Scholarships and Bursaries
Entry forms and further details are available from Mrs
Helen Vincent, Undermaster's Assistant,
Oundle School, Peterborough, PE8 4GH
Telephone +44 (0)1832 277116
Fax +44 (0)1832 277119
Entrance Examination and Scholarship Dates 2009-2010.
Scholarship
Information 2009-2010.
Scholarships
Scholarships are numerous and highly prized although, generally, modest in value. They are awarded to recognise proven talent. Scholarships currently exist to recognise distinctive academic ability or special talent in Art, Drama, Music and Technology. A significant number of general scholarships are offered to reward all-round talent and leadership. All scholarships are won in open competition and are awarded solely on merit. Scholars are expected to provide the School with intellectual and cultural leadership. All scholarships are underpinned by bursary assistance if the financial circumstances of the individual family indicate it necessary.
Bursaries
Policy
and Guidelines for Bursary Help
Financial help towards the payment of fees in cases of proven need is available in some instances. This assistance is available in the form of bursaries which vary in size according to circumstance; some may be as high as 100%. Bursaries are not dependent on scholastic merit but are awarded to pupils who it is felt will gain most from an Oundle education and will contribute fully to the life of the School. The pupils in question must satisfy the School’s academic entry requirements and continue to work to capacity as they progress through the School. Parents who feel that they may need the support of a bursary are encouraged to discuss the matter with the School well in advance of the child’s due date of entry. The decisions regarding bursary assistance are made approximately two years ahead of entry. Judgements are dependent on a supporting reference from a candidate’s previous school, an informal interview and on scrutiny of the family’s financial circumstances.
There are also Old Oundelian Bursaries available for the sons and daughters of Old Oundelians. Full details about these and all other awards are available from the Registrar or the Undermaster’s Assistant, Mrs Helen Vincent, on 01832 277116 (fax 01832 277119; email: hev@oundleschool.org.uk).