Scholarships and Bursaries

Clifton College offers pupils a unique opportunity to achieve academic distinction and personal excellence. Each year, we offer a number of Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries to pupils with that spark of potential.

It’s all about the individual

There is no one particular type of pupil that succeeds at Clifton College. The range of opportunities available promotes the discovery of hidden talents, and encourages a higher level of achievement in every subject.

Scholarships and Awards

Clifton College offers pupils a unique opportunity to achieve distinction and personal excellence through the scholarships programme. Each year, we offer a number of scholarships to pupils with the potential to excel in their chosen field.

There are scholarships available at 11+ (for entry into Year 7) offered in Academic, Drama, Music and Sport, 13+ (for entry into Year 9) offered in Academic, Art, Design Technology, Drama, Music and Sport and at 16+ (for entry into Year 12) offered in Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport. We also offer a separate 16+ Organ Scholarship. Scholarships at Clifton College are merit based and competed for via examination, audition or other appropriate assessment.

The Polack’s Award for Jewish pupils is also offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+, supported by the Polack’s House Educational Trust. This is not an academically assessed scholarship, but rather an opportunity to support those for whom the choice to attend Clifton College is driven by their Jewish identity. Pupils in receipt of the Polack’s Award are expected to play an active and committed role in the College’s Jewish Life programme. For more information, please see our Polack’s Award for Jewish Pupils page.

The Scholarships programme runs alongside the means-tested bursary programme. Those receiving a scholarship will be able to apply for a bursary if they need assistance in paying school fees. Please note that all bursary and scholarship applications need to be submitted by the same date, please see below.   

Click below to view our Scholarships brochure.

Scholarships Brochure

Scholarship dates