Fee Support
If we strongly believe that the pupil would thrive at Stonyhurst and would contribute positively to the school community, we will endeavour to make a Stonyhurst education affordable for them.
William Doherty, Head of Stonyhurst
An Introduction to Bursaries and Fee Support
Rooted in our Jesuit mission, Stonyhurst seeks to make its distinctive education accessible to eligible families who may require financial support.
Through the generosity of the Stonyhurst Foundation, our benefactors and members of our community who embrace the call to be ‘men and women for others’, we are able to provide a range of bursaries and other forms of fee support.
Explore the types of support available, their eligibility criteria and how to apply.
All families seeking fee support must have first registered for a place at Stonyhurst. Please use the button below to begin the Admissions process.
Bursaries
Applications for means-tested bursaries are only available to children who have been awarded a scholarship or named award.
A bursary is a means-tested form of fee support for families who would otherwise be unable to consider a Stonyhurst education. Many bursaries are made possible through the generosity of the Stonyhurst Foundation and other benefactors. A limited number of bursaries provide substantial fee remission, while others help to bridge the gap between a family’s contribution and the cost of a Stonyhurst education.
The operational details for bursaries can be found below.
Bursary Information and Expectations
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships are awarded through an annual application and assessment process, with clearly defined criteria recognising excellence in key areas of school life. They are currently offered in academic study, music, drama and musical theatre, art and design, and sport at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.
Stonyhurst also offers two categories of award to support eligible families seeking to join the school, the Xavier Award and the Gonzaga Award. Awards are made at the school’s discretion and in accordance with clearly defined principles and criteria
All scholarships apply to defined entry points and periods of study, and are open to all eligible applicants. Find full details about Scholarships, eligibility and the application process at the button below.
Armed Forces Support
Stonyhurst has a proud history of supporting Armed Forces families. Our dedicated liaison officer works with current and prospective families, helping to provide the continuity, stability and care that a Stonyhurst education can offer.
Find full details about Armed Forces support, eligibility and the application process on our dedicated Forces Families page.
Special Care - Cura Personalis Support
Cura Personalis Support is only available to families already enrolled at Stonyhurst. Any fee adjustment or remission will be formally documented and is entered into by mutual agreement.
Cura personalis — care for the whole person — lies at the heart of a Stonyhurst education. We recognise that a family’s circumstances can change unexpectedly because of serious illness, bereavement or other significant events during their time at the school.
In such circumstances, Stonyhurst will consider each situation individually and seek to support families wherever reasonably possible, reflecting the positive and compassionate relationships at the heart of our community.
Support may take a number of forms and, in exceptional circumstances, can include an adjustment to the payment of school fees, such as a reduction or deferment. All decisions are made carefully and equitably, with regard for the needs of the wider school community.
The operational details for Cura Personalis Support can be found below.
Special Care - Cura Personalis Support Information and Expectations
We are delighted to announce that Stonyhurst has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Talk Education Innovation in Education Awards 2025 for our bursary provision.
Talk to our Admissions Team
If you would like to understand whether bursary support may be available for your child, our Admissions Team would be pleased to guide you through the next steps.