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Bursaries
Bursaries
Many pupils in the past came to Abingdon on free places either under the Direct Grant or the Assisted Place schemes. Since the demise of these schemes, the School has expanded its own bursary provision and aims to expand it further.
Pupils are on varying levels of support at Abingdon School from 10% to 100% of fees. Those pupils who receive a 100% bursary also receive support for additional costs such as curriculum trips, school bus charges, school uniform and exam fees. This often makes the difference for families. Those who benefit bring fresh perspectives, motivation and inspiration to the whole school.
If you are interested in applying for a bursary, please click here for more information.
I vividly remember my first visit to Abingdon. I was eleven. From the road, the Chapel and the old school buildings made a big impression on me. Looking round, I knew I wanted to learn here.
I came to Abingdon as a bursary pupil from a small primary school. If I had gone on to my local secondary school, I simply would not have benefited from the opportunities I received at Abingdon. I took piano to diploma level and cello to grade 8. By GCSEs, I was doing something musical every evening. Abingdon’s ‘Other Half’ made this possible.
I felt intellectually stretched. I look back with gratitude at my teachers, who were willing to put the extra time in and to encourage me. And when the time came to apply for a place at Oxford, they gave me wonderful guidance. Now I am in my third year at New College, Oxford, reading Classics, a subject I love and would not have discovered were it not for Abingdon. I was grateful for my bursary from the moment I arrived at Abingdon. I will continue to be grateful all my life.
