Independent School Bursaries: Why We Need to Invest in Future Generations
Dorothy MacGinty, headmistress of Kilgraston School in Perth, analyses independent school bursaries, and why it?s essential that this investment in future generations continues
Contemplating the writing of this piece about independent school bursaries, I consulted my old friend, the trusty Chambers Dictionary, seeking its take on the definition of financial awards within the education industry. As ever, I was not disappointed.
A ?burse?, it would seem, is the old Scots word for a purse. Ergo, the Bursar is, ?a person who keeps the purse.? Those benefitting from the goodwill of the ?treasury of the college? are described as being, ?a pupil maintained at a university or school by funds derived from endowment.?
This is, of course, all accurate and reflective of the bare bones of the bursary award. For the real story though, we must complete due diligence and read between the lines. Independent school bursaries and accessibility
Starting out in my career, I was encouraged to always ensure the provision of two essential educational elements: ?provide a child with roots and let them grow wings?.
It?s that simple really. Giving a child the very best start in life is every school?s true kernel and, at Kilgraston School, we?re committed to a diverse and vibrant pupil body; subsequently, 22 per cent of our pupils receive financial support.
Accessing a first-rate education can seem a daunting process. But it needn?t be. All schools offer financial assistance, in tandem with plenty of ...
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