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Scholarships and Bursaries Explained - Tony Little, Eton College, speaking at The Independent Schools Show 2011

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peteneras Thu 02-Feb-12 18:14:33

A note about this discussion: "This might be of zero relevance to most of you" - 4:20s mark of this clip.

The Headmaster of Eton College addressing parents at The Independent Schools Show 2011 in a talk entitles, 'Scholarships and Bursaries explained'. He explains Eton's policy on means testing and offering financial help to enable all boys regardless of means to attend this major public school.

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grovel Thu 02-Feb-12 18:16:45

Bugger that, Pete. What about Whitgift?

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peteneras Thu 02-Feb-12 18:19:08

Quote: "Scholarships to me (not necessary to others) are an unwritten loan. There is the potential that this unwritten loan would/could be repaid many times over in the future when the beneficiary makes it to the world . . . there is no ceiling nor expiry date". - peteneras

As the 9:45s mark of the above clip demonstrates . . .

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