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ART SCHOLARSHIPS

Every year we award a number of Scholarships to recognise current talent and potential in a wide variety of fields. In addition to a financial award, our Scholars receive enhanced educational opportunities and privileges to help them develop their talents. Watch the video to find out more about our Art Scholarships and to hear from a Scholar….


Criteria

For entry at Years 7, 9, 10 and Lower Sixth (NB., Year 10 is only applicable for external candidates)

Art Scholarships are awarded to pupils who will make an outstanding contribution to our art department. Pupils should have a genuine passion for art as well as a natural flair. Candidates need to prepare a portfolio of their most recent work and a sketchbook to bring to our Scholarship Day.

Benefits and expectations

Opportunities Art Scholar Wells Pupil
Access to high quality art teaching yes yes
Attendance at weekly art club compulsory optional
GCSE Art compulsory optional
A level Art compulsory optional
Access to visiting art specialists yes yes

What to expect on the Scholarship Day

  • An interview with their Head of Year or a member of our Senior Management Team
  • A group activity
  • A 30 minute drawing test
  • A one to one interview with our Head of Art (Mr David Heath)
  • All candidates need to submit their Art Portfolio to Mr Heath via email ([email protected]) by the published deadline (see the checklist on our Application Process page for details).

Financial awards

Scholarship awards are based on current merit. All successful applicants will be awarded a 10% discount on tuition fees. For those candidates who are awarded two Scholarships, the second will be an Honorary Scholarship without an additional financial award.

If you need further financial assistance please see our Bursaries page for details.

Review process

All Art Scholars will receive a formal review of their progress and performance in November of Year 8 and November of Year 11.

How to apply

Click Here to see our Application Process

Find out more

If you have any questions about our Scholarship Programme for any year of entry, please contact us on 01749 834441 or email [email protected].

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