Sports Scholarships for 13+ Entry 2024_Uppingham School

Fourth Form (Year 9) entry in 2025 Sports Scholarships

Fourth Form Sports Scholarships

General Information

1 Eligibility

Each year scholarships are awarded to children of exceptional talent joining the School into the Fourth Form (13+, Year 9) or joining the School at Sixth Form level (16+, Year 12). Candidates are assessed through test, examination or observation, interview and reference. Scholarship awards may be made either for evidence of a high level of attainment and promise or exceptional specialist aptitude.

Uppingham awards scholarships to candidates who show excellence in the following fields: Academic, Art, Design and Technology, Drama, Music, Sport, Textiles and The Thring Award.

2 Limitations

Successful candidates should not expect to hold awards in more than one discipline. Candidates are not permitted to sit scholarships in more than two disciplines.

3 Awards and Bursaries

Uppingham is proud of its moral and charitable commitment to widening participation in the School. To do so, we use as much of our funding as we can to enable as many young people as possible to benefit from an Uppingham education. For that reason, non means-tested scholarships would not ordinarily exceed 5% of the fees. Larger scholarship awards are made on the basis of financial need, which means that any scholarship can be supplemented up to 110% of the school fees through a meanstested award. Exceptional awards may be given at the Headmaster’s discretion where the School identifies outstanding potential.

At Uppingham a candidate may only hold one scholarship award at any one time so that they can specialise in their area of talent. This does not preclude them from participating in other areas of school life, however, the rich additional provision of each of our scholarship programmes requires pupils to manage their time judiciously within their field of expertise.

The parents of some would-be scholars may not be in immediate need of financial assistance and such parents may waive their right to emoluments. In such cases, the child’s status as a scholar is not affected, but these emoluments can then be passed to another pupil whose financial need is shown. Parents who waive their rights to emoluments can subsequently reinstate them if their circumstances change.

All candidates must be registered with the School prior to entering the scholarship process. Full details of all the scholarships outlined are available in our 13+ Scholarships and 16+ Scholarships booklets attached below. To receive a printed copy please contact Nicola Valentino, Admissions Manager on 0044 (0) 1572 820613 or nmv@uppingham.co.uk.

4 Age Limit

Candidates will normally be under 14 on or close to 1 September 2025. In assessing merit, the ages of candidates will be taken into consideration.

Further information about Sport at Uppingham and Sport Scholarships may be obtained from Nick Gandy, Director of Sport on 01572 820836 (nrg@uppingham.co.uk) or from the Admissions Office on 01572 820613 (admissions@uppingham.co.uk)

Sports Scholarships Summary

What does Uppingham look for in a potential Scholar?

What is involved in the selection process?

At Uppingham we are of course looking for the best athletes, but more importantly we are looking for the right athletes for our school. This starts with the candidate’s attitude; we look for a clear passion and commitment to sport and a clear desire to become first-class members of the Uppingham community. Once we have established the above, we then look to determine the potential of the candidates. We ensure that the candidates are not only tested physically, but also tactically and mentally. We are looking for children who can solve problems, take the lead, learn from their mistakes and be a positive influence on those around them. At Uppingham, in our search for Champions, it starts with the person first.

There will be variations for the day from year to year, but in 2023/24 the assessment included physical testing, a tactical awareness ‘quiz’, an assault course, practical sports sessions and a range of multi-sport challenges. It also gave candidates a chance to speak 1 to 1 with the Head of their chosen sport(s) and, importantly, to make new friends.

What are the expectations of a Scholar?

As previously mentioned, we select on attitude first, thereby looking to ensure we are getting the right people. Our expectations are based on the candidates’ behaviours - not solely on the outcome of their performances. Sports Scholars will be expected to lead by being a positive role model, showing the effort and commitment necessary to succeed. They will show a keen desire to help their peers, enabling them to enhance their performance. The programme is for our aspirational athletes and looks to develop their skills for sport and for life. It includes mental skills, individual development plans, a leadership programme, sport specific sessions, lifestyle lessons (nutrition for example), andexcitingly – incorporates exposure to, and contact with, world class coaches and athletes.

Assessment:

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Closing date for Applications:

1 October 2024

Fourth Form Sports Scholarships (Year 9) Entry in 2025

1 Dates and Arrangements

The assessment will take place on Tuesday 12 November 2024. Later applications are equally valued by arrangement with the Admissions Department.

If accommodation is required there are local hotels that are conveniently placed and may have rooms available. There is a comprehensive list on the School’s website under ‘Where to Stay’.

2 Application Procedure

The application form (Part A), and Head’s Reference (Part B) should be completed and returned no later than 1 October 2024. A parent/guardian should complete Part A of the form, then pass it to the Head of the candidate’s school for completion and despatch.

Candidates should submit a personal CV, highlighting any sporting achievements and representative honours. Video footage is always very useful, but not essential.

Please note that only serious candidates for this award should be nominated by the Head of their present school and that the application form should be sent to Uppingham by the candidate’s school.

Potential scholars are expected to achieve a strong Common Entrance pass or to perform at an equivalent level in the Common Academic Scholarship Examinations or in Uppingham’s Admissions Tests.

3 The Assessment

The exact nature of the day will vary from year to year but, within the core programme, candidates should expect to undertake:

• Physical testing

• An assessment within one or two sports of their choice, incorporating an examination of their tactical appreciation and understanding

• A range of multi-sport challenges to assess skill, athleticism and adaptability

• A discussion with the Head of their chosen sport(s), offering candidates the chance to hear more about the expectations of a Sports Scholar at Uppingham and, importantly, the opportunity to share their passions and ambitions.

Once you have completed Part A of this form, please forward the whole form to the Head of the candidate’s present school for completion and despatch.

Fourth Form: Sports Scholarships

Application form

Part A - To be completed by parents/guardians

One of the candidate’s parents/guardians must complete this part of the form, and then forward the whole form to the candidate’s present school, leaving plenty of time for the Head of that school to send it to Uppingham. Parents who wish to bring their financial situation to the attention of the Headmaster of Uppingham are asked to write confidentially to him at least two weeks before the date of the examination.

I wish my son/daughter to be entered as a candidate for the forthcoming Scholarship and I intend that, if successful, he/she will join Uppingham (please delete as applicable).

Candidate’s surname:

Forename(s):

Name by which usually known:

Signature of parent/guardian:

Address: .........................................................................................Postcode:

Home phone:

Work phone:

Mobile:

Email:

Date:

Please tells us which sport(s) the candidate wishes to be assessed:

First:..................................................................Second (if desired):

Please give any connection you may have with Uppingham:

Please tell us how you heard about the Scholarship:

Are there any medical or dietary needs which the school should take into account during your child’s stay?

The Head of the candidate’s school should send both Part A and Part B to the address below. It should arrive no later than 1 October 2024.

Nicola Valentino Admissions Manager Uppingham School Uppingham

Rutland LE15 9QE

Telephone: 01572 820613

Email: nmv@uppingham.co.uk

Part B - To be completed by the Head of the candidate’s present school

Candidate’s forename and surname:

Please provide a character reference and general report including an assessment of the candidate’s academic ability. Please comment on the candidate’s sporting potential in general and on their chosen sport more specifically. Please continue on additional paper if required..

Head’s Signature:

Please print name:........................................................................................Date

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