Scholarships
Through the Bishop's Stortford College scholarship programme, we aim to foster and celebrate excellence. Scholarships are awarded to candidates who show outstanding talent, based on ability and potential.
Scholarship Awards
- 10+/Year 6 entry - Academic and Music
- 11+/Year 7 entry - Academic, Music, Art and Sport
- 13+/Year 9 - Academic, Music, Art and Sport
- 16+/Sixth Form entry - Academic, Music, Art and Sport
Age categories for candidates
| Year Group | Age* | ||
| 10+ | Form 2 | Year 6 | 10 years |
| 11+ | Lower Third | Year 7 | 11 years |
| 13+ | Fourth Form | Year 9 | 13 years |
| 16+ | Lower Sixth | Year 12 | 16 years |
*Age on 1st September of the year of entry
A note about Financial Assistance Awards
A College Scholarship is entirely related to a child’s ability and potential. If there is concern about affording the fees, then families are encouraged to apply for means-tested Financial Assistance (traditionally known as a Bursary). The scholarship and financial assistance applications are considered separately. The need for financial assistance does not determine the level of discount offered with a scholarship award.
Applications for Scholarships and/or Financial Assistance must be submitted with the main College Application Form.
13+ and 16+ Sport Scholarship Information
Sport scholarships are awarded on entry to the Fourth Form (Year 9) and Lower Sixth Form (Year 12) to attract or retain outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen who will contribute to raising the standard and profile of College sport through an exceptional level of sporting performance and by providing excellent role models.
Criteria
Sport scholarships will be awarded to those who will bring distinction to the College through sport in terms of their performance, attitude and conduct.
They will be expected to:
- Excel in at least one of the school’s core sports (Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Swimming or Tennis.)
- Possess significant future potential.
- Demonstrate impressive personal qualities and sporting leadership.
- Achieve the required academic standard for the College and optimise their academic potential.
Application
Candidates are invited to complete the application form and return it to Mrs Christine Stanley, Senior School Admissions Officer, together with references from their Head of Sport and at least one specialist coach. The deadline for applications is 28th October (16+) and 27th November (13+).
Assessment
Applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day on Friday 13th November (16+) and Friday 5th February (13+) which will involve:
- Physical ability and fitness tests.
- Sport specific practical assessments.
- An interview with the Director of Sport and Head of Sport.
Awards
Scholarship offers will be made after 1st December (16+) and by 12th February (13+).
13+ and 16+ Art & Music Scholarship Information
Art and Music scholarships are awarded on entry to the Fourth Form (Year 9) and Lower Sixth Form (Year 12).
13+ Art and Music scholarship assessments will take place on Tuesday 2nd February 2021.
16+ Art scholarship assessments will take place on Friday 13th November 2020.
16+ Music scholarship assessments will take place on Saturday 14th November 2020.
Recommended Level of Performance for Scholarship Application at 13+ and 16+
Candidates will be expected to have reached the following standard or equivalent level of performance:
| Cricket | 13+ County Level |
| 16+ Regional Level | |
| Hockey | 13+ JRPC Tier 1 |
| 16+ JRPC Tier 2 (HiPAC/ Futures Cup) | |
| Netball | 13+ Satellite Academy |
| 16+ County Academy | |
| Rugby | 13+ County/Regional Academy |
| 16+ Divisional Level | |
| Swimming | 13+ County Level |
| 16+ Regional Level | |
| Tennis | 13+ County Level (minimum player rating of 5.2) |
| 16+ Regional Level (minimum player rating of 5.2) |
Prep School 10+ 11+ Scholarships
Parents are invited to apply for their child to be considered for an Art, Music or Sport Scholarship Award by completing the Scholarship Indication of Interest Form, together with the College Application Form, by Friday 29th November 2019. Following receipt you will be sent further information in mid-December.
The application deadline for entry, scholarships and financial assistance is Friday 29th November 2019.
Prep School Academic, Art and Music Scholarship Assessments take place on Thursday 23rd January 2020.
Prep School Sport Scholarship Assessments take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2020.
Offer of a place, in conjunction with the offer of a scholarship award and/or financial assistance, if applicable, will be made by Friday 14th February 2020. Offer of a place must be accepted by early March 2020.
