Scholarships and Bursaries Surbiton High School offers a number of Sixth Form Scholarships and bursaries which are available to both existing students and those joining the School in Year 12. To apply for a Scholarship or bursary, please complete the Sixth Form Scholarship Application Form, found on our website, by 12.00pm, Monday 28 September 2020. The Scholarship Award is conditional on candidates gaining eight GCSE passes at grade 7 - 9 (for Academic and Dame Angela Rumbold Scholarships) or grade 6 - 9 (for Art, Photography, Drama, Performing Arts, Music and Sport Scholarships), including a 7 - 9 grade in Mathematics and in English Literature or Language. You must achieve a 7 - 9 grade for the subjects you wish to study at A-level. For A-level subjects that you have not previously studied at GCSE, there are individual subject requirements (see page 10). Academic, Principal's Award and Dame Angela Rumbold Scholars are also expected to take part in appropriately directed academic pursuits throughout the year and to perform in the top 25% of the year group for the end-of-year examinations. The Scholarship will be reviewed on an annual basis. Examples of academic activities in which Scholars would be expected to participate or take the lead include: 12
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eading year group and whole-School L assemblies (with support from relevant members of staff)
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ntering School, local, national and E international competitions in subject areas that are of interest to them
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aking time during weekends and/or T holidays to explore their learning beyond the classroom through directed and bespoke targets set by members of staff.
Principal’s Award The Principal's Award celebrates outstanding achievement and is awarded to a candidate(s) in recognition of their exceptional performance. Please note that candidates cannot apply for the Principal's Award.
Academic Scholarship Academic Scholarship candidates are required to demonstrate all-round academic excellence through performance in the Scholarship examinations and an interview.
Dame Angela Rumbold Scholarship The Dame Angela Rumbold Science Scholarship is awarded to those who have attended Surbiton High School since Year 7 and intend to pursue a science-related course at university. Candidates are required
