We are delighted to be able to offer a number of scholarships each year. In order to be considered for a scholarship you must make sure you register your daughter in good time. Scholarships are only awarded to pupils in the Senior Department, aged 11 and over. There is no funding available for girls joining the Junior Department.

Scholarships are awarded on merit, irrespective of financial means.  Offers are made based upon performance in entrance examinations (for academic scholarships) or outstanding ability demonstrated in disciplines such as music and sport.  The maximum value of a scholarship is 5% of annual fees.

GDST Scholarships

11+ Academic Scholarships

Each year, we are able to offer academic scholarships to pupils starting in Year 7. These scholarships will be worth up to 5% of annual fees throughout a girl's secondary years and are not means tested. Everyone who sits the entrance examination is eligible to receive a scholarship and it is possible to be awarded a scholarship and a bursary. There are up to two 11+ academic scholarships available to girls transferring from our own Junior Department and up to a further two for girls joining us from other schools. Offers are made based on the results of the entrance examinations and a special application is not needed.

13+ Scholarships:

Each year, we are able to offer academic scholarships to pupils joining us in Year 9. Pupils will submit a Scholarship application by the end of the Autumn Term and sit the school's entrance examination in the Spring Term, prior to the year of entry. Short-listed applicants will be invited to the school for an interview. Thre are up to two 13+ academic scholarships worth up to 5% of annual fees (as for 11+).
 

Sixth Form Scholarships:

At 16+ we are able to offer  Sixth Form Academic Scholarships to girls who demonstrate outstanding academic potential or excel in particular areas. We also offer Sixth Form Scholarships in Art, Drama and Sport to girls who excel in these areas of school life.

These Scholarships are worth up to 5% of annual feees for the two years of Sixth Form and are awarded following special application and a selection procedure, details of which are available from our Admissions Secretary. Applications must be submitted by the end of the Autumn Term and selection takes place in late January or early February.

Music Scholarships 

We usually award three Scholarships, one each at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Candidates should have achieved a minimum equivalent to grade 5 at 11+, grade 6 at 13+ and grade 7 at 16+ by the time they join the School.  Music Scholarships are worth up to 5% of annual fees per annum with an understanding that some of this will be used towards internal tuition on one instrument (or voice). Applications must be submitted by the end of the Autumn Term. Auditions for these awards will be held in the February preceding the new school year. Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School Office. Scholars will be expected to play a full part in the musical life of the school.