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Scholarships and Bursaries

Each year a number of awards are offered to girls and boys in order for them to be able to come to Clifton. These are, broadly, in two categories:

Scholarships: these are merit based awards and are competed for via examination, audition or other appropriate assessment. Candidates are placed in a rank order of merit based on their performance. The maximum award available by scholarship examination or assessment is 25% of the fees. The combined value of two or more Scholarships cannot exceed this amount.

Bursaries: these are means-tested awards and are made at the School’s discretion. They are generally given in addition to a Scholarship or Award. In accordance with the Charities Commission guidelines these awards are made following the completion of a Grant Application Form (GAF) which includes a ‘Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances’. Bursaries may, in exceptional circumstances, be awarded up to 100% of the fees.

Scholarships for entry at 13+ and 16+ in September 2013

Full details of all Scholarships and Bursaries available are provided in the Scholarships and Bursaries Leaflet.

In summary, the following Awards are available:

Academic Scholarships at 13+

The closing date for entries is Thursday 21st March 2013.

Examinations for all academic awards will take place at Clifton College between Tuesday 7th May and Thursday 9th May 2013.

Art Scholarships at 13+

The closing date for entries is Thursday 21st March 2013.

All applicants will be required to attend for interview and examination on the morning of Wednesday 24th April 2013.

Music Scholarships at 13+

The closing date for entries for all 13+ Music Scholarships is Monday 14th January 2013.

All candidates will be required to audition at Clifton on Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th January 2013.

Sport Awards at 13+

The closing date for entries for all 13+ Sport Awards is Friday 12th October 2012.

Sport Awards are available for boys and girls for entry in September 2012.

Candidates will be invited to Clifton for two days of practical assessments and interviews on Monday 5th November 2012 and Tuesday 6th November 2011.

Sixth Form Entrance Scholarships at 16+

Applications for Academic, Music and Sport scholarships should be made by Monday 29th October 2012 for the November assessments or Monday 4th February 2013 for the February assessments.. Examinations and interviews take place on week commencing 19th November 2012 or in the week commencing 25th February 2013.

Please visit our news story for details of the new Sir David Willcocks Organ Scholarship.

Polack Awards

Jewish boys and girls are encouraged to apply for any of Clifton College’s Academic, Music, Art and Sport Scholarships (at 11+, 13+ and 16+). The Trustees of the Polack's House Scholarships Fund are also able to award a number of means-tested Polack Bursaries for Jewish boys and girls who would not otherwise be able to come to the School. These Scholarships and Bursaries may be up to the value of 100% of the fees in exceptional circumstances.

For further information please contact the Registrar, Mrs Kati Halden, tel: (0117) 315 7110 or email: khalden@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk.

For further information about The Polack Centre, please contact Mr Jo Greenbury, tel: (0117) 315 7243 or email: jgreenbury@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk.

HM Forces Bursary

The Upper School offer a 20% Forces Bursary for the sons and daughters of serving members of HM Forces.

Sibling Discounts

The Upper School offer a 5% discount for a second child; a 20% discount for a third child; and a 50% discount for fourth and subsequent children. NB: These are applicable only when siblings are at the School at the same time.

Please call 0117 315 7000 and ask for The Admissions Office for details of availability and how to apply.

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