Scholarship Programme
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St George's Scholarship Programme
As a leader in girls' education in Scotland, we are committed to identifying and nurturing students with exceptional potential in academic and co-curricular disciplines.
Empowering Girls to Pursue Their Dreams
Our scholarship programme aims to:
- Encourage girls to pursue their ambitions with confidence
- Challenge students to excel beyond the taught curriculum
- Inspire scholars to use their voices to advocate for themselves and others
- Provide strong female role models
St George's provides scholarships based on merit, all of which are granted at the Head's discretion. Scholarships are separate from bursaries. Bursaries are means-tested, while scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional ability in a specific field. Being named a scholar at St George's carries significant prestige, and scholarships cover up to 5% of the school fees except in Sixth Form where a financial award is given towards further education expenses. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must undergo an assessment.
Scholarships available
We offer the following scholarships for new students at our S1 (12+), S2(13+), and S5 (16+) entry points and for existing students from S1 for the academic year 2025 - 2026. A minimum of two years of studying at St George's is required to apply for a scholarship.
Dates for applying for external applications for 2025/2026
S1 entry. There is one assessment week. Applications are required to be submitted online by Sunday 1 December for S1 entry. Scholarship assessment week for S1 entry is w/c 20 January.
S2 entry. There are two assessment weeks. Applications are required to be submitted online by Friday 1 November for S2 scholarship assessments during w/c 25 November. The second scholarship assessment date is w/c 3 March 2025 and online applications should be submitted by 14 February.
S5 entry. Early applications are recommended. Applications are required to be submitted online by Friday 1 November for S5 scholarship assessments during w/c 18 November. Applications after this date may be considered.
Dates for 2026/2027 entry will be available later this year.
Click on the following links to learn more about each programme by viewing our scholarship literature.
What we look for
When awarding scholarships, we consider:
- Potential
- Commitment
- Integrity
- Love of learning
Benefits for Scholars
Scholars receive a range of additional opportunities; from trips, lectures and workshops, to privileged access to performances and competitive events. As a result, competition for scholarships is likely to be high.
Applying for a scholarship
Please complete an admissions registration form and scholarship application form.
Scholarship applications will not be progressed without a completed admissions registration form.
Means-tested bursaries
We want to ensure that financial assistance assists the greatest number of families who require support. Parents can apply for means-tested assistance to the value of 100% of the fees alongside a scholarship award.
Further information is available from our admissions team.