Scholarships

Academic Scholarships
There are a large number of financial awards carrying substantial remission which are offered to candidates of outstanding merit and potential regardless of parental means. These include:

• The Whitgift Scholarship, the highest ranking Academic Scholarship, worth 50% of the school fees

• Academic Scholarships, worth 25% of the school fees for Year 7 and up to 50% for Year 12

• Music Scholarships, worth 25% of the school fees

• Exhibitions, worth up to 50% of the school fees

The Whitgift Scholarship and Music Scholarships are awarded for entry into Year 7 only.

Academic Scholarships are awarded for entry into Year 7 and Year 12.
Exhibitions are available for entry into Year 12 only.

All students applying for entry into Year 7 will automatically be considered for an academic scholarship and should indicate on the application form if interested in applying for a Music Scholarship. Once awarded a Scholarship will remain in place throughout a student’s school career provided she maintains the expected standards. A Year 7 student can receive either an Academic or a Music Scholarship but not both.

Sixth Form candidates may apply for Scholarships during Year 11. Candidates will be required to complete an application form, a personal statement, a written examination and an interview. Parents of external candidates will also be interviewed. Internal candidates who were awarded a scholarship at entry in Year 7 will automatically carry this forward into the Sixth Form unless expected standards have not been maintained. Candidates may apply for an Academic Scholarship and an Exhibition but can be awarded only one of these. Scholarship offers are conditional upon GCSE results and students meeting subject specific entrance criteria.

A small number of Academic Scholarships are rewarded to candidates post GCSE results. Application forms and further information is available from the School Registrar.

Music Scholarships and Music Awards
At the point of application for entry into Year 7, candidates who wish to be considered for a Music Scholarship or Music Award must indicate this on the application form. Upon receipt of the completed application form, along with all necessary documentation, a separate application form will then be forwarded to candidates. The application form for Music Scholarships must be returned to the School Registrar by the specified date.

Music Scholarships are awarded to musicians who demonstrate outstanding musical potential on at least one instrument. Candidates should be above grade four on their principal instrument. Auditions for Music Scholarships occur early in the spring term. A Music Scholar is expected to become heavily involved in the musical life of the School. The Scholarship will remain in place throughout a student’s school career provided she maintains the expected academic standards and her involvement in the musical life of the School. Music awards and scholarship provide financial support for music tuition either at school or with a private tutor.

Exhibitions
Exhibitions are awarded for students demonstrating outstanding talents combined with an above average academic record. Exhibitions are awarded in Dance, Drama, Music, PE, Art and DT. Candidates will be required to complete an application form, a personal statement, a written examination, an audition or subject specific interview and an interview with the Head. Candidates are required to achieve a secure standard in the academic scholarship paper and demonstrate significant talent in an audition or portfolio of work. Offers are conditional upon GCSE results and students meeting the Old Palace Sixth Form entrance criteria.