Millfield Foundation
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The Millfield Foundation, rooted in Millfield School's philanthropic tradition established by 'Boss' Meyer in 1935, is dedicated to funding transformational bursaries and scholarships that enable talented, ambitious children from diverse and financially disadvantaged backgrounds to access a life-changing education at this leading UK independent school in Somerset, England. Its core mission emphasizes opportunity, social mobility, and diversity, believing financial barriers should not hinder brilliance, with a distinctive focus on cultivating excellence and inclusivity through needs-based bursaries and ability-based scholarships for exceptional academic, sporting, or creative potential.
It exclusively supports individual students—primarily children and young people facing significant financial need—by funding school fees for day or boarding places at Millfield Prep, Senior, or Sixth Form. Key programmes include talent scholarships like the Holmcroft House or RJOM (for Old Millfieldians' children) and means-tested bursaries, prioritizing transformative impact on social mobility and enriching the school's community, rather than broader projects or organizations.
Unsolicited applications from charities or external entities are not accepted; eligibility is limited to individual families registering via Millfield's admissions process, with no organizational income thresholds, geographic restrictions (open UK-wide and internationally), or religious limits—provided attendance is at Millfield. Parents submit scholarship forms and confidential financial details in annual rounds.
Grants typically offer up to 10% fee reductions via scholarships, augmented by bursaries up to full fees based on need and capacity, assessed annually with the next deadline of 1 December 2025 for 2026 entry. Exclusions are absolute: no funding for external charities, projects, capital costs, or non-Millfield education, setting it apart as a hyper-focused vehicle for elite school access and long-term human potential.
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