Abingdon School offers education to academically able boys and bursaries are available to those boys whose families (or legal guardians) could not otherwise afford the fees. In addition to bursary support towards school fees, further funds may also be available for travel on school buses, trips and school uniform. Bursaries are available to cover day and boarding fees at values of up to 100%. They are awarded to boys on entry to Abingdon School, usually at age 11, 13 and 16.
Selection Procedure
Candidates eligible for bursaries will be selected for entry using the standard academic criteria appropriate for their age. Candidates may be asked to attend additional interviews as part of the selection process. They and their parents will be invited to visit the School. Abingdon offers an enormous breadth of opportunity and bursaries are aimed at those who will take full advantage of all the School has to offer.
Eligibility for Bursary Assistance
Bursary support is based on an assessment of financial circumstances. The assessment considers a range of criteria including income, expenditure, capital assets and dependants. The data contained in the application form and supporting documentation will be checked and verified by the Bursar who may make occasional home visits. Assessments are reviewed annually and assistance can be altered up or down according to changes in circumstances. The Bursar is able to give advice on eligibility; all such requests and documentation will be treated in strict confidence.
Bursary application forms (for registered pupils) can be obtained from the Bursar's office.
Hardship support, for instance on redundancy, bereavement or other significant change of circumstances, may also be available to assist boys currently at Abingdon to complete critical stages of their education.
The School's open access philosophy has been at the heart of a more than 750 year history, beginning with the charitable donation of Abbot John de Blosneville in 1256, and more recently roots in the grammar school and assisted places scheme. Building up funds to allow for the provision of more bursaries is a priority of the School's strategic plan.
