Scholarships & Bursaries

Academic Scholarship

Entry level: Years 7 and 9

Assessment: Entrance Examination Interview

Criteria: Outstanding performance in the Entrance Examinations Performance in the interview References/recommendations and school reports, supporting the application

Amounts awarded: Up to 25%

Sixth Form Academic Scholarships 

Entry level: Year 12

Assessment: GCSE results

Criteria: Seven grades at 7-9, of which three should be 8-9

Amounts awarded: Up to 25%

Sport Scholarship

Entry level: Year 7, 9 and 12

Assessment: Entrance Exams Interview Ability tests

Criteria: Satisfactory academic performance in Entrance Examinations Outstanding ability Outstanding level of fitness Commitment to representing the school in sport Evidence of participation at a high level

Amounts awarded: Up to 25%

Art, Music, Performing Arts Scholarships

Entry level: Years 7, 9 and 12

Assessment: Entrance Exam Audition Work portfolio

Criteria: Satisfactory academic performance in the entrance examinations Performance in the interview References/recommendations and school reports supporting the application Art – A well-presented portfolio of art work showing genuine interest outside school Performing Arts and music – an excellent audition Evidence of participation and interest outside school

Amounts awarded: Up to 25%

Means tested Bursaries

Entry level: Year 7 - 13

Assessment: Entrance Examinations Principal’s discretion

Criteria: A completed Bursary Form. A candidate with academic potential who could thrive in this setting but not meet the fees without financial assistance

Amounts awarded: Discretionary up to 50%

Bursaries are available to support families who need assistance with meeting the fees for Fulneck School. Any bursary award is means tested. Bursaries are usually in the region of 20 – 30% of the tuition fees, depending on individual need.