Scholarships & Bursaries

The scholarship process for pupils joining the school in September 2025 at age 13 (Third Form) or age 16 (Sixth Form) is now open. Applications close on 30 November 2023, with decisions made by early 2024. We also have a small number of scholarship spaces still available for entry in September 2024, which should be discussed promptly with the Admissions Team if you wish to apply.

For your child to be considered for a scholarship, please contact the Admissions Team via admissions@miltonabbey.co.uk and request an application form, which can be considered alongside their school registration form.

We do scholarships differently

We make awards in three simple areas, for young people who want to contribute to school life as:

• Academic Scholars who show passion and determination in specific subjects - including Performing Arts, Music and Drama - or across the curriculum.
• Sport Scholars who exhibit exceptional skill, leadership and commitment in one or more team sports including Rugby, Football, Cricket, Netball or Hockey.
• Dorset Scholars who live locally in the county and will contribute as an all-rounder to the life of the school, while benefitting from our educational approach.

As a school that recognises pupils' individual achievements and is designed to offer high challenge and opportunity, but with lower levels of pressure than other schools, our assessment process is about getting to know your child and their strengths, not pitting them against others. This means:

• We don’t do competitive, pressurised assessment days.
• We don’t do verbal and non-verbal reasoning computerised tests.
• We don’t do ‘everyone must play for England!’ when assessing sport performance.

Scholarship and bursary financial support