Scholarships

Supporting excellence

Eastbourne College believes exceptional talent should be supported and nurtured. The College believes that the major contribution we can make to scholars is the development of their specialism through tailored provision and support. We have strong programmes in place for scholars of all disciplines to develop their talents and help them to inspire those around them. 

Reflecting the value of these programmes and following the tax changes imposed by the government from January 2025, we made the decision to set the level of fee remission associated with all scholarships at five per cent. For scholarship award winners, this can be supplemented by a means-tested bursary, ensuring that we focus our capacity for fee remission on those prospective pupils who would not otherwise be in a position to access our educational opportunities. Bursary support is available only to pupils who are successful in winning a scholarship to the College.

Year 9 scholarships

We offer academic, all-rounder, art, design and technology, drama, music, and sport awards. The assessments take place at the College in January or February, with the academic scholarship assessments being in May of Year 8. Click on the button below to view and download the latest scholarship and bursary information pack for Year 9 entry in 2026.

Year 9 scholarship dates for 2026 entry 

*Forbes Wastie Award

For further information about scholarships, please contact the admissions office.

Year 9 Scholarship and Bursary InformatiON 

Sixth Form scholarships

Prospective pupils looking to enter the College in the sixth form may apply for the following awards: academic, art, design and technology, drama, music, textile design and sport. All assessments take place at the College in November of Year 11 with the application deadline usually being mid October of the same year.

Sixth form scholarship dates for 2025 entry

Pupils who are already at the College and demonstrate exceptional ability in academic, art, design, drama, music, and sport disciplines may be recommended for an honorary scholarship at any stage during their time at the College.

SIXTH FORM Scholarship and Bursary Information 

“DUAL-QUALIFYING” BURSARY SUPPORT FOR EXCEPTIONAL PUPILS

Every year the College gives financial support in the form of means-tested bursaries for families of pupils who would not otherwise be able to attend and whose main family residence is in the UK. 

In order to access bursary support a pupil must also be in receipt of a scholarship award. This process of “dual-qualification” ensures that our capacity for fee remission is focused on prospective pupils with exceptional talents who would not otherwise be in a position to access our educational opportunities.

Any prospective pupil hoping to secure bursary support must indicate this intention at the time of applying for the scholarship, by checking the relevant box on the application form. This should allow the means testing process to take place concurrently with the scholarship assessment(s), enabling us to make bursary offers to eligible applicants who have also secured a scholarship award.

Please note that the college does not offer fully-funded places as part of its bursary programme, with families always expected to contribute meaningfully to the fees for their children.

Means testing is completed by our partner, Bursary Administration Limited and will involve a home visit. Bursaries are not available for families who reside overseas due to visa requirements.

For the College to process a bursary application, it is necessary for the child to be registered with us.

For further information about scholarships and bursaries, please contact the admissions office.