Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries

 

Scholarships
We offer a number of academic scholarships each year for those entering Years 6, 7and 9.  These consist of fee remissions of between 10% and 50%.  For Years 6 and 7, all day and boarding candidates who take the entrance exam in the January are automatically considered for scholarship.  The entrance exam for Years 6 and 7 next year will be held on Saturday 10 January 2009.

 

There are also a number of all-rounder scholarships for entry into Years 7 and 9 based on academic performance and talent and potential in two of the following areas – academic, drama, music, sport, art and design. 

 

Academic Grants and Bursaries
Based on parental income and entrance exam results, a number of academic grants for entry into Years 6 and 7 are awarded each year.  These may provide up to two thirds remission of fees. 

 

Gifted and Talented bursaries based on the entrance exam and ability in two of the following areas – academic, drama, music, sport, art and design – are available for entry into Year 7. 

 

For entry into the Sixth Form, the Hine Exhibition is awarded each year to an external candidate of high academic ability.

 

Music Exhibitions
Music scholarships are awarded for entry into both Year 7 and Year 9 and above.

 

In addition, a number of music exhibitions, which are open to all ages, are awarded each year and these consist of free tuition on one or more instruments while the pupil remains at the school.  Auditions are generally held on the Saturday following the Entrance Exam and application forms may be obtained from the Music Department music@wellington-school.org.uk.