Bursaries
Benenden is proud to offer bursary support to ensure that everybody has the same opportunities regardless of their financial circumstances. For entry to the School at all levels, candidates no longer require the award of a scholarship in order to access bursary support. The parents/guardians of girls who require financial assistance to attend the School are therefore encouraged to apply for a means-tested bursary.
Bursary
Assistance
Bursary application forms are available from our Admissions team and must be submitted for assessment no later than 1 September in the academic year in which your daughter is to sit the entrance examinations or pre-test.
Our Bursaries:
11+ Fourths Award programme
(previously the 11+ Trust Award Bursary programme)
Each year Benenden School can offer one or more places for a girl to enter the Fourth Form (11+ or Year 7) on the 11+ Fourths Award programme. Each place may be fully funded – that is to say up to 100% of School fees, subject to means-testing.
Applicants for the 11+ Fourths Award do not need to pay the Registration Fee.
The 11+ Fourths Award is open only to girls attending one of the following local primary schools, located within a 7.5 mile radius of Benenden School.
Eligible Schools
Benenden CEP
Colliers Green CEP
Cranbrook CEP
Frittenden CEP
Goudhurst & Kilndown CEP
Hawkhurst CEP
Headcorn Primary
High Halden CEP
Horsmonden Primary
John Mayne CEP
Rolvenden Primary
Sandhurst Primary
Sissinghurst CEP
Smarden Primary St Michael’s CEP (Tenterden)
Staplehurst School
Tenterden CEJ
Wittersham CEP
16+ Founders Award
(previously the Sixth Form Trust Award programme)
Each year Benenden School can offer one or more places for a pupil to enter the Sixth Form (16+ or Year 12) on the 16+ Founders Award. Each place may be fully funded – that is to say up to 100% of School fees, subject to means-testing. In addition to covering fees, if necessary, all School uniform costs would be covered and an allowance paid to cover two extra activities per term, eg musical instrument tuition, sports coaching, or extra drama, etc. The successful candidate would be expected to complete her education with us.
Applicants for the 16+ Founders Award do not need to pay the Registration Fee.
Details of the 11+ Fourths Award and 16+ Founders Award programmes can be obtained separately from the Registry.
Benenden Bursary Awards at 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+ and 16+
Our general Bursary award progamme is open to all UK resident candidates. Awards are subject to means-testing and the eligibility criteria set out below.
Full details of the new Bursary Awards and the application process can be found below.
For any enquiries relating to Scholarship and Bursary awards, please contact Registry, on 01580 240592 or registry@benenden.school
Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) Award
Families who are in receipt of the UK government Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) for Service or Diplomatic Children may seek additional financial support from Benenden, paying 10% of Benenden boarding fees plus the CEA allowance amount. The balance of the termly fee amount will be met by the School. This additional support is available to all families in receipt of the CEA and is not means-tested. To assist with forward planning, we will be pleased to consider such requests at any time after Registration. Please contact Admissions on registry@benenden.school to find out more.
