Academic scholarships
Overview
We aim to instil a lifelong love of learning in our academic scholars, whilst also developing the skills of leadership and communication that are vital to their future success.
We are a top academic institution dedicated to offering an outstanding learning programme through which our students thrive. Our academic scholars make the most of an exceptional array of opportunities, designed to promote intellectual performance and academic excellence. Our ethos demands that these opportunities are open to all students, irrespective of their performance at entrance.
However, to those who are awarded an academic scholarship, there is an expectation that they will play a central role in the school’s enrichment programme.
“Our scholars are leaders in and outside of the classroom. It is a pleasure to work so closely with them and see them grow.”
Our Academic Scholars
Enrichment Programme includes:
Academic Scholars Breakfast: A termly opportunity to discuss the role of an academic scholar with the school’s enrichment team.
Lectures: A series of half termly lectures given by eminent speakers from a range of disciplines.
Lower and Middle School Project: A biannual independent research project conducted by the students in an area of their interest.
Trips: A visit to a place of academic or cultural significance for the students’ enrichment.
Festival of Ideas: A week-long celebration of academic achievement within the school community where scholars take a leading role in organising activities.
“From the minute our son saw Trinity, he knew it was the school for him.”Parent
Academic Scholarship Holders will:
– Be fully supported on their academic journey by the school’s enrichment team.
– Discuss, with our Enrichment Coordinator, their impact across the school and be offered feedback on how the school can best support their development.
– Be encouraged to take part in the wide array of academic extension opportunities that the school has to offer.
– Attend lectures and workshops given by outside speakers and members of the wider community.
– Participate in trips, which aim to broaden their understanding of academic exploration.
– Produce an independent research project on an area of their own interest, for The Lower and Middle School Projects.
– Play a key role in the school’s celebration of academic achievement during The Festival of Ideas, in helping to run a student conference for their year group.
– Be role models to the rest of the school, modelling academic endeavour and engagement.
Expectations:
We expect scholars to immerse themselves in the life of the school and to play an active role in our community.
It is for this reason that we track their progress and effort levels throughout the year and monitor their engagement with enrichment activities.
Scholars achieve when they apply themselves beyond the taught curriculum. We want them to be pioneers –tackling problems and presenting solutions.
Application Process:
At 10+, 11+ and 13+, the academic scholarship award is based on performance in our standard entrance examination papers; an academic interview, which may incorporate additional tests; and a reference from the student’s current school.
For entry to the Sixth Form (16+) the academic scholarship award is automatically assessed following our entrance exams, general interview and two subject interviews.
“Being a scholar has allowed me to grow in many ways. There are lots of activities and societies that challenge me; it’s great to be with people like me.”
Second Year Scholar