Private school funding

[Elise3072]

Hi,

Just wondered if anyone knows of any funding I can apply for? My son didn't end up getting a sports scholarship and the bursary was contingent on him getting it. However, he passed the entrance exam and was offered a place at the school, as they said he presented himself well, and would have another opportunity in year 9 for a scholarship. A bit torn as it's very expensive without a bursary, any advice greatly received.

I think if there was any other funding available the school would have told you.

Do not start on the assumption of funding further down the line. It would be horrible to struggle on or worse have to move school later on. Could he try again for this and/or other schools at 13+ ?

Agree with LIZS - don't let him start if you are relying on / hoping for a bursary later. What are the state school options near you?

Please be aware private school fees can increase anywhere between 4% - !0% per year. It really is an expensive business.

OP, have a good google there are lots of organisations and private individuals that sponsor kids for all types of subjects.
I can't tell you of any but I did see a few when looking for dd a couple of years ago.
I didn't take notice I'm afraid as they weren't relevant to us, different subject.
Good luck

I assume you mean charities and such like who offer funding for education?

Think you may have to Google! From what I've read they all seem to have quite restrictive criteria for eligibility - and require applications rather far in advance. So not a last-minute option.

But, if the school fees would only be "very expensive" rather than completely impossible for you, it may be that you wouldn't have been offered much of a bursary anyway.

Thanks, for your comments.

Quite a few years ago I looked into charitable funding for a child I was working with the criteria was narrow, the parent(s) had to have a very very significant physical disability or very significant MH problems, it had to be boarding on the basis that the child’s home situation was so awful/unstable that they would really benefit from boarding, thirdly they had to demonstrate that they were struggling in a state school and or not being sufficiently supported I was very surprised at how unhelpful the school and for example were not able to do their homework because they were too busy caring for a sick parent they also expected the independent school to automatically knock 30% off the fees and then they paid the rest so you could only look at certain schools who were happy to do this the charity knew which schools to apply to, you had to apply very early e.g f you were looking for September you applied in the October before, money was very limited. I succeeded in getting funding but the at the end mother sadly wouldn’t let the child go.

OP, you could try the body/ association if there is one that covers his main sport.
My eldest knew of somebody at school who did this for hockey, he was only county level at the time about 14 iirc. he ended up playing nationally.