (usually up to 50%).
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES IN THE SIXTH FORM
Sixth Form Scholarships and Bursaries are intended to attract and reward girls who are capable of high levels of achievement and effort in their chosen field. The Sixth Form Scholarship Examinations are held in January
Governors’ & Ogden Scholarships
Our Governors Scholarships (all subjects) and Ogden (Physics and Maths A level essential) Scholarships are worth 100% of fees per annum, i.e. they offer entirely free places at the High School. They are awarded for two years to very able girls joining the Sixth Form whose parents could not otherwise afford our tuition fees.
Academic Scholarships
There are also a number of Academic Scholarships, worth up to 50% of fees per annum. These are awarded each year on the basis of results and potential shown in the Sixth Form Scholarship Examinations, which are held in February. Girls sit papers in two chosen subjects. These scholarships are awarded for two years and may be supplemented in appropriate cases by a Governors’ Bursary (see below).
Music, Art and Sport Scholarships
Music Scholarships, including The Phyllis Cleaver Music Scholarship (worth 20% of fees), and Music Exhibitions (worth 10% of fees), are available to suitable Sixth Form applicants. Girls should be Grade 6 standard, or higher, in at least one instrument or voice. Auditions take place on or shortly after the day of the Sixth Form Scholarship Examinations. Art and Sport Scholarships are also available and are worth up to £500 per annum for two years. All of these scholarships may be supplemented by a Governors’ Bursary.
Governors’ Bursaries
A number of Governors’ Bursaries are available. Bursaries are usually worth up to 50% of the current fees. These are based on a means tested form and awarded to parents of girls who meet our entry criteria but cannot afford full fees. Bursaries are reviewed annually, but may be awarded each year for two years in the Sixth Form.
Clerical Bursaries
Daughters of clergy receive an automatic 10% fee remission and are eligible for means tested bursary funding (usually up to 50%).
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