Bursaries and Scholarships
Loretto is committed to widening access to the school, awarding several Scholarships in recognition of outstanding talent and Bursaries to new and current pupils every year.
Bursaries and Scholarships are completely independent of one another, so, depending on circumstances, both may be awarded.
Scholarships at Loretto are about more than celebrating excellence in a certain field – they are also about nurturing, growing, and sharing talent. Scholars are expected to act as ambassadors for the school, inspiring others to develop their talents.
Applications for Scholarships and Exhibitions are available to pupils who intend to study at Loretto Senior School for a minimum of two years. Pupils can apply for Academics, Art, Drama, Golf, Music, Piping & Drumming, and Sport Scholarships. Applications usually open in October, with assessments being held soon after.
A Scholarship offers a 10% discount on day fees, whilst an Exhibition provides a 5% discount on day fees (excluding Golf). Additional benefits, such as 1:1 lessons, may be granted, depending on the type of Scholarship. Awards are subject to annual monitoring and achievement of set criteria.
The deadlines for scholarship applications for the academic year 2026-2027 are:
Current Loretto Year 7 applying for a Second Form scholarship: Now closed until October 2026
Current Senior School pupils and those new to Loretto in August 2026: Now closed until October 2026
To find out more about Loretto Scholarships and Exhibitions, view our information booklet. To apply, download and complete the form below.
A number of means-tested bursaries are available each year, providing financial assistance to those who would benefit from a Loretto education.
Bursaries are available to any pupil entering Year Seven in Junior School and upwards in Senior School. Depending on the financial circumstances of applicants, awards range from 20% to 100% off day and boarding fees. For international pupils, the maximum that can be awarded is 50%.
Bursary applications open on August 1 and close on November 1, with the Bursary Panel sitting in the following February – families will be notified of the outcome of their application shortly after this. Awards are then subject to annual review.
For families who experience unexpected financial changes through no fault of their own that will negatively impact a pupil’s education, Hardship Bursaries may be available. In such cases, families are to contact the Bursaries Team as soon as possible.
To find out more about Bursaries at Loretto, download the booklet below.