In addition to the offering of scholarships and awards, the College is determined to widen access to potential pupils through the allocation of means-tested bursaries, so enabling as many as possible to benefit from education at Glenalmond.

Each year funds are made available to a number of pupils for whom it would not be possible without financial assistance to come to Glenalmond or, due to changed financial circumstances, to complete their education at Glenalmond. These awards (Bursaries) are means-tested, and applicants can receive up to 100% of the full fee level in certain circumstances.

Applicants are required to complete an application form which provides details of their income and capital. The form must be accompanied by documentary evidence to substantiate the figures declared. Completed forms and supporting documents should be returned to the Director of Finance no later than the March 15th in the calendar year of entry. Applications will be considered after this date but will be dependent upon the availability of bursary funds.

The Bursary Committee determine the level of each award based on the academic and financial information provided, with reference to a Bursary Scale which is revised annually. Other factors considered include the future potential of the applicant, whether there is a sibling already at Glenalmond, as well as social needs. An offer of an award will be communicated before the start of the Summer term.

The award is reviewed annually and is conditional upon satisfactory performance and conduct by the pupil when at Glenalmond.

Bursary applications are treated confidentially; personal data will be securely stored and details will not be disclosed to any other party.

Bursarial funds are made available from a number of sources which include a designated Endowment Fund, Annual Fund and Trust Funds. In addition, there are a number of educational and charitable trusts which provide assistance with school fees - in particular, in situations where children already attend the school and family circumstances change.

Application forms and further information can be obtained from:

Linda Kennedy CA
Director of Finance
Glenalmond College
Perth
PH1 3RY
Tel: 01738 842002
E-mail: LindaKennedy@GlenalmondCollege.co.uk

Other Financial Assistance

Armed Forces
Serving members of the armed forces receive an automatic 10% discount on the basic fee.

Clergy
Members of the clergy receive an automatic discount of 10% on the basic fee.

Sibling Discount
Automatic Sibling discounts are offered to the third child (25%) and to the fourth child (50%) when all children are at the school concurrently.

Further details may be found in  A_Guide_to_Financial_Assistance