Bursaries

William of Wykeham established Winchester College to provide an education for those with the intellectual spark and curiosity to take advantage of everything the school had to offer, and the drive and determination to give something back - regardless of their financial position. That is what we continue to look for in our applicants.

Winchester has one of the most generous bursary programmes in the country with 120 pupils receiving financial support – nearly 20% of the pupil body. We aim to grow this provision by 25% to 150 pupils in 2024. We remain committed to tackling inequality of access and each year welcome pupils from a diversity of cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

More guidance on bursaries can be found here. If you have any questions about the school's bursary programme, your eligibility, or how to apply, please contact our bursary team or call on +44(0)1962 621138. 

Golf bursary

Thanks to generous donations by alumni, Winchester is able to offer bursarial assistance to academically able and talented golfers, whose parents need financial assistance to meet the fee. Read more about one of the recipients of the golf bursary. 

“It was a great opportunity that put me on a path, setting me up for life”

Luke, Pupil 2018-2020

The Wykeham Award is a means-tested bursary for pupils who join the school in the Sixth Form and who are currently studying at a UK state secondary school.

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