We are delighted to offer the King Henry VIII Scholarships which are open to pupils living in the CV34 postcode who are joining our senior schools in Year 7 or Year 12.

The scholarships – which usually involve a fee discount of 10% - aim to recognise those young people who demonstrate outstanding achievements or the potential to do so – whether that be academic achievement or all-around achievement more generally.

As a Foundation, we are proud to be a part of Warwick, and work closely with our community on a number of initiatives that aim to enable our community to realise their potential. We are committed to projects which make a difference to the lives of people who live in Warwick and the surrounding areas, and we are now proud to introduce the King Henry VIII Scholarships. These scholarships will, we hope, support talented local children to reach their full potential. 

The King Henry VIII Scholarships can be awarded to either children who currently attend one of the Foundation schools, or children joining the Foundation at Year 7 or Year 12.

Unlike bursaries, the King Henry VIII Scholarships are not means-tested, but will be subject to annual review. In common with bursaries, they are competitive in nature. In addition, recipients must remain resident in CV34 for the duration of their time in the school to continue to benefit from this award. 

Eligibility criteria

The scholarships are open to pupils living in the CV34 postcode. 

The King Henry VIII Scholarships can be awarded to either children who currently attend one of the Foundation schools, or children who attend a different school but wish to move to a Foundation school. 

Unlike our bursaries, the King Henry VIII Scholarships are not means-tested, but will be subject to annual review. Recipients must remain resident in CV34 for the duration of their time in the school to continue to benefit from this award. 

More information on the requirements of scholarship holders can be found below.

Entry Stages

Awarding Process  

To make an application for a King Henry VIII Scholarship, families must apply to the school they are interested in by the earlier scholarships' deadline – these are listed on the relevant school’s website – and fill out the additional scholarships information. For candidates progressing from a Foundation school, they must complete the separate scholarships form which will be emailed to them in the academic year preceding entrance assessments.

Candidates will then sit the entrance examination as normal (or attend an interview for Y12 entry) and the Head will review all scholarship applications following this and pupils will be invited back to school for scholarship assessments and interviews to determine which pupils are offered a scholarship.

The Award is made by the Head of the school the student wishes to attend.

‘Laude Dignus’ is given by the Foundation Principal on the recommendation of a school Head or Foundation Bursar to mark an exceptional achievement.

Requirements of Scholarship holders 

As with all scholarships, this is subject to annual review.

Recipients may be invited to represent their School and the wider Foundation at Foundation events (eg Service of Thanksgiving), at events in the town when the Foundation is represented, and at events organised by The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust. 

Recipients must remain resident in CV34 for the duration of their time in the school to continue to benefit from this award.  

Is my child eligible to apply?

We welcome internal pupils at the entry points 11+ and 16+ or externals at 11+ and 16+ if they can demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Outstanding academic potential 
• Outstanding academic achievement in entrance assessments 
• An award may be made to mark an exceptional achievement (‘Laude Dignus’)