Bursaries
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Education shapes lives; it inspires, empowers, and opens doors. But for some bright and ambitious children, financial barriers stand in the way of opportunity.
At LSF, we believe talent should never be held back by circumstance. That’s why bursaries are so important. They enable children from all backgrounds to access the exceptional education we offer; nurturing their talents, raising their aspirations, and giving them the tools to succeed.
When you fund a bursary, you’re investing in potential, unlocking a child’s ambition, raising their sights, and changing the course of a life. Bursaries don’t just change one child’s future. They enrich our Schools too, by ensuring that every classroom is a place where ability, not ability to pay, defines opportunity.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and supporters, we’ve already been able to increase the number of bursaries available. But the need is growing. More families are seeking help, and we want to say ‘yes’ to more deserving children.
Be part of their story. Help us offer more children the chance to write a brighter future.
What is a bursary?
A bursary is financial assistance for a child who has passed an entrance exam to one of our Schools but whose parents are unable to pay the fees for them to attend. Bursaries prevent talented children missing out on a Loughborough Schools Foundation education.
Bursaries can be tailored to particular beneficiaries, such as for children from a specified geographical area or to pupils in particular year groups (for example, Sixth Form bursaries).
LGS 2019
David
“When I heard that I would receive a bursary and therefore be able to attend Loughborough Grammar School, I was of course very excited, but I had no idea how profoundly it would impact my life. Going to LGS gave me such a rich and diverse education that I’m still reaping the benefits of today, even with university behind me.
What I’m most grateful for in all of this is not specifically that I got into Cambridge, but rather the way it enhanced my academic experience there. For example, I was able to appreciate Latin and Greek influences in medieval texts, compare the differences between Ancient and Modern Greek, and take the Indo-European linguistics paper in my final year (which I wouldn’t have been able to do at all without A-Level Latin, given that my degree was mainly in German and Russian).
Although all of this is very niche, I believe that the way I have been able to pursue this interest demonstrates how beneficial my education at LGS has been, which in turn was only possible thanks to the bursary I received. Now that I have entered the world of work and my years of (full-time) education are (probably!) behind me, I look back on my time at LGS with thankfulness for the rare opportunities it has given me, both while I was there and after I had moved on.”
LHS 2016
Amy
“When I found out I’d received the bursary, I was thrilled but also a bit nervous about fitting in. I remember hearing all about the other kids’ weekend activities—horse riding, hockey, netball—sports I’d never tried. But my parents were over the moon, and it felt like all their sacrifices and my hard work had paid off. The bursary was a recognition of my hard work and my parents’ sacrifices, opening doors to an education we had never imagined possible. Ultimately, the bursary made a massive difference, allowing me to attend LHS for all seven years, not just one or two.
If I were to speak to anyone considering supporting bursaries, I would say that it is an investment not only in a student’s education but in their entire future. The bursary I received gave me opportunities I never would have imagined and, looking back, has shaped who I am today. To those who contributed toward my bursary, my gratitude is immense. Their generosity allowed me to grow, learn, and pursue a career in public health and medicine, a career that suits me well, I am passionate about and know makes a difference in society. Without their support, none of this would have been possible, and I am forever thankful.”
LGS 2010
Jordan
“Going to Loughborough Grammar School was something I would never have had the opportunity to experience without support. It’s definitely the case that my time at the school made the man I’m growing up to be, from being Deputy Head Boy, playing cricket at Headingley and ultimately applying to Oxbridge – the pinnacle for many students. Above all this though, the ethos and grounding the school provides you with, as well as the community spirit, is second to none.”
LHS 2009
Jaspreet
“Loughborough High School provided me with so much more than just an excellent education; it gave me lifelong friends, a nurturing environment and the foundations for shaping my future. I am immensely grateful for the financial assistance which allowed me to complete my A levels, become Head Girl and continue to University. I could not have become the person I am without the High School.”
Each of these former pupils has a unique story and their journeys have been made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you.
If you’ve been inspired by what you’ve read, we invite you to make a gift today and help a child begin their own story with us.
Every donation, whatever the size, contributes to a life-changing opportunity.
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