DD got an scholarship to a local independent school two years ago. All the scholars got the same - a fixed sum of money (e.g £1000) which at the time was worth about 6% of fees. (At the same time she was offered a 20% one from a school further away, but she really preferred the more local school )
At the time I just took the view that we 'made our choice, so should live with it'
However last year her school revised the scholarships and offered fixed percentages up to 30% in the 11+ and 13+ exams. Existing students weren't given any opportunity to reapply. So there are now academic scholars in her year (Year 9) with scholarships worth up to 24% more .
Over the next 3 years that could be worth up to £11,000
DD is very well regarded in the school. Came out in the top few in the end of year exams last year and is often called upon to represent the school for various things and perform (she is a musician).
Do you think it's worth bothering trying to renegotiate her scholarship to a higher, fixed, percentage?
I'm not very good with negotiations - what should I say to argue the case?
I do feel it is rather unfair to have two different 'levels/systems' within the same year group?
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Should I bother trying to renegotiate DD's scholarship?
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WonderWine · 06/11/2013 16:08
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