An Overview

“I was one of the last boys to get a Direct Grant place and, reflecting on this just days before my 60th birthday, I…feel RGS made a huge difference to my life. I’m certain the confidence to say ‘Yes’… throughout my career as a BBC correspondent came from my time at RGS.”

– Simon Willis (70-77)

RGS Bursaries are highly coveted and the competition for the limited places is fierce. We are still turning away too many exceptional students due to lack of funds, but for those who are able to secure a place, the impact is tremendous, changing the trajectory of a young person’s life, and often that of generations of their family.

– Bursary Student (2021)

Our bursary students search out every possible opportunity available during their time here, and each term it is a delight to see them winning national competitions; chairing school clubs and societies; leading drama productions and excelling in sports. They contribute greatly to the rich life of the school and our community flourishes from the broad perspectives that can only come from a socially diverse student body.

A long-term vision for RGS Bursaries involves ambitious – but not unachievable – goals. This year saw us make even further progress towards these, with thanks to our incredible supporters. Whatever is given, the direct consequence of your support enables a child to come through the gates of Eskdale Terrace who could not have done so without help. Our donors’ belief in the power of education to effect social mobility is making a clear and increasing impact.

On behalf of everyone who benefited from a bursary to date and those who will continue to benefit in the future, to our donors, I thank you.