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Scholarship Programs
Branksome supports students through a program of entrance merit scholarships and financial assistance (bursaries). Our philosophy is to support, in part, as many families as possible as they look to finance their Branksome experience from Grades 7 to 12.
Entrance scholarships
We believe strongly that our community is enriched by a variety of perspectives and are committed to providing opportunities to outstanding new students. We are pleased to offer incoming Grade 7-11 students the opportunity to apply to receive one of the following scholarships:
Entrance Merit Scholarship - $9,500
The Entrance Merit Scholarship is awarded in recognition of a student's academic success and co-curricular involvement.
Who can appply
New day student entering Grade 7 or Grade 9.
What is required
Applicants submit a letter to the Scholarship Committee describing how their experiences have contributed to their co-curricular and academic success.
Due date
January 26, 2026
Please ensure the student's name and scholarship name are in the subject field.
The Maple Leaf Scholarship for Boarding - $9,500
The Maple Leaf Scholarship is awarded in recognition of an incoming Canadian Boarding student’s academic excellence, independence and initiative.
Who can appply
New Canadian Boarding student.
What is required
Applicants submit a letter to the Scholarship Committee describing why they are considering a boarding experience and what experiences have led to their decision.
Due date
January 26, 2026
Please ensure the student's name and scholarship name are in the subject field.
The Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) Scholarship - $5,000
The CAS Scholarship is awarded in recognition of a student's creative, active and service experiences outside of the classroom. As part of an IB education, all Branksome Hall students participate in creative, active and service experiences to enrich and strengthen their learning.
Who can appply
New student entering Grade 7 or Grade 9.
What is required
Applicants submit a letter to the Scholarship Committee describing how their creative, active and service experiences have enriched their lives.
Due date
January 26, 2026
Please ensure the student's name and scholarship name are in the subject field.
The IB Learner Profile Scholarship - $3,000
The IB Learner Profile Scholarship is awarded in recognition of a student’s Learner Profile qualities. The IB Learner Profile consists of ten attributes: Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Thinker, Communicator, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Taker, Balanced and Reflective.
Who can appply
New student entering Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
What is required
Applicants submit a letter to the Scholarship Committee describing how they have incorporated three of the ten attributes into their lives.
Due date
January 26, 2026
Please ensure the student's name and scholarship name are in the subject field.
The Sherborne Scholarship for Boarding - $9,500
The Sherborne Scholarship is awarded in recognition of an incoming International Boarding student's academic success, co-curricular involvement and commitment to community. This scholarship honours the international students from Sherborne Girls’ School in England who were warmly welcomed to Branksome Hall during the Second World War.
Who can appply
New International Boarding student.
What is required
Applicants submit a letter to the Scholarship Committee describing how their experiences have contributed to their co-curricular and academic success.
Due date
January 26, 2026
Please ensure the student's name and scholarship name are in the subject field.
The Arts and Innovation Scholarship - $5,000
The Arts & Innovation Scholarship is awarded in recognition of a student's creative and innovative pursuits. Arts & Innovation are foundational to an IB education, which fosters creativity, collaboration and innovation.
Who can appply
New student entering Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
What is required
Applicants submit a letter to the Scholarship Committee describing how they have used creativity to innovate and learn.
Due date
January 26, 2026
Please ensure the student's name and scholarship name are in the subject field.
The Branksome Hall Values Scholarship - $3,000
The Branksome Hall Values Scholarship is awarded in recognition of the way a student embraces Branksome’s values in their daily life. Branksome Hall values are: Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference.
Who can appply
New student entering Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
What is required
Applicants submit a letter to the Scholarship Committee describing how they embrace one or more of the values with examples from their lives.
Due date
January 26, 2026
Please ensure the student's name and scholarship name are in the subject field.
