Scholarships and Bursaries - Marymount International School London

Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships

Scholarships in a range of disciplines are available to girls applying to join Marymount in Grade 6 (Year 7) and Grade 11 (Year 12).

Our scholarship programmes are designed to recognise and celebrate excellence, effort and engagement and to provide a platform for scholars to extend and enrich their learning and expertise in their particular discipline.

For Grade 6 entry, the following MYP scholarships are offered:

  • Academic (by invitation, following the Grade 6 entrance assessments)
  • Visual Arts and Design
  • Performing Arts (Dance, Drama or Music)
  • Sports

For Grade 11 entry, the following IBDP scholarships are offered:

  • Academic
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • Service
  • All-Rounder

Students wishing to apply for a scholarship should indicate this on their application form.  Further detailed information regarding scholarship criteria and expectations will be provided upon expression of interest.

Bursaries

For families who may require more substantial financial support in order for their daughter to attend Marymount, a limited number of means-tested bursaries are available each year.

All applications are strictly confidential and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  We will require a full statement of financial circumstances, together with supporting documentation.  The information provided will then undergo an impartial third-party review prior to confirmation of any Bursary award.

Please note that the Bursary Fund for any given academic year is finite, and therefore application for a bursary does not guarantee an award.  All awards are made at the discretion of the Headmistress and Governors and are subject to annual review.

If you wish to apply for a bursary, please indicate this on your application form.  We will then ask our Business Office to contact you with further information.

 

Will it affect my child’s application to the school?

The school offers placements to children solely based on academic merit and their potential to benefit from the numerous opportunities, teaching, and learning experiences provided by the school. The bursary application process is entirely separate and does not impact the outcome of your child’s entrance assessment.


How can the School ensure my child will not be treated differently from other students?

Submitting a bursary support application will have no bearing on how your child is tested or how their performance is evaluated. Once a placement offer is extended, only specific senior staff members and those directly involved in the child’s bursary application will be aware of the bursary details, and this information is handled with utmost discretion. Bursary officers are also available to provide support, serving as the primary point of contact for bursary students and their parents to address any inquiries or concerns. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their financial circumstances, fully integrates into school life to benefit from the school’s opportunities.


How long does an application take?

The processing time for your application depends on the complexity of your financial situation. Providing comprehensive information and documentation simplifies the assessment process, ensuring fairness and accuracy. Please review your form to ensure completeness and accuracy. After submitting your form, you will be prompted to upload supporting documentation. Please note that if you provide false or inaccurate information resulting in your child receiving a bursary, the school may have the right to reclaim that amount in accordance with the bursary terms and conditions.


Do I have to complete the form in one sitting?

The form is detailed, and we recognize that it may take some time to complete. We have designed it so that you can fill it out in stages. You can save the form and work on it over an extended period. However, it is crucial to submit the completed form by the specified deadline.


What if we cannot provide all the supporting documentation by the deadline?

To facilitate a fair assessment and allocation of bursaries, we request that all families submit all supporting documents when they initially submit their form. If providing all documentation by the deadline is not feasible, kindly contact us via email to explain which documents are missing and provide an estimated submission date.


When will I be assessed?

The bursary assessment is conducted concurrently with, but independently of, the entrance process. If your child does not advance through our entrance process and is not invited for an interview, your bursary application will not proceed further.


When will we find out if we qualify for a bursary award?

Upon receiving a completed application form and all necessary supporting documentation, you will receive written notification of the bursary assessment outcome simultaneously with a placement offer.



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