Academic Scholarships

Academic scholars are chosen as being amongst the brightest academically in their cohort, destined for outstanding results. More significantly, they should also show a certain flair and independence of mind. They should be engaged, curious, self-reliant and willing to take the initiative. They should enjoy challenge and be both resilient and reflective. They should show leadership and empathy as well as being confident in their ability to keep on improving.

Academic Scholars at Marlborough

Scholars are expected to take full advantage of the many and varied scholarly events outside the classroom. Marlburians are fortunate in having opportunities to hear lectures by internationally renowned experts and leaders in their fields. They will attend recitals by world-class musicians and poets. They will see their peers achieving excellence in exhibitions and in performances at plays and concerts. Scholars will be encouraged to give short lectures, to engage with other academic clubs (and sometimes to lead them), to contribute to College publications, and to attend appropriate academic trips. Recent scholars’ publications have included books on Beethoven and Lockdowns and Isolation. In addition, there is an academic journal (Inspire) entirely edited by 6th Form scholars. Recent scholars’ trips have visited Bristol, Oxford, Andalusia and Prague, and scholars have researched and presented on aspects of each place. Sixth Form scholars will be invited to sign the Scholars’ Register. Scholars will become members of the Medawar Society which meets fortnightly to discuss academic issues or to give presentations on prepared topics. It is hoped that scholars will be ambitious in their applications to top universities in the UK or elsewhere in the world and they will receive close guidance to assist them with preparation for this.

Academic Scholarship Application

The College offers annually up to five Academic scholarships to candidates at 16+ entry. Applications are made by completing the relevant section of the enrolment form which will be sent to all those who have registered for the College. Forms should be submitted online by no later than 1st October, Year 11.

Further information about Academic scholarships can be found on the College website: https://www.marlboroughcollege.org/academic/scholarship/ All applicants to the College for Sixth Form are offered a choice of three dates to attend an entry assessment day in November, Year 11. The examination papers applicants sit will be broadly relevant to their chosen A Level subjects. Those also applying for an Academic scholarship are expected to excel at the entry assessment examination papers. Past papers will be sent to candidates on confirmation of enrolment.

Academic scholarship candidates will also be required to attend a scholarship interview on assessment day. Prior to this, we request that they submit a personal statement in support of their application which should focus on their academic interests both inside and outside the classroom. We are interested in hearing what they have done to build on these interests and what inspires them academically. They should also take this opportunity to explain what their principal