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The Bursary Programme

In 2002, the 125th anniversary of the School, the Dragon launched a Bursaries Programme to provide fee support to children whose families could not otherwise afford a Dragon education. The Programme originally helped children each year from E Block/Year 4 on a sliding scale up to 80% of the day fee. Subsequently the Governors approved an enhancement to the scheme to allow funding of up to 100% of the fees and to include boarding places.

How many children have been supported?

Since the Programme was launched in 2002 it has been entirely supported by fundraising. Nine years on we are proud to say that there are 25 bursary places at the Dragon, thanks to the incredible support of the Dragon community.

How much is required to fund a Bursary?

In 2011/12 the amount required to support a 100% bursary for five years is £85,000 for a day place and £121,000 for boarding. Our long term aspiration is to be able to offer bursary support to 10% of our pupils, or 60 places at the School.

How are the bursaries funded?

The bursaries are being funded by generous donations from Old Dragons, current Dragon families and other friends of the School. Gifts of all sizes have been received.

• some individuals are funding a child through an annual gift over five years
• since 2003, leaving parents have joined together each year to fund at least one child entering the School the following September
• two endowed bursaries have been raised in memory of Nicholas Knatchbull by his friends and family

How can you help?

Any and all gifts of any size are very welcome. We would ask that you consider a gift at a level that is most appropriate to your own situation. Every gift of whatever size makes a real difference, both to the children supported by the Programme and, through their presence, to the whole School community.

How does one apply?

Further information on the application process.