SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
B U I L D I N G C U R I O S I T Y, AMBITION AND GENEROSITY IN EVERY INDIVIDUAL – Sir William Perkins’s School has much to offer individuals who demonstrate outstanding talents and potential in their chosen field. In our mission to develop, extend and nurture talent, a range of scholarships are available to exceptional students who will benefit from the experiences and opportunities our scholars’ programmes offer. We believe in developing our students’ talent, supporting them to become curious, ambitious and generous individuals, ready to take on life when they leave us. The school supports, develops and celebrates Academic, Creative Arts and Sporting talent from Year 7 onwards though our range of Scholarship programmes.
A PROGRAMME OF DEVELOPMENT TO NURTURE A N D R E W A R D TA L E N T – Academic scholarships are awarded following the successful outcome of an interview with either the Head or Academic Deputy and attract a variable level of remission from the academic tuition fees, along with the provision of a Scholars’ programme. Art, Drama, Music and Sport scholarship awards are made on successful completion of the individual department assessment process and attract a variable level of remission from the academic tuition fees. Strong candidates who are not awarded a full Academic, Music, Art, Drama or Sport Scholarship may be invited to join our ‘Aspire’ programme. This gives students the opportunity to join Scholarship activities and take up opportunities such as peer mentoring and specialist trips in recognition of their ability and commitment to their chosen field. Whilst there is no fee remission for being on the Aspire programme, it is nevertheless a prestigious opportunity and one which will allow the students to develop their specialist interest and talent extensively. All scholarship awards are held throughout a student’s school career, but may be subject to certain conditions required by the Department making the award. For example, studying the subject at A Level may be a requirement and will be reviewed at any time in the light of their performance in the school and commitment to the Scholars’ programme. In exchange for the privilege and enhanced programme of learning and development, Scholars will be expected to apply themselves fully, making a positive contribution to school life.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FROM YEAR 7 AND SIXTH FORM – YEAR 7 ACADEMIC S C H O L A R S H I P S A P P L I C AT I O N
SIXTH FORM ACADEMIC S C H O L A R S H I P S A P P L I C AT I O N
Prospective students do not have to apply an Academic Scholarship. Following the completion of the Entrance Assessments, the Head will invite candidates who have performed exceptionally well in the entrance examination to attend an interview with either the Head or the Academic Deputy, to be considered for an Academic scholarship.
An Academic Scholarship may be applied for when a student is in Year 11 at Sir William Perkins’s School or other schools (accompanied by a general registration form to join SWPS). A date will be set in the Autumn Term, usually sometime in November, for an examination. Based on performance in the examination, successful students will be taken forward to interview with either the Head or Academic Deputy. Following this, academic scholarships may be offered by the Head. They may also be offered at the Head’s discretion based on previous academic performance.
ART SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT PROCESS – W H AT A R E A R T & D E S I G N SCHOLARSHIPS? Scholarships are awarded to students entering either Year 7 or Sixth Form who, as well as meeting our standard entry requirements, demonstrate achievement and potential in Art & Design. They are primarily an honour, but also carry a deduction from tuition fees. HOW DOES A STUDENT A P P LY F O R A N A R T & D E S I G N SCHOLARSHIP? Scholarship application forms are available on the website. The closing date for applications for Year 7 and Sixth Form Scholarships is 15 October in the year prior to entry. HOW ARE ART & DESIGN S C H O L A R S H I P S AWA R D E D F O R YEAR 7 APPLICANTS? Candidates will be invited to attend an assessment, during which they will be required to complete a simple drawing or painting, using objects of their own choice, in an assessment lasting just over one hour. Most candidates choose to bring their own still-life object, but we also have some available in the art room.
Candidates will be asked to bring a portfolio of their artwork on the day of the art assessment. This folder should contain up to six pieces (or six sheets of mounted pieces) of their artwork (e.g. paintings, drawings, photographs of 3D work etc.); maximum size: A1. Additional 3D pieces can be photographed and submitted. Each candidate will have a short discussion about their work with the Head of Art & Design. Candidates should not bring more than they can carry on their own! The weighting of the assessment is 20% artwork folder, 80% exam piece.
HOW ARE ART & DESIGN S C H O L A R S H I P S AWA R D E D F O R SIXTH FORM APPLICANTS? Sixth Form Scholarship candidates will be required to complete a simple still-life drawing or painting, using objects of their own choice, in an exam lasting two hours. The objects should be brought into school by the candidate, or chosen and reserved in advance from the range of still-life objects we have in the Art Department. The drawing/painting must be on A3 paper but candidates can choose the medium (e.g. pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel, paint, ink pen, etc.).
A range of standard art materials will be available in the art room, but candidates are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. On the day of the exam, candidates must also submit a sketchbook and a folder of no more than five pieces of their artwork (e.g. paintings, drawings,mounted photographs, etc.); maximum size: A1. If you would like to find out more about the range of materials and/or still-life objects we have available, please email Ian Russell, Head of Art & Design at irussell@swps.org.uk
DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT PROCESS – W H AT A R E D R A M A SCHOLARSHIPS?
W H AT D O E S A S T U D E N T N E E D T O D O T O P R E PA R E ?
Scholarships are awarded to students entering either Year 7 or Sixth Form who, as well as meeting our standard entry requirements, demonstrate achievement and potential in Drama. They are primarily an honour, but also carry a deduction from tuition fees.
Nothing! During the audition the candidates will participate in a workshop lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which they will work alongside a small group of candidates.
H O W D O E S A S T U D E N T A P P LY FOR A DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP? Scholarship application forms are available on the website. The closing date for applications for Year 7 and Sixth Form Scholarships is 15 October in the year prior to entry. HOW ARE DRAMA S C H O L A R S H I P S AWA R D E D F O R YEAR 7 APPLICANTS? Once a candidate has applied for an academic place into Year 7, their Scholarship application will be reviewed by the Head of Drama, and candidates will be invited to attend an audition. Competition is likely to be high, but an award will be made to a candidate who shows considerable talent and potential during the audition process.
After the workshop they will have the opportunity to have a brief chat with a member of the Drama Department. HOW ARE DRAMA S C H O L A R S H I P S AWA R D E D F O R SIXTH FORM APPLICANTS? A Drama Scholarship may be applied for when a student is in Year 11 at Sir William Perkins’s School or other schools (accompanied by a general registration form to join SWPS). Once a candidate has applied for an academic place into Sixth Form, their Scholarship application will be reviewed by the Head of Drama, and candidates will be invited to attend an audition. Candidates are required to write an essay on a predetermined subject. This should be no longer than 500 words Candidates will be asked to prepare a monologue for performance giving consideration to voice, movement and facial expressions. Candidates will be expected to be able to deliver the monologue script free. They will also take part in a group workshop.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E S S – W H AT A R E M U S I C SCHOLARSHIPS?
W H AT S TA N D A R D I S R E Q U I R E D FOR A MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP?
Scholarships are awarded to students entering either Year 7 or Sixth Form who, as well as meeting our standard entry requirements, demonstrate achievement and potential in Music. They are primarily an honour, but also carry a deduction from tuition fees.
We would expect student to be performing at approximately a Grade 5 ABRSM standard or above for 11+, or Grade 7 ABRSM standard or above for 16+. Students who are not yet at this level but can offer a rare instrument are very much encouraged to apply.
H O W D O E S A S T U D E N T A P P LY FOR A MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP? Scholarship application forms are available on the website. The closing date for applications for Year 7 and Sixth Form Scholarships is 15 October in the year prior to entry. HOW ARE MUSIC S C H O L A R S H I P S AWA R D E D F O R YEAR 7 APPLICANTS? Once a candidate has applied for an academic place into Year 7, their Scholarship application will be reviewed by the Director of Music, and candidates will be invited to attend an audition. Having attended the assessment the panel will advise the Head who makes the final awards after discussion with the Director of Music. Competition is likely to be high, but an award will be made to a candidate who shows considerable talent and potential during the audition process.
SIXTH FORM MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS A Music Scholarship may be applied for when a student is in Year 11 at Sir William Perkins’s School or other schools (accompanied by a general registration form to join SWPS). W H AT D O I N E E D T O P R E PA R E FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION? Year 7: Candidates should perform two contrasting pieces of their choice,totalling approximately 5 minutes. An accompanist and rehearsal time will be available on the day. A photocopy of the music should be made available to the school in advance as soon as their invitation has been received. Candidates will be asked to take a sightreading test on their main instrument and respond to some aural tests.
This will be followed by a short interview.
respond to some aural tests.
Sixth Form: Candidates should perform two contrasting pieces of their choice totalling approximately 6 minutes.
This will be followed by a short interview.
An accompanist and rehearsal time will be available on the day.
Applications are strongly encouraged from those who can offer a rare instrument.
A photocopy of the music should be made available to the school in advance as soon as their invitation has been received.
DO STUDENTS NEED TO BRING T H E I R O W N A C C O M PA N I S T ?
Candidates will be asked to take a sightreading test on their main instrument and
No. This, along with some rehearsal time, will be provided on the day.
Students should be performing at approximately a Grade 7 standard.
SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E S S – W H AT A R E S P O R T SCHOLARSHIPS? Scholarships are awarded to students entering either Year 7 or Sixth Form who, as well as meeting our standard entry requirements, demonstrate achievement and potential in Sport. They are primarily an honour, but also carry a deduction from tuition fees. H O W D O E S A S T U D E N T A P P LY FOR A SPORT SCHOLARSHIP? Scholarship application forms are available on the website. The closing date for applications for Year 7 and Sixth Form Scholarships is 15 October in the year prior to entry. HOW ARE SPORT S C H O L A R S H I P S AWA R D E D F O R YEAR 7 APPLICANTS? Once a candidate has applied for an academic place into Year 7, their Scholarship application will be reviewed by the Director of Sport, and candidates will be invited to attend a practical assessment. Competition is likely to be high, but an award will be made to a candidate who shows considerable talent and potential
during the assessment process in our main sports of Cricket, Hockey, Netball, or Rowing. W H AT S TA N D A R D I S R E Q U I R E D FOR A SPORT SCHOLARSHIP? Sport Scholars will have their talents nurtured by our PE Department and will be expected to be ambassadors and major contributors to SWPS Sport. It is expected that Scholars will demonstrate a commitment to sports teams and be a leading performer in their year group. SIXTH FORM SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS A Sport Scholarship may be applied for when a student is in Year 11 at Sir William Perkins’s School or other schools (accompanied by a general registration form to join SWPS). Practical assessments are conducted in the same way as Year 7, with the addition of an individual interview with the Director of Sport. Rowing scholarships are awarded following on-land testing as well as interview.--
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