Derby Grammar School

Scholarships & Bursaries

We want Derby Grammar School to be accessible to a diverse range of families, and offer scholarship and bursary packages to support pupils and their families. 

Scholarships

Scholarship awards offer a 10-40% fee remission.  

Our Scholarship Programme celebrates the effort and contributions of our pupils and are only available to those pursuing entry into Year 7 or 12. Per each scholarship available, we offer one full scholarship and one exhibition.

We hold a Scholarship Assessment Day each January at which all competing scholars are required to attend an interview conducted by two senior members of staff. At this event, candidates will also participate in an audition, practical assessment or academic assessment depending on the scholarship for which an application has been made. Further details are outlined below. 

Derby Grammar School scholars are expected to lead by a positive example and actively participate in school life. 

 

Scholarships for entry into Year 7 & Year 12

We offer the following scholarships:

  • Music (audition and interview)
  • Sport (practical assessment and interview)
  • Academic scholarship (for Year 7 this comprises an online assessment and interview. For Year 12 this comprises an online assessment, interview and paper in a chosen subject).  

Scholarships for Year 12 entry, Academic Year 2024

Applications for Scholarships into Year 12 for the Academic Year 2024 are now open.

Please download the Scholarship booklet here.

Sport Scholarship application forms can be found here.

Music Scholarship application forms are available here.

Please contact our admissions team on 01332 523027 or [email protected] to find out more.

 

Scholarships for Year 7 entry, Academic Year 2024

Applications for Scholarships into Year 7 for the Academic Year 2024 are now open.

Please download the Scholarship booklet here.

Sport Scholarship application forms can be found here.

Music Scholarship application forms are available here.

Please contact our admissions team on 01332 523027 or [email protected] to find out more.

 


Bursaries

Our bursary scheme serves to support families from a diverse range of backgrounds by making a traditional grammar school education more accessible. 

Bursaries are available to pupils in the Senior School and Sixth Form to help make a Derby Grammar School education available to more pupils.  We may make awards of up to 50% of our fees to pupils who have exceptional academic potential as well as pupils who excel in sport and the arts.  These awards work can in tandem with our Scholarships.

Bursary applications should be completed following registration and in advance of the pupil enrolling at Derby Grammar School. Please also submit other relevant documents that you feel will support your application. Bursaries cannot be awarded after an offer of a place has been made. 

Bursary applications for pupils entering Year 7 and 12 should be submitted by the end of November. For external pupils wishing to join Derby Grammar School with a bursary, the deadline for applications is the end of January. If you are interested in applying for a bursary, please do get in touch.

To find out more about our bursaries package, please contact the School Business Manager on [email protected] or call 01332 523027

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