Bursary Fund

Ensuring that talented and academically gifted girls from all backgrounds have access to education at Wimbledon High School is integral to the school’s vision and ethos.

We want to offer the brightest girls in the borough of Merton, and further afield in South and West London, the chance of education at Wimbledon High School, regardless of their parents’ ability to pay school fees.

The Direct Grant system enabled us to do so in the 30 years following WW2, and this legacy remains at the heart of our aspirations, underpinning our campaign to offer full bursaries to as many academically able girls as possible.

"My time at Wimbledon High was life-changing. Coming from a single-parent home on a council estate, the opportunities I had for a high-quality education were extremely limited, and I was very fortunate to be offered a fully-funded place at Wimbledon High. What I learnt during my time at school however surpassed standard academia: I discovered the value of ambition and determination, of networking and hard work, and the strength that I had in myself to achieve. I credit my current position in life - LSE masters graduate and future management consultant with KPMG, down to the lessons I learnt at Wimbledon High. My time at school opened doors for me that would have been extremely difficult to do otherwise, and I will always be thankful to the Bursary Fund for its invaluable help."
Laura, Class of 2008

BURSARY STORIES

Find out more about our fundraising campaign and how to make a donation HERE.