Academic Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ & 16+. There is much competition for Scholarship places but they offer only a small amount of financial help - the reward is through recognition of the Scholars' contribution to their area of excellence within the School.
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The closing date for all Scholarship forms is Monday 30th October 2023.
The following awards are made annually:
11+ Scholarship awards usually comprise of 4 Academic Awards, 1 Music Award, 1 Art Award.
13+ Scholarship awards usually comprise of 6 Academic Awards, 2 Music Awards, up to 2 Art Awards, up to 2 Drama Awards and up to 4 Sports Awards.
16+ Scholarship awards usually comprise of 6 Academic Awards, 2 Music Awards, up to 2 Art Awards, up to 2 Drama Awards and up to 5 Sports Awards
11+ Candidates
11+ prospective candidates whose performance in the Entrance Examinations (see above for details) is deemed worthy of consideration for an Academic Scholarship will be invited to sit the Scholarship General Knowledge, Maths and English papers on Friday 24th November. Candidates deemed to have performed well enough in the Scholarship papers will then be invited for interview with the Master of Scholars and other senior members of staff.
13+ Candidates
13+ prospective candidates whose performance in the Entrance Examinations (see above for details) is deemed worthy of consideration for an Academic Scholarship will be invited to sit the Scholarship General Knowledge, Maths and English papers on Friday 24th November. Candidates deemed to have performed well enough in the Scholarship papers will then be invited for interview with the Master of Scholars and other senior members of staff.
16+ Candidates
16+ Scholarship Examinations will be held on Wednesday 15th November. Candidates sit three papers from the following list: Biology; Business Studies; Chemistry; Classical Civilisation; DT; English; French; Geography; German; History; Latin, Mathematics; Physical Education; Physics; Religious Studies; Spanish. (those answering language questions will also have an oral test in their chosen language). Following the Scholarship examinations, candidates deemed to have performed well enough will be invited to interview with the Master of Scholars and other senior members of staff.
Music Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+.
The closing date to apply for a Music Scholarship is Monday, 30th October 2023
Auditions for 11+, 13+ and 16+ Music Scholarships will take place by invitation between Monday 13th to Friday 24th November 2023
Full details are available from the Music School.
Art Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+.
The closing date to apply for an Art Scholarship is Monday, 30th October 2023
Scholarship interviews by invitation: Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th November 2023
Drama Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+.
The closing date to apply for a Drama Scholarship is Monday, 30th October 2023
Auditions for Drama Scholarships will take place by invitation between Monday 13th to Friday 24th November 2023
Sports Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+ assessment days are held prior to pupils sitting entrance examinations. Talented sportsmen and women are invited to apply to attend the assessment days but all candidates are required to meet the necessary academic standard for entry to the school. The Directors of Sport can give more information.
Sports Scholarships Assessment Dates - by invitation
13+: Monday 13th November 2023
16+: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Foundation Scholarships are available at 11+ and 13+. These awards only operate in respect of day places and preference is given to candidates from Bromsgrove and the surrounding area. Foundation Scholarships are awarded to very able pupils in need of financial assistance. The maximum award is 50% of the day fee, which can be augmented by a means-tested bursary. Candidates wishing to be considered for a Foundation Scholarship should apply in writing to the Assistant Head in charge of Admissions.
An Old Bromsgrovian Means Tested Bursary is on offer to children or grandchildren of an Old Bromsgrovian. Candidates wishing to be considered for an Old Bromsgrovian Bursary should apply in writing to Miss Rachel Scannell, Assistant Head, at the Senior School.