UNLOCKING HER FULL POTENTIAL

Everyone should have access to an outstanding education. Here at NHSG, we believe that every girl with the determination and aptitude should be given the opportunity to realise her full potential. Our bursaries are awarded based on financial need and academic potential while our scholarships are awarded for outstanding academic merit, are non means tested and funded by the school.

NHSG bursaries and scholarships are available to any pupil and are allocated on entry either to Year 7 or to the Sixth Form. When awarding bursaries, a range of factors are considered in addition to financial circumstances – for Year 7, this includes entrance exam performance, the statement received from primary school and how a pupil engages in an interview situation. Entry for Year 12 is assessed by interview and previous academic performance. However, what is also vital is that we consider the potential of each applicant, whether the pupil will thrive in the educational environment NHSG offers and what contributions they may make to the school community. This approach ensures that our awards are made to the girls and young women who will benefit most – this is vital given that we have limited awards available and receive far more applications than we can offer awards.

Bursaries range from 30% to 100% of fees. Most bursaries at NHSG are for 100% and in addition cover the cost of uniforms, lunches, travel and compulsory academic trips.

To assess who is eligible for a bursary, we consider a range of objective criteria including the income and capital resources of the families applying. It is anticipated that bursary awards will last for the duration of the pupil’s time at school.

We re-assess every year to take account of significant changes in family income and circumstances.

A bursary may go up or down to reflect these. This ensures those most in need receive our support. Financial assessment is carried out by the Girls’ Day School Trust.

Bursary applicants for NHSG come from across the North East: