Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship and bursary funds are allocated following the entrance and scholarship assessments held in the Christmas Term. Occasionally, the College is able to consider an application outside of these dates.
Scholarships
At St Joseph’s our scholarships are designed to reward excellence and to celebrate exceptional talent and potential.
We aim to support our students as they journey through their education, taking on every new and exciting opportunity offered to them and enhancing their natural talents.
The College is pleased to offer scholarships subject to the relevant assessment, for the following areas when applying for Year 7, 9 and Lower Sixth/Year 12.
- Academic
- All-round (Academic plus one of the areas below)
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
| Academic | All-round (Academic plus one of the following areas) |
| Art | Dance |
| Drama | Music |
| Sport | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) |
At Year 5, scholarships are available for Creative Art, Drama, Music or Sport.
Parents must first apply for their child to have a place at St Joseph’s College before an application for a scholarship and or/bursary may be made. Following the initial application, the Scholarship Application Booklet will be forwarded.
Bursaries
Here at the College, our bursaries are means-tested and can provide financial support for the payment of school fees.
Bursaries can be applied for once a student is registered with the College. We are committed to broadening access to families who could not normally afford to access an Independent School education and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
For details of assessment criteria for Bursaries, please consult the College’s Bursary Policy
In their own words…
When a family joins the College community a door is opened to a new and wide network of friends, families and contacts. Members of the St Joseph’s community are present at the many events throughout the academic year, and many stay in touch through forums and social activities.
St Jo’s is special to me because it has truly changed my life. It allowed me to be myself while at the same time excelling academically and developing emotionally. For the incredible job the staff have done, I will always be grateful and forever in their debt for all they have given me.
The abundant sense of community at St Joseph’s College is what truly underpins our ethos of aspiration, confidence and respect. It is here where I have been supported, whether that be in my desire to play a high level of sport, to achieve the best grades possible, or even to take on new challenges such as public speaking! In my last year at St Jo’s, it has been my greatest pleasure to take on the role of Head Girl after many years of looking up to the previous Head Boys and Girls.
After leaving St Joseph’s in 2019, I realised fully how fortunate I was to study there for seven very special years. Memorable trips, various sports including playing in three rugby festivals, and on-stage highlights helped shape me. Great teaching led to top grades and an Economics degree in Leeds and Canada
For the last 10 years, I have been working front of house in both the Senior and Prep School receptions. It has been such a pleasure to watch our students grow and flourish into such talented individuals. St Joseph’s College is a really special place, it offers a real sense of belonging and is such a wonderful community to be part of.
FAQs
Here you will find answers to some of the commonly asked questions about St Joseph’s College scholarships & bursaries. Feel free to browse through the questions to learn more.
I may need help with the fees. Is help available?
Our Admissions team are skilled at answering these enquiries. An open conversation is always welcome and as relevant, means-tested bursaries can be applied for.
If I have a student Visa, can I access healthcare services in the UK?
As part of your study Visa application, you will be requested to pay the NHS surcharge for the duration of your stay in the UK. You will then be covered by the NHS service, which includes visiting a doctor’s surgery (also known as a General Practitioner or GP), healthcare centres and hospitals. You may need to pay for dental treatments and for medicines prescribed by a doctor.
What makes you different from my local primary school?
St Jo’s Prep offers several unique features that distinguish it from many local primary schools. These include small class sizes, specialist teaching staff for Music, Drama, Sport, Engineering and Science, a broad curriculum, and outstanding pastoral support. These elements provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that prepares girls and boys for success in their academic and personal lives.
My child needs transport. Are there spaces?
St Joseph’s transport is available once the child is old enough to operate their own seat belt. Students are welcome to travel on one of our St Jo’s minibuses for which additional fees will apply, apart from if your child is using our complimentary bus shuttle service to and from the train station.
How do I collect my Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) after I arrive in the UK?
Your BRP card can be posted directly to St Joseph’s College, by entering our school’s unique ACL code for study visa applications: 2FE432. You can also choose the option to pick it up at a local post office, and our Boarding staff will be on hand to help you collect it once delivered.
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