Sport scholarships are offered annually at the age of 13+ and 16+. Those joining the school at 11+ may, at the invitation of the Director of Sport, apply as internal candidates for the award at 13+. The aim of these scholarships is to recognise and encourage award holders’ sporting talents and, in doing so, to boost the performance of school teams. Sport Scholarships are normally worth 10% of the day fee per annum; further subsidy may be available upon a means-tested basis. It is intended to make approximately four awards at 13+ entry and two awards at 16+ entry.
A sport scholarship worth up to 100% of the fees, following means-testing, is also available on entry at 11+ for pupils who have attended a maintained Primary School. For further details please contact the assistant registrar.
In addition, the Findlay Sixth Form Sport Scholarship is available for a local pupil from a maintained school, and is worth at least 50% and up to 100% of the day fee (see separate leaflet for full details of this award).
Criteria
Sport Scholarships, excluding the Findlay Scholarship, are open to boys and girls from any school. Candidates should be under 12.0 years on 1 September in the year of entry into Year 7; under 14.0 years for Year 9; and under 17.0 years for the Sixth Form.
We are looking for pupils who meet the normal academic requirements of the school but who also demonstrate outstanding sporting ability, potential, determination and enthusiasm. Successful candidates are likely to be of county standard or above. They will also respond well to guidance, work well in a team and demonstrate good leadership skills, whether by example or captaincy. Sport scholars should have exceptional talent in at least two sports (three at 13+) and often more. Preference will normally be given to those involved in the school’s representative games – rugby, football, cricket, athletics, cross-country, basketball, tennis, swimming, hockey and netball. Scholars will be expected to be good ambassadors and to demonstrate a willingness to contribute fully to the sporting and general life of the school. This includes a requirement for scholars to represent the school in at least two representative sports on a regular basis (three at 13+) and after finishing public examinations and an expectation to train and play with teams during periods of study leave.
All scholarships are reviewed annually and their continuance is dependent upon satisfactory conduct, attitude, participation and progress. At such a review, holders of awards are expected to assess their own contribution and to set targets for themselves.
A satisfactory performance in the appropriate entrance examination is a condition of a Sport Scholarship.
The Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Dinsdale, is pleased to meet candidates informally at any stage to answer queries about the scholarships.