Scholarships
Scholarships at St Mary’s aim to nurture and recognise exceptional talent. Our scholars play a key role in the life of St Mary’s – they excel in their subject, embrace the opportunities the specialist programme presents and act as role models for their peers.
Each year, St Mary’s School awards a number of scholarships at Year 7 and Year 12 entry in the following subjects:
- Academic
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
The application process aims to celebrate the achievements, aspirations, and skills of each individual. Successful scholars enjoy a comprehensive scholarship programme tailored to their subject which includes workshops, trips, masterclasses, leadership opportunities and much more as well as a fee remission of up to 30%. Scholarships awarded to those joining in Year 7 are awarded until the end of Year 13.
Year 7 2025 Scholarship Application Deadline: 13th December 2024 – see below for application forms
Year 12 2025 Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th November 2024 – applications should be made when registering your daughter for a place in Sixth Form, via this registration form.
We invite you to read our Scholarship booklet, below, to learn more about being a Scholar at St Mary’s, and the application process.
Those considering applying for a Scholarship should complete the application form, below. Those wishing to apply for a Sports Scholarship should submit a sporting CV in place of an application form. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Registrar, Mrs Liz Szczerbiak, if you have any questions.
Year 7 Art Scholarship Application Form
Year 7 Drama Scholarship Application Form
Year 7 Drama Scholarship
Year 7 Music Scholarship Application Form
Year 7 Music Scholarship
Applicants for Sixth Form Scholarships should indicate that they wish to apply on the Sixth Form Registration Form (External applicants only) and follow the instructions detailed within the booklet, above (hard copies are also available upon request)
Year 7 Sports Scholarship Application
Those wishing to apply for a Sports Scholarship should submit a sporting CV in place of an application form – your CV should be sent to our Registrar, Mrs Liz Szczerbiak – registrar@stmarysgx.co.u.
Pupil Testimonial
Being a Music Scholar is such an amazing experience – I feel part of a wonderful community.
Bursaries
St Mary’s is committed to providing an excellent education to as many students as possible who we believe would flourish at St Mary’s. On this basis we offer a small number of means-tested bursaries to promising pupils entering Senior House whose parents are unable to meet the cost of school fees.
For the most part, applications are to be submitted in advance of the academic year and will be considered upon receipt of your registration form. If you would like further details please contact our Bursar. Click here for the Bursary Application Form.
The deadline for new and current pupils’ Bursary applications for the academic year September 2025 to August 2026 is Friday 13th December 2024.
If you have any queries about bursaries please contact the Bursar’s PA, Mrs Nicola Smith on bursarspa@stmarysgx.co.uk